Cork flooring

Even a decade ago, the Russian market of building materials did not differ a great assortment of floor coverings: the premises are often lay a linoleum or parquet floor, etc. To date, the ever-rising consumer demands for comfort and quality of housing, choice of materials has become wider in many times. One of the materials are in great demand among customers is the tube, which has lately become the main and favorite material builders, designers and architects. Tube, as a building material - is the top layer of cork oak, which we carefully removed every 9 years from the trunks of trees. After each removal of the quality of cork only getting better, and thus the highest quality cork material is produced from 150 year old oak trees. Tube has been known since ancient times. In their homeland - the Mediterranean - cork has been used for several centuries. And at the moment, with the invention of efficient processing technologies, the interest in cork coatings is growing rapidly. Thus, the tube is gradually conquering the world. And it's a nice fact, because it is the use of cork can bring to the design space for something really original. Stylish and soft texture of cork covering blends with any decor elements, and the unique properties of the tube is many times greater than traditional materials - parquet, linoleum and wallpaper. Cork has a dense cellular structure resembling a honeycomb filled with air. And therein lies its appeal. In addition, the tube has good insulating properties - it protects against heat, cold and dampness. Cork coating perfectly absorbs sound and reduces vibration and vibrations of sound in rooms. Cork flooring has many advantages: It does not slip when walking on it, soft spring underfoot, which is useful for reference - the motor vehicle; tube has a unique ability to restore its shape - it leaves no trace and dents from heavy furniture. Cork coating will not absorb odors and preserves, such as cigarette smoke. Cork floors are easy to clean, resistant to almost any stain or attract dust. Tube - is eco-friendly material, emits no noxious fumes. Advise you when choosing a cork floor to draw attention to the manufacturer. Recognized leader in this area - Portugal. The country produced more than half the cork boards. In addition to her good cork coating produces Poland, Spain, China. The collections of floor coverings made of natural cork there are more than 50 different species with a wide range of textures, a variety of finishes and rich colors. This allows you to select the option for any interior. The most prevalent cork floors in Russia are the floors of the firms and WICANDERS IPOCORK.