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Durability: No risk of deterioration by
high heels or furniture. Our cork flooring tiles are protected
with a durable environmentally friendly urethane containing no
formaldehyde. When cork is subjected to pressure, the gas in the
cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When
released from pressure, cork recovers very rapidly to its
original shape. Cork is remarkably resistant to wear, as it is
less affected by impact and friction than other hard surfaces
because of its cellular composition. |
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Impermeability: The presence of Suberin
an inherent waxy substance, renders cork impervious to both
liquid and gases. As a result, it does not rot and may therefore
be considered the best seal available. |
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Hypoallergenic: Cork does not absorb dust
and consequently does not cause allergies. |
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Thermal and acoustic insulation: Over 100
million cells per cubic inch filled with air and the prism shape
of that cellular structure, incapacitate external forces such as
temperature and sound. Thereby the values of acoustical and
thermal insulation are tremendous. |
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Inherently fire resistant: Natural cork
is a fire inhibitor, not spreading the flame. Cork also does not
release any toxic gases on combustion. |
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Antimicrobial and insect repellent: Even
termites are unwelcome. The suberin, the inherent substance of
cork, is a natural insect repellent. Cork is also antimicrobal. |
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Resistant to temperature changes. |
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Easy Maintenance: Today, waxing is no
longer needed. Sweeping and mopping will be the usual
maintenance. A few years down the road when the finish starts to
wear off, lightly sand the floor and reapply a new coat of
urethane. Your floor will last for several decades. |
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Earth Friendly: Keep the forest alive.
Renewable bark. No trees are ever cut down. |