BUILDING WITH CORK: YOUR ESSENTIAL SOURCEBOOK
Inspired by our feature and want to bring some cork into your life? Here are all the resources you’ll need…
FLOORING CARPETRIGHT
carpetright.co.uk Engineered cork flooring ranges at Carpetright include a People and Planet collection. These recycled decorative hardwood boards have a cork veneer sealed with a hard-wearing, super-matt finish and are clicked together for easy installation. Available in 12 neutral shades, the cork boards are suitable for all rooms and have a 10-year warranty.
THE COLOUR FLOORING COMPANY
colourflooring.co.uk This company’s award-winning sustainable Corka flooring is made from pure cork harvested from cork oak trees grown in the well-managed Montado Forest in Portugal. The range comes in pre-finished, water-resistant click planks and glue-down tiles and is available in a selection of colours including Camada White, Bacana Charcoal and Black & White Corka tiles plus Natural Corka parquet – ideal for herringbone pattern layouts.
RECORK
recork.co.uk Launched in January 2022, the company’s first product, UNA cork flooring, was soon followed by a sustainable and innovative rug collection. The company’s cork planks are made from waste cork from bottle stopper production and a synthetic binder and coloured with plant-based oils, primed and finished once on site by accredited installers. Sugo rugs use traditional Portuguese weaving techniques and incorporate cork combined with cotton ‘waste’ from production or ethically sourced wool.
HOMEWARE B&Q
diy.com
For confident DIY enthusiasts, you’ll find everything from cork thermal insulation rolls to packs of cork expansion strips. B&Q also sells cork noticeboards in a range of sizes, a cork bath/shower mat plus placemats and colourful coasters.
HOMEFRONT INTERIORS
homefrontinteriors.co.uk This stylish independent homes boutique in Bath sells a carefully curated collection of beautiful ethical, sustainable products. Shop for earth-friendly cork items including lampshades, placemats and coasters, yoga mats and blocks.
PORTUGUESE TREASURES
portuguesetreasures.com Portuguese native Bruno Figueira has been running this online homeware emporium – established in 2011 – from Dorset, where he’s now based. The company began trading at local markets, craft fairs and festivals, selling authentic, quality and ethically produced Portuguese products including beautiful decorative tiles.
TILES & PANELLING SIESTA CORK
siestacorktiles.co.uk
A mail order supplier of matt, satin and colour-tinted cork tiles, the company, which imports its products from Spain and Portugal, also sells cork rolls for noticeboards and cork veneer wallpaper. Its Siesta waxed floor tiles are popular with allergy sufferers as they’re finished with a natural wax.
CLEAR SOUND ACOUSTICS
clearsoundacoustics.co.uk As the UK distributor for Polish company Corkbee, Clear Sound Acoustics offers 3D acoustic cork panels for insulating and soundproofing spaces – perfect for music rooms, offices and relaxation/yoga rooms. Made from granulated cork, a by-product of the waste from the production of cork stoppers, the panels are moulded into a variety of shapes and colours, so you can use them to create your own unique arrangement.
PURETREE CORK
puretreecork.com
One of the largest retailers of quality cork in the UK, Puretree Cork is a family-run business based in Devon. Visit the showroom to see its expansive range of cork wall tiles and flooring, including cork bricks, plus a fantastic choice of upholstery-grade Designcork fabrics that can be used for curtains, tabletops and sofas. Its bespoke service can create tailor-made cork products of all shapes and sizes for your home.