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New line of faux wood flooring features the orthopedic comfort and eco-friendly benefits of cork with the look and feel of reclaimed hardwood.
GreenClaimed®, a green building materials brand created by Cali Bamboo, announced today its new line of Inspired™ Wide+ Cork Flooring. Manufactured with proprietary Ceramic Shield Technology plus a new 3D wood texture print, these revolutionary new faux wood floors feature all the orthopedic comfort and eco-friendly benefits of cork with the look and feel of reclaimed hardwood.
“Not only is cork flooring super durable and made from one of the most rapidly-renewable materials on the planet, it is also more comfortable, easier on the joints, and warmer to the touch than typical hardwoods,” said Jeff Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Cali Bamboo. “The new 3D wood texture print was designed to give homeowners the look of high-end reclaimed flooring but with the comfort and eco-benefits you just can’t get with any other material.”
Inspired™ Cork flooring planks are extra-wide measuring 7¼ inches and 6 feet long. Appealing to DIYers and professional installers alike, the easy-to-install click-lock system makes floating the floor, well, a snap! The flooring is currently available in two colors: Driftwood, a muted brown color similar to reclaimed barnwood, and Silverwood, a gray hue reminiscent of sun bleached oak. Both colors feature a low-sheen matte finish and a never-before-seen 3D wood texture print to give it a natural look and feel. The flooring is topped with Cali Bamboo’s Ceramic Shield Technology which helps to significantly reduce the appearance of scratches, scuff marks, and rough spots. Naturally mold and water resistant, Inspired™ Cork flooring Goes Where Hardwoods Can’t™ including rooms prone to moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms. Like all Cali Bamboo floors, Inspired™ Cork flooring is ultra-low VOC.
Cork flooring is made from the bark of the cork oak tree, one of nature’s most sustainable resources. Made with 42.8% pre-consumer recycled content, the soft, spongy inner bark is prized by the wine cork industry, while the perforated leftovers are commonly recycled into flooring or other cork products.
Driftwood Wide+ Inspired™ Cork Flooring
I have 7 great danes, who live in doors. We currently have laminate wood flooring in our kitchen. This is not holding up to our dogs. We were thinking about putting down tile that has the wood grain look to it, but came upon this website. I am very interested in knowing if this type of flooring (cork) or the hardwood would be best, or if your 5 years warranty covers to us, normal wear & tear of our danes. Between play & just the size of a dane, flooring is probably one our biggest concerns.
Hi Lisa,
While our hardwood flooring and vinyl is praised by pet owners, for your situation, cork flooring would not be my first choice. We have cork flooring and large dogs here in our office and while it looks petty good, they’re not 7 Great Danes. If you want a high-end pet-proof floor, look at our Hardwood Flooring. If you want a more cost-effective pet-proof solution, our Cali Vinyl flooring is extremely durable, waterproof and absolutely gorgeous.
Best,
How do I get samples of this new green claimed cork flooring is not see it on website
Hi Denise,
Easiest thing is to call 1(888) 788-2254 and ask for a sample of Sandalwood, Silverwood and Driftwood. If you would prefer to purchase samples online there is a button called Add Sample to Cart or Get Sample, but be sure to use the promo code shown to get them for free.
Hi. I’m interested in your Cali Bamboo 7-in Silverwood Smooth/Traditional Cork Hardwood Flooring in SilverWood. I am looking to cover living room into kitchen. Roughly 462 square feet. I have a dog who chews everything including very heavy bones that she constantly drops on my current tile floor. I just want to make sure that this type of floor would be durable enough to withstand the dog. I am located in Brooklyn, NY. I saw this product at Lowes.com but it is very pricey. Are there any discounts you’d be able to offer if I purchased the product directly through you? I’d be ready to order immediately. Thanks for your time.
