Cork wallpapers create a cosy, warming atmosphere. This natural wallpaper surface is made from the bark of the cork oak from which a wafer-thin cork layer (veneer) is cut. This can be left in its natural state or dyed.
From the bark of the cork oak
The cork oak represents a special type of oak tree native to the western Mediterranean area. These ancient trees are used for cork extraction. Up to 200 kg of cork can be harvested from one cork oak during its lifespan. The bark is used for the production of cork wallpaper. Fortunately, the bark can be harvested without causing permanent damage to the tree.
Wafer-thin sliced cork veneer
Cork oak bark can be used to make wafer-thin cork veneer which is glued in small pieces by hand to the carrier material. For particularly high-quality and expensive cork wallpapers, the individual veneer pieces are arranged like inlays to form patterns.
Natural colour or dyed
The most popular cork veneer used for wallpaper is medium brown, as created by nature. However, this natural material can also be dyed in shimmering metallic colours, retaining the original characteristics of cork whilst adding a touch of modernity.