tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post4201517285925877405..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: More on cork floorsPaul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-59828313467098800442010-08-09T10:41:11.960-04:002010-08-09T10:41:11.960-04:00Paul do you have any idea if that's the Pedras...Paul do you have any idea if that's the Pedras from the Eco Cork collection in the first picture? Thanks for you blog! It's why we've chosen cork for our new house.Aspiring Foster Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520383384972618449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-67941931070216355452010-06-28T18:06:07.671-04:002010-06-28T18:06:07.671-04:00Anon: Cork from US Floors has come a long way in t...Anon: Cork from US Floors has come a long way in ten years. So much so that their floors now carry a lifetime warranty. Still, you do have to use casters on furniture and keep your dog's nails trimmed. I specify cork's use a lot and so far I haven't had an issue. Look over their product mix and you'll see that they have a host of options available to you.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-56481794519980592442010-06-28T17:49:52.219-04:002010-06-28T17:49:52.219-04:00Ten years ago we put cork tiles from Natural Cork ...Ten years ago we put cork tiles from Natural Cork (now called US floors, I believe)in our kitchen, family area, bathroom, and two entrances (all one large unified area), as well as upstairs in our master bedroom/bath.) We were remodelling an older home. I LOVE the cork! It is quiet, soft underfoot for working, and dropped dishes and glassware rarely break unless they hit something else as they fall! It is also warm underfoot. However, our Old English sheepdog has destroyed the surface BIG Time in 3 years. The O.E.S. that we had prior to our current dog for 3 years did some damage as well, but it's really looking rough now. There is also wear around the seams and big-time damage from the chairs scooting back and forth at the kitchen table (worst under my husband's chair--he is a big man.) We live in the north with plenty of snow, so that is another issue in the wintertime with melting snow at the entrances that I have to keep tabs on as well. I knew when I got it that the melted snow would be an issue at the entrances, but wanted to keep the flooring uniform throughout that area. <br /><br />My question now is what to do for replacement. I really LOVE the cork, for all the reasons stated. It has worn fine upstairs in our bedroom and bath. We were not advised to put urethane on it when we purchased it, just a Protectcoat (Acrylic and wax resin in water) every 6 months, and I must confess I usually only have done it annually. I have no immediate plans of replacing the floor with our much loved dog here, but somewhere down the road I'll have to decide, so I'm thinking and hoping that it is getting more durable and something will be found to protect this Achille's heel problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84695147325214078462010-06-04T22:49:31.302-04:002010-06-04T22:49:31.302-04:00What about cork flooring in a mobile home re-do pr...What about cork flooring in a mobile home re-do project?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-41862927432245601462010-05-17T23:27:11.604-04:002010-05-17T23:27:11.604-04:00The planks are even more resilient than the tiles,...The planks are even more resilient than the tiles, look into it!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-41452566587677796792010-05-17T14:09:33.231-04:002010-05-17T14:09:33.231-04:00I am in love with the cork mosaic you listed in an...I am in love with the cork mosaic you listed in another post. I'm looking for cork to install in my kitchen and I just may have a winner. I have a friend who has cork tile in her kitchen and loves it. They have not had problems with their dogs as scratches don't show on cork tile because the color runs through the entire tile. (I don't know about the plank products.) They refinished it this year (after 10 years)in conjunction with a remodel and it looks lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-39340658776754756852010-03-21T19:00:24.726-04:002010-03-21T19:00:24.726-04:00Raina: Any potential buyer who has an issue with c...Raina: Any potential buyer who has an issue with cork isn't our kind of people so I wouldn't worry about it.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-71681300155606627302010-03-21T18:55:14.231-04:002010-03-21T18:55:14.231-04:00I adore cork flooring!
We will have to replace ...I adore cork flooring! <br /><br />We will have to replace the existing travertine throughout our house in a few years (not properly installed ages ago). <br /><br />I would love to put cork in, but I'm afraid it would impact our resale value negatively.Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-23635078000015220542010-03-21T12:31:43.616-04:002010-03-21T12:31:43.616-04:00I'm with you Pam, it's amazing stuff. Abou...I'm with you Pam, it's amazing stuff. About the last thing it reminds me of is a bulletin board. The geometric patterns you linked to are stunning.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-49769399567604570792010-03-21T12:26:46.240-04:002010-03-21T12:26:46.240-04:00I'm guilty of not using cork. I've had a ...I'm guilty of not using cork. I've had a visual of a misplaced bulletin board that has kept me at bay. In fact, remembering cork floor tiles in years past used in commercial spaces that looked horrendous. Just looked at http://www.corkfloor.com/. I think I'd be more willing to give it a try. They've really made it look fantastic and the benefits are HUGE compared to anything else (flooring-wise) I've seen.PamDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665101465799990453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-5758200187544868912010-03-21T12:24:04.347-04:002010-03-21T12:24:04.347-04:00Brenda and Richard: I have yet to hear a negative ...Brenda and Richard: I have yet to hear a negative thing about cork floors. It's been a popular material for centuries for a very good reason apparently. It's important to remember that although cork's enjoying a resurgence now, it is not a new material by any stretch of the imagination.<br /><br />Rachele: Please!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-85334592954299817082010-03-21T12:00:15.744-04:002010-03-21T12:00:15.744-04:00Sounds like a post is in order.Sounds like a post is in order.Rachelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894304450233199345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-24396242630239392052010-03-21T11:58:41.652-04:002010-03-21T11:58:41.652-04:00I used cork on a job about 3 years ago and the cli...I used cork on a job about 3 years ago and the clients told me recently that it's holding up perfectly and that they love it. At the time they felt they were taking a chance with a somewhat unknown product but it worked out. I may use it on my own kitchen...Richard Edichttp://richardedicdesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-65943210879221353642010-03-21T11:57:14.636-04:002010-03-21T11:57:14.636-04:00It will probably not come to any surprise to you ...It will probably not come to any surprise to you :) I am not sure yet what I am going with.<br /><br />I do like ceramic namely because it is easy maintenance (grandchildren, husband, a dog) but I am also taking in consideration Real Estate value if/when we put our home up for sale. <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-57951853309780817812010-03-21T11:54:52.836-04:002010-03-21T11:54:52.836-04:00Rachele: Welcome back! Your name got invoked last ...Rachele: Welcome back! Your name got invoked last week during a discussion about kitchen desks and I was waxing poetic about your kids art center in your kitchen. The People want to see it.<br /><br />As I understand it, cork floors do well with high heels. Dog claws can be their Achilles' heel though. You have to keep a dogs nails clipped with cork floors. Under normal circumstances they're OK, you just can't let them go.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-58999968224832353772010-03-21T11:40:01.968-04:002010-03-21T11:40:01.968-04:00I'm scared of using cork in my house with dogs...I'm scared of using cork in my house with dogs underfoot. I just don't see how it would hold up under dog nails and high heels to boot. My floor guy agreed with my concerns. So, I chose hardwood. It will still get damaged but at least can be refinished?Rachelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894304450233199345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-76701487889846522962010-03-21T11:33:50.550-04:002010-03-21T11:33:50.550-04:00Replacing it with cork or both. I have not shortag...Replacing it with cork or both. I have not shortage of opinions on either. Surprise!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-33683928466168077962010-03-21T11:24:00.454-04:002010-03-21T11:24:00.454-04:00As I will be replacing my now ceramic kitchen floo...As I will be replacing my now ceramic kitchen flooring , I am hoping you will have more feedback on this subject. <br /><br />Thanks for the web site link. -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-17073305407378395242010-03-21T10:43:48.383-04:002010-03-21T10:43:48.383-04:00Jane: I used cork from US Floors. US Floors has ab...Jane: I used cork from US Floors. US Floors has about 20 distributors in and around Huntington. If you use their dealer locater: http://www.usfloorsllc.com/dealer-locator/, and find someone nearby who's a distributor, they will be able to refer a qualified installer to you. Good luck!<br /><br />Things: Cork would be perfect for your basement. It's naturally mold-resistant too! Look into it, the options in that category are staggering.<br /><br />Sharon: I have never seen them in person but they will be at a tile and stone trade show I'm attending next month called Coverings. I'll report back what I see. Thanks for the reminder.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-85222598728724395842010-03-21T10:06:54.132-04:002010-03-21T10:06:54.132-04:00I'd love to have cork in a kitchen, but what I...I'd love to have cork in a kitchen, but what I really want to use are these cork mosaics:<br />http://www.habitusnyc.com/corkmosaiccolors.htm<br /><br />Have you ever seen these in person Paul?<br /><br />SharonSharon Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374987332093426718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-12898927074183535872010-03-21T08:36:02.286-04:002010-03-21T08:36:02.286-04:00Fascinating post - just yesterday this topic came ...Fascinating post - just yesterday this topic came up when talking with a few people at Americasmart. We are looking for a good flooring material for our basement - stone is pricy (and very hard on my husband's back), real wood might buckle if placed in a basement, laminate - my designer is not excited about it. Cork is definitely something I am going to look into - my architect said it is great for those with bad backs.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-50637844043196105622010-03-21T07:38:01.558-04:002010-03-21T07:38:01.558-04:00I'm currently wrestling the cork floor/hardwoo...I'm currently wrestling the cork floor/hardwood dilemma. I used glue down cork tiles on two bathroom floors in Europe ::cough:: twenty years ago. They were hardwearing, soft and warm and perfect for a mid-century house.<br />I tried to get a similar product here for years but couldn't find a supplier with the right product. Now I have the tile I want but can't find an experienced installer. Planks are easy to lay but glue down requires a pristine, level subfloor and a steady hand with the glue. I'm sure in a couple of years cork floors will be back in a big way, the trouble is I need the floor now...modernemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837091713842104507noreply@blogger.com