Hi! I’m wondering what your advice would be regarding putting a cork floor in a bathroom. Good choice, or should I pass?
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Cork is an eco-friendly flooring choice that’s gaining popularity, for good reason: It’s attractive, soft underfoot, and looks great. It is also a very, very good choice for a bathroom. It lasts indefinitely – I’ve seen cork in homes that are 40 or 50 years old and still in good shape. Cork stands up very well to water and moisture, and lends warmth to a space, too.
Cork floors are an excellent choice for a bathroom. Cork is not only durable but also water proof. It will need to be finished (and then refinished) periodically but it can last almost indefinately. for example, this past summer I had the chance to visit Frank Lloyd Wright's famous "Falling Water"house. Wright put cork floors in those bathrooms and they are still in great shape these 70+ years later!