Latte

Latte Cork Flooring

Hardwood looks, printed onto cork tough enough for hotels and restaurants, and quiet enough for barefoot Sunday mornings.

Latte is a medium color blend: coats of cream, beige and tan dispersed among bands of softer brown. Warm and cool tones live in one relaxed palette, so it settles calmly into almost any decor. The surface carries a picture-perfect print of natural hardwood grain, and it is not just for the eyes: lightly textured, slightly rough cuts give the boards real depth underfoot, so the plank feels as convincing as it looks.

Each 7/16 in (11 mm) plank is built in three layers: a 0.12 in (3 mm) cork top layer sealed under a hot-coating wear surface, a 0.27 in (6.8 mm) moisture-resistant E1 grade HDF core, and a 0.05 in (1.2 mm) agglomerated cork backing. That construction earns commercial class 33 and an AC5 abrasion rating, which means it stands up to the daily grind in high-traffic commercial spaces while staying warm and springy in a family home.

Because cork is packed with roughly 40 million air-filled cells per cubic centimeter, Latte insulates and cushions at the same time: no cold feet in winter, an 18 dB cut in impact sound, and a permanently elastic surface that is gentle on ankles. Have underfloor radiant heating? No problem: at 7/16 in (11 mm) this floor works effectively over radiant heat.

The printed design layer is PVC-free and phthalate-free polypropylene, the same material used to make children's toys, and the floor is GreenGuard Gold certified with emissions in conformity with AgBB. Cork itself is harvested by peeling the bark of the cork oak; no tree is felled, and each oak can be peeled up to 20 times over a lifespan of up to 200 years.

Why this floor

• Rated commercial class 33 and domestic class 23 (EN 16511) with an AC5 abrasion rating: genuine commercial-grade wear performance.
• Hot-coating surface protection keeps the printed hardwood look intact for years, with very good chemical resistance (EN 423) and lightfastness of 7/8 (ISO 105).
• 18 dB impact sound reduction (EN ISO 717-2) from cork's honeycomb cell structure, plus permanent elasticity that cushions every step.
• Patented Uniclic click system with watertight joints that exceed European standards: no open joints, 24-hour swelling under 8% (EN 317), and HDF locking strength above 500 kg per linear meter (ISO 24334).
• Thermal resistance of 0.108 m² K/W: warm underfoot year-round and compatible with underfloor radiant heating.
• Castor chair suitable (type W, EN 425) and R10 slip rating (EN 51130), so it handles office chairs and busy floors alike.
• GreenGuard Gold certified, PVC-free and phthalate-free print layer, emissions in conformity with AgBB, backed by a 15-year residential and 5-year commercial warranty.

Important product note

The watertight Uniclic joints on this floor are deliberately tighter than standard click versions, so installation takes a little extra effort: always use a 20 cm tapping block to close the joints. This guarantees precision, prevents edge damage, eliminates open joints, and keeps the flooring's pristine appearance.