Silver Birch

Special Materials Required: Glue down flooring tiles require the use of Wakol D3540 cork adhesive and enough Loba 2K polyurethane to achieve two (2) coats of finish.

Must Read Glue Down Cork tiles

Silver Birch Cork Glue-Down Flooring

Birch-inspired pattern in a 6 mm (1/4 in) all-cork tile, rated for commercial traffic.

Silver Birch is one of those patterns that keeps earning its place. Its light, silvery grain reads calm and natural in almost any room, and it has remained a steady favourite across North America for good reason: it works with everything from pale Scandinavian palettes to darker, moodier interiors.

The tile itself is 100% cork from Portugal, 6 mm thick. At 6 mm (1/4 in), it is noticeably thicker than the 4 mm tiles commonly sold as standard, and that extra material is what gives it its cushioned, forgiving feel underfoot.

That resilience matters day to day. Cork's low-slip, slightly yielding surface is comfortable to stand and walk on, which makes it a favourite for seniors and children. It also insulates: cork helps keep heat in the room in winter and unwanted heat out in summer, which can trim heating and cooling bills.

Each tile arrives in a high resistance Natural Shield water-based polyurethane finish with clean square edges and a straight cut profile, so the installed floor reads as one continuous surface rather than a grid of planks.

This tile cannot be sanded or refinished. If the surface needs renewing, the factory finish can be lightly abraded and recoated with water-based polyurethane. Solara is the only solid cork floor tile we offer.

Why this floor

• 18 dB impact sound reduction: cork keeps noise from transmitting down through the floor or up through the ceiling.
• Rated Commercial class 31 and Domestic class 23, so it handles light commercial spaces as well as busy homes.
• Full 6 mm (1/4 in) of 100% cork, with no plastic or fibreboard layers.
• Water-resistant, stain-resistant surface that resists scuffs and is easy to clean and maintain.
• Low VOC emissions and made with formaldehyde-free adhesives.
• Review the selected product’s emissions documentation and cleaning requirements.
• Compatible with hydronic and underfloor radiant heating, and covered by a 10-year residential wear warranty, joint integrity warranty, and lifetime structural warranty.

Important product note

Silver Birch is available in a 6 mm (1/4 in) glue-down tile and an 8 mm tile. Compare these with the 4 mm formats offered elsewhere. Read the Must Read Glue Down Cork Tiles document linked above before ordering.