Anyone out there actually put one in? We were at a flooring story and they had cork planks that create a floating floor. The internet reviews on this our mixed. Thanks!

We have a family room that sets on an above grade slab. The room has a sliding door and is a path from the garage. The carpet in there is a nightmare.

Try FloorOpedics-on Duane St. They do all kinds of floors-including cork.

Thanks for the information. I know a lot of people use them, but I am really looking for first hand experiences with cork.

why cork? you probably couldnt go wrong with light oak flooring with a satin finish (dark will show more scratches) . after a few years you can have it "screened" instead of fully refinished. i've had it in my entire first floor, including fam. room, kit, mudroom and half bath for years and it's a real work horse.

We actually are considering hardwood too. We have hardwood through-out the non-slab part of the house. Since the family room is on a slab we know that we have to do an engineered floor and we do not want carpet. The floor tends to be cold and a floor guy mentioned cork. We are probably spending way too much time on this decision.

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We actually are considering hardwood too. We have hardwood through-out the non-slab part of the house. Since the family room is on a slab we know that we have to do an engineered floor and we do not want carpet. The floor tends to be cold and a floor guy mentioned cork. We are probably spending way too much time on this decision.

Soo we are moving towards click and lock engineered hardwood flooring. My hubby wants to install it himself (love you guys). Anyway yes I know I can go to our local floor store. But do any of you have first hand recommendations for a brand or one to avoid? Thanks

i think my original floors, 55 years old, were Bruce.

South I am SO relieved to hear you say that you decided on hardwood!

I work for a flooring maintenance company and cork seems to be all the rage in the last few years, but most people end up incredibly disappointed in the cost benefit analysis on it. It is particularly difficult to maintain and tends to not last very long, especially in high-traffic areas!

Currently I don't have any recommendations for brands, but I'll put it out there with our sister installation company and see what kind of responses I get back for you.

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Thanks that would be great.

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My sources tell me that you want engineered hardwood flooring, NOT solid hardwood. I have a couple of websites that you can check out for more detailed information....or if you'd like to meet up for coffee or something, I have a fantastic sample book from a manufacturer that explains everything.

This stuff in the book that my friend loaned me can come as low as $1.50/sq. foot whereas the solid hardwood is around $25/sq. ft. Also, there's a rubber-like "padding" to put underneath the floating hardwood. This engineered hardwood flooring does not require any glue or anything and can actually be moved with you easily should you choose to relocate.

PM me if you want more info