In the selection of materials for the walls and floors of the bathroom, generally people are accustomed to using ceramic tiles and other materials for waterproofing and cleaning. However, in the current weather, the tiled bathroom always feels cold, especially seeing a thin layer of water mist on the brick wall, which makes people lose the courage to take a bath every time.
So when I saw cork flooring, a material with its own soft temperament, the first reaction was whether it is suitable for installation in our bath room?
The answer is of course, and very suitable!
▲I have already imagined a soft and elastic foot feeling when you step on it with bare feet
Why is the cork floor suitable for the bathroom?
1. The water absorption of cork flooring is almost zero, and it is not afraid of oil and water.
The cork used to make the cork floor is the dermis layer of the plant from the oak tree subject, and the scientific name is cork oak, not a tree. This is the same material as the “cork” used to encapsulate wine. By the way, what we use to encapsulate wine is cork, not oak.
Cork oak is generally harvested for the first time after 25 years of growth, and then peeled every nine years. The bark that was peeled off in the first two times was not thick enough, and the bark that was peeled off in the third time can only be used to produce cork. Therefore, the bark that can produce stoppers is at least 43 years old. Then the cork peeled off for the first and second time and the scraps from making cork stoppers will be used to produce other cork products, such as cork flooring, wallboards, coasters, potholders, etc.
The weapon against humidity in the bathroom comes from the material of the cork floor itself. Under the microscope, the cork has 40 million air sacs per square centimeter, and each cell contains more than 95% of the air. It is the cell. These spaces determine the water and moisture resistance of the cork.
Since most of the cell walls are in a sealed state, their mutual squeezing will also quickly evaporate water, and the cork itself will not change in any way, ensuring the long-lasting use of the cork floor. In addition, the adhesive cork floor itself has relatively strong waterproof and moisture-proof properties. If the special surface layer sealing technology is used after the paving is completed, it can be used in the bathroom and has excellent waterproof and moisture-proof properties.
2. The cork floor feels soft, flexible, and non-slip.
▲Because the honeycomb structure of cork itself has natural elasticity, the texture of cork products will be very comfortable.
The anti-slip coefficient of cork reaches level 6 (the highest is level 7). This feature makes it difficult for users, especially children and the elderly, to fall. To take a step back, if you accidentally fall, it is not easy to be injured-if you step on the cork floor, you will know that its foot feels between soft and hard, just like stepping on a foam floor mat. The elasticity of such a floor can play a buffering role, effectively reducing the impact of the ground on the body. By the way, because the cork floor reduces the pressure on people’s heels, long-term action on such ground can relieve the fatigue of the back nerves.
3. The cork floor is warm in winter and cool in summer, alleviating the change of indoor temperature, you will always be in a warm environment
▲On the one hand, judging from the physical properties of cork flooring, its thermal conductivity is low, that is to say, the heat transfer rate is slow. The bathroom also dared to walk barefoot boldly. On the other hand, from the perspective of human psychology, wood itself has its own warm temperament, which inexplicably makes people feel safe and eases emotions.
Common problems of cork flooring in bathroom installation
1. What glue is used for floor paving? Is there any harm from formaldehyde?
The installation method of cork floor is divided into lock installation and adhesive installation. The bathroom installation basically adopts the adhesive method. At present, most of the special glue for cork is imported from Germany, which is water-based glue, does not contain formaldehyde, does not contain benzene, and all environmental protection standards All meet European standards, and the wet area floor of the bathroom uses special glue from Switzerland, known as yacht glue, with first-class waterproof performance.
2. Can the bathroom be installed with cork flooring?
Yes, many families want to have a comfortable floor, and some friends who have elderly or children at home want a safe and non-slip floor, then simple construction can achieve this expectation, usually we have to wait for the bathroom The floor is dry, remove the surface oil stains, and then use special glue to lay it out. A small bathroom can be completed in a few hours.
3. Although it will not absorb water, will the surface be moldy if it is exposed to water for a long time?
The surface of the cork floor is sealed with elastic UV paint. After the construction is completed, the paint is usually closed again. There will be no water absorption and mildew when used in the dry area. In the wet area, we use the special bathroom floor. Carbonized treatment has good stability. The carbonized board after high temperature kills various bacteria and molds during the production process, and the carbonized wood itself has the function of adsorbing peculiar smell, which is very suitable for dark and humid environments.
Cork is a very interesting material. It is not only soft, but also has good heat preservation and sound absorption characteristics. It has an elastic foot feel when making the floor, and it can make the room very quiet and keep warm when making wall decoration.
