Overview
Forna Cork Flooring’s 11mm (7/16inch) Design Cork floating floors. If you’re seeking a resilient floor that can withstand daily wear and tear, look no further. Our Design Cork floating floors are designed to be stronger and tougher while retaining the timeless appeal of traditional hardwood flooring. Combining durability and functionality, Design Cork is a remarkable hybrid floor featuring a robust, Swedish engineered surface fused with a cork backing.
Ideal for high-traffic areas, Design Cork floors excel in various spaces. With their heat-coated surface, they are perfect for entrance ways and hallways, offering both style and sturdiness. Even in kitchens, they provide a comfortable underfoot experience. Moreover, Design Cork floors are an excellent choice for basements, as they not only deliver durability but also help maintain warmth.
Hamilton, one of our captivating patterns, showcases the natural beauty of hardwood boards with an added touch of depth. Its slightly rough texture creates a simple yet captivating 3D look and feel. Infused with a blend of cool tones, including contrasting grays, light beige, and softer creams, Hamilton evokes a soothing palette reminiscent of gently aged wooden floors. This stunning pattern effortlessly enhances your space with its timeless charm while incorporating modern-day innovation.
Advantages of this product are:
THERMAL ISOLATION
Due to its special cell structure (approx. 40 million cells per cm³) and its filling with an air-like gas, cork possesses unique properties, including high thermal isolation. Cork floors create an optimal floor temperature all year long – even in winter walking barefeet no longer causes cold feet.
DURABLE
The Hot-Coating surface protection makes the cork flooring durable and hard-wearing – in this way, even class 33 in the commercial sector and class 23 in the domestic sector is achieved. Thanks to this resistant coating, the cork floor retains its beauty for many years.
IMPACT SOUND REDUCTION AND PERMANENTLY ELASTIC
Equally noteworthy are the impact and sound-absorbing properties of cork (impact sound reduction of 18dB) – also thanks to the honeycomb cell structure. Cork floors are permanently elastic: the natural flexibility gives a particularly pleasant feeling when walking and is also gentle to the ankles.
WATERTIGHT JOINT
Swiss cork flooring with Watertight joints. Patented Uniclic system offers a secure lock surpassing standards. Use a taping block for precise installation, preventing damage. Our Unilin click system exceeds European Standards, ensuring stability and no open joints. More ...
Technical Data Sheet:
Classification | EN 16511 | domestic 23commercial 33 | |
Total weight | EN 430 | ca. 8.900 g/m² | |
Abrasion resistance | EN 14354 & EN 13329 | AC5 | |
Impact sound reduction | EN ISO 717-2 | 18 dB | |
Effect of castro chair | EN 425 | suitable for type W | |
Reaction of fire | EN ISO 9239-1 | Cfl s1 | |
Thermal resistance | EN 12524 | 0,108 m² K/W | |
Dimensional stability | EN 434 | < 0,05 % | |
Residual inentation | EN 433 | max. 0,15 mm | |
Lightfast | ISO 105 | 7 / 8 | |
Resistance to chemicals | EN 423 | very good resistance | |
Emissions value | in conformity with AgBB | ||
Swellness value 24h | EN 317 | < 8% | |
Weight resistance | EN 51130 | 2.000 / 14 mm | |
Locking strenght | ISO 24334 | HDF > 500 kg/lfm – kg/m | |
Coefficent of friction | EN 51130 | R10 |