Golden Beach

Golden Beach Cork Glue-Down Flooring

Sun-washed natural cork in a 1/4 inch (6mm) glue-down tile that quiets a room by 18 dB and stays warm underfoot all year.

Golden Beach earns its name. The tile shows the light, sandy tones of natural cork in a soft, sun-bleached pattern, finished with a high resistance super-matte wax that keeps the surface looking natural rather than glossy. Square edges and a straight-cut profile let the tiles butt tightly together for a smooth, continuous field of color.

Construction is cork through and through: a 1/4 inch (6mm) natural cork wear surface over a cork core with a cork backing. That all-cork build is what gives this floor its character underfoot. It is resilient, warm, and quiet, cushioning every step while damping the sound of footfalls to the rooms below.

Because it is glued directly to the subfloor and then sealed on site with two coats of polyurethane, this tile is a favorite for bathrooms. Once installed and sealed, the floor is almost impenetrable to water, repels moisture, and offers a low-slip surface that stays comfortable on bare feet. The same forgiving, resilient surface makes it a smart pick for seniors, children, and anyone dealing with arthritis or joint pain.

Rated Commercial class 32 and Domestic class 23, Golden Beach is approved for residential and light commercial spaces, on floors and walls alike. The photo below shows it at work in a daycare playroom, exactly the kind of high-activity space this tile was built for.

Why this floor

• Impact sound reduction of 18 dB: keeps noise from transmitting down through the floor or up through the ceiling.
• Commercial class 32 and Domestic class 23 durability rating, suited to residential and light commercial traffic.
• All-natural cork construction: 6mm cork top layer over a cork core and cork backing, with a high resistance super-matte wax finish.
• Water resistant, and nearly impenetrable to water once sealed in place, with a low-slip surface that suits bathrooms.
• Thermal insulator: keeps unwanted heat out in summer and warmth in the room in winter, trimming heating and cooling bills.
• No VOC emissions and made with formaldehyde-free adhesives; hypoallergenic and naturally resistant to insects, mold, and mildew thanks to cork's anti-microbial properties.
• Backed by a 10-year residential wear warranty, a joint integrity warranty, and a lifetime structural warranty.