There seem to be a lot of negative claims as to where cork can be installed. There have been articles in various publications stating that cork flooring is only suitable for above ground installation. This is simply not the case!

   If someone has a damp basement there are really very few choices of flooring that are suitable so the moisture problem needs to be corrected.

In a dry basement there are 2 choices:

1. Glue Down Cork-this will offer warmth and comfort over a hard concrete surface and will not be affected dampness or flooding if installed according to directions

2. Floating Floor- this will still offer warmth and comfort however, as with any laminate, wood or carpet is susceptible to damage from flooding

   The ideal selection would be a Solida site finish cork floor which is installed with a waterbased adhesive and finished on site with waterbased polyurethane. This system seals the floor and the surface so no moisture can permeate the joints.

   There have been several instances of home owners having floods leaving the basements under water. When the water was removed the Solida Cork floor survived without damage.