When you buy a new home in Ellicott City or any of the surrounding communities, you might be looking forward to making it your own – and some of that probably has to do with flooring.
One of the newest – and hottest – trends in flooring right now is cork. So is it right for you? Here’s what you need to know.
Are Cork Floors Right for Your New Home?
Cork flooring is warm and comfortable, and studies have shown that it’s easier on your legs and back. It’s a good flooring option for play areas, living rooms and halls, as well as home offices and other spaces.
Cork is naturally fire-resistant, and it releases very few volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. It’s also a mold inhibitor thanks to suberin, a natural substance inside it that also prevents it from rotting. It provides excellent insulation, too, and it even absorbs noise.
This type of flooring material is generally affordable, costing as little as just over $1 per square foot, but it can range up to just under $10 per square foot.
Sounds great, right?
See if the benefits outweigh the potential negatives:
- Cork only comes in certain colors
- You have to re-seal it about every five years
- Oil, dirt and spills can stain it if it’s not sealed properly
- Furniture legs need felt pad protection to prevent denting
- Sharp objects can puncture or damage the floor’s surface
Are You Buying a Home in Ellicott City?
If you’re ready to buy a home for sale in Ellicott City, we can help you find the right one.
Call us at 410-465-5822 to tell us what you want from your next home or to schedule a tour in a home you’ve seen online.
Use these links to check out the hottest listings:
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$839,000
4467 Doncaster Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,289 SqFt 0.320 Acres
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC
$450,000
4967 Lee Farm Court 88 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,955 SqFt 0.870 Acres
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties
$800,000
2561 Ashbrook Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,486 SqFt 0.480 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lucido Agency
$995,000
4202 Buckskin Wood Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,569 SqFt 3.010 Acres
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties
$389,000
3612 Joycin Court C Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,160 SqFt 0.110 Acres
Listing courtesy of Valley Realty, LLC.
$475,000
4602 Westhill Road Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,145 SqFt 0.730 Acres
Listing courtesy of Walters Realty
$625,000
10068 Century Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,550 SqFt 0.460 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Centre
$340,000
8115 Yellow Pine Drive E Ellicott City, Maryland
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,574 SqFt
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
$835,000
4937 Windpower Way Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,628 SqFt 0.140 Acres
Listing courtesy of Signature Home Realty LLC
$459,900
8960 Carls Court R Ellicott City, Maryland
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,687 SqFt
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Realty
$745,000
3504 Dairy Valley Trail Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,711 SqFt 0.460 Acres
Listing courtesy of McEnearney Associates, Inc.
$650,000
10212 Fairway Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,088 SqFt 0.370 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
$599,000
2340 Calvin Circle Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,188 SqFt 0.560 Acres
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
$599,900
12232 Mount Albert Road Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,498 SqFt 2.070 Acres
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Realty
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