Today I have commenced the project to refinish the original cork floors in my new home….a William Bernoudy-designed residence from 1950. The main house had a floating maple floor laid over the original cork with a lip when the floor transitioned to the brick tiles. I want the flooring to be original and all on the same plane. I am also removing the wall-to-wall carpets laid over the cork in the bedrooms. The cork will be sanded and refinished.The cork color is coffee. I am told that they created this color by baking the cork. It is going to make the house darker, though furniture and space rugs will lighten it up again. I am exciting about how quiet it will be to walk across them and the noise in the main house should be diminished during parties.
Before
Demolition Today….does not look that pretty yet….though I am happy that the cork is in good shape!
This is really stunning….The most attractive feature I like about cork flooring is that cork floors do not absorb dust and are resistant to bacteria and fungus. They do not cause allergies nor pose a risk to asthma sufferers.