Appearance
Color: Varies
from light to dark; many colors available depending on
manufacturer
Grain: Distinctive
look unlike wood - cork is actually the bark of a type of
oak.
Variations
Within Species And Grades: Many
patterns available depending on manufacturer.
Properties
Hardness/Janka: Janka:
Varies
Dimensional
Stability: Cork
reacts quickly, sometimes within hours, to changes in moisture.
(Typical dimensional stability measurments do not apply to cork's
composite construction).
Durability:
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Workability
Sawing/Machining: Cork
may be cut with a utility knife
Sanding: Use
the finest grit possible to flatten the floor. The following
sequences are recommended for use only with a multi-disc sander or a
hardplate on a buffer. If the edger is used, fine sandpaper
(100/120/150) should be backed with a maroon pad. Small
or
Nailing: Cork
is installed using adhesive
Finishing: All
surface-type finishes are successfully used on cork (choose a finish
that will bend as the cork compreses). Oil-and-wax also is used
frequently.
Comments: Pay
particular attention to subfloor preparation, as cork is very
sensitive to moisture, and also transfers any imperfections in the
subfloor to the surface appearance.
Origin:
Spain and Portugal
Cost
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