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How did you apply the cork? Could you cut it down to size if you needed? Is it water resistant?

I guess I'm asking if it would work as a backsplash? Probally easier to install than tile...?

I might have to buy some of this stuff, cover it in a cool fabric, and use it as an idea board in our office! Very cool.

can you link to the page that the cork you got is on?

is it the semi-rigid cork insulation?

is that the color brown it comes in, the nice deep brown?

do you think this would work for coasters, and possibly, screen printing on the surface of the coasters?

I've been looking for something to line the walls of my closet-turned-office. This is perfect! Someone please tell me how to attach/adhere to my drywall so I can remove it later without totally ruining the wall.

I would consider spray painting it to my desired color....

I love this, it's such a simple, clever idea, and the dark and textured cork against the smooth white gives a lovely contrast.

This brings back some bad 1970s vibes. And I had an apartment in the 80s that had a wall o' cork n' veined mirrors. Leftovers from the 70s. Ewww.

That looks great! I would have to get some. I am also wondering how you attach the cork to the side of your cabinet. Please share!

Please post installation instructions and the type of cork you ordered. I have been looking for that color cork for a while and can't find that nice, rich deep brown.

Also, did you put any foam core other backing behind the cork? I have read that you need to do that to avoid your wall (or cabinet) in this case from becoming filled with lots of pin holes.

Thanks.

Trying to answer all of the questions at once...

Semi-rigid cork insulation, thicknesses from 1/2" to 4":
here

We attached ours using contact adhesive. Pro's: strong, permanent bond. Con's:off-gases.
A non-permanent installation could probably be done with sticky-backed Velcro or mechanical fasteners.

I would think that cork would not make for a good back splash (or a printing medium); it's very porous and most likely water-absorbent. Perhaps it could be made water-resistant?

The material cuts very easily. We used a pull saw with a very fine blade.
The cork is also quite dusty at first. Before applying the contact cement we vacuumed the surface and then again after installation.

Thanks for the link. Was previously trying to buy some cork sheet and home depot only sells them in rolls which costs 95 bucks or so... At the end gave up and resort to buying ready made cork board from Ikea.. Am thinking of more projects now!! :)

this should be the link!

I am buying a condo with cork glued to the walls in the basement/family room. There is an obnoxious odor emanating from the cork - does this go away? I don't know whether to cover it with sheet rock or try to seal it with paint. Any ideas????? Thanks!!!

would you please let me know what thickness cork you used here?

im assuming it's either 1/2" or 1", but it's difficult to tell by the just the photograph...

thank you!