Wicanders Cork Essence Floating Plank - Fashionable Cement 12"x36"

Wicanders Cork Essence Fashionable Cement — 12" x 36" Floating Cork Tile

Wicanders Cork Essence Fashionable Cement is a 10.5 mm floating cork tile measuring 905 x 295 mm (about 12" x 36") with a double cork layer for thermal and acoustic comfort. It translates a cement-style grey into genuine cork, with square, non-beveled edges for a smooth, continuous surface. The XtraMatt finish keeps the look low-sheen and contemporary.

Best for: contemporary living areas, home offices, bedrooms and design-led spaces that want a concrete-inspired look with real cork comfort.

The Look

Cork Essence is Wicanders' style-focused cork range, and Fashionable Cement is its concrete-inspired color: a grey, cement-like tone over natural cork, so each board is unique. The wide 12" x 36" format and non-beveled edges keep grout-like lines to a minimum, so the floor reads almost as one surface. A free sample is the best way to judge the shade.

Why Choose Cork Essence Fashionable Cement

• Thicker build: 10.5 mm (3/8") with a double cork layer for warmth and quiet.
• Seamless look: non-beveled edges and a wide format create a smooth, uninterrupted floor.
• Low-sheen surface: XtraMatt finish for a modern, flat appearance.
• One of a kind: real cork means every board carries its own natural variation.
• Floating 2G install: click-together, no glue on the subfloor.

Installation

Cork Essence installs as a floating floor using a 2G locking system. Wicanders requires a dry, level subfloor (no more than 3 mm of variation over 2 m) and a 0.2 mm PE moisture barrier over concrete. Acclimate the cartons on site for 48 hours and keep the room between 35% and 65% relative humidity. Do not install in saunas or persistently wet rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Cork Essence and WISE Cork Inspire Fashionable Cement? Both share the Fashionable Cement color name. The Essence version is the thicker, wider one: 10.5 mm and roughly a foot by three feet, square-edged and XtraMatt. The Inspire version is a slimmer 7 mm plank, 7.5" wide and 48" long, beveled on all four sides, with a PVC-free rigid cork core.

How thick is Cork Essence? It is 10.5 mm (3/8") thick, including its double cork layer.

Does Cork Essence have beveled edges? No. The edges are not beveled, which gives a flatter, more continuous surface.

Is Cork Essence warm and quiet underfoot? Yes. Wicanders builds Cork Essence with a double cork layer for superior thermal and acoustic performance.

Where can I not install Cork Essence? Keep it out of saunas and rooms that stay wet; Wicanders excludes those. Over concrete, the slab has to stay dry year-round.

Product Specs

• Collection: Wicanders Cork Essence
• Color: Fashionable Cement
• Manufacturer product code: C85L001
• Format: Tile
• Size: 905 x 295 mm (35-5/8" x 11-5/8"), listed as 12" x 36"
• Thickness: 10.5 mm (3/8")
• Edge: Not beveled
• Surface finish: XtraMatt
• Locking system: Floating 2G
• Construction: Double cork layer
• Class of use: 23 Residential
• Coverage: 22.99 sq ft per carton

Design Pairing Guide

• Urban modern: white walls, black window frames and concrete-look planters.
• Soft contrast: blush, terracotta or olive upholstery warms the grey.
• Furniture: light ash or smoked oak both suit the matte surface.
• Lighting: globe pendants and warm 2700K bulbs keep the space inviting.

Compare the other Essence color in the Wicanders Cork Essence collection, or see the plank version of WISE Cork Inspire Fashionable Cement.