Ordering Info
Tile Sizes
Rectangles
Squares
Other Shapes
For other shapes, please see our patterns page.
Comparable metric sizes are also available. Custom sizes can be manufactured for a small up-charge. Please inquire with our sales staff for pricing.
Colors
Please review a sample of our color offerings before placing your order. There will be variations in the color due to the natural variations in the cork. If you are interested in using one of our patterns or would like to put a border in your room, our sales staff will be happy to assist you in the planning and ordering process. Custom colors are available and we charge a development fee of $250 for custom colors.
Please send an email to us at samples@corkfloor.com to request a sample or use our order form. We send out up to 3 for free. (Sorry, US only.) We strongly suggest that you see a sample before placing your order and our samples are 3×4″ in size for color examination.
There is a charge of $1.50 per sample for more than 3 samples (US only). Samples are sent through regular first class US mail. If you need more than 3 samples,
- For any product questions you might have, please email info@corkfloor.com.
Calculating
Quantities
There are some basic rules of thumb in calculating the correct amount of flooring to order. First calculate the square footage. To do that, measure the length and width of the room, round them up to the closest foot and then multiply them together. If you are going to be placing the tiles so they are parallel with a wall, then you should add 7 -10% extra square footage to your order. If you are going to place your tiles on a diagonal to the walls, then you should add 15-20% extra square footage. This extra is your allowance for cuts you’ll need to make, errors and plus a few extras for possible future replacements. Please remember that our custom manufacturing process is a batch process and an exact color match request to your existing cork flooring is difficult. Additionally, you’ll have to wait for another production cycle to get the extra tiles. It is much safer to order enough flooring the first time.
Beveled Edges
Our tiles can be manufactured with a square edge. The thickness of our tiles is 4 mm or approximately 3/16″. Our sales staff will be happy to discuss your plans and provide guidance on ordering. A micro-beveled edge is available for a charge.
Distribution
We have a few retailers across the country but we also sell directly to the public as well as to interior designers/architects. If you have a local flooring store that you would like to work through, please ask the store to contact us.
Feel free to ask us for color samples before you place your order and we’ll be happy to ship them to you.
Installation
Globus Cork knows of a few installers in the NY area but mostly for commercial work. We also have a partnership with Renovation Experts to assist you in finding a pre-screened contractor in your area. If your installer is unfamiliar with our product, please have them call us before they start your installation so we can answer any questions they might have. Please review our installation guide or slide show before starting the project.
Adhesives and Finishes
Globus Cork sells the necessary adhesives for your installation. Please read our FAQs for more information about installing and maintaining your cork floor.
Globus Cork also sells commercial quality finishes as well as appropriate cleaners, protective floor dressings and floor stripper.
Prices
We custom manufacture the cork items for your order so all sales are final.
We manufacture all cork products to order in our factory in NY. Our production time usually runs about 6 weeks and then we ship via UPS or FedEx from NY.
Minimums
There is a 30 square foot minimum. As we are essentially custom manufacturing your order, there are no full carton requirements nor carton breakage charges for the glue-down tiles.
Shipping
Shipping and handling charges are in addition to the tile prices. F.O.B. from the New York manufacturing plant. The tiles are very light weight and between 80-100 sf of tiles can be placed in each shipping box.