Reinventing how cork engages the world of flooring

Recycled and sustainable accessories for flooring systems

Unique technical components for flooring industry with Noise Reduction Technology (NRT).

Technical performance, comfort, and sustainability are redefining the standards for wood-look flooring.

Explore Amorim’s cork-based flooring solutions that offer comfort, performance, and sustainability while reducing environmental impact.

Hard surface flooring utilizing a fiberboard core and Melamine wear layer that is available in blocks, planks, and squares and can be installed as individual units.

Different types of assemblies and flooring have different needs and there is no single product that is appropriate for all types of flooring.

Different types of assemblies and flooring have different needs and there is no single product that is appropriate for all types of flooring.

Download the brochure and learn all about our range of underlayments for different types of flooring.

Used in various international projects, Amorim Cork Solutions’ flooring and wall coverings deliver more comfortable, productive, and sustainable work environments.

Used in various international projects, Amorim Cork Solutions’ flooring and wall coverings deliver more comfortable, productive, and sustainable work environments.

The underlayment Go4Cork Unique has shown to improve the acoustic performance of SPC Vinyl flooring by an astounding 81%.

Components, Accessories and Final Flooring

Cork is unlike any other flooring material. Harvested sustainably from the bark of cork oak trees, it embodies the principles of balance and harmony — the very essence of yoga. But beyond its eco-conscious origins, cork delivers a combination of physical and sensory benefits that make it uniquely suited to yoga practic…

Choose Amorim ECO21dB to get the latest technology under your feet. Amorim ECO21dB dampens impact noise as well as footfall noise, improving the atmosphere in your home or office. The agglomerated cork and recycled EVA used are pressure resistant and reliably protect LVT flooring against damage.

Jayang Play and Play Space - South Korea.

Cork-rubber products for different applications

Underlayments

The cork components used in Amorim NRT®62 flooring solution, with and without a vapour barrier, reduces the possible environmental impacts of flooring solutions.

The focus on new materials and technologies were considered to be directions that should be followed in order to foster a competitive landscape with major growth potential.

Amorim cork flooring solutions, have once again proved to be the ideal choice for contemporary workplaces.

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Choosing the right materials can make a difference in creating healthier, more comfortable and more sustainable indoor environments.

Choosing the right materials can make a difference in creating healthier, more comfortable and more sustainable indoor environments.

Cork’s normal temperature is very close to the human body, it therefore feels warm to the touch and the cork surface transmits a smooth touch. As pre-attached underlayment, agglomerated cork is perceived since the first interaction with the floor and it is arousing positive feelings that are associated to cork.However,…

Cork’s normal temperature is very close to the human body, it therefore feels warm to the touch and the cork surface transmits a smooth touch. As pre-attached underlayment, agglomerated cork is perceived since the first interaction with the floor and it is arousing positive feelings that are associated to cork.However,…

Cork is the common denominator used in all our underlays. When applied beneath a flooring system, a cork-based underlay provides greater comfort, protection and longevity to the final floor, ensuring greater energy efficiency and better acoustic and thermal insulation.

We had several priorities for the flooring. We were looking for a natural material, that is anti-allergenic, easy to clean and sustainable. We also wanted to create a comfortable environment where people feel at home, different from the usual flooring solutions used in large hospitals. This flooring is pleasant to the…

We had several priorities for the flooring. We were looking for a natural material, that is anti-allergenic, easy to clean and sustainable. We also wanted to create a comfortable environment where people feel at home, different from the usual flooring solutions used in large hospitals. This flooring is pleasant to the…

We had several priorities for the flooring. We were looking for a natural material, that is anti-allergenic, easy to clean and sustainable. We also wanted to create a comfortable environment where people feel at home, different from the usual flooring solutions used in large hospitals. This flooring is pleasant to the…

A cork underlay protects your flooring against imperfections that might appear in the underfloor, eliminating the telegraphic effects caused by using the floor.This quality can also result in material and labour savings in many cases, eliminating the need for patching or repairing minor substrate defects.

Andre Mack, Product Manager for EGGER's Comfort Flooring

It was a property manager, who owned well over 100,000 apartment units. The company had a problem. They had embarked on a program to replace the carpet and pad in the living and dining room areas of existing apartment units with vinyl plank (LVT) flooring.

It was a property manager, who owned well over 100,000 apartment units. The company had a problem. They had embarked on a program to replace the carpet and pad in the living and dining room areas of existing apartment units with vinyl plank (LVT) flooring.

The flooring market has been literally exploding during the last couple of years, and new products have been popping up like mushrooms. Although the sales figures are pleasing, the rapid pace of product development and the ensuing consequences are under close scrutiny by the MMFA, as they make the product spectrum for…

Withstands repeated short-duration loads without changing the flooring’s long-term properties.

Harlan Stone, president of the US-MFAssociation, was in Porto for this year’s MMFA General Assembly, where he presented his perspective on the US flooring market. We took the opportunity to interview him and talk about the flooring industry in general, about cork as a trendy and sustainable material, and about his goal…

Recycled and sustainable accessories for flooring systems.

Solutions for different types of final flooring.

High impact sound insulation in flooring screed application.

Transforming Sports Flooring with Nature’s High-Performer

Comfort, sound insulation, and a natural aesthetic supporting employee well-being and collaboration.

Thermal and acoustic insulation, comfort and sustainability in a space dedicated to well-being

Comfort, sound insulation, and a natural aesthetic supporting employee well-being and collaboration.

Thermal and acoustic insulation, comfort and sustainability in a space dedicated to well-being

Cork Rubber and Rubber products to make your life easier

Amorim Sportsfloor Recycled Rubber Flooring should be considered anywhere traditional resilient flooring is used, but especially where extreme use and abuse is present

Amorim Recycled Rubber Flooring should be considered anywhere traditional resilient flooring is used, but especially where extreme use and abuse is present.

Amorim Recycled Rubber Flooring should be considered anywhere traditional resilient flooring is used, but especially where extreme use and abuse is present.

The use of the Cork Pure Signature collection in a new residential development in Syracuse highlights cork’s potential to create contemporary homes that are more comfortable, sustainable and visually distinctive.

The use of the Cork Pure Signature collection in a new residential development in Syracuse highlights cork’s potential to create contemporary homes that are more comfortable, sustainable and visually distinctive.

Applied in flooring and wall coverings, Wicanders solutions help create more welcoming, functional, and inspiring workspaces.

Applied in flooring and wall coverings, Wicanders solutions help create more welcoming, functional, and inspiring workspaces.

Cork is an amazingly versatile material and, when combined with Nike Grind EVA foam delivers great benefits in all flooring installations.

If you are currently looking to decide on which laminate flooring to use in the remodelling of your home choose, an underlayment that will guarantee maximum comfort and durability.

If you are currently looking to decide on which laminate flooring to use in the remodelling of your home choose, an underlayment that will guarantee maximum comfort and durability.

High impact sound insulation in flooring screed application.

High impact sound insulation in flooring screed application.

Simulate online the different types of flooring combined with Acousticork solutions.

Simulate online the different types of flooring combined with Acousticork solutions.

Download our brochure and learn all about the range of glues for different types of flooring.

Cork composite layer allows suitable flooring installation, enhancing stone capacity to react to moisture.

EpufloorEpufloor is a global supplier of sports and industrial flooring. They offer a large range of sports equipment, installation equipments and engineering services.

EpufloorEpufloor is a global supplier of sports and industrial flooring. They offer a large range of sports equipment, installation equipments and engineering services.

The dark tone of Amorim Cork Solutions’ expanded cork agglomerate, used in the wall covering, also ensures a high level of acoustic performance for the lounge.   The cork-based flooring is supplied by Amorim Revestimentos.

To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.

The success of the installation has been evident: the restaurant owner has expressed strong satisfaction with the flooring solution and is planning to replicate this custom Cork Pure Signature design in four additional restaurant locations, highlighting the product’s scalability and adaptability for the hospitality sec…

To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.

To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.

The success of the installation has been evident: the restaurant owner has expressed strong satisfaction with the flooring solution and is planning to replicate this custom Cork Pure Signature design in four additional restaurant locations, highlighting the product’s scalability and adaptability for the hospitality sec…

At the core of the concept is the application of Cork Pure Floor & Wall, a solution that highlights the versatility of cork, being used continuously across both flooring and walls.

At the core of the concept is the application of Cork Pure Floor & Wall, a solution that highlights the versatility of cork, being used continuously across both flooring and walls.

Wicanders has a legacy dating back to 1868. It is part of Amorim Cork Solutions, the world’s leading brand for cork-based flooring solutions. With respect for nature as one of its core values, Wicanders has been developing durable and sustainable flooring and wall covering solutions that offer the unique comfort of cor…

Wicanders has a legacy dating back to 1868. It is part of Amorim Cork Solutions, the world’s leading brand for cork-based flooring solutions. With respect for nature as one of its core values, Wicanders has been developing durable and sustainable flooring and wall covering solutions that offer the unique comfort of cor…

Over its service life, flooring is subjected to all types of loads. These include those generated by heavy furniture, floor traffic, the use of office chairs, castors and dining room chairs, as well as the weight of the flooring itself. As a result, the underlay must be able to withstand regular loads of short duration…

Over its service life, flooring is subjected to all types of loads. These include those generated by heavy furniture, floor traffic, the use of office chairs, castors and dining room chairs, as well as the weight of the flooring itself. As a result, the underlay must be able to withstand regular loads of short duration…

To guarantee the attributes and benefits that an underlayment provides the final floor, the application process must be taken into account and followed step by step. To start with, pay attention to the type of flooring and underlayment that will be installed.

Inspiro, the surface metro by Siemens, launched in Poland in 2012, was designed to be the most modern, efficient, and sustainable in its class. It is one of the lightest metros in the world as a result of the installation of the innovative AluCORK cork flooring by Amorim Cork Solutions, which contributes to weight savi…

NRT• NRT®94: -0.58 kg CO2 e/m2 (LCA, EN ISO 14040/44 e EN 15804)  Final Flooring• Amorim Wise Cork Pure UV 4mm: -2,46 kg CO2 e/m2 (EPD, EN ISO 14040/44 e EN 15804)

In relation to the choice of cork, Jack Headford explains: “During development of the project, it became obvious that we needed to work with materials that convey a sense of empathy and robustness within the forest. Cork seemed the obvious choice, due to its wooden tones and smooth texture, and its inherent sustainable…

Amorim Cork Solutions’ expertise extends far beyond track-level applications. Their high-performance cork composite materials are used throughout rail vehicles to enhance side walls and ceilings, doors and internal partitions, flooring and trims and interior accessories. These solutions provide excellent impact resista…

Poland - a supermarket located on the ground floor of a new residential building. This required a highly efficient solution to ensure silence and comfort in the building's 118 apartments. An underscreed from the Accousticork range was applied across the entire floor of the commercial area. Applied to the flooring, this…

Poland - a supermarket located on the ground floor of a new residential building. This required a highly efficient solution to ensure silence and comfort in the building's 118 apartments. An underscreed from the Accousticork range was applied across the entire floor of the commercial area. Applied to the flooring, this…

Amorim Cork Solutions’ expertise extends far beyond track-level applications. Their high-performance cork composite materials are used throughout rail vehicles to enhance side walls and ceilings, doors and internal partitions, flooring and trims and interior accessories. These solutions provide excellent impact resista…

Flooring is a key element in any home. A beautiful, high-quality floor makes the space almost immediately more pleasant and welcoming, and it also has an impact on the decoration and our feeling of comfort.  So if you're going to install or renovate flooring in your home, you've probably already spent some time decidin…

Flooring is a key element in any home. A beautiful, high-quality floor makes the space almost immediately more pleasant and welcoming, and it also has an impact on the decoration and our feeling of comfort.  So if you're going to install or renovate flooring in your home, you've probably already spent some time decidin…

Yes. Research carried out by University of Porto reveal that cork has antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. The University of Bordeaux II also discovered that cork stoppers pass those health-giving properties to the wine. Furthermore, when it is applied to flooring and footwear, cork contributes to improve post…

ALUCORK® flooring, from Amorim Cork Solutions equips the new generation of high speed trains of the Portuguese train company CP – Comboios de Portugal. The project includes overall refurbishment of the ten trains included in the fleet of the Alfa Pendular service, in order to optimize passenger comfort and safety, and…

I have only thought about applications related to construction, but in addition to walls, it’s possible to think about flooring and street furniture. For example, I can imagine street benches using this type of material, that should be very comfortable and much lighter.

Lothar quickly developed a passion for cork, recognizing it not only as a sustainable solution but also as a highly technical and versatile material, suitable for flooring, insulation, and design. In 1985, Zipse began nationwide distribution in Germany, and from 1989, Thomas Zipse, together with his brother, expanded t…

An underscreed is a resilient sublayer applied on the floor, between the structural slab and the screed, during the construction process. The placement of underscreed does not restrict the choice for the final flooring and can be used with wood, ceramic, laminated or resilient (LVT) floors. It is also compatible with f…

An underscreed is a resilient sublayer applied on the floor, between the structural slab and the screed, during the construction process. The placement of underscreed does not restrict the choice for the final flooring and can be used with wood, ceramic, laminated or resilient (LVT) floors. It is also compatible with f…

Invisible Network was a mobilizing project whose global objective was to develop a new generation of interactive products, based on concepts of invisible computing and ubiquitous computing. Invisible computing makes it possible to introduce new features into everyday objects, making them interactive and providing the c…

Amorim Cork Solutions part of Corticeira Amorim, the world leader in the cork industry with a long track of achievements using cork in demanding industries such as construction, flooring, sports surfaces, mobility, energy sealing, consumer goods, furnishings, and footwear. We recycle, reuse and reinvent entirely natura…

The MAC range is designed to enhance the acoustic performance of panels, making them ideal for applications in vehicle interiors, flooring, walls, and ceilings. These materials, which combine cork with other circular economy materials, offer excellent thermal insulation and noise reduction while maintaining a lightweig…

CoMMute project has developed a prototype of modular and multifunctional floating flooring for regional and intercity railway cars, using materials with low environmental impact.This solution makes it possible to cut total installation costs and guarantees greater comfort for passengers by delivering improved thermal a…

The history of cork is intrinsically and romantically linked with wine and drinking vessels, from ancient times to the present day. When this project started, I visited Amorim Cork Flooring to analyze the variety of flooring options available, and later had the opportunity  to visit Amorim Cork Solutions. The multitude…

This isn’t the first time that cork has been used in the arts world or in the Venice Biennale, which this year is curated by Ralph Rugoff, director of the Hayward Gallery in London.   In 2017, the designer Tiago Sá presented the Curcubita cork lamps in the section, Venice Design. Also in 2017, Leonor Antunes incorporat…

After installation, the screed tends to “sink”, especially next to the walls of each room, due to reactions caused during the screed’s drying process. After years of use, including traffic and occasional heavy loads, the screed may also become thinner, and lead to unpleasant gaps next to the walls. A cork-based undersc…

After installation, the screed tends to “sink”, especially next to the walls of each room, due to reactions caused during the screed’s drying process. After years of use, including traffic and occasional heavy loads, the screed may also become thinner, and lead to unpleasant gaps next to the walls. A cork-based undersc…

The Underlayments Plus and Plus VB Go4Cork by Amorim are produced using a mixture of cork with other by-products, based on the best principles of the circular economy. The underlayments make a decisive contribution to the performance of the flooring solution, in terms of its load absorption capacity, acoustic insulatio…

Comparative tests show that cork underlayments ensure greater durability over time, compared to foam-based products in the same category. In addition to prolonging the floor’s initial characteristics and performance, cork underlayments deliver greater savings for the end consumer, avoiding the need for an early replace…

At Amorim Cork Solutions, we develop solutions that incorporate high-performance cork composites, combining innovation and sustainability. We use cork – a 100% natural, renewable and recyclable raw material – to develop ground-breaking solutions for various industries such as aerospace, maritime, mobility, se…

The Cork Pure Floor and Wall range is a collection of cork flooring and wall coverings that combines performance, comfort and natural aesthetics. Designed for both floor and wall applications, this high-performance range stands due to cork’s natural properties, such as thermal and acoustic comfort, contributing to more…

The Cork Pure Floor and Wall range is a collection of cork flooring and wall coverings that combines performance, comfort and natural aesthetics. Designed for both floor and wall applications, this high-performance range stands due to cork’s natural properties, such as thermal and acoustic comfort, contributing to more…

The Underlayments Plus and Plus VB Go4Cork by Amorim are produced using a mixture of cork with other by-products, based on the best principles of the circular economy. The underlayments make a decisive contribution to the performance of the flooring solution, in terms of its load absorption capacity, acoustic insulatio…

At Amorim Cork Solutions, we develop solutions that incorporate high-performance cork composites, combining innovation and sustainability. We use cork – a 100% natural, renewable and recyclable raw material – to develop ground-breaking solutions for various industries such as aerospace, maritime, mobility, se…

Today, building lighter boats, buses or trains to reduce the consumption of energy and other resources, making them more efficient, is one of the main challenges of the mobility sector.Amorim Cork Solutions takes advantage of the natural lightness of cork to create innovative materials applicable to interior, side and…

Given the rising importance of sustainability in the mobility sector, there is growing demand for more sustainable materials in vehicle manufacture, in order to reduce the sector's environmental impact. Cork is a 100% natural and recyclable material that can be used instead of plastics, foams and other materials that a…

Corticeira Amorim is one of the corporate partners of the project APQHome – MAAT and for the flooring, Ana Pérez-Quiroga, besides cork composites solutions, chose a solution with a white-toned cork visual, from Wicanders.APQHome is a work of "total art" which aims to involve visitors and requires their intervention. Vi…

In addition to cars, Amorim Cork Solutions also offer cork solutions for buses, trains and planes, used in their interiors, side and top panels, flooring and also battery components for cars and planes. This is driven by common objectives: to improve thermal insulation and fire resistance, reduce noise and make structu…

The cork oak tree has two harvests before being able to produce cork that can be used for cork stoppers. The first two, however, are used for other applications. After the production for the cork stoppers, the remaining cork is grinded and agglomerated in one of Amorim’s business units, Amorim Cork Solutions, which has…

100 percent natural, reusable and recyclable, cork is, whether from the environmental, social or economic perspectives, one of the world’s most versatile materials. It takes each cork oak 25 years before it can be stripped for the first time and it is only from the third stripping (at 43 years of age) that the cork, th…

The first stripping takes place when the cork oak is 25 years old and the trunk has reached a diameter of 70 centimeters, measured 1.3 meters from the ground. Subsequent stripping take place with an interval of at least nine years. Intervals of at least nine years, which means that the harvesting of the cork will last…

The concept of ecosystem services — defined as nature’s contributions to people’s well-being — has played an important role in raising public awareness of the need to conserve ecosystems and protect biodiversity. This concept introduces a perspective in which ecosystems and biodiversity are understood as a specific for…