City Cork Flooring Tiles Natural Lacquered [COR-FL-TI-004]

City Cork Flooring Tiles Natural Lacquered is 4mm in thickness and is a square tile of 300mm.

Each cork tile has square edges on all four sides to create a flush and uniformed surface along the floor. They are finished with a high maintenance lacquer for protection.

The natural lacquer not also provides protection from moisture that allows it to be used in wet areas like the bathroom and kitchen but creates an even sheet that gently reflects the light.

Our high quality Wakol german contact adhesive is recommended by the manufacturer to ensure a safe and secure bond between the tiles and the subfloor giving the best results and aesthetic perfection.

Cork Tile Installation Guide

Cork Tile Flooring must be fully glued down to the subfloor with a recommend adhesive.

On concrete sub-floors the moisture level must not exceed 75%RH when tested with a hygrometer in accordance with BS8203-4; 2001. Where readings above 75%RH are recorded it would be necessary to install a surface DPM (damp proof membrane) such as Mapeiproof ESM, this applies to both new and old floors.

To ensure a smooth and level surface all concrete subfloor must be levelled out with a smoothing compound such as Mapei Ultraplan Eco. This provides a smooth and level surface to lay the flooring onto which will greatly enhance the look and life of the floor.

On timber subfloors floorboards / chipboard should be well secured, loose boards firmly fastened, worn/broken boards replaced, undulations filled with a suitable smoothing compound prior to overlaying with 6mm plywood, primed with Mapei Eco Prim T.

Only recommended adhesives should be used when installing Cork Tiles. We and the manufacturer reccomend you use the Wakol Cork Contact Adhesive which can also be found on our website, or in the related accessories page.

This is a brief guide on installing Cork tiles always refer to the manufactures installation guides in the packs of the flooring. 

If you require any further advice on installation the please call our technical department on 0845 263 6586, e-mail us on info@ukflooringdirect.co.uk or click the Live Help Button at the top of the page.

City Cork Flooring Tiles Natural Lacquered Maintenance Guide

In order to ensure lasting satisfaction from your new lacquered floor, it is important to correctly care for the floor starting immediately after installation. With the right care, the lacquered floor will become increasingly easy to clean and more hard wearing over time. This is because the recommended soap used to clean the floor actually coats it with an invisible film, providing additional protection and thus making the floor more resistant to dirt.

After-Installation Care

All lacquered floors are recommended to be cleaned with WOCA Lacquer Soap right after installation and before the floor is used. As a result of this the surface will then be more hardwearing and be easier to clean and maintain in the future.

Normal Basic Cleaning

Normal cleaning to remove surface debris is accomplished using a broom or vacuum cleaner. To remove normal stains and non-loose dirt, the floor should be cleaned with water and a hard-wrung, wet cloth. In order to achieve the best cleaning possible use WOCA Wood Cleaner, which is mixed with water at a ratio of 40:1. This has two functions: it cleans the floor and at the same time forms an invisible, protective film on the surface of the floor making it even more resistant to damage from dirt. It is very important to use two buckets when cleaning the floor- one with the WOCA Wood Cleaner mixed solution and one with clean water for rinsing the dirty cloth or mop. Immerse the cloth or soft mop in the Soap solution, and then wring out the excess fluid before wiping the floor. Rinse the cloth or mop in the clear water, wring out the excess water, then immerse in the Soap solution again. Repeat this pattern until the floor is clean. Do not pour the Cleaner solution directly on the floor but instead, always use a cloth or mop to apply the solution.

Cleaning Extremely Dirty Floors

If the floor has been neglected and/or becomes very dirty, it should be cleaned using WOCA Lacquer Soap, mixed with water in a 40:1 ratio, following the guidelines above. Once this is dry you will then need to apply the WOCA Lacquer Care which strenghtens the lacquer, as it protects against wear and scratches and herby prolongs the lifetime of the lacquered surface. The Lacquer Care does not buid up a thick layer on the surface as the old layer is renewed with the next application.

We recommend that you purchase a WOCA Lacquer Maintenance Kit with your floor.

Each kit contains

• 1.0 litre Woca Lacquer Soap (Will cover 350m2).
• 1.0 litre Woca Wood Cleaner (Will Cover 350m2)
• 1.0 litre Woca Lacquer Care (Will cover 60m2)
• 1 Polishing Pad and 1 Cloth.