Make Your Cork Floor Appear Brighter With These Tips

If you have cork flooring in your home, you made a wise choice and are to be congratulated for that. Of course, cork flooring should be professionally installed and coated with a sealant. If you are of the opinion that you would like to lighten the shade of your cork floors, you have come to the right place. This article offers a few tips on how to achieve a lighter shade on your cork flooring.

Make Your Cork Floor Appear Brighter With These Tips
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The Two-Step Process To Brighten Cork Flooring

There are two steps to make your cork floor a few shades lighter, which are as follows:

1. Apply Polyurethane Coating - After sweeping or vacuuming the floor, you need to apply a coat of water-based polyurethane. If your floor is unfinished, you need to apply 3 or 4 coats, while a finished floor requires a single application. Give the floor a light sanding; make sure you remove all the dust before you apply the coating and allow a few hours before applying another coat of polyurethane. It is critical to remove all dust from the air, otherwise dust will gradually fall onto the wet coating, which you don’t want to happen. It would take a couple of days to apply 3 or 4 coats of polyurethane if it is done correctly.

2. Wax The Floor - You can choose between regular and commercial wax; regular wax is fine for an average floor and if you experience heavy traffic, a heavy-duty commercial wax would be more suitable. This should make the floor shiny and that reflects the light, giving the appearance of being a few shades lighter. Wax the floor twice a year, more if there is heavy traffic, in order to fully protect the floor. When you buy the wax, follow the instructions for correct application.

If you have yet to choose the cork floor tiles or planks for your floor, learn about the best cork tiles Brisbane goes for. If you are located elsewhere and prefer to get your cork tiles from a store within your area, a quick online search should lead you to a reputable supplier near you. It is worth noting that there are different shades of these cork tiles - from very light brown to black. You can choose a lighter shade and you can make that even lighter still by following the above steps.

Eco-Friendly Flooring

If you are the type of person who cares about the environment, cork flooring is the perfect choice. The cork is harvested from the trees every 9 years, which does not harm the tree. Sustainable harvesting provides you with natural cork flooring without destroying any trees, and many homeowners prefer the soft and natural ambience of natural cork flooring.

Cork Floor Care

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It is very important to sweep the floor with a soft brush to remove dirt and debris, which can scratch the floor if walked on. Use a damp mop (not wet) after the sweep, then leave the floor to dry naturally. Avoid putting chemicals in the water when you are mopping cork flooring, as this could damage the floor; mild soap is all you need to add to the water. Regular rinsing of the mop should remove all the dirt.