Can Cork Flooring Handle Floor Heating

Our products have been installed in high traffic industrial spaces hospitals libraries workout studios as well as in high end residential houses and condominiums.

Can cork flooring handle floor heating. Cork floors cork floating and cork glue down tile is idea floor for installed over radiant heating systems note the instructions from the supplier of the floor heating system. However newer manufacturing techniques have created cork floors that closely resemble hardwood marble or even concrete. For safety reasons forna flooring products should only be installed over radiant heating that is encased in cement or a cement leveling compound. Before installation the heating system must be in operation for at least 2 weeks prior to the installation of cork flooring this helps to dry out any remaining hidden.

Because electric radiant floor heating system is the most common retro fit system available we realize the hydronic is not the only kid on the block. Today s cork flooring can now be used almost anywhere provided it is kept well sealed. The forna product line includes cork floating floor cork tiles cork wall tiles cork underlayment as well as printed cork flooring. We recommend our cork only be used with hydronic water gel systems.

With haro cork floors you avoid such an unpleasant surprise as all our cork floor designs are compatible with underfloor heating. The short answer is yes you can install cork flooring over radiant in floor heating. It would be a bitter blow if you found out later that the cork floor you installed is not suitable for underfloor heating.