True Dimensions

	Rating	Notes
Product	Cork
Surface	Soft warm and available in a wide choice of shades and textures.	See range on display in showroom
Finish	Polyurethane finishes in all levels of from satin to gloss	Hi gloss finishes always look spectacular but will show dust and streaks.
Durability		Soft tiles are great for kids although care must be taken when shifting furniture to avoid dragging and gouging, as is the case with all urethane surfaces. Recoating cork over time will maintain the durability at it's optimum for life.
Maintenance		A regular electrostatic mop will remove the grit and dust that abrades any surface. When grease, and grime builds up, a light mop with a capful of True DimensionS Cork & Timber Cleaner in a bucket of warm water will revitalise the lustre of your floor.
Allergy Rating		Once cured the floor provides no home for dust mites, pollens or other allergens.
Expected Lifespan		Given regular maintenance and cleaning and occasional recoating, your cork floor should last generations.
DIY Installation		DIY installation is possible, but best results will be achieved by following our informative Cork tile installation fact sheet available in store. Our support for DIY installation is only a phone call away.
Adhesives & Fixings	Contact latex-rubber based adhesive available from True DimensionS	Floor levellers, primers & edge stripping is available. Proper ventilation during installation is required.

Cork Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What about cork, stiletto heels and dents?

Answer: Cork tiles are tougher than most floor coverings. The flexibility and softness inherent in cork along with the urethane finish provide the flooring with wearing, denting & chipping resistance few other floorcoverings can match.

Question: Why have cork? My Grandmother had cork! Isn't it old fashioned?

Answer: Yes, cork is old fashioned. But there is a distinct trend toward this age-old product, and why shouldn't there be? Cork has proven over centuries to be warm & quiet yet it still remains one of the hardest wearing and most attractive floorcoverings available.

Question: Where does cork come from?

Answer: Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree found mainly around the western Mediterranean. The tree itself is not cut down when the bark is harvested, indeed the tree is ready for re-harvesting in just 9 years. The tree grows it's bark to protect the sensitive inner timber. So which is tougher, the bark or the wood?

Question: How long has man been using cork?

Answer: Cork has been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians - dating back over 4,500 years. Today cork is used in the protective heat shields of most space capsules and the space shuttle.

Question: How safe is cork and will it burn?

Answer: Cork is nature's own fire retarding material. In nature the bark protects the tree from fire while keeping the inner timber cool and intact. The closed cell structure of cork contains encapsulated Carbon Dioxide (exactly what is in many fire extinguishers)