Hello everyone,
We will soon be installing flooring ourselves in our upper floor and are currently still in the "exploration phase."
We are considering choosing cork flooring.
At a local specialist retailer, we saw a cork floor from Wicanders with a vinyl backing and were very impressed.
For us, the natural cork combined with the durable vinyl surface perfectly completes the ideal floor characteristics.
Now the question:
The Wicanders floor at the specialist retailer would cost around €45 per square meter (about $45 per square meter).
At the home improvement store, I can get the same floor, of course from a different manufacturer—CORKLIFE—for around €35 per square meter (about $35 per square meter).
The construction looks identical to me, and the producer behind the scenes seems to be the same.
Has anyone had experience with either of these floors or possibly knows what the differences might be?
I’m obviously hesitant to pay €10 per square meter ($10 per square meter) more if the added value is limited.
For your information: parquet is not an option for us—we are not "wood enthusiasts," and parquet would have more disadvantages for our personal preferences than, for example, cork/vinyl.
As for vinyl flooring, I am somehow not willing to spend more than €30 per square meter ($30 per square meter)—which you probably should if you don’t want “junk” 😀. So I think cork is a very good alternative.
We will soon be installing flooring ourselves in our upper floor and are currently still in the "exploration phase."
We are considering choosing cork flooring.
At a local specialist retailer, we saw a cork floor from Wicanders with a vinyl backing and were very impressed.
For us, the natural cork combined with the durable vinyl surface perfectly completes the ideal floor characteristics.
Now the question:
The Wicanders floor at the specialist retailer would cost around €45 per square meter (about $45 per square meter).
At the home improvement store, I can get the same floor, of course from a different manufacturer—CORKLIFE—for around €35 per square meter (about $35 per square meter).
The construction looks identical to me, and the producer behind the scenes seems to be the same.
Has anyone had experience with either of these floors or possibly knows what the differences might be?
I’m obviously hesitant to pay €10 per square meter ($10 per square meter) more if the added value is limited.
For your information: parquet is not an option for us—we are not "wood enthusiasts," and parquet would have more disadvantages for our personal preferences than, for example, cork/vinyl.
As for vinyl flooring, I am somehow not willing to spend more than €30 per square meter ($30 per square meter)—which you probably should if you don’t want “junk” 😀. So I think cork is a very good alternative.
Poschi94 schrieb:
Hello @Prager91,
although it’s been a year since there was any activity here, maybe someone is still reading.
Could you share your experience from the past year? How has the floor held up— is it durable enough or are there any signs of wear? And a very important question: do you have underfloor heating? Generally, cork flooring tends to be more insulating, which can be a disadvantage. However, many manufacturers state that their products are suitable for use with underfloor heating.
We are facing a similar situation. We bought a house and want to install new flooring on the upper level (two children’s rooms and one bedroom). Due to our health concerns with vinyl flooring, we’re considering cork as well.Choosing this flooring was one of the best decisions we’ve made.
It’s very durable—the top layer is very “stable” and after a year shows no signs of wear. The material feels comfortable to walk on, provides good insulation, and it is also warm overall. We do have underfloor heating. I would choose this flooring again at any time.