Q I am considering replacing our tile floors, which are damaged, with a cork floor. Is this a good idea, and what do I need to know? Could I stay in the house while the job is being done? A Cork ...

Cork comes from the bark of a cork oak tree, which can be harvested every seven years. “The trees are climate change resistant as they need little water, and can resist fires pretty well ...

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me.

To make the tiles, Jelinek Cork takes old wine corks which “are cut into circular discs about 6mm (1/4″) thick and glued on a special paper backing to form interesting and unique mosaic patterns.