Thursday, December 11, 2008

Put a "Cork" in it!

Cork flooring has become one of the leaders in the "Green Movement". It is actually a fascinating product. Cork flooring is produced only from the bark of the Cork Oak: the tree is never felled. The tree is an evergreen that grows only in areas bordering the Mediterranean. Portugal represents approximately 50% of the world’s cork output, Spain accounts for 25% and the remainder comes from Algeria, France, Morocco, Italy and Tunisia. The first harvest of cork is not stripped until the tree is approximately 20 years old. After the first harvest of cork, the bark is stripped from the tree once every nine years, until the cork oak is about 150 years old.
I was not a big fan of Cork floors in the past but now I am a believer! The new floating installation system is very good. It is a quiet floor and very comfortable. The new patterns are stunning as well. Stop in and let us show you some cork flooring!