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The company’s next generation of cork plank flooring is stronger, more water resistant, and extra sustainable. Four colors offer easy neutrals made to refresh homes and add cushioned comfort. As a renewable resource, CALI cork is environmentally friendly, healthy, and comfortable — the epitome of feel-good flooring.
Dec. 17, 2020 – CALI is launching a new collection of cork flooring – CALI cork. The fresh, four-sku line-up ushers in an improved generation of cork while remaining true to the material’s renewable and planet-safe roots. A high resistance finish and water-resistant construction make CALI cork a more durable upgrade from the cork planks of yesteryear. Plus, a 15-year residential and 5-year commercial warranty make this collection an attractive option for storefronts and fitness studios.
Cork is naturally renewable, the material is trimmed from the bark of the cork oak tree and regenerates without harming the plant or surrounding environment. The cork in this flooring is also recycled, demonstrating cork’s ability to be reprocessed over and over for different uses. Customers looking to purchase responsibly and opt for products that do no harm will take heart in cork’s bona fide sustainability story.
Planks in this inaugural CALI cork collection (because this is just the beginning) are topped with a high resistance finish, making them easier to clean and better protected from scratches and the build-up of dirt. The cork material in planks’ top beauty layer and bottom underlayment is naturally water resistant, sound insulating, antimicrobial, and temperature regulating. Thanks to its spongey composition, cork is highly cushioning and capable of absorbing impacts without losing its shape. All of which promises quieter, more comfortable rooms that keep joints, homes, and the planet happy. CALI cork is also Greenguard certified, ensuring it’s safe for homes with children and pets. Its nontoxic construction and forgiving surface make this flooring especially ideal for nurseries and kids’ rooms.
CALI cork planks are lightweight, click-lock milled, and measure 35-5/8″ long, 11-5/8″ wide, and 7/16” thick. Boards come in packs of eight for a total of 22.99 sqft per carton and can be floated or glued down.
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Hi Cali Cork
Where do you source your cork from? Is any of the cork recycled (pre or post consumer)? Thanks!
Hi GT,
Our cork comes from Portugal and it’s pre-consumer material. We make the flooring out of the discarded “swiss cheese” pieces after all the wine corks are punched out. Cheers!
We just purchased the El Natural cork (floating planks) for our basement. I understand that these are manufactured with a high resistant protective finish, but in researching other cork flooring, some manufacturers recommend a coat of polyurethane after installing the floor to help seal the seams and then again as maintenance every few years. Do you recommend that also? If so, is there a specific brand or type?
Hi Sarah,
No, we do not recommend applying anything to the cork. The best thing you can do to prevent damage to your new floors is to keep them swept and to wipe up spills as soon as they are discovered. We’d love to see the finished floors, please send pics to [email protected].
Congrats,
I am considering your eucalyptus and cork flooring for my master bedroom and my den. Do you provide samples of the cork and does it come in just one color?
Hi Cheryl, both are great eco-friendly options! Love to hear you’re considering them! We have four different colors available for our Cork flooring, you can order samples through our website using the code: FREESAMPLE
Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions 🙂