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| Cortica range of coloured cork tiles Cork Concepts specializes in Cortica high-density ¼''-thick agglomerated cork floor modules with waterborne polyurethane in natural, colored, and metallic finishes. All finishes are completely water-resistant and suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry areas in single- or multifamily homes. Commercial applications include banks, corporate offices, retail spaces, and schools. The natural cork tiles are biodegradable, nonallergenic, sound and thermal insulating, and nontoxic. Cork is a renewable resource that is harvested every nine years from the cork oak tree. All of the cork harvested for Cortica is gathered from waste generated from the production of wine stoppers. Cortica’s color is integral with the waterborne polyurethane finish—the tiles are not baked to the point that the cells begin to lose their natural thermal and acoustic benefits. Tiles leave the manufacturer with three coats of preapplied finish, while an additional one to two clear coats are applied after installation. The urethane finish is the same coating used on hardwood flooring and is suitable for commercial installations. The tiles will fade if installed in areas that receive direct or intense sunlight. Cortica color offerings have more protection from fading than the neutrals, due to the pigments in the urethane. While some cork tiles grow after being removed from the cartons, Cortina tiles do not since they are allowed to stabilize for a longer period of time prior to installation, and the tiles’ beveled edges eliminate the visual differences created by the natural air cells in the cork. No chemicals are needed to clean the tiles; just hot water for routine cleaning or lemon juice and hot water or mineral spirits for a grease or oil-based spot. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |