The Floor and Wall Coverings Business Unit (BU) is the world leader in the production and distribution of cork floor and wall coverings. It operates in over 70 countries and is internationally renowned for the quality and innovation of its products. By combining traditional production methods with cutting-edge technology, Amorim Revestimentos develops unique products whose differentiation is based on the use of a unique material - cork - with proven environmental benefits and whose characteristics cannot be matched by scientifically engineered products.
The main brands of this Business Unit are Wicanders – the premium brand - Corklife and Cortex.
Wicanders' history dates back to 1868. Over its history the brand has developed innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with the incredible natural properties of cork. The result is floor and wall coverings that adapt to the different rhythms of everyday life in residential and commercial spaces, ready for all occasions and providing an unrivalled level of comfort.
The most recent innovations developed by this BU include the Hydrocork collection - the first waterproof cork-based flooring solution. Due to its thinness and easy installation, thanks to the new Pressfit compression system, this new flooring solution is truly ground-breaking and represents a turning point in cork-based floors. Cork’s unique functionality, sustainability and other benefits are now complemented by the strengths of water resistance, in a flooring solution that is ideal for renovation projects.
Benefits
Using Corktech technology - a multi-layered cork-based structure – Wicanders’ flooring solutions guarantee four important benefits:
With a portfolio that combines several solutions, the Floor and Wall Coverings Business Unit (BU)’s products combine the unique properties of cork with differentiated visuals, such as wood or stone, through incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies. Technologies such as digital printing make it possible to replicate any type of visual in cork with an unprecedented level of realism.
The natural beauty of cork is the starting point for these authentic visuals, in a classic or contemporary style, available in different tonalities and decorative patterns.
The visual characteristics of wood combined with the unique properties of cork. The most sophisticated printing technologies provide numerous possibilities in terms of colour and texture
The unique charisma of stone, in all its variants, is reproduced in incredibly realistic visuals - from marble to basalt - thanks to an innovative digital printing technology.
Comfort and character combined in cork wall covering solutions with different visuals, for modern and inspiring environments with a unique touch.