The cork flooring was in his kitchen, of all rooms. It was plank flooring about 8 inches wide. The color was a rich medium brown and the pattern or grain was mesmerizing.

Note: Our decorative border started about 8-1/2 inches from each side wall and was 11-1/2 inches wide (close to a full-size tile), including the 2-in. special-order dark cork strips. Avoid placing ...

Cork flooring is naturally mold-, mildew- and termite-resistant, and it acts as a thermal and acoustic insulator. It also has a certain amount of give, which makes it comfortable to walk and stand on.

This flooring is "floated" in that it is not glued or nailed directly to the subfloor, but laid on an underlayment -- in our example, cork, although 1/8-inch foam is also used.