Easy-to-Clean Flooring - Cork

How Cork Flooring Suits a Comfortable Home

Smooth, Easy-to-Clean Surface

Carpet fibers can hold onto dust and debris over time. Cork flooring, by contrast, is a sealed hard surface that is easy to maintain with routine sweeping or damp mopping. This makes everyday cleaning easier and helps keep the room feeling cleaner.

Zero-VOC Adhesives and Sealants

Indoor air quality is affected not only by the flooring material itself, but also by the products used during installation.

All adhesives and sealants used in cork flooring contain no VOCs, helping reduce chemical emissions inside the home.

This contributes to:

• No harmful off-gassing after installation

• Reduced irritation from airborne chemicals

• Safer indoor environments for children, seniors, and chemically sensitive individuals

Compared with many conventional flooring products that rely on chemical-based glues and finishes, Cork flooring is designed with indoor air quality in mind.

GREENGUARD Gold Certified

Cork flooring products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meeting some of the most rigorous indoor air quality standards available.

This certification verifies that the flooring:

• Produces ultra-low chemical emissions

• Is suitable for homes, schools, healthcare settings, and classrooms

• Meets California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indoor air quality requirements

Independent third-party testing confirms low emissions for this cork flooring, even where air quality standards are especially strict.

Natural Suberin Content

Cork contains suberin, a wax-like substance. Moisture control, the specified finish and regular cleaning remain necessary. Cork flooring does not prevent mould or bacteria growth.

• Helps limit microbial growth

• Resists moisture penetration

• Supports simple, easy cleaning routines

Moisture Resistance and Mold Control

Moisture is one of the most common contributors to mold and mildew. Cork is naturally moisture-resistant and performs well when sealed correctly, making it suitable for:

• Living rooms

• Bedrooms

• Home offices

• Kitchens

• Properly prepared bathrooms

Comparing Easy-to-Clean Flooring Options

✔ Cork Flooring (Top Choice)

• Sealed, easy-to-clean surface

• Contains natural suberin

• Zero-VOC adhesives and sealants

• GREENGUARD Gold Certified

✔ Laminate Flooring

• Smooth surface

• Low emissions only when low-VOC certified

✔ Luxury Vinyl (LVT/LVP)

• Non-porous surface

• Emissions vary depending on product quality

⚠ Bamboo Flooring

• Often uses higher-VOC adhesives

• Less suitable for chemically sensitive users

Flooring to Use with Caution

❌ Carpet

Carpet can hold dust, pet dander, pollen, and moisture deep within its fibers. Even with frequent vacuuming, buildup can remain, making hard-surface flooring like cork a more practical option for homes that want floors easy to sweep clean.

Easy-Clean Flooring – Natural Cork

Comfort That Supports Cleaner Living

Cork flooring combines comfort, visual warmth, and health-conscious performance. Its closed-cell structure and natural resistance to mold and bacteria help support a cleaner indoor environment while remaining soft and comfortable underfoot.

Independent testing has shown cork flooring to deliver very low emissions and excellent indoor air quality performance under European and international standards.

Sustainable, Renewable, and Responsible

Cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without cutting them down. A single tree can continue producing cork for more than 150 years. Actively harvested cork forests absorb significantly more carbon than unharvested forests, making cork one of the most environmentally responsible flooring materials available.

Breathe Easier. Live More Comfortably.

With zero-VOC adhesives, GREENGUARD Gold Certification, suberin (a natural waxy substance in cork), and an easy-to-maintain surface, Cork flooring helps create quieter, more comfortable living spaces.

Cleaner air, reduced irritation, and everyday comfort—starting from the floor up.

Certification Highlights

✔ GREENGUARD Gold Certified
✔ Zero-VOC Adhesives & Sealants
✔ Natural Cork with Suberin
✔ Low-Emission, Easy-to-Clean Flooring