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Silver Birch - 1/2&Quot; (12Mm) - Cork Floating

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Silver Birch - 1/2" (12mm) - Cork Floating

Silver Birch

Made in PortugalCork Floating Planks12mm (1/2 Inch)Floating/Click Lock

Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 customer ratings

(4 customer reviews)

$8.99 per sq.ft. Save $41.86 per box with 100+ sq ft

$156.79 per box · one box covers up to 17.44 sq. ft.

Project pricing starts at 100 sq ft (about 6 boxes): $6.59/sq ft, saving $41.86 per box.

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At a glance

Key facts

Format & thickness: Plank, 1/2 in (12 mm) total thickness
Installation: Floating, click lock
Coverage per carton: 17.44 sq ft
Pieces per carton: 6 planks
Durability class: Domestic class 23; Light Commercial class 46
Warranty: 10-year residential wear warranty; joint integrity warranty; lifetime structural warranty

Performance profile

Comfort & Warmth

Warmest & softest option

Excellent

Durability

Moderate residential & light commercial

Very Good

Ease of Installation

Click-lock, no glue or coating needed

Excellent

Natural & Safe

Mostly natural, low VOC

Very Good

Water Resistance

Surface waterproof with coating

Very Good

Sound Isolation

Excellent acoustic dampening

Excellent

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Overview

Silver Birch Cork Flooring

The classic ribbon-pattern cork, now in a luxury 1/2 inch (12 mm) floating plank with its own built-in cork underlay. Silver Birch is the most popular pattern in cork flooring for a reason. Narrow stripes run the length of each plank, shot through with natural cork golds, so the floor reads like the narrow strip hardwood of a 1920s home. If you grew up around slim oak, maple, or cherry strips, this is that charm translated into cork. This is the thick version of the pattern: a full 1/2 inch (12 mm) floating plank built from a 1/8 inch (3 mm) natural cork top layer over a 1/4 inch (6 mm) E1 class high density fiberboard core, with a 1/8 inch (3 mm) cork underlay already attached underneath. That extra-thick cork bottom layer means most homes need no additional insulation layer under the floor. Underfoot, the double layer of cork does what carpet and hardwood cannot do at once: it stays warm, cushions every step, and keeps footfall noise from traveling to the room below. The resilient, low slip surface is an easy choice for seniors, children, or anyone dealing with arthritis or joint pain, and the water-based polyurethane wear layer keeps day-to-day cleaning simple.

Why this floor

Quiet by the numbers: Impact Insulation Class IIC 55 (measured on 5.5 inch concrete without a suspended ceiling) and 19 dB impact sound improvement (ΔLw, ISO 140-8).
Industry-leading Uniclic click lock profile: planks float over the subfloor with no glue or nails.
Attached 1/8 inch (3 mm) cork underlay: thick enough that most installations need no separate insulation layer.
Rated Domestic class 23 and Light Commercial class 46, backed by a 10-year residential wear warranty, a joint integrity warranty, and a lifetime structural warranty.
Insulates against thermal swings as well as sound: it helps keep unwanted heat out in summer and warmth in the room in winter, trimming heating and cooling bills.
Naturally resistant to insects, mold, and mildew thanks to cork's anti-microbial properties; hypoallergenic and repels dust, hair, and other small particles.
Made with formaldehyde-free adhesives from a completely natural, renewable material, with a stain-resistant, impact-resistant surface.

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Important product note

Silver Birch is also offered as a glue-down cork tile in 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 5/16 inch (8 mm) thicknesses. If you prefer a glued installation or a slimmer profile, the same ribbon pattern is available in those formats; this 1/2 inch (12 mm) floating plank is the thickest option in the line-up.

