Sandstorm – 7/16″ (11mm) – Swiss Design Cork Floating (FSan11)

Overview

Take on our newest floating cork floor today. Design Cork floating floors are here and determined to rise to the top as one of the strongest and toughest cork floors on the market. Why? Because it’s made to take on the tough jobs. Design Cork floating floors are picture-perfect hardwood floors. Yes, it’s a picture, the best reproduction of natural wood-cuts that has been fused with cork to create the best cork flooring.

The warmest color scheme of our Design Cork line, Sandstorm cork planks are a gorgeous replica of the natural wood pattern, full of grace and movement. Beautiful and elegant, this color palate is set to stun or soothe, your décor is the deciding factor. Exult in the silky blend of colors that warms this lovely arrangement; creams, beige, tan and the softest touch of toast. With just the lightest texture, Sandstorm keeps itself from being plain with its touch factor too. Sandstorm is a perfect balance, able to create a serene place of rest or bring enough pop to brighten a cool palette.

Forna cork flooring has created a flooring hybrid that is stronger, tougher, but still retains all of cork’s best features including its eco sustainability. Thermal and sound insulation is here and so is the fact that our 11mm (7/16inch) thickness, a great accompaniment to under floor radaiant heating. The veneer layer of Design Cork planks are made from PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) and phthalates free polypropylene, so you get a hard laminate layer that is durable and long lasting while also maintaining a good eco-balance. The cork layers give you all of corks benefit. And the HD fiberboard gives this floating floor a solid backing.

Advantages of this product are:

THERMAL ISOLATION

DURABLE

The Hot-Coating surface protection makes the cork flooring durable and hard-wearing – in this way, even class 33 in the commercial sector and class 23 in the domestic sector is achieved. Thanks to this resistant coating, the cork floor retains its beauty for many years.

IMPACT SOUND REDUCTION AND PERMANENTLY ELASTIC

Equally noteworthy are the impact and sound-absorbing properties of cork (impact sound reduction of 18dB) – also thanks to the honeycomb cell structure. Cork floors are permanently elastic: the natural flexibility gives a particularly pleasant feeling when walking and is also gentle to the ankles.

WATERTIGHT JOINTS REQUIRES TAPING BLOCK TO INSTALL Exceptionally durable and waterproof, our Swiss cork flooring ensures tight joints and improved wear resistance. The patented Uniclic system provides a highly secure and watertight lock, surpassing standard versions. While installation may require extra effort with a taping block, it guarantees precision and prevents damage. Our adapted Unilin click system exceeds European Standards, eliminating open joints and ensuring stability. Use a 20 cm taping block to avoid edge damage and maintain the flooring’s pristine appearance. More...  

Weight	28 lbs
Dimensions	49.375 × 8.625 × 2.875 in
Brand	Forna
Country of Origin	Switzerland
Colour	Natural
Shade	Light
Installation Location	Floor
Application	Light Commerical, Residential
Installation Type	Floating/Click Lock
Impact Noise Reduction	18 dB
Radiant Heat Compatible	Hydronic Heating Compatible, Underfloor Heating Compatible
Durability Classification	Commercial class 33, Domestic class 23
Finish Detail	High resistant Natural Shield water base polyurethane
Wear Layer	HotCoating
Top Layer	3mm Cork
Core Type	6.8mm E1 Grade Moisture Resistant HDF
Bottom Layer	1.2mm Agglomerated Cork
Board Length	1235mm (48 5/8 Inch)
Board Width	200mm (7 7/8 Inch)
Board Thickness	11mm (7/16")
Recommended Overage	10%
Bevel	No
Abrasion resistance	AC5
Edge Type	Square Edge
Format	Plank
Pieces in Package	6
Profile	Uniclic Click Lock
Type of Cork	Natural
Floor Grade Level	Above Grade, Below Grade, On Grade
Warranty	10-Year Residential Wear Warranty, Joint Integrity Warranty, Lifetime Structural