Today when you choose to install floor covering you have a few more options than in the past. Before only wood floors were difficult to install and you often had to call in a professional. Then came the tongue and groove floating floor but only wood could be installed this way. Today you can choose to have a floating cork floor or a wood floating floor. Regardless of the materials you use the advantages of a floating floor are the same.
A floating floor allows you to show your artistic and natural side. This type of floor covering give a warm, and convivial aspect to any room. There is a large selection of materials, colors and finishes that provides every individual with an almost total freedom to show individualism, from the most rustic inclination to the most modern.
Both wood and cork flooring have insulation properties, in addition cork has better sound insulation capabilities. A floating floor will keep your home both warm and free from loud foot steps. Many will greatly appreciate this property.
Floating floors are extremely easy to maintain. They can be cleaned with a quick sweeping or vacuuming, and the occasional damp mop.
Floating floors are durable and will withstand time beautifully. It is also easy, should it be necessary after many years of wear, to repair or replace a floating floor since nothing is nailed or glued. It can also be refinished as any other floor should you need to.
A floating floor is much less expensive than any hardwood floor. If you use wood the thickness is much less therefore the price is not as high, but installation cost is much less as it is easier to do. In fact many homeowners can handle the installation on their own. Installation is easy and fast. You can buy a snap in place system, and you will not need to call on a professional to do it.
It can be used in any room: bedrooms, living rooms, entry ways, even bathroom laminate flooring can be a floating floor. It is only a question of choosing the right materials and the right finishes in function of each room. Both wood and cork are suitable in a bathroom if properly sealed.
Floating floors are also compatible if you have floor heating element but you should first check with the manufacturer of your heating system.
However it must be said that a floating floor will never offer the firm stability or the natural charm of a solid wood or cork floor.
