I bet you didn’t know that Martha Stewart put Cork flooring in her kitchen?

Yes, she did and it was a member of the Carpet One family that was able to help her choose and install her new cork flooring.  Watch a segment of the Martha Stewart Show, as she shares information and tips on cork flooring as a sustainable/green design alternative.

Cork flooring isn’t a new concept.  These floors have been used in the U.S. since the turn of the century.  Recently, the appeal of green or environmentally friendly products has prompted a renewed interest in cork flooring for the home. 

Best For: Traditionally, it’s been used in libraries and churches for noise control but now you see it everywhere.  It is especially good for kitchens, family rooms, living rooms. 

Benefits:

Comfort & Softness:  The air trapped inside the cellular structure of cork provides a natural shock-absorbing feel to the floor.  It’s great for applications where you are standing a lot providing relief for your feet, back and legs.

Beauty:

Cork has a natural beauty rivaled by few other natural materials. It comes in many colors and different manufacturers provide various tile shapes and patterns as well.

Noise Reduction:

The same structure that makes cork so comfortable also reduces noise and vibration.  Unlike hard surfaces like tile and wood, cork is quiet and reduces impact noise.

Healthy and safe:

Cork has natural properties that are anti-allergenic and resistant to insects.  Cork is naturally resistant to rot and fire and it has natural properties that are anti-allergenic and resistant to insects. 

Helping protect the environment is everyone’s business and at Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and San Luis Obispo we offer products that help make our environment cleaner, greener and healthier.  Visit us today at our showroom at 6 Rossi Circle in Salinas and we will introduce you to our Montado Cork flooring made from a naturally sustainable resource.