Cork flooring, good or bad?
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In general, they hold up very well in kitchens, and my customers have loved it. I would recommend getting on that is mid toned/cork colored rather than dark/gray/white as they tend to hold up better/look better longer. And, choosing one with more color/texture variation will look better longer.
You may find this article on cork flooring helpful. http://theflooringgirl.com/green-flooring/cork-flooring-how-is-cork-made-and-why-is-it-considered-green.html
We put a floating cork floor in our great room over two years ago and still love it! We did have a refrigerator leak that required replacing a couple of planks. Scratches disappear with a stain stick. It's warm and easy to keep clean. We would not hesitate to install it again.