While cork is a great substance for many places and uses, there are a few places and applications that it should not be subjected to. For example, cork should only be installed indoors. If you are looking for an outdoor substance, some cements, outdoor carpets and tiles would be better choices. In addition, while cork is a great barrier substance and does have compression ability, it is not the best choice for expansion joints. On the flip side, APC Cork is great due to its easy installation. Amazingly, cork is installed simply with adhesive. For specific adhesive instructions, refer to the information from the adhesive manufacturer. It is also important to then consider if you would like to work with your cork in sheets or in a large roll. Most sheets come with dimensions of 2 feet by 3 feet, while the rolls of cork are typically 4 feet wide and between 50 and 200 feet long. Before selecting between one or the other, consider the space you will be working in and make you selection based upon where you will experience the least amount of waste while not burning through man hours spent trying to use every last piece of cork or while cutting pieces to various sizes. You will also want to use a heavy roller, which will ensure that solid contact is made between the adhesive and the floor and also to remove any air bubbles from under the cork.
Adding to the stated benefits of cork, it is also resistant to moisture, which makes it ideal either as the top visible layer of flooring, or as an underlayment.
If using as the final flooring application, you may want to invest in trim to place around your new beautiful APC cork. This will serve two important purposes. For one, trim will give your room a nice, clean, professional and put-together look. Trim will also serve as a protector of the edges of your flooring, thereby eliminating concerns of pulling up any edges. (However, with proper sealants and adhesives, this should not be a concern.) APC Cork has numerous trim options to choose from. The trim that they offer is a wood material so it will not perfectly match in color to your cork; however, selecting a complementary tone will add style and pizzazz to the space. Trim is also a great tool for joining two different types of flooring, say where your cork butts up to carpet or hardwood.