It’s also a sustainable choice. Cork is harvested by carefully peeling off the outer layer of a mature Quercus suber; the harvest doesn’t damage the evergreen tree, which regro… See more

What does it cost? About $5 to $10 per square foot. Pro installation adds $2 to $3 per square foot for a floating floor and about $6 to $10 for glue-down. How long does it last? Both … See more

Its natural wax makes cork inherently water-resistant. But the high-density fiberboard (HDF) layer that typically stiffens floating floor planks and forms their click-and-lock fa… See more

Here is what to keep in mind when shopping for cork. 1. Cork from the Mediterraneanis more resilient than cork from Asia, which comes from a different tree specie… See more