Cork flooring is a specially treated composite material with a unique organizational structure. Compared to solid wood flooring, cork flooring has poorer wear resistance but is more resistant to various liquids such as oil, acid, soap, etc. Cork flooring is divided into pure cork flooring and cork sandwich flooring:

1. Pure cork flooring

Pure cork flooring maintains the original pattern of cork and can be directly applied to flat surfaces for use. However, since the installation of pure cork flooring requires the use of glue, attention should be paid to the environmental friendliness of the glue, otherwise it will cause pollution. When choosing, it can be bent. High quality cork has good toughness, while inferior products will break when bent.

2. Cork sandwich flooring

Some families, in order to consider using glue for tiling, choose lock type cork flooring with a high-density board sandwiched between two layers of cork. This type of wooden flooring is very convenient to install and is exactly the same as ordinary wooden flooring.

Of course, cork flooring also has the following drawbacks:

1. Low wear resistance and compression resistance

Cork flooring has poor wear resistance. After being squeezed by objects, it will create pits. If it exceeds the range of elastic deformation values, it will become plastic deformation and cannot be restored. So, if you step on a cork floor with sharp heels, the pressure resistance that occurs cannot be restored.

2. Not easy to clean and maintain

Cork flooring is made by pressing cork adhesive. Although cork flooring visually presents a natural feeling and brings good decorative effects to the living room, its texture makes it difficult to clean cork flooring smoothly. This requires proper use and maintenance, and more careful cleaning and maintenance.

3. Not suitable for whole house installation
Due to the difficulty in cleaning and maintaining cork flooring, it is not suitable for whole house installation. Cork flooring is better laid in a quiet environment. If installed in the kitchen or living room, cork flooring will be subjected to severe friction and pressure, which can easily cause problems with cork flooring.

More and more families are choosing to install cork flooring, but how to maintain cork flooring? Next, the editor will teach you a few easy ways to maintain cork flooring:

1. During use, it is advisable to avoid bringing sand particles indoors. It is recommended to lay a layer of floor mats at the entrance to reduce the wear and tear of the floor caused by sand particles.

2. Furniture can only be placed on the floor after installation, and efforts should be made to minimize the movement of people on it. When leaving home, please close the windows and doors, especially the water, to prevent rainwater and dripping from soaking the floor.

3. If there is wear and tear in some areas after three to five years of use, the local area should be repaired by reapplying the coating. The method is very simple. Use sandpaper to polish the worn area, remove the dirt on its surface, and then gently wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth before reapplying the coating.

4. Prevent thermal injury. Never place items with high temperatures such as hot water bottles directly on the floor to avoid damaging the surface paint film. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid prolonged direct sunlight on the floor to prevent premature cracking and aging of the paint film after prolonged exposure to strong ultraviolet radiation.

5. When maintaining the floor, do not rinse, polish or clean with cleaning powder. The maintenance of surface painted cork flooring is very simple. There is a specialized cork flooring maintenance solution, which can be easily wiped with a wrung out mop or cloth. Use specialized cleaning agents to remove areas that are difficult to clean. To avoid strong impact on the floor, it is advisable to lift furniture when moving it and not drag it directly. Furniture legs should be padded.