| Author |
Message |
    
Walt21012
Citizen
Username: Walt21012
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:28 am: | 
|
It's time to replace the worn linoleum tile in the kitchen. We are considering cork floors, and were looking to see if anyone has experience with a cork kitchen floor a few years out, in terms of maintenance and durability -- Any regrets or raves? Thanks |
kmk
Supporter
Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1157
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
|
I have it. We love it. It has been 6 years.
Wax it every couple of years with the big machine and paste wax, otherwise keep it "moist" looking with an occasionaly mop-on wax.
The dog's toenails occasionally scratch little marks into the surface. They disappear when you wax.
It is simply the greatest floor in a kitchen! |
AdamMosk
Citizen
Username: Adammosk
Post Number: 55
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:33 pm: |
|
kmk,
How big is the dog? Our 2 labs have really done a number on our wood floors and cork is a potential replacement item in some rooms.
Thanks |
kmk
Supporter
Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1158
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:45 pm: |
|
She is a standard poodle who (for some reason) won't let anybody trim her nails very short! |
Kitchenguru
Citizen
Username: Kitchenguru
Post Number: 62
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 2:54 pm: |
|
Great Stuff. It's eco-friendly(from a renewable source), anti-microbial and easy on your dishes and back. It still looks great on the floors of my NYC design school after 30 years. Check out this link for more:
http://www.askthebuilder.com/183_Cork_-_It_s_Captivating_.shtml |
kmk
Supporter
Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1167
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 3:02 pm: |
|
We found cork - from the 20's - in our basement after we put it in the kitchen. It is an original sheet type flooring. I have seen it in department stores as well.
I know of another flooring material that is really cool....
Leather. Yup - leather floor tiles are unbelievably beautiful. They are not appropriate for wet areas but they would look real nice in a sun room/library! |
dOd
Citizen
Username: Dod
Post Number: 65
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:14 pm: |
|
Walt,
I put on into a powder room and it was quite easy.
Great foot feel and can take traffic.
Good luck.
dOd |
Closed: New threads not accepted on this page