Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In our ongoing quest to make our homes beautiful reflections of who we are, the question of what to install underfoot is an ...

Water resistant, easy on the joints, and surprisingly energy efficient — this unique flooring choice will do more for your ...

"Walking on overly hard floors creates energy that moves upward toward our muscles and tendons, causing them to vibrate," explains João Rui Ferreira, president of APCOR, the Portuguese Cork ...

Cork flooring is a lovely, resilient and environmentally sound flooring option. It is often cheaper than equally sustainable bamboo, comparable in price to traditional hardwood and can be as easy to ...

Q: I'm trying to use as many natural products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product? Is it bad for the environment? Will its insulation lower my utility bills? A: Cork has been used ...

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. If you don’t have much experience with cork flooring, you might have the wrong idea about what it looks like. No one is suggesting ...

Q I am considering replacing our tile floors, which are damaged, with a cork floor. Is this a good idea, and what do I need to know? Could I stay in the house while the job is being done? A Cork for ...

There are a lot of options on the market right now for builders and designers looking for sustainable floors. Recycled wood, reclaimed wood, bamboo and tile with a high recycled content are some ...

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If you’re looking for warm, cushiony flooring, think cork. Soft like suede, it has the insulating qualities and resiliency of carpet; the easy-to-clean surface of wood or tile; plus luxurious appeal ...