The cork has found original technical application not only in the winneri, but also in the construction sector. This is an environmentally friendly material, which is formed in industry by temperature treatment and pressing of cork tree bark under high pressure. Today it is often used in repair and final work, especially when laying the floors.
Advantages of the cork floor:
The porous structure gives the material the lightness and elasticity in the installation;
economy. Camping floor – the material itself is cheap and warm, even compared to linoleum or vinyl. Air masses (cold or heat) are not able to pass through it, so the installation of additional insulation systems for such a floor will become a useless waste of money;
the cork is not spoiled with chemical compounds, except perhaps by alkalis;
high noise insulation;
The matte surface completely eliminates the possibility of sliding along the cork floor, which significantly reduces the risk of injuries;
does not deteriorate from moisture;
Not afraid of insects or rodents;
is able to regain the previous form after the relief of the loads;
100% antistatic, does not attract dust;
high level of refractory;
Healing effect for the spine.
The cork floor acts as a shock absorber when walking along it.
Disadvantages of the cork floor:
may lose their decorative qualities if it is under constant exposure to sunlight, which can discolor such a floor;
the presence of a specific smell in the first days after the installation of the floor;
The need to comply with professional techniques during installation, otherwise the floor will turn out uneven, and at the junction of the jun.