Cork lines we install
WISE Cork Inspire and Wood Inspire for kitchens, bathrooms and basements; Stone Natural for stone and concrete looks; Cork Essence for the softest, quietest living spaces; Cork GO when budget matters most. See all cork flooring.
Cork Pure Floor and Wall is the exception to the floating steps above: it is a thin tile glued to a smooth, sound subfloor or wall with the adhesive Wicanders specifies, so subfloor preparation matters even more.
Condo installations
High-rise and mid-rise buildings in Arlington, Bethesda, Downtown Silver Spring and across DC usually regulate hard flooring because of impact noise. Cork's integrated underlay helps, but each board sets its own standard. We submit manufacturer test data to management and follow the building's hours, elevator bookings and protection rules.
Expansion space is not optional
Cork expands and contracts with humidity like wood. Floating cork needs its gap at every wall, cabinet and door casing, covered by trim. We never pin a cork floor under built-ins or kitchen islands.
After installation
Use felt pads on all furniture, wide casters on chairs, and doormats at entries. Clean with a vacuum and a lightly damp mop. The factory finish on Wicanders cork does not need periodic recoating.
Common questions
Can cork be installed on stairs?
Floating cork planks are not suitable for stair treads. We match stairs with coordinating wood treads or a glued solution, depending on the product.
