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

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.

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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.

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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...  

	Classification	EN 16511	domestic 23 commercial 33
	Total weight	EN 430	ca. 8.900 g/m²
	Abrasion resistance	EN 14354 & EN 13329	AC5
	Impact sound reduction	EN ISO 717-2	18 dB
	Effect of castro chair	EN 425	suitable for type W
	Reaction of fire	EN ISO 9239-1	Cfl s1
	Thermal resistance	EN 12524	0,108 m² K/W
	Dimensional stability	EN 434	< 0,05 %
	Residual inentation	EN 433	max. 0,15 mm
	Lightfast	ISO 105	7 / 8
	Resistance to chemicals	EN 423	very good resistance
	Emissions value		in conformity with AgBB
	Swellness value 24h	EN 317	< 8%
	Weight resistance	EN 51130	2.000 / 14 mm
	Locking strenght	ISO 24334	HDF > 500 kg/lfm – kg/m
	Coefficent of friction	EN 51130	R10

Info & Guides

• Installation details
• Warranty
• Green Guard Gold Certificate
• Cork Logo Certificate
• ECO certification and Formaldehyde test report