American Red Oak

American Red Oak Cork Flooring

The warm grain of American red oak on a 7/16 in (11mm) Swiss engineered cork plank: quiet, cushioned, and rated for full commercial traffic.

American Red Oak has an oak-look surface on a 7/16 in (11mm) cork plank: a 1/8 in (3 mm) natural cork wear layer, a 0.27 in (6.8 mm) E1 grade moisture-resistant HDF core and a 0.05 in (1.2 mm) agglomerated cork backing.

Step on it barefoot and you notice the difference immediately. Cork's cell structure (roughly 40 million air-filled cells per cubic centimeter) insulates against cold, so the floor holds a comfortable temperature all year, even in winter. The same honeycomb structure absorbs impact, cutting impact sound by 18 dB and giving a softer feel underfoot.

Durability comes from the HotCoating surface protection topped with a high resistant Natural Shield water base polyurethane. The result is a class 33 commercial and class 23 domestic rating: this floor is at home in busy living rooms, offices, and even a gym room. The patented click lock snaps together as a floating floor with tight-locking joints and no glue or nails.

Cork is also a genuinely sustainable choice. It is peeled from the bark of the cork oak without damaging or felling the tree; a cork oak can live up to 200 years and be harvested up to 20 times.

Why this floor

• Class 33 commercial and class 23 domestic usage rating (EN 16511) with AC5 abrasion resistance: built for hard-wearing, high-traffic spaces.
• 18 dB impact sound reduction (EN ISO 717-2) from cork's honeycomb cell structure, about 40 million cells per cubic centimeter.
• Tight-locking click joints: the adapted locking system exceeds European standards, eliminating open joints, with HDF locking strength over 500 kg per linear meter (ISO 24334).
• Three-layer construction: 1/8 in (3 mm) natural cork top, 0.27 in (6.8 mm) E1 grade moisture resistant HDF core, 0.05 in (1.2 mm) agglomerated cork backing.
• HotCoating protection plus Natural Shield water base polyurethane keeps the surface looking new for years; very good chemical resistance (EN 423) and lightfastness of 7/8 (ISO 105).
• Permanently elastic and thermally insulating (thermal resistance 0.108 m² K/W): warm underfoot with no cold-feet winters.
• Low emissions: conforms with AgBB, backed by a Green Guard Gold certificate and a formaldehyde test report (linked below).

Important product note

This floor uses a patented locking system that closes into a secure, tight joint, surpassing standard click versions. The adapted click system exceeds European standards, eliminating open joints and ensuring stability. Because the lock is so tight, installation takes a little extra effort: always tap planks together with an 8 in (20 cm) taping block. It guarantees precision, prevents edge damage, and keeps the flooring's appearance pristine.