Golden Beach

Golden Beach Cork Glue-Down Flooring

The classic Mid-Century Modern cork pattern, in a 6mm (1/4") solid tile you can sand and refinish like hardwood.

If you have ever admired the floors in a Mid-Century Modern home, chances are you were looking at this pattern. Golden Beach is the natural cork look most often found in MCM interiors, which makes it the go-to choice for renovating a period home or bringing a touch of modernism into a new one.

Each 610mm x 305mm (24" x 12") tile is solid natural cork through its full 6mm (1/4") thickness: cork top layer, cork core, and cork backing, made in Portugal. Because the pattern runs through the tile rather than sitting on a thin surface veneer, the floor can be fully sanded and refinished, not just refurbished. Want a different look years from now? A high-end flooring professional can sand off the finish and apply a new colour, or take it up to a high gloss, the same way hardwood is renewed. That is extremely uncommon in today's cork world.

Underfoot, the tile is warm, resilient, and quiet.

Why this floor

• Solid 6mm cork construction, dense and resilient enough to withstand complete sanding and refinishing, something thin cork veneers simply cannot cope with.
• 18 dB impact sound reduction: noise stops at the floor instead of transmitting to the room below.
• Rated Commercial class 32 and Domestic class 23, suitable for residential and light commercial spaces.
• Made with formaldehyde-free adhesives. Review the product’s emissions documentation.
• Naturally resistant to insects, mould, and mildew thanks to cork's anti-microbial properties.
• Water-resistant, stain-resistant surface with a high resistance super-matte wax finish that resists scuffs and is easy to clean.
• Compatible with hydronic and underfloor heating, and cork's natural insulation helps trim heating and cooling bills.

Important product note

Many cork patterns exist only on the surface: a thin decorative veneer over a core that cannot survive sanding. Golden Beach is different. In its 6mm and 8mm thicknesses the pattern runs through a tile thick, dense, and resilient enough for complete sanding and refinishing, which makes it the most straightforward cork product to refinish available today.