Does cork change colour over time, like wood does?
Like all other natural materials, cork is not colour-fast (i.e. light-fast). Unlike wood, which darkens, cork pales. Because paling normally occurs evenly and slowly, it is not perceived as a problem. However, paling from skylights or large floor-level windows is another matter.In this case, the direct sunlight may cause the cork floor to pale unevenly. Because no sealant incorporating a sunlight protection is yet available on the market, it is important to provide protection from sunlight during the sunniest periods. Incidentally: This effect does not occur on linoleum floating parquet. Linoleum is unbeatable for colour-fastness.
