Cork is one of the quietest floors you can specify. Its cellular, air-filled structure absorbs impact and footfall noise rather than reflecting it, which makes it a natural choice for offices, studios and busy commercial spaces where a calm acoustic matters.

How cork controls sound

Two things happen with a cork floor: it cuts the impact noise transmitted to the room below, and it reduces the echo and footfall clatter within the room itself. Our Classic Cork delivers around 14 dB of impact sound reduction (tested to DIN EN ISO 10140-3), taking the hard edge off open-plan spaces and helping meeting rooms and studios stay quiet.

Where acoustic cork works

It suits open-plan offices and meeting rooms, recording and rehearsal studios, apartments and mezzanines above occupied space, and any fit-out where noise control is on the brief, pairing the acoustic benefit with genuine warmth and comfort underfoot.

Commercial-grade and sustainable

Classic Cork carries a Class 33 commercial wear rating and a waterproof core, with low-VOC, GREENGUARD Gold-certified air quality, and it is carbon-negative and PVC-free. Explore the full cork range and the Classic Cork Collection, see commercial cork flooring and our flooring for workplaces. For homes, see soundproof flooring for flats.

Specifying for acoustic or Part E compliance? See our Part E acoustic flooring page, featuring the Silent Lay+ soundproofing layer.

Frequently asked questions

Is cork good for soundproofing? Cork is excellent at reducing impact and footfall noise, our Classic Cork gives around 14 dB of impact sound reduction, though no floor fully soundproofs a room on its own.

Does cork reduce noise between floors? Yes. Cork’s resilient structure cuts the impact sound transmitted to the space below, which is why it is popular for apartments and offices over occupied areas.

Is cork suitable for offices and studios? Yes, it is quiet, warm, comfortable underfoot and hard-wearing (Class 33 commercial), making it well suited to workspaces and studios.

Can cork flooring be used in recording studios? Yes, cork is a natural fit for studios: it absorbs impact noise, deadens footfall between rooms and softens reflections underfoot. Classic Cork offers around 14 dB impact sound reduction with a Class 33 commercial rating and a 10-year commercial warranty; pair it with an acoustic isolation build-up for control rooms and live rooms.