Specifications

Dimensions & packaging

Format & thickness: Plank, 1/2 in (12 mm) total thickness
Pieces per carton: 6 planks
Coverage per carton: 17.44 sq ft
Recommended overage: 10%
Board Length: 900mm (35-7/16 inch)
Board Width: 300mm (11-13/16 inch)
Board Thickness: 12mm (1/2 Inch)

Construction & finish

Construction: 1/8 in (3 mm) natural cork top layer over 1/4 in (6 mm) E1 class high density fiberboard core, with attached 1/8 in (3 mm) cork underlay
Wear layer: High resistance Natural Shield water-based polyurethane
Finish: Natural cork decor
Cork type: Natural
Edge: Square edge, no bevel
Shade: Medium

Performance & installation

Profile: Uniclic click lock
Installation: Floating, click lock
Install location: Floor
Application: Residential and light commercial
Durability class: Domestic class 23; Light Commercial class 46
Impact Noise Reduction: 23dB
Radiant Heat Compatible: Hydronic Heating Compatible, Underfloor Heating Compatible
Floor Grade Level: Above Grade, Below Grade, On Grade

Warranty & origin

Warranty: 10-year residential wear warranty; joint integrity warranty; lifetime structural warranty
Country of Origin: Portugal

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Standards and reported results for this product.

Property	Standard	Result
Impact insulation class	IIC	55 (on 5.5 in concrete without suspended ceiling)
Impact sound improvement (ΔLw)	ISO 140-8	19 dB

Installation & care

Use this checklist to plan the project, then follow the linked product guide for the exact requirements.

Confirm that the subfloor is clean, dry, level and structurally sound; use a moisture barrier where the linked guide requires one.
Acclimate and inspect the material, mix planks from multiple cartons, and preserve every required perimeter and transition gap.
Sweep or vacuum grit and clean with a well-wrung damp cloth or mop—never leave standing water on the floor.

Product documents

Common questions

Do I need to buy a separate underlayment?

In most homes, no. Each plank has a 1/8 inch (3 mm) cork underlay already attached, and that extra-thick bottom layer means the floor can usually be installed without any other insulation layer.

How is it installed?

It is a floating floor with the Uniclic click lock profile: planks click together and float over the subfloor, with no glue or nails. Plan for about 10% extra material as recommended overage, and see the installation details link below.

Will it hold up to busy rooms and daily traffic?

Yes. It carries Domestic class 23 and Light Commercial class 46 ratings, an impact-resistant and stain-resistant Natural Shield water-based polyurethane wear layer, and a 10-year residential wear warranty with lifetime structural coverage.

Is it a good choice for allergy-prone households?

Cork is hypoallergenic and repels dust, hair, and other small particles, making it a well-being alternative to carpet. It is also naturally resistant to insects, mold, and mildew thanks to its anti-microbial properties, and it is made with formaldehyde-free adhesives.

Reviews (4)

4 reviews for Silver Birch

Rated 5 out of 5

Ian Hyman – April 13, 2018

Really happy with the order process and the assistance when I went to pick it up at terminal
All cork flooring was in excellent condition when the boxes were opened.
Too bad this cork floor never goes on sale, or maybe that is a good thing as this would be in short supply.
Rated 4 out of 5

Douglas Lanoie – October 5, 2019

Fast shipping. The cork flooring is shipped on a pallet. It was little disappointed that I need move all cork flooring by myself into my home. No damage.
I love the look of Forna Silver Birch cork flooring installation was extremely easy. The tongue and groove lock system were very easy work with. It is simply pushed into placed, but tiles still need to be tapped. The cork flooring looks great.
Rated 5 out of 5

Johnathan Lanoie – October 18, 2019

Easy to install. Trimming was simple. Cork planks ware relatively uniform in shade and really looks great. Our only issue was when we sealed it with the Loba Satin water based poly, the floor dried a litter slippery in first day. After few days, we can’t feel slippery anymore. Great appearance.
Rated 4 out of 5

Bryce Babbini – June 13, 2023

I put it down in our great room,, dining area, and hallway. It covers about 800 square feet. I checked out the installation guide on the icorkfloor website. Once you figure it out, it’s a piece of cake to install. The seams in this design are practically invisible! Just be careful when tapping the boards together, don’t tap the cork’s edge. You should tap on the lock system instead. This stuff is really top-notch, a fantastic product!

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