Cork is the bark of an oak tree known botanically as quercus suber. The tree is an evergreen that grows only in areas bordering the Mediterranean. Portugal represents approximately 50% of the world's cork output, Spain accounts for 25% and the remainder comes from Algeria, France, Morocco, Italy and Tunisia.
1 Installing laminate flooring is a relatively common weekend project for two people with intermediate-level do-it-yourself skills. 2  Low-cost laminate starts around 90 cents-$2 for thinner flooring (6-7mm). With some additional costs for underlayment and matching baseboards/trim, it can run $450-$950 for basic laminate materials for a 20x20-square-foot living room.
What is the average cost of laminate wood flooring? What is the average cost to replace carpet with laminate wood flooring in a living room? The total square foot is about 1000 square feet. I want to do it myself, but if professional installation cost is reasonable I would consider hiring a pro. Arden ~ San Francisco, California.