how easy to find someone to fit cork/rubber flooring (domestic)?

Hi Julia, As with any new floor of this type the base subfloor is an important element of ensuring the finished floor will perform and last for many years. Once this is sound, flat and smooth then either Cork or rubber is a good option for a playroom as both have resilient and play friendly characteristics. Dal souple is a rubber manufacturer I have used previously and although quite pricey is an exceptional floor with an excellent range of colours. Also check out Jaymart who also have an extensive range. Both of these will need to be fully glued to the base subfloor using a permanent fix adhesive specifically for rubber floors that I would be happy to supply. On the Cork side I would recommend using one that comes completely sealed rather then the raw version that will need a durable finish applied. A good manufacturer for this would be Wicanders that I have used extensively in the past. Hope this is of some help, best regards. Jason MacDonald

Hi Julia, If your sub-floor is concrete it will need to be screeded with a suitable smoothing compound, if timber, it will need overlaying with flooring grade 6mm plywood. Once this is completed, (so as to ensure your warranty is intact), you can then choose your product.Dal Souple is more aesthetic than many rubbers, but very much softer, so as it is in a multi-use area such as described, i would recommend Freudenberg Noraplan or similar, (sheet or tiles) for resilience & aesthetics all in one. Cork is an option, but i would go with rubber in this instance, Hope this helps, Chris.