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Commercial cork flooring across the UK.
Cork plank for offices, hospitality, retail and healthcare. R9 standard slip; PTV 36+ on request. IIC 71-73 acoustic. Class B fire rating standard. -101 kg CO2e/m2 net carbon. 10-year commercial warranty across the cork range.
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The Waterman -- cork across the workplace floor.
Three London design practices on a single Classic Cork specification. Original Shell across offices and circulation, Nightshade across WCs. Onsite seal applied for added durability.
The cork specification reads as a confident commercial choice -- the floor doesn't ask for credit.
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Cork in commercial sectors.
"Cork in commercial doesn't compete on price. It competes on a tighter spec across acoustic, slip, fire, carbon and indoor-air-quality dimensions in a single material."
By sector
Where cork specifies into commercial.
Offices
IIC 71-73 acoustic absorption across open plan. Sybarite, The Waterman, Taylor Maxwell HQ, Unusual Rigging, HTA Design.
Restaurants + bars
R9 slip + glue-down install for rolling stock. Pomus, Stirrups Hotel, Turtle Bay seating zones.
Boutique + flagship
Brand-aware floor. Asics Tokyo flagship, Lacoste retail, boutique store rollouts.
Clinical + education
A+ VOC + ISO 22196 antibacterial. Suits primary education, clinical and dental specifications.
-101
kg CO&sub2;e/m² net
Carbon negative once balanced with carbon sequestration. The cork tree absorbs more CO&sub2; across its 9-year regenerative growth cycle than is emitted in cradle-to-gate manufacture.
Class B
fire rating standard
Bfl-s1 per EN 13501-1 across the range. Specified into commercial floors without additional fire treatment.
Zero
PVC in construction
No PVC. Cork plank + cork core + cork backing + UV-cured polyurethane. Specified into WELL, healthcare and SKA fit-outs that exclude vinyl.
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Commercial cork. 100mm samples, delivered.
Order specifier samples + a project BREEAM contribution pack. London, Manchester, Edinburgh -- 30-min product presentation at your studio.
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Is cork flooring commercial grade?
Yes. Our Classic Cork range is a commercial grade cork flooring, rated Class 33 to EN ISO 10874 for heavy commercial use. What makes cork commercial grade is its specification rather than the tile itself: a hard-wearing factory finish and wear layer, tested slip resistance, a Bfl-s1 reaction-to-fire classification, and a commercial warranty. Supplied to that standard, cork holds up in offices, retail, hospitality and education spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Can cork flooring handle high-traffic commercial spaces? Yes. Classic Cork is rated Class 33 for heavy commercial use, and its natural resilience means it recovers from point loads and footfall rather than denting permanently. Backed by a 10-year commercial (lifetime residential) warranty, it is specified for offices, hospitality, retail and education.
Is charcoal or dark cork durable for high-traffic areas? Yes. Durability comes from the wear layer and factory finish, not the colour, so a charcoal cork performs the same as a lighter one at the same specification. Darker tones also disguise everyday soiling, which can suit busy commercial and hospitality floors.
Can I get cork samples for architect approval? Yes. We dispatch specifier samples UK-wide for design-team and client approval, including charcoal, marble-effect and other Classic Cork finishes. Tell us the range and colours you are shortlisting and we will get them to your studio or site office.
What makes cork flooring commercial grade? Commercial grade cork flooring is defined by its specification rather than its appearance. Look for a Class 33 rating to EN ISO 10874 for heavy commercial use, a durable factory finish and wear layer, tested slip resistance, a Bfl-s1 reaction-to-fire classification, and a commercial warranty. Our Classic Cork range is supplied to that standard for offices, retail, hospitality and education projects.
Cork can be colour-matched and finished to order too. See our bespoke finishing and colour matching service, or request a colour match.
Cork flooring for commercial and hospitality interiors
Who supplies cork flooring for commercial and hospitality interiors in the UK?
The Floor Gallery supplies cork flooring for commercial and hospitality interiors across the UK. Our Classic Cork and Cork Styles ranges are warm, quiet and carbon negative, with commercial-grade wear ratings, Bfl-s1 fire classification and slip resistance for offices, hotels, restaurants, bars and spas. Cork is supplied with full specification data and next-day London samples. See our cork flooring for hospitality and specifier pages.