Wicanders Features Cristina (and her floors)!
Copy of Press Release: Wicanders
Cork Oak
Cristina Acosta, acclaimed artist, author, color consultant, and decor designer has revamped her entire home studio in Wicanders Cork Oak Flooring. Cristina Acosta is a vibrant contemporary artist with a Latin flair. She resides in Bend, Oregon and is well known for her lively artwork and harmonious color combinations. Cristina's colorful work has been featured in several publications such as Good Housekeeping Magazine, Paint Decor - Better Homes and Gardens and Decorate with Paint.
This luminous artist was drawn to Wicanders WicCork & WicWood Floors because of their environmental sustainability, Cristina confides, "Not only does it feel good to walk on, it feels good to know that purchasing a Wicanders Cork Oak Flooring product promotes sustainable building materials." A definitive attraction took hold when Cristina discovered the detailed quality of Wicanders Flooring. She affirms that the array of "stunning color, the Thickness of Cork Oak, accurate engineering, and durability of finish," set Wicanders apart from other flooring products. Cristina was impressed by the long history Wicanders has in the production of Cork Oak products, which made her and her family confident in purchasing new Wear Resistant Technology WRT, a highly durable ceramic -based protective varnish.
To Cristina Acosta,the warm look
and feel of Wicanders flooring is as important as its
sustainability. Wicanders Cork Oak just feels so good to walk
on. The mildly cushioned sensation is an experience unlike any
other flooring product. Warm and giving, Wicanders floors are
as glowing to the touch as they are to the eye. Cristina chose
the "Natural" color shade from WicCork's Original Collection.
The varied texture and pattern of her choice, balances the
vital energy of her colorful designs with soothing natural
tones of Wicanders Cork Oak to create a visual flow throughout
the home.
As the spirited author and illustrator of the artist's guide, "Paint Happy", Cristina Acosta's color and design expertise are held in high esteem. As a color consultant, she guides clients in selecting a color palette for their home or business that lets the true nature of each space sing. Cristina's choice to remodel with Wicanders Cork Oak was made in careful consideration of design, environment, and the health of her family.
Wicanders Cork Oak replaced carpet and an industrial rubber
tile floor. Removing the carpet instantly minimized dust-born
allergens. Cristina said that soon after installation she and
her family realized a significant improvement in the reduction
of seasonal allergies, even during the dreaded Juniper pollen
season. Wicanders WicCork & WicWood Floors provide a range
of health benefits. The cellular
structure of Cork Oak locks air
into each chamber, making it anti-microbial, anti-bacterial,
and impenetrable to moisture, mildew, and even insects.
This unique cellular structure also cushions each step with silence. Cristina herself says she absolutely noticed a difference in sound reduction since installing Wicanders in her home. Wicanders Collection with Noise Reduction Technology NRT are the Perfect acoustic solution for town homes, condominiums, apartment buildings and anywhere that serenity and privacy are valued. WicCork & WicWood with NRT is also useful in diminishing the echo effect in large corridors and hallways, as well as in specialty rooms such as libraries, classrooms and home theaters.
Cristina Acosta is so pleased with the stunning look, feel, and silence of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors in her own home. She welcomes you to learn more, and experience Wicanders Cork Oak for yourself. For more information about Cristina Acosta, her vibrant artwork, designs, color consulting expertise, or the book "Paint Happy", please visit her website.
Wicanders Cork Oak Floors are a product of Amorim Revestimentos, a company based Portugal. Amorim has bee the environmentally conscious world leader in the Ocrk Oak industry of over 130 years, and is the product manufacturer of WicCork & WicWood Cork Oak Flooring. Amorim's Norht American Headquarters is located in Hanover, Maryland. For more information about WicCork & WicWood Cork Oak Flooring, please contact Paulo Nogueira, Managing Director of Amorim, NA at 410-553-6062 or visit the Wicanders website at www.wicanders.com
Wicanders. Born of Nature, Fashioned for Living.
Wicanders - Hallmark Magazine March/April 2007
