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:
- Ellicott City homes for sale
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- Catonsville homes for sale
- Pikesville homes for sale
- Owings Mills homes for sale
$410,000
2530 Kensington Gardens 301 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,880 SqFt
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$445,000
11920 Frederick Road Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,498 SqFt 0.250 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Centre
$749,999
5341 Kerger Road Ellicott City, Maryland
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,982 SqFt 0.330 Acres
Listing courtesy of Excel Realty Corp.
$415,000
8800 Bosley Road 307 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,890 SqFt
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
$515,000
8118 Calla Lilly Drive 107 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,910 SqFt
Listing courtesy of Cummings & Co. Realtors
$915,000
2874 Thornbrook Road Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,896 SqFt 0.330 Acres
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Realty
$842,000
3112 Bunker Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,606 SqFt 0.350 Acres
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$499,999
3118 Priscillas View Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,552 SqFt 0.020 Acres
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive
$500,000
3784 College Avenue A1 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,393 SqFt 0.270 Acres
Listing courtesy of Elevate Real Estate Brokerage
$595,000
2806 Greenway Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,110 SqFt 0.460 Acres
Listing courtesy of Douglas Realty LLC
$259,900
8613 Falls Run Road G Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,083 SqFt
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Specialists
$639,990
2616 Queensland Drive Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,075 SqFt 0.020 Acres
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$750,000
2750 Thornbrook Road Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,753 SqFt 0.320 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lucido Agency
$775,000
10212 Clubhouse Court Ellicott City, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,228 SqFt 0.320 Acres
Listing courtesy of Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company
$420,000
8511 Coltrane Court 202 Ellicott City, Maryland
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,800 SqFt
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lucido Agency
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