If you haven’t yet heard of spray cork and its incredible properties, read on! Decoproyec
Ireland is proud to be at the forefront of distributing this remarkable material, which can be
used both indoors and outdoors. If you’re tired of constantly repainting your property and
want to save on energy bills, spray cork should be your next investment. Here are ten reasons
why our product, Natural Cork, is better than any paint on the market!
Better Than Any Paint on the Market
- EASILY COVERS ANY SURFACE At Decoproyec, our goal is to provide innovative and environmentally friendly coating systems for industrial, commercial, and residential use. Our products need to be durable and flexible enough to cover all surfaces. Unlike paint, our Spray Cork adheres to any surface you can think of: wood, siding, aluminum, vinyl, steel, stucco – the list goes on! Both new constructions and older buildings in need of a facelift can benefit from spray cork.
- FLEXIBILITY: NO CRACKING OR FLAKING Cork is naturally flexible and durable due to its cellular structure. Under a microscope, cork has a honeycomb-like structure that traps air – cork is 80-90% air. This structure and the trapped air allow the cork to be flexible and elastic without expanding and contracting with the elements. While paint will crack and flake when exposed to the elements, spray cork will bend and move with the structure, maintaining its integrity and not cracking under pressure.
- NON-TOXIC AND VOC FREE Although lead paint is a thing of the past in Ireland, other toxic chemicals are still used to coat buildings. This is not the case with spray cork! Our Spray Cork is a water-based solution that can be applied to the outside or inside of a structure without face coverings. This all-natural polymer contains no harmful organic compounds, making it safe for your office, factory, and playroom.
- LOW MAINTENANCE AND DURABLE One aspect that may deter you from investing in spray cork is the cost per square meter. However, at Decoproyec, we urge you to compare the long-term costs of using spray cork to paint: over time, spray cork is the less expensive product. The color of spray cork fades ten times slower than paint, and because it’s resistant to cracking and flaking, you may not need to reapply it for years.
- MOLD RESISTANCE Another natural feature of cork is its resistance to mold and mildew, which will protect your home or building. Besides keeping harmful allergens at bay, this feature also helps minimize maintenance on cork-covered spaces.
- WATER RESISTANCE While we’ve discussed cork’s flexibility due to its air content, it doesn’t mean anything can penetrate it! Spray Cork is excellent for sealing your home from water damage while still being a breathable product. Cork’s natural impermeability to water means that when you’re spraying your basement, ceiling, or outdoor structure, you’re using a non-toxic method while keeping water out.
- EXCELLENT INSULATION The greatest advantage of spray cork is its natural ability to insulate. With Decoproyec’s Spray Cork, you can forget about tearing up old structures to add insulation – just spray and maintain climate control while keeping unwanted temperatures out! Whether it’s your living room or office, you’ll save money on energy bills while heating and cooling your space to the desired temperature.
- SOUND DAMPENING WONDER The honeycomb structure of cork works wonders for sound dampening as well. By coating one side of a wall, spray cork can reduce noise by up to 18 decibels. Cork has been used for years in soundproofing recording studios, and now with spray cork, you can reduce noise in your industrial building or among chatty coworkers.
- FLAME RETARDANT Last but certainly not least, cork’s natural fire retardant properties are perfect for residential, commercial, and industrial uses – something that paint simply cannot boast!
- CLEAN AND GREEN Finally, one of the best reasons to incorporate Spray Cork into your design is that cork is a renewable resource. Instead of cutting down trees to harvest the material, cork trees are stripped of their bark and then left to regenerate, supporting the local ecosystem. During regrowth, cork trees absorb three to five times more carbon dioxide than other trees, making cork forests one of the biggest reducers of greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO CORK
Spray cork is a relatively new product and admittedly has a higher cost per square meter than
paint. However, besides accentuating the interior and exterior of the property with various
color choices, spray cork is low maintenance, will help you save on energy bills, and is a
renewable resource. Contact us today and see how you can start working with this fantastic
product!