Tudor5 wrote:

>> In that case, I *don't* want eucalyptus flooring in my kitchen; I'm after
>> a surface which is softer than that. Thanks for the information.
>
> Then perhaps look at say Bamboo flooring (NOT in wet areas) ,polonia
> (which is actually a grass and termite resistant) or something abit
> commercial but has an underlay type feel sort of spring back action which
> saves areas from the inevitable stilleto heel pock marks
>
> http://www.thermalchem.com/residenti...coFlake_System
>
> This process can be varied in a vast number of ways or feels is cost
> affective in larger areas
>
> Or CORK which wa spopular a few decades ago and appeared to hold up well
> compared to vinyl alternatives.

Cork was also on my list of potential flooring, but I'd be concerned about
nasty stuff seeping into it.

Bob