Cork Quality and Floor Care

Currently there is no independent standard for cork flooring. Should you decide on cork please take the following points into consideration:

• Inspect the sample for uneven surfaces or any holes or dents in the sample, as any of these will indicate poor quality
• Compare different finishes applied by the manufacturers and ask what the guarantee is on the floor finish. Make sure the manufacturer is contactable.
• With a Floating or Click Lock cork floor make sure that the core of the plank is High Density Fibre (HDF) as this is superior to Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF)
• With floating floors an underlay is required to stop excessive moisture from beneath /li>
• If you prefer the cork tiles and know your sub-floor is prone to moisture in the rainy season then the floor needs to be sealed before installing the cork tiles.

Cork Floor Care

Due to different finishes available in Cork Flooring it is important to get the manufacturers floor care instructions from the retailer. Below is general instructions for floor care.

• Put floor protectors under furniture legs
• Do not drag furniture on your cork floor, rather pick it up when moving it.
• Put entrance mats at exterior doors to catch dirt, water and little stones from pedestrian traffic.
• Use rugs in high traffic areas and clean them regularly to avoid dust build up beneath them
• Use curtains or sun screens in areas where direct sunlight falls on the floor for extended times to avoid fading of the floor in those areas.
• Do not use house cleaners on the floor but rather the recommended cleaning fluids and avoid the excessive use of water