Warm, quiet, sustainable — and simple to fit yourself.
Cork is one of the most DIY-friendly floor and wall finishes you can buy. It’s light to handle, warm and soft underfoot, naturally sound-absorbing, and harvested from renewable cork oak bark. Our Amorim / Wicanders ranges come as click-together flooring and glue-up wall panels — both well within reach of a confident DIYer over a weekend.
- Click flooring — no glue or nails, floats over most subfloors
- Wall panels — a simple glue-up for feature walls
- Warm, quiet and comfortable underfoot
- PVC-free and naturally sustainable
- Samples available before you commit
Great for homes — and for DIY
Warm underfoot
Cork’s cellular structure insulates, so floors feel warm in winter and rooms hold their temperature.
Quieter rooms
It naturally absorbs sound and softens footfall — ideal for bedrooms, home offices and flats.
Sustainable
Harvested from the bark of living cork oak trees without felling them — renewable and PVC-free.
DIY-friendly
Lightweight and forgiving to cut — click flooring and glue-up panels need only basic tools.
Two ranges, one natural material
Pick the range for your project and click through to see every shade, the price, and add it straight to your basket.
How to fit cork click flooring
Essence cork planks have a rigid HDF click core, so they float over your subfloor — no glue or nails for a standard install.
Acclimatise
Leave the unopened packs flat in the room for 48 hours so the planks adjust to its temperature and humidity.
Prep the subfloor
Make sure it’s clean, dry, flat and sound. Fill dips and sand high spots — cork follows the surface beneath it.
Lay underlay
Roll out a suitable underlay (and a damp-proof membrane over concrete), butting and taping the seams.
Start clicking
Work from the longest wall, angle-and-click each plank into the last, keeping an 8–10mm expansion gap at the edges with spacers.
Cut to fit
Cut end and edge planks with a fine-tooth saw or sharp knife and straight-edge, and stagger the joints for strength and looks.
Finish the edges
Remove the spacers and cover the expansion gap with scotia or skirting. No drying time — walk on it straight away.
How to fit cork wall panels
Dekwall panels bond straight to the wall with a cork contact adhesive — a tidy weekend job for a feature wall.
Acclimatise
As with the flooring, let the panels sit in the room for 48 hours before fitting.
Prepare the wall
The wall must be clean, dry, flat and sound. Fill and sand, then prime dusty or porous plaster so the adhesive grips.
Set out
Find your centre line and mark level guide lines so your first row is straight — everything else follows from it.
Apply adhesive
Using a cork contact adhesive, coat both the wall and the back of the panel, then let it tack off for the time on the tin.
Press into place
Position each panel carefully (contact adhesive grabs on contact), press firmly and work outwards, rolling with a seam roller.
Trim & finish
Cut edge panels with a sharp knife and straight-edge for a snug fit around sockets and corners, then finish the perimeter neatly.
Easy to live with
- Sweep or vacuum regularly; wipe with a well-wrung damp mop — never soaking wet
- Use felt pads under furniture and mats at doorways
- Wipe spills promptly and avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners
- Keep rooms within normal household humidity
Cork questions, answered
Can I really fit cork myself?
Yes — the flooring clicks together and floats over your subfloor, and the wall panels glue straight on. Both need only basic tools and a careful afternoon or two.
What tools do I need?
For flooring: a fine-tooth saw or sharp knife, a straight-edge, tape measure, spacers and a pull bar. For panels: a sharp knife, straight-edge, a spreader or roller for the adhesive, and a seam roller.
Is cork OK in kitchens and bathrooms?
Cork suits most living spaces. In occasional-splash areas take extra care with sealing and spills; for fully wet rooms, ask us first.
Can I use it with underfloor heating?
Yes, but over underfloor heating (or in direct south-facing sun) the flooring should be fully bonded to the subfloor rather than floated. Get in touch and we’ll advise.
How much should I order?
Measure your area in m² and add about 10% for cuts and waste. Flooring comes in 2.136m² packs and panels in 5.94m² packs — order whole packs and we’re happy to help you work it out.
Can I get a sample first?
Absolutely — samples are available on both ranges so you can see and feel the cork before you buy.
See and feel the cork first
Order sample pieces before you commit — £5 for up to 4 shades (£10 for 5–8). Add a set, then list the shades you’d like. Samples are posted free.
Interested in cork for your project?
Tell us the shade and the area you need to cover and we’ll come back with a price and lead time. Samples are available before you order.
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