Benefits Of Cork Flooring
By Damion Rutherford, Fri Dec 9th

Cork offers several outstanding benefits to homeownerlooking for something new and exciting in their home. Thedurability of cork is appealing to most homeowners.High heels and furniture can do no damage! Cork tilesare typically protected with a durable environmentally friendlyurethane containing no formaldehyde. When cork is subjected topressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reducesconsiderably. When released from pressure, cork recovers veryrapidly to its original shape. Cork is remarkably resistant towear, as it is less affected by impact and friction than otherhard surfaces because of its cellular composition.

Natural cork is a fire inhibitor, not spreading the flame. Corkalso does not release any toxic gases on combustion. Anothermajor benefit is the fact that cork is antimicrobial

and insectrepellant. Even termites are unwelcome. The suberin, theinherent substance of cork, is a natural insect repellent

Perhaps the most valuable asset of cork is the ease ofmaintenance. Today, waxing is no longer needed. Sweeping andmopping will be the usual maintenance. A few years down the roadwhen the finish starts to wear off, lightly sand the floor andreapply a new coat of urethane. Your floor will last for severaldecades.

About the author:Damion Rutherford is the online marketing director forwww.free-flooring.com Free-Flooring.com is a FREE onlineresource for all of your needs.