The trend to bring nature and its elements indoors has inspired a new trend in flooring. Over the past few years, cork floors have become a popular flooring choice due to its chic-unique aesthetics and environmental benefits.

The Right Choice for Your Home

A cork floor is warm as well as inviting, and complements a variety of decorating styles and elements, including all wood furniture finishes. It's the perfect choice no matter your current decor or taste. Whether you prefer a casual, modern or relaxed country look, a cork floor will accentuate any style or space.

Cork floors have been used for decades...

Cork floors have increased in popularity, such as this TORLYS Cork floor, because of the warm, comfort and easy-living style.

There's a lot to consider when buying a new floor. What style and colour will suit you best? What type of floor do you need - a hardwood floor, laminate floor, or cork floor? What about plank size? And let's not forget about price. With so many questions to answer when making a selection, many consumers don't take into consideration the importance of the longevity and durability of the floor. Are all floors created equal or do some companies offer extras to help ensure your new floor stays looking beautiful?

With everyday life, it should be expected that your floor would take a little wear and tear, especially if you have pets or active families. Spills, scratches, and life can and probably...

Repairing damaged planks is easy with the TORLYS Bulldog Easy Plank Replacer.

Getting started on a new renovation or decorating project is not as difficult as it seems if you follow the process I used for my own bedroom renovation.

How do I decide on flooring?
The floor area sets the tone and feel, and is the second largest space next to the walls. Research the right product for your lifestyle. The key to longevity is to take into consideration quality, the look you want and installation. The flooring used in my bedroom renovation, for instance, is TORLYS cork plank, vintage block chai. It was actually the inspiration for this space because I fell in love with the comfort, warmth and the many environmental benefits of the floor. More information is available online at TORLYS.com...

Jackie Morra, Owner, Home Décor Solutions, provides advice on getting started on decorating projects.

In home decorating as in life, the old saying holds true - knowledge is power. When it comes to flooring, homeowners are starting to rethink their flooring choices in light of new information and concerns regarding indoor air quality.

A new question is being asked: How healthy are my floors?

Because this issue is so relevant to today's consumer, it is not surprising that unbiased facts and research results come from an independent non-profit source.

The Ecology Center is a Michigan-based non-profit environmental organization that works in the United States at the local, state, and national...

Why not consider an earth-friendly floor the next time you redecorate your home? TORLYS cork floors are not only comfortable and warm, they contribute to improved indoor air quality.

by Louis Iannaco - FC News

Earlier this month, FC News discussed the myths about cork floors with various cork flooring manufacturers. Here is an excerpt of that article.

The term “preconceived notions” has a negative ring to it as those involved in the production and sales of cork flooring can readily attest. For a segment that has been around for

generations, it seems not nearly enough people know fact from fiction when it comes to the benefits and performance attributes of this alternative offering.

Today’s cork flooring manufacturers have made it a large part of their mission to change this perception, or misperception, and make the product a more acceptable, mainstream option for the end user. Using education as their chief weapon, cork executives seek to raise awareness about a natural product that was actually green long before it became cool to be so...

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This year, instead of thinking about creating a warmer and healthier space for the kids, why not, well, just do it?

With everyone spending more time indoors, it's a great time to liven things up. Redesigning rooms with cork floors may be the answer. It's a sure way to combine warmth and comfort with eye-catching style and improved indoor air quality.

Eco-friendly pluses of cork flooring have environmentally conscious Canadians walking on air. Cork is 50% air. Nature has bestowed it...

Have you ever walked into a century home and been drawn to the beauty of its original hardwood floors? There's an immediate connection we all feel, an attraction to its history and craftsmanship, to that human touch of character and authenticity. Maybe, for a moment, you experienced a pang of floor-envy.

Envy no more - now you can enjoy the same beautiful look of character hardwood in your home. Experiencing the warmth and richness of artistically distressed or time-worn flooring is easier than ever, and it comes with the benefit of today's technology. Homeowners now can...