Hi Janine,
Pet lovers swear by Cali Bamboo, I’d say it makes up more than half or our flooring customers. That said our cork and hardwood flooring is puppy friendly for two different reasons. The hardwood is extremely hard, and will resist denting and claw marks. The cork on the other hand isn’t quite as hard in fact, it’s somewhat soft and it’s natural elasticity is what makes it good for pets. Your pup’s heavy bone may drop and make a mark on cork, but a few hours later the resilient cork will recover and be unnoticeable. If I were you I’d get your hands on a few samples and put it to some tests, get it wet, drop a big bone on it and see if there is any visible damage the following day. By the way here are some stories from our pet customers and a cork flooring owner talks about her cork flooring.
We’re interested in the driftwood cork flooring for our beachfront house. Will there be much fading from everyday UV? We have big picture windows that are filtered and seem to protect our furniture upholstery. How susceptible is the cork?
The cork flooring also has a UV protection layer to protect it from sun damage. That said, even the most advanced whiz bang technology can’t eliminate all sun damage especially if we’re talking direct sun day in and day out. I would say that if the treatment on your windows successfully protects your upholstery to your liking, then the cork floors will fade less than the upholstery.
We are wanting to remodel our house. We are wondering what the price per square foot is?
Hi Shelly,
Are you referring to the cork flooring? Wide plank cork flooring is $4.99/sqft and Wide+ cork flooring is $5.79/sqft. I think we have 4 styles of cork on sale right now, check out our Current Promotions page for details.
Saw your products online and we are interested in your silverwood grey color cork products
We live on our boat in San Diego but just purchased a condo on a golf course up in Nipomo (the central coast are ofCA We want to do the a good part of the condo with the product around 700 sq/ft
Am interested in pricing and if you can deliver to that part of CA
There is one Home Depot near us but they do not have anything we are interested in
Hi Lee,
I see you have been in touch with Clark and he has some samples on the way. Hopefully he was able to get all your questions answered, but if you need anything else don’t hesitate to ask!
Really like the look of your Silverwood Wide+! Would love to get a sample sent to my address.
Also is cork suitable for a drop ceiling? We are building a frame for added insulation in our apartment that we are hoping to finish with a whitewashed or grey wood look on the outside. Could we use cork? Wasn’t sure if it had the strength of something like pine or plywood hanging from a ceiling (with regularly spaced 2×6 support beams of course) as opposed to laying flat on the ground.
Thanks!
Yes, it can be used on ceilings and would make for a good sound and temperature insulator. I would think you would want to install a layer of sheetrock (drywall) or plywood before applying the cork flooring however, it’s a bit floppy by itself.
I really want to put cork flooring in the second floor, master bath of my home. I keep reading very confusing and conflicting information about whether or not manufacturers recommend using their cork and/or bamboo flooring products in bathrooms (and, if so, which of their products). I want the bathroom to be a top quality job, and was hoping you could answer a few questions to help me decide.
Background:
– 100 square feet, on the second floor
– no tub, just toilet, shower and dual sink vanity
– standard 1″ base subfloor over 12″ o.c. joists with 1/2 secondary subfloor on top
– I’m building 3 sided alcoves for both the shower and toilet
– I’m installing a band new, high volume (200 CFM v. standard 110 CFM) exhaust fan
Questions:
1) Do you recommend any of your products to be used (or specifically to not be used) in bathrooms with showers?
2) We’re thinking about putting ceramic tile in the area just outside of the shower (to avoid getting water on the cork/bamboo floor if we walk out wet or water splashes if we open the door with the water on. Is it necessary to tile outside the shower, or will putting bath mat down and drying off before getting out of the shower be enough?
3) Would it help if installed the shower as a completely enclosed space (walls and glass door all the way to ceiling)?
4) If we did #3 above, is it necessary and/or worth the major hassle involved to install an exhaust fan vent (with remote fan, etc.) in the shower stall itself?
5) If we use the cork (or bamboo), is there any benefit in using anything more than a standard 1/4″ plywood underlayment between the cork flooring and the base subfloor?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Joe P.
Hi Joe,
We don’t recommend bamboo in bathrooms, that’s why we have the cork flooring. The cork will handle the humidity of daily hot showers and drips from getting out of the bath just fine. If you’re talking about a second level bath the subfloor should be plywood unless it’s an older home so no additional plywood should be needed. Cork can even go right on top of vinyl if you don’t want to take the time to pull it up. The cork flooring doesn’t really need an underlayment above grade but I put the SVS paper under mine just in case.
Hello,
I am interested in your cork flooring. I have a daylight basement that has flooded due to a broken, overhead water line and is currently undergoing the dry out by professionals. The project manager has recommended cork flooring to replace the carpet and vinyl that was in place.
I purchased a Cali Bamboo fence when I lived in Escondido, CA and loved it. I now live in Southern Oregon.
Could I get a sample of the two colors that are available in your cork flooring?
Jack
Hi Jack,
I was up in the Redwoods last summer, so beautiful and a completely different world from Southern California. Yes, the cork flooring would be a great option for a basement, we actually have 7 colors to choose from. I’ve notified your sales rep Arthur ([email protected]) and he’ll be contacting you shortly to get your new address. Ask him about our DreamFloor program if you want to see what it looks like before installing it.
Best,
Walker
Hi there,
I’m looking to acquire high-res images of this line for a print feature. Can you provide a contact that can help me with this request. Thanks.
Hi Philam,
I just sent you access to a dropbox folder. Shannon our Communications Specialist will be in contact shortly. And more importantly, what are you going to be for Halloween?
Cost per sq. ft?
Hi Steve,
I’ve notified Sales and someone will be sending you our pricing information. Thanks for the inquiry. And more importantly, what are you going to be for Halloween?
can this go over a water under floor heating? how is this going to wear with pets?
Sure can Bill,
As with all radiant heating systems we do not recommend nail down for obvious reasons. We love dogs here at Cali Bamboo and 80% of our floor customers are large dog owners concerned about scratching. Check out some of our videos on the topic. Jason & Michelle, Chrissy, and John.
Please send samples to p.o. Box 1342
Santa Maria, ca. 93456
Hi Jami,
I notified your rep Matt [email protected] and he should be putting samples in the mail today.
Best,
Walker
Love the look of this floor. Would love sample of each color. So hard to decide, I am just wondering if the brown would be too dark in a daylight basement? Might consider this instead of wood for two upstairs bedrooms as well. Working on eliminating all carpet from house. Thanks.
Excellent choice for basements, Sue. I’ve forwarded this to your rep Sarah Coryell, she will get them in the mail today. If you are having trouble “seeing” it in your home, ask Sarah about our Cali DreamFloors™ program. We’ll Photoshop different floors into pictures of your home for free!
I have been researching cork for a few months now. I have bad knees, and back, it’s the best choice for me as well as for it’s other great properties.
Where in the Metro Atlanta, Ga area can I purchase your flooring? Does your cork have issues in the kitchen where there will be stools sliding agains the floor during daily use and a German Shepherd walking on the floor? Also, I’ve read that sweeping and damp mopping the floor is all that’s required but what if I want to really clean the floor for grandchildren to play on? What can I use? Does the cork require regular maintenance such as a clear coat to protect it, like Cali’s Bamboo Ceramic Shield Technology? Can the floor go over a vinyl floor?
Thanks so much for the info. Your product looks and reads the best of all that I have researched so far!
I’ve learned that getting the correctly made cork floor is very important.
I would love to see the two samples. I don’t know which color would be better in a white kitchen.
Hi Carol,
I see you have already connected with Samantha and some samples are on their way? I hope she was able to answer all of your questions, and if you do decide to go with our Cork Floooring we’d love to see before and after photos of the project!
Can I get a sample and pricing on the cork flooring wide plank
p.o. box 147 goode va 24556
Hi George,
I just messaged Vince your rep. You should be hearing from him shortly. Don’t you just love that Wide+?
Love the look! Am curious about the durability. Do you have a sample I could have in order to see first hand?
Sure do! I’ve already notified your rep, the samples should be on their way shortly! Just curious, are you leaning light or dark?