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| Cork Innovations tiles reduce impact on joints and knees  While cork flooring has been around for centuries, new versions are allowing architects, designers and home owners to discover new benefits, particularly for those people experiencing joint and knee problems. Cork Innovations new selection of cork tiles from APC Cork, Da Vince, Jelinek and Enviro Cork, that reduce joint impact and are a great alternative to hard tile and pollutant attracting carpet.There are many customers who specifically seek out cork flooring after suffering from arthritis and other painful joint debilitations. The surface of tile floors can be hard on joints. For people with arthritis, chronic pain, or knee or back injuries, standing for long periods in a kitchen, bath, or laundry room can be an uncomfortable experience. Carpeting, while softer than tile, is often created with glues that contain toxic chemicals. In addition, carpeting can attract and hold indoor pollutants, such as pet hair and dander, dirt and mold. Cork flooring, on the other hand, is hypoallergenic, and because 90% of the tissue consists of gaseous matter, the density of cork flooring is extremely low, giving the materials wonderful insulating properties. When cork floors are subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, a cork floor recovers very rapidly to its original shape. These unique shock-absorbing properties ensure that cork flooring is more comfortable to walk and stand on. The soft give of these new cork tiles make them perfect for high traffic areas in the home including the kitchen, where it can help protect falling glasses from shattering, as they might on a tile or wood floor. Cork flooring is equally beautiful and soothing in yoga and Pilates studios, physical therapy offices, retail stores, and retirement communities. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |