Are cork floors a smart choice to install if I have cats?

Depends on your cat and the cork :-) some cork is very soft while others have a hard lacquered sealant on them. How are you going to finish the cork? Are you going to keep the finish up/maintenance work like you're supposed to? read more

When I lived in Bath, I had a cork floor in my kitchen. The cats didn’t damage it at all. Cats like to claw carpet and something that has some resistance. Cork would just shred and wouldn’t satisfy the cat’s need. read more

Cork flooring is denser than the material used for bulletin boards and is typically sealed with a urethane finish such as you would find on wood flooring. Cats do not appear to be tempted by this resilient surface-particularly not if there is a yummy carpet or sofa readily available. read more

A cork floor provides a comfortable cushion underfoot, Cork is also a natural thermal and acoustic insulator, which means rooms with cork flooring are naturally warm and quiet. Aesthetically versatile. Cork flooring is available in tiles and planks in many styles, colors and sizes. Practical. read more