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🌿 About Cork Flooring
What is cork flooring?
Cork flooring is crafted from cork oak bark, sustainably harvested every nine years without harming the tree. Soft, warm, and natural beneath your feet.
Why choose cork for your home?
Cork softens sound, insulates warmth, and feels natural, creating harmony in your home.
Is cork flooring sustainable?
Completely renewable. Cork trees live over 200 years, each harvest absorbing significant carbon. Truly eco-friendly.
Is cork new to interiors?
Cork has over a century of interior use, blending timeless comfort with contemporary style.
What makes Natrul different?
Natrul curates advanced Granorte cork products, offering refined, sustainable, and beautifully designed flooring.
🛠️ Installation & Performance
Installation methods?
Floating floors use a click system, tiles use contact adhesive. Both simple and efficient.
Suitable rooms?
Ideal for most rooms, including kitchens and basements. Bathrooms require sealed glue-down tiles.
Underfloor heating compatibility?
Fully compatible, cork retains warmth effectively. Follow standard preparation guidelines.
Is underlay needed?
No additional underlay required; integrated cork underlay with Microban® included.
Best finish?
UV varnish for durability; water-based for a natural feel.
🛡️ Durability & Daily Living
Durability?
Cork is resilient and adapts to pressure, ideal for daily use.
Pet-friendly?
Quiet and comfortable for pets. Regular nail trimming recommended.
Furniture and heels?
Dense and stable; use felt pads for protection.
Sunlight fading?
Cork naturally lightens with UV exposure. Rotate rugs for even aging.
Longevity?
Lifetime durability with proper care and occasional polishing.
Fire resistance?
Naturally fire-retardant, does not emit toxic gases.
💧 Comfort & Protection
Water resistance?
Naturally water-resistant, ideal for kitchens. Bathrooms require sealed tiles.
Warmth and quietness?
Always warm and exceptionally quiet, absorbing sound and footsteps.
Safety for children?
Cork’s cushion-like properties provide safety and comfort for children and falls.
🧽 Care, Maintenance & Warranty
Cleaning?
Vacuum regularly; damp mop gently without harsh chemicals.
Refinishing?
Refinish every few years or as needed in high-traffic areas.
Warranty?
Up to 15 years wear protection and lifetime structural warranty from Granorte.
Additional protection tips?
Use felt pads, avoid dragging furniture, rotate rugs, and use entry mats.
🚚 Shipping & Returns
Delivery locations?
UK mainland, with special arrangements for remote areas and islands.
Delivery timeframe?
Typically 3–5 working days; samples in 2–3 working days.
Shipping costs?
Free samples. Flooring delivery costs based on size and location, confirmed before finalizing order.
Returns?
Return unopened products within 14 days at customer’s expense. Contact us first.
Damaged delivery?
Notify us within 48 hours to rectify quickly.
Leftover returns?
Unused material not returnable. Measure carefully or consult us.
Packaging?
Keep original packaging for returns; goods must be unopened and boxed.
Return process?
Email us at hello@natrul.co.uk for hassle-free guidance.