Cork floors are resilient, meaning that they bounce back upon impact. This makes them quite durable and able to withstand dropped objects better than other wood floor types (e.g. hardwood; bamboo). Of course, there are ways to permanently damage cork flooring if you're not too careful.

If you have cork tiles or planks that easily lock together, taking care of the cork floor repairs yourself shouldn't be too difficult. Before you start to repair cork floors, make sure that you remove all objects around the area (this includes cork trim moldings). Once that's done, you can remove the damaged cork plank and replace it with a new one.

Cork tiles or planks that have been glued together are not so easy to fix. If your cork floors are glued together with floor adhesive, you may want to consider extra preventative measures to ensure floor performance. This may include taking off heels before walking on the surface, lifting furniture rather than dragging, and wiping up spills immediately. You can also increase cork floor's protection by adding a few coats of polyurethane finish to the surface. For dents and dings that are already in the surface, you may be able to hide them by applying a stain that matches the color of your floors, topped with a coat of polyurethane finish.

Visit out Cork Floor Care section to find more information on cork floor repair and maintenance.