Site Finish Glue Down Cork vs Prefinished Floating Floor

Site finish glue down cork tile is a Solida cork tile that is glued to the substrate and then has top coats of finish applied on site. Prefinished floating floors click together without the use of an adhesive and once the floor has been completed, the job is done. No urethane is normally applied on site.

Each of these two options offers their own unique benefits. A prefinished floating floor is very easy to install and can be done by just about anyone with a few tools. There are many options available often at lower price points than a site finish floor. Floating floors also have an added advantage when working with subfloor irregularities. Although there are limitations with subfloor imperfections, a floating floor will work in many cases where glue down floors would require significant subfloor preparation. Many Solida prefinished floating floors carry a 15 year residential wear warranty and all have a durable, hard wearing finish.

Solida site finish glue down floors offer a "WOW" factor. The design possibilities are endless as each floor is made to order in terms of colour, design, shape and size. Top coats of finish are applied on site, giving a more finished look as all of the joints are sealed. As the cork tiles are glued to the substrate and sealed on site, the floor is virtually impervious to water. This makes them perfect for installations in kitchens and basements and high traffic areas. With Solida site finish tiles, a number of different finishes are available offering different gloss levels and commercial grade urethanes.

Solida also has available prefinished glue down tiles and site finish floating floors both of which will be covered at a later date.

Whichever option you are considering, consider the unique qualities of each and please contact your Solida Cork & Bamboo dealer for more information!