When choosing a floor, it is important to consider various factors such as durability, maintenance, appearance and comfort. Let's look at the basic advantages and disadvantages of four popular types of flooring: cork flooring, vinyl flooring, Vinylcork and VINYL SPC composite flooring.
Advantages:
- Resistance: The latest cork floors are made of high-density solidified cork (up to 700 kg/m3), which guarantees high resistance and durability.
- Modern decors: Available in a variety of modern designs to suit any interior.
- Natural product: Cork floors are 100% natural, recyclable and ecological.
- Comfort: They provide unrivaled comfort when walking and direct contact.
- Suitable for allergy sufferers: They have antistatic and antibacterial properties.
- Insulation: They perfectly dampen noise and accumulate heat
- Water resistance: cork tiles with full-surface gluing are also suitable for damp and humid spaces (such as bathrooms, corridors,...)
- In-floor heating: In most cases, they are suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Disadvantages:
- Less resistance to sharp objects: Less resistant to sharp objects, which can lead to scratches or dents.
- Sensitivity to humidity: Although cork is naturally resistant to moisture, in the version with a klik system, the HDF carrier is sensitive to moisture and can swell
- Sun sensitivity: natural cork can fade under the influence of direct sunlight (does not apply to colored variants)
- Maintenance: It requires regular maintenance and occasional treatment with special products to preserve its appearance and properties.
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Advantages:
- Heavy Duty Vinyl: CLASS 33, tread layer 0.55 mm, which guarantees their high resistance even in busy areas.
- Design: Precisely processed stone and wood decors, 3D surface treatment for an authentic look.
- Simple laying: Possibility of laying without expansion up to 400 m².
- Water resistance: 100% waterproof, which guarantees shape and color stability.
- Maintenance: Easy maintenance and long life.
- In-floor heating: Suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Disadvantages:
- Evenness of the base: The base must be perfectly flat and leveled.
- Feeling when walking: It can appear cold and less natural compared to natural materials.
- Ecological aspect: Vinyl floors are not the most environmentally friendly because of the PVC content.
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Advantages:
- Design: Precisely processed stone and wood decors, 3D surface treatment for an authentic look.
- Maintenance: Long service life and easy maintenance.
- Resistance: Shape and color stability, resistance to scratching and higher loads.
- Comfort: Thermal insulation and comfort when walking.
- In-floor heating: Suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Disadvantages:
- Water resistance: Less water resistance compared to SPC+ floors.
- Resistance to heavy objects: It can be less resistant to heavy objects, which can lead to deformations.
- Ecological aspect: Vinyl floors are not the most environmentally friendly because of the PVC content.
Look wide selection of vinyl cork floors.
Advantages:
- Heavy Duty Vinyl: CLASS 33, tread layer 0.55 mm, which guarantees their high resistance even in busy areas
- Design: Precisely processed wood decors and authentic appearance thanks to 3D surface treatment.
- Laying: Possibility of laying without expansion up to 400 m².
- Water resistance: 100% waterproof, guarantee shape and color constancy.
- Maintenance: Long service life and easy maintenance.
- In-floor heating: Suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Disadvantages:
- Evenness of the base: The base must be perfectly flat and leveled.
- Feeling when walking: It can be less comfortable and seem harder compared to other types of floors.
- The price: It can be more expensive compared to traditional vinyl flooring.
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Conclusion
When choosing a floor, it is important to consider all the advantages and disadvantages that each material offers. Cork floors are ideal for those looking for an eco-friendly and comfortable option, although they are less resistant to sharp objects. Vinyl floors and VINYL SPC composite floors are great for their waterproof properties and easy maintenance, but they require a perfectly level base. Vinylcork offers comfort and aesthetics, but with lower water resistance. Choosing the right type of floor depends on the individual needs and preferences of each customer.
When deciding and choosing, we will be happy to advise you and prepare an individual offer (obchod@korok.sk / +421 911 510 977)
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