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Using Unique Materials for Your Renovation
The use of unique and natural materials is becoming an increasingly popular way to achieve a distinct, signature look in home renovations. While the options are endless, if it is style, comfort and durability that you are going for, the use of cork and quartz should definitely be considered.
Cork flooring is an environmentally friendly, resilient material that is harvested primarily from the cork oak tree that can be found in the Mediterranean. The many advantages of this product are part of what makes it so popular. Cork, which is fundamentally made up of about 50% air that is stored in tiny, microscopic pockets, gives the floor a natural absorbency making it not only comfortable to stand on for long periods of time, but provides insulation and reduces noise. Choosing cork also has health and safety advantages as it contains a substance known as suberin which repels insects, mold and is naturally fire resistant.
Quartz is another durable, environmentally sound, low maintenance option that can be used for countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, stairs and furniture to name a few. Quartz is one of the hardest materials found in nature. It is twice as strong as granite and as a result is highly resistant to scratches and stains. This material is engineered to be consistent in color and pattern and is available in a wide array of colours and designs ensuring it will be a beautiful feature in any room of your home.