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Benefits of Cork Flooring  by: Damion Rutherford Cork flooring offers several outstanding benefits to homeowner looking for something new and exciting in their home. The durability of cork flooring is appealing to most homeowners. High heels and furniture can do no damage! Cork flooring tiles are typically protected with a durable environmentally friendly urethane containing no formaldehyde. When cork is subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, cork recovers very rapidly to its original shape. Cork is remarkably resistant to wear, as it is less affected by impact and friction than other hard surfaces because of its cellular composition. Natural cork is a fire inhibitor, not spreading the flame. Cork also does not release any toxic gases on combustion. Another major benefit is the fact that cork is antimicrobial and insect repellant. Even termites are unwelcome. The suberin, the inherent substance of cork, is a natural insect repellent Perhaps the most valuable asset of cork flooring is the ease of maintainence. Today, waxing is no longer needed. Sweeping and mopping will be the usual maintenance. A few years down the road when the finish starts to wear off, lightly sand the floor and reapply a new coat of urethane. Your floor will last for several decades. About The Author Damion Rutherford is the online marketing director for www.free-flooring.com. Free-Flooring.com is a FREE online resource for all of your flooring needs. This article was posted on December 09, 2005   View More Videos from the "Home Improvement" category: How to Make Organic Surf Wax How to Use Decorative Fabrics Deck Board Spacing Tips How to Repair a Broken Window Shade   Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Water, Water Everywhere on the Waterfront! by Wally Conway Home Improvement Loan: Enlightens The Spirit Of Your Home by Dina Wilson Before You Call the Air Conditioning Repair Shop by Chris Lontok Nanaimo Condos by Nanaimo Condo Ready to Trade-In Your Home? Perhaps You Should Remodel Instead! by Leah Ross Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers by Mike Yeager Cold Cathode Lighting – Innovative & Affordable by Kathryn Dawson Water Treatment for the Home by Rebecca Jones Taking Care Of Sewage Cleanup In New Kensington, PA by Leo Nov Furnace Filter Problems by Richie Rosen << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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