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1025 Nova Cork Flooring is constructed from one of the most environmentally friendly materials; Cork is produced from a renewable resource and has been used in different areas since the 1800’s.
The cork used in our flooring comes from the bark of the oak tree (Quercus Suber) that is indigenous to Portugal and Spain. Every nine to eleven years the bark from the oak tree is stripped from the trunks (the tree is never felled) and ground into granules that are compressed with special glues at very high pressure into sheets. Burning the cork before compression and varying the granule size, creates the different colors and patterns that make cork flooring a uniquely beautiful alternative to traditional floors.

BENEFITS
Durability  It is cork’s gaseous composition that makes the cork both compressible and elastic and allows it to return to its original shape after being subjected to pressure. This is the reason why cork floors are extremely durable. When the cork is subjected to strong pressure the air in the cells is compressed and reduces in volume, when released from pressure the cork immediately recovers back from indentation. Nova Distinctive Floors’ factory finish of water-based polyurethane also adds durability for your floors to last long.

Low Conductivity  It is the same reason that cork is a perfect sound and thermal insulator which is why cork floors are used in many places like churches, libraries, museums, art galleries and in homes for perfect comfort and warmth.

Anti-static, Hypo-allergic  Cork floors do not absorb dust and because of that the maintenance of cork floors are easy and, therefore, do not cause allergies or create a risk to people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory diseases.

Impermeability  The presence of Suberin in cork makes it impermeable to both liquids and gas. Consequently, it is not subject to grow moldy.

Fire Retardant  Cork is a natural fire inhibitor and will not spread flame. Cork is also non-toxic and does not off-gas. Nova Distinctive Floors' products meet the highest standards in the industry.