Cork
Cork is environmentally sustainable, non-toxic and healthy for your home. Cork is harvested in a traditional method by hand and leaves the habitat intact with minimal impact on the environment. Instead of cutting down trees, harvesting cork involves “stripping” the bark off of the plant. Cork is formaldehyde-free, will not spread flames and is resistant to molds, mildews and common pests, which makes a healthy and non-toxic home for you and your family. This surface is resilient yet warm and gentle.
Cork flooring is one of the most beautiful and comfortable floor material options available and is environmentally friendly and considered a renewable and sustainable natural resource. These floors can be a little expensive and their installed cost per square foot can be close to a good quality ceramic tile floor. However they are definitely worth the cost when used in smaller areas such as a Kitchen, Den or Dining Room but can be used in just about any flooring application.