Throwing a trendy material into the mix of my basement-bar makeover was a risky choice—but in the end, it paid off.

Many people, particularly ones with allergies, are switching from wall-to-wall carpeting to smooth, easy-to-clean flooring. Cork not only insulates and keeps your feet warm in the winter, but it ...

Cork walls and flooring are becoming the go-to choice for homeowners who want to kick noise to the curb. Here’s a cool fact: NASA uses cork-based materials for spacecraft thermal protection.

Note: Our decorative border started about 8-1/2 inches from each side wall and was 11-1/2 inches wide (close to a full-size tile), including the 2-in. special-order dark cork strips. Avoid placing ...

Cork tiles have been used as flooring for generations and are one of the best flooring materials available. Cork tiles, available in many sizes (1-foot squares, 1-by-3-foot planks, rolls), colors ...

The tiles will eventually be available for purchase. “Cork is a unique material that is versatile, resilient, and sustainable, with a large range of performance characteristics,” Béhar tells ...

Dear Jim: At a recent home show, I saw some beautiful cork floor tiles. I am remodeling my kitchen and I hate cold floors. Will the cork tiles provide insulation ...

Step 5: Stick the cork to the wall. Lay your cork tiles in rows, or your cork roll from middle to side, making sure that everything is aligned. Press down firmly with your hands.

Need somewhere to pin paperwork or display your children’s art? A cork board wall is ideal, especially if you’ve got a small space to fill and want to add some texture and warmth. Cork ...