Interesting to hear cork flooring's holding up that well. I've always stuck with vinyl plank for mudrooms—cheap, waterproof, and pretty tough—but the quieter step sounds appealing. Did you find cork flooring easy enough to install yourself, or was it one of those projects you'd rather not repeat? I'm all for saving cash, but not if it means spending a weekend cursing at the floor...
I've gotta say, vinyl plank is solid for mudrooms, but don't discount cork just yet. Installed it myself in our kitchen last year, and honestly... wasn't as bad as I expected. Sure, there was a bit of swearing involved (isn't there always?), but nothing compared to wrestling with stubborn vinyl seams. Plus, cork's warmth underfoot makes chilly mornings way less miserable. Might be worth the occasional weekend frustration to get that comfort factor long-term.
"Sure, there was a bit of swearing involved (isn't there always?), but nothing compared to wrestling with stubborn vinyl seams."
Haha, can definitely relate to the vinyl seam struggle... spent an entire afternoon once just trying to get those edges flush. Cork sounds tempting, especially for comfort, but how's it holding up durability-wise in high-traffic spots?
I've used cork flooring in a couple of projects, and honestly, durability can be hit or miss. In lower-traffic areas like bedrooms or home offices, it's fantastic—soft underfoot, warm, and quiet. But in high-traffic spots like hallways or kitchens, it tends to show wear faster than you'd expect. Had a client once who insisted on cork in their entryway... let's just say we were back there replacing it sooner than planned. If you're aiming for longevity, might want to consider something tougher for those busy zones.
Good points about cork flooring—I’ve had similar experiences. Had a client who was dead set on cork for their kitchen, and while it looked great initially, it definitely didn't hold up as well as we'd hoped. Still, in the right spot, it's a solid choice. Sometimes clients just need to see things firsthand before they're convinced... at least you gave them fair warning.
