200KGS/CBM Natural Cork Roll , 3mm Cork Underlayment With Vapor
Barrier
Cork is a natural type of underlayment made from the bark of cork
trees. Much of the high quality cork comes from Portugal. Cork
underlayment is usually available in 3 or 2mm thickness. If a
moisture barrier is important to you, look for varieties with that
feature.
Advantages
One of the biggest advantages of cork is its capability to absorb
sound. If you are installing laminate on an upper floor or in an
apartment with downstairs neighbors, the natural substance has been
proven to be extremely effective for sound control.
Cork is also an effective way to add insulation to your home,
keeping heat and cold in and providing a barrier on the floor to
keep heat and cold from escaping.
Cork is also a very ecologically sound choice, as it is a natural
material, harvested from the bark of trees. This means that the
harvest does not harm the tree and the tree lives on, with the bark
regrowing over time. Cork is also extremely durable, and does not
need to be replaced for decades.
Cork also has hypo-allergenic properties that make it a good choice
for households with allergy sufferers. The anti-microbial nature of
cork inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew as well,
which can create a healthier home environment.
Finally, cork is fire-retardant, offering an additional safety
benefit.
1 - Easy to install
The installation of the cork underlayment is easy, but highly
effective. The material is light in weight, but extremely durable.
2 – Disguises minor subfloor imperfections
Cork underlayment helps protect your flooring from substrate
imperfections that might telegraph through and cause visual
imperfections in the finished flooring product. This quality can
also result in a material and labor savings in many cases, when the
patching or repairing of minor substrate defects can be eliminated.
3 – Water and humidity
Cork or cork blend underlayments are dimensionally stable and do
expand in contact with water or high humidity conditions. We offer
several options with attached vapor barriers, which provide
moisture protection for moisture sensitive finished flooring
products.
4 - Protection from cracking in the finished floor
The use of cork or cork blend underlayments can help eliminate
cracks in the substrate from transferring through to ceramic or
natural stone finished flooring materials.
5 – Do not worry about dents in the floor
The natural resistance of cork to crushing helps eliminate
permanent dents or deformities caused by heavy objects resting on
the floor, or the impact of falling objects.
6 – Benefit from better acoustic and thermal insulation
The installation of a cork or cork blend underlayment reduces the
sound of footstep noise both within the room and in the space
below, in the case of 2nd floor and above installations. Cork
underlayments can make on grade and below grade floors feel much
warmer with their thermal insulating qualities.
7- Benefit from comfortable walking
The resilience of cork provides a cushioning effect, which makes
the floor much more comfortable walking and standing on.
