Cork flooring can surprise you, right? I've seen it hold up pretty well in kitchens—sure, it gets a few dents, but honestly, what floor doesn't after a while? Bamboo though...yeah, sunlight and bamboo aren't exactly best friends. Ever tried moving a rug after a year? Instant two-toned floors. Glad your storm shelter inspection went smoothly—bet that's one worry off your checklist now.
Had bamboo flooring in our old place, and yeah, learned the sunlight lesson the hard way. Moved a couch after two years and it looked like someone painted a perfect rectangle on the floor—instant accidental art installation. Cork sounds intriguing though; I've always worried about water damage, but maybe it's tougher than I thought. Good to hear about your shelter inspection too...peace of mind is priceless these days.
Bamboo flooring definitely has its quirks, doesn't it? Had a client once who rearranged their furniture regularly just to avoid those "art installations"—talk about dedication. Cork flooring is actually pretty resilient, especially if you seal it properly. I've installed it in kitchens and bathrooms, and as long as spills aren't left sitting for hours, it holds up surprisingly well. Plus, it's comfy underfoot and great for noise reduction.
Glad your shelter passed inspection smoothly. I've seen some shelters with hidden moisture issues or ventilation problems, so getting that thumbs-up must feel great. Always nice when something around the house goes right without any surprises...makes all the difference in feeling secure at home.
Totally agree on cork—sealed properly, it's surprisingly tough. We've got it in our mudroom (high traffic area with kids and pets), and it handles wet boots and muddy paws way better than I expected. As for shelters, congrats on passing inspection. Ours had some sneaky moisture issues at first...old houses always have surprises tucked away somewhere, right? Glad yours didn't spring any hidden headaches.
Cork flooring surprised me too. We put it in our kitchen about four years ago, and I was skeptical at first—figured it'd get torn up pretty quick with chairs scraping and the occasional dropped pan. But honestly, it's held up impressively well. The key really is in the sealing and installation. We went with a thicker cork tile and did multiple coats of polyurethane, sanding lightly between each coat. Took forever, but totally worth it. Even spilled red wine once (okay, maybe more than once...) and it wiped right up without staining.
As for storm shelters, congrats on passing inspection. Moisture issues can be sneaky indeed. When we moved into our current place, the previous owners assured us the shelter was "bone dry." Turns out their definition of dry was a bit different from mine—first heavy rain, and we had a mini indoor pool down there. Ended up installing a French drain around the perimeter and sealing the walls with hydraulic cement. Haven't had an issue since, but it was definitely one of those classic old-house surprises you mentioned.
Glad yours didn't have any hidden headaches lurking. It's always nice when a project ends without unexpected detours or extra trips to the hardware store...though I swear my local place probably wonders what's wrong if I don't show up at least twice per weekend.
