Qualities of cork bathroom flooring revealed

The qualities of cork bathroom flooring have been given a grand public display as part of an effort to promote the benefits of the material in the US.

Staged by the Portuguese Cork Association, the opening event of the North American Decor(k) tour saw a 53-ft long mobile showroom set up in Herald Square yesterday (September 1st).

People are able to walk the cork boards and find out more about the qualities of cork, with the tour aiming to show that the material is water-resistant, durable and eco-friendly, being a sustainable and renewable resource.

Designer of the show Candice Olson said: "Cork flooring is a perfect choice for the home because it can provide a desired, stylish look while remaining functional and environmentally-friendly."

The roadshow is set to visit 16 cities across the US and Canada as it seeks to develop a larger export market for Portuguese cork.

Another van that has been showcasing cork flooring is the bGreen Mobile showroom, which has been touring Boston in Massachusetts, the Boston Globe reported last month.

Company founders Barry Greenstein and Lee Schneider decided the van was a good way of displaying their eco-friendly household products to people in the area.

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