Lessens impact on joints and knees
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| Cork flooring will lessen the severity of a fall for seniors |
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| Hypoallergenic |
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| Dropped objects will not break incomparison to tile |
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Cork flooring has become the go to option for people with arthritis, chronic pain, or knee or back injuries who have trouble standing for long periods in the kitchen, bath, or laundry room.
Because the density of cork flooring consists of 90% gaseous matter that compress when pressure is applied and recovers very rapidly when released, this shock-absorbing properties the density of cork flooring is extremely low, giving the materials wonderful insulating properties. When cork floors are subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, a cork floor recovers very rapidly to its original shape. These unique ensures that cork flooring is more comfortable to walk and stand on and will lessen the possibility of injury for seniors.
"We have many customers who specifically seek out cork flooring after suffering from arthritis and other painful joint debilitations," says Cork Innovations CEO John Countryman. "We carry a variety of colors, grades, and thicknesses of glue down cork tiles and underlayment. This allows our customers to select tiles that can make them more comfortable and match their personal design style."
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