VIPEQ Guide — Cork Spray Ireland
Not all cork spray is the same. This guide explains what genuinely differentiates cork coating systems and providers in Ireland — so you can compare like for like and choose with confidence.
Spray-applied cork coating has grown rapidly in Ireland as homeowners and contractors recognise its benefits: breathability, flexibility, thin-film application and a natural, renewable material. Several providers now offer cork spray systems across the country.
More choice is good for customers — but it also means you need to know what you're comparing. "Cork spray" describes an application method, not a single product. The actual performance of your finished wall depends on the specific product, its formulation, and the skill of the applicator.
This guide sets out the factors that genuinely matter, so you can ask the right questions of any provider — including us.
A genuine system has published specs — density, granulometry, fire rating, vapour permeability. Generic unbranded mixes don't.
Look for EN 13501 fire classification. This matters for building compliance and insurance.
Cork spray performance depends on correct application — equipment, layering, curing. Training and track record matter.
Vapour permeability should be stