Cork Flooring

[Mr Remodeleze]

Cork! When most people hear that word a pop sound enters their minds as champagne spurts out of a bottle. Or a smaller pop thumps their brains when their favorite red wine is uncorked. But, as more wine bottles are shedding their natural cork stoppers in favor of more economical twist-offs and silicon plugs, more floors are being covered with cork as an economical alternative to wood and tile flooring.

Cork serves a world of good under your feet. Cork comprises a unique galaxy of flooring with it’s own benefits and qualities superior to other styles of flooring. First, cork flooring is less expensive than hard wood flooring and is just as beautiful. Like hardwood flooring, it can ad re-sell value to your home and is appealing to home buyers. Cork flooring is also great for noise reduction. Cork is such a soft material, it cuts down on the noise factor under your feet, making it a superb choice not just for your home, but also for apartments and condominiums. Another perk is that cork is a great insulator, helping you save on energy costs.

Cork flooring is also extremely comfortable under your feet. It is a smart choice for people with achy body parts, the elderly, and romping kids. Cork flooring has health benefits as well. It is naturally hypo-allergenic, waterproof, and resistant to the growth of mold and mildew. (provided by Remodeleze - share your home remodeling experience with others and find local contractors)

[provideus]

I don't see it being just as beautiful as hardwood. I've searched a few sites and can't find any great pictures of it. I can definitely see it being more comfortable. I also think that hardwood would add more value than cork. With it being so soft wouldn't it get damaged a lot easier than hardwood?

[macatawacab]

Put down cork twice this year. First one was snap and click. Went OK but shading differences in the plank were pretty noticeable. Sorted by color, stacked and put down colors in the best progression possible but final product not great.

Second install was glue down bevel edged squares over gyp crete. Gyp crete had to be covered with Aardex to get flat enough to prevent telegraphing. That cost about 2.00 per sqft because it had to be perfect.

Biggest problem is that it is so darn fragile. Be sure if it goes in a kitchen you get a pro third party appliance installer with insurance to fix or replace pieces damaged.:mad:

It is comfortable to stand on.

[Silvertree]

I have cork flooring in my display truck

[macatawacab]

Paul,

two questions;1- how does the cork hold up with salt and snow in MN?

2- Been looking for a fixed keel cutter since you mentioned that boat. If the Mutineer is breaking out on a plane, won't you miss that rush? Sounds like the lake is deep enough that you can go fixed but some of the retractables can go deep for pointing. If you are looking at cutters is it for pointing?

[Silvertree]

1. The cork lasts for years including dogs, salt, water ect. Plus its easy to refinish, just scuff it up and coat.

2. My lake is about 1200 acres (I don't own lakeshore), North Oaks is a private city, everyone owns the roads, lakes ect. Its a deep lake and does not lose water because its supplied by a small river. No motors allowed on the lake. Its too small for a 22' or 26' boat.

The cutter would be for Lake Superior or Lake Pepin which is about 20 miles long, its a lake formed by the Mississippi River.

My use is faster balanced sailing you can get with a cutter. What makes more sense for me though is one of those pocket cruisers, but the cutter type boats sail fast and I like windy day sailing.

Sailing on plane is a rush, I took my Mutineer out in 30mph gusts and almost got in trouble, I was blown sideways into shore and had to drop the sails. I'm not good enough to sail in 30mph winds, maybe next year.

[naptownCr]

1. The cork lasts for years including dogs, salt, water ect. Plus its easy to refinish, just scuff it up and coat.

2. My lake is about 1200 acres (I don't own lakeshore), North Oaks is a private city, everyone owns the roads, lakes ect. Its a deep lake and does not lose water because its supplied by a small river. No motors allowed on the lake. Its too small for a 22' or 26' boat.

The cutter would be for Lake Superior or Lake Pepin which is about 20 miles long, its a lake formed by the Mississippi River.

My use is faster balanced sailing you can get with a cutter. What makes more sense for me though is one of those pocket cruisers, but the cutter type boats sail fast and I like windy day sailing.

Sailing on plane is a rush, I took my Mutineer out in 30mph gusts and almost got in trouble, I was blown sideways into shore and had to drop the sails. I'm not good enough to sail in 30mph winds, maybe next year.

My daughter once during a storm 40+ mph winds went sailing in a 420
They rigged the main with an El Toro sail which is about 2/3 the size of a 420 sail. Wrapped the jib around the wire luff a bunch of times to reduce sail area.
Had a blast. Also had quite an audience on the beach.

The most fun I ever had in a small boat was a laser 2 with my brother in law. It was blowing a stink that day. We were able to keep up with the wife in a power boat (20 knots on the GPS)

[naptownCr]

1. The cork lasts for years including dogs, salt, water ect. Plus its easy to refinish, just scuff it up and coat.

2. My lake is about 1200 acres (I don't own lakeshore), North Oaks is a private city, everyone owns the roads, lakes ect. Its a deep lake and does not lose water because its supplied by a small river. No motors allowed on the lake. Its too small for a 22' or 26' boat.

The cutter would be for Lake Superior or Lake Pepin which is about 20 miles long, its a lake formed by the Mississippi River.

My use is faster balanced sailing you can get with a cutter. What makes more sense for me though is one of those pocket cruisers, but the cutter type boats sail fast and I like windy day sailing.

Sailing on plane is a rush, I took my Mutineer out in 30mph gusts and almost got in trouble, I was blown sideways into shore and had to drop the sails. I'm not good enough to sail in 30mph winds, maybe next year.

Venture mad a cutter rig trailerable swing keel boat a 22 footer if I remember.

[macatawacab]

To be clear - I like cork but scared to roll a Sub Z or place Wolf Dual Fuel on them. Have seen that not go well. The glue down was a great install after the flatness was achieved. Lots of checking with a 10' straight edge in all directions.

Sailing - You and Naptown and I share some passion and experience. Where I live in Macatawa there is the option to sail small lake (macatawa) or big lake (Michigan) they are separated by a channel. In younger years did Tornado cat, E Scow, and then big boats in the usual Great Lakes gone all summer floating cocktail party. Have busted up Sunfish and Laser going out in 30+ on the big lake. Rolled them both trying to surf up on the beach. Never pitch poled the Tornado but did have two on the trapeze and one steering in 30 plus. Big adreneline. Right now have mini scow but it gives too much leeway to my liking. Always looking