Cork floor tile finish

12 years ago

We're using glue-down cork floor tiles, supplied unsealed, and are looking for a finish that is hardwearing, and doesn't have that orange tinge that some wood/cork flooring can end up with. Main options are an oil- or water-based polyurethane finish, or have just read that Osmo Polyx oil can be used on cork tiles.

Anyone have cork, and any recommendations for sealing it? Does a finish act the same way on cork tile as it would on a hardwood floor, i.e. same level of protection and colouration?

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pprioroh
12 years ago
We have cork planks, installed about 8 years ago, a couple coats of polyurethane was put over it and we've never done anything since. Very happy.
janezee
12 years ago
Could I ask where you got your cork tiles, and were they expensive?
I have about 200 s.f. to cover, and I'm considering cork. I was planning on staining it and then finishing it with polyurethane. I was assured that poly doesn't yellow the way it used to, but I'd just paint over it if it discolored. I get bored with brown.
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glastoun
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi, I got the tiles from Siesta Tiles but it's in the UK. For 6mm thickness, was ÃÂ£20.48 per m2 - in the USA that would be... $3.20 per square foot, so $640 for your flooring.

Here is a link that might be useful: Siesta Tiles