Looking for a source of high quality cork flooring

[Ken Nagrod]

I'm looking for a colored cork flooring, preferably large tiles, not planks.  The color I'm looking for is in the dark brown tones, with some color variation, maybe a texture and if possible, have the color go deeper than just on the top surface.  I saw a sample that looked like Venetian plaster and it was quite sharp looking.  Scratch resistance is important and becomes even more important if the color doesn't go past the immediate top surface layer.  I've seen some pieces that when scratched, show the natural lighter cork color against the dark brown -- not good.  I've also noticed some samples show a lot of edge chipping, so scratch resistance and resistance to edge chipping would be great.  This will be used in a small kitchen.  Not mine.

Thanks!

 

[atomicmike]

I don't know if they offer specifically what you're looking for, but it's worth taking a look at Jelinek Cork Group (http://www.jelinek.com/). They manufacture all of their own lines, and they are extremely helpful people to work with.

- Mike

 

[Swingman]

I'm looking for a colored cork flooring, preferably large tiles, not planks.  The color I'm looking for is in the dark brown tones, with some color variation, maybe a texture and if possible, have the color go deeper than just on the top surface.  I saw a sample that looked like Venetian plaster and it was quite sharp looking.  Scratch resistance is important and becomes even more important if the color doesn't go past the immediate top surface layer.  I've seen some pieces that when scratched, show the natural lighter cork color against the dark brown -- not good.  I've also noticed some samples show a lot of edge chipping, so scratch resistance and resistance to edge chipping would be great.  This will be used in a small kitchen.  Not mine.

Thanks!

I recently installed approximately 1300sf of cork tile flooring in a $200k+ remodel. We went with a US Floors cork product, large tiles roughly 1x3'. The client is tickled. You will need an experienced installer and a flat floor, so be willing to spring for more float than you think you need,  then some.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Thank you Mike and Karl.  Definitely good info there that I passed along.

If anyone else has additional resources, I'd appreciate the info as well.

[thanks]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

http://www.usfloorsllc.com/products/natural-cork-collection/ecocork/

I have used this line before.

Install was as simple as any other click together flooring.

One was in an office and the other in a multipurpose room.

Customers love it.

The one in the office was pulled up and then put back down, due to some floor joists that were broken. :