![]() It is able to adapt to variations in temperature and pressure due to this elasticity. This flexibility is a result of the airtight cells making up cork’s cellular structure, containing a gas mixture similar to air. Once decompressed cork can recover its initial shape and volume. Cork can be compressed to around half its thickness without losing any flexibility. So a cork tree that has an average lifespan of 150 years can put out 8 to 15 harvests.Ĭork has some pretty impressive characteristics that will bring beneficial aspects to your home. In essence no cork tree is cut down to provide the material needed. It is a natural material, that is 100% sustainable and recyclable, extracted from cork oaks without harming the normal development of the species and without damaging the tree. Packaged at 9 tiles/planks per package, and a total of 3 packages per a carton, each carton can cover a total of 54 square feet.Ĭork is made from the bark of the cork oak tree. Prefinished with 3 coats of European grade water-based polyurethane, Jet Black glue down tiles are ideal for areas such as the kitchen or basement. This also makes it one of the best sound and thermal insulators as 3mm to 12mm can mute sound by 10-20 decibels. No separate underlayment is required since our 5/16 inch thick planks are 100% low-density sound absorbing cork. ![]() For best results we recommend that our Jet Black glue down tiles be installed on a subfloor that is clean and level or only on ‘At or above grade’ concrete floors, (Please refer to our section on ‘Cork Tiles Installation Instructions’ for details and tips). Our 8mm cork glue down tiles comes as 5/16 in x 12 in x 24 in-shaped planks, this square-edged design will install seamlessly, allowing your floor to appear as one large finished unit. Use Jet Black cork flooring to pull focus in a space that just feels to large. Our Jet Black pattern is destined for any home itching to scream dramatic. A flat matte black design the veneer sits nicely upon the cork but still manages a 3D visual effect. Pitted and pocked like concrete, this solid black cork tile will emulate the appearance of concrete but bring home the comfort and feel cork is known for. Throw in that cork is an environmentally friendly flooring option and you’ve got a contender on the best flooring material known to man. A finished cork floor can have the look of textured hardwood, the soft give of carpet, and the easy maintenance of vinyl. This stunning cork flooring is the blackest floor we have been about to produce to date.Ĭork has been used for flooring for over a century. If you are looking for a floor to make a statement, look no further than our new 8mm Jet Black glue-down tile. Special Materials Required: Glue down flooring tiles require the use of Wakol D3540 cork adhesive and enough Loba 2K polyurethane to achieve two (2) coats of finish.
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