Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In our ongoing quest to make our homes beautiful reflections of who we are, the question of what to install underfoot is an ...

"Walking on overly hard floors creates energy that moves upward toward our muscles and tendons, causing them to vibrate," explains João Rui Ferreira, president of APCOR, the Portuguese Cork ...

Question: At a recent home show, I saw some beautiful cork floor tiles. I am remodeling my kitchen now and hate cold floors on my feet. Will the cork tiles provide insulation and warmth, and are they ...

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. If you don’t have much experience with cork flooring, you might have the wrong idea about what it looks like. No one is suggesting ...

Q: I'm trying to use as many natural products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product? Is it bad for the environment? Will its insulation lower my utility bills? A: Cork has been used ...

There are a lot of options on the market right now for builders and designers looking for sustainable floors. Recycled wood, reclaimed wood, bamboo and tile with a high recycled content are some ...

What I’m about to share with you might amaze you. We’ve all heard it said before that “you don’t know what you don’t know.” And when something that has been hidden suddenly comes into your ...

Q I am considering replacing our tile floors, which are damaged, with a cork floor. Is this a good idea, and what do I need to know? Could I stay in the house while the job is being done? A Cork for ...

If you’re under the impression that environmentally friendly flooring products, such as bamboo and cork, are little more than the latest fad that will soon disappear, then think again. Though very ...

When choosing flooring, you probably think about factors like durability and comfort, but you might not have considered the material's impact on your home's energy efficiency. Whether your concern is ...