subject: Why Cork Flooring Is A Great Choice For Your Kitchen [print this page] The single most popular remodeling project undertaken by US homeowners is the kitchen remodel. A large part of any kitchen makeover is replacing old and outdated floor coverings with something a little more stylish and functional, a flooring that looks good and stands up to all the activity that goes on in the average busy kitchen.
You have probably heard that cork flooring is a very popular flooring choice right now because it is very environmentally friendly. Cork flooring is created from only the bark of the cork oak tree making it a great example of a renewable resource. This fact alone is a good reason to consider cork when weighing up kitchen flooring options but it is hardly the only one. Here are five other reasons why cork has become such a popular kitchen flooring choice.
Kind to Aching Limbs: Most of us spend plenty of time on our feet when we are in the kitchen and by the time dinner is prepared and on the table many of us are complaining about aching feet and legs. Because cork has a very unique cellular structure it has a lot more "give"than other flooring options and is much kinder to those aching bones.
It is Quiet: Although it is only just gaining popularity in residential homes now cork flooring has been used in libraries and hospitals for decades. Why? Because it is quiet. Cork flooring has some very unique sound absorption properties that means even the noisiest high heels will be muted as their owners walk across it.
It's Water Resistant - Cork is very water resistant, making it a great choice for a room where spills are almost inevitable.
Its Durable - Despite what some may think cork flooring is just as "hard" as any other hardwood flooring option, even the heavyweights like red oak. Where it also scores over traditional hardwood for the kitchen though is that its "give" means that if you drop a plate or a mug (or Granny's antique soup tureen) onto a cork floor it is far more likely to remain intact.
It's Beautiful - These days you can find cork flooring in many different colors and textures from light and bright to rich dark and warm. this means that whatever new decor you are planning for your new kitchen there is sure to be a cork flooring option that fits it perfectly.
