Texmateria
Cork
A lightweight bark material with closed-cell texture and soft resilience. It shows speckled granules, warm tan variation, compressibility, and a slightly absorbent matte surface.
Common names
- cork flooring
- cork tile
- cork board
- cork underlay
Search phrases
- soft brown cork floor
- pinboard material
- speckled cork texture
- warm natural floor
Common uses
- Floors
- Wall tiles
- Pinboards
- Acoustic surfaces
- Underlayment
Choosing points
- Best for children’s rooms, homes, and quiet floors where warm soft footing is wanted.
- It feels warmer and softer than tile or concrete.
- Sealed cork handles light cleaning, but dents and water damage can appear.
- The speckled granule structure is the main visual cue.
How it ages
- Furniture dents, UV fading, water swelling, and finish wear are common floor issues.
What to avoid
- Do not use cork flooring in wet rooms, under heavy point loads, or with no protective finish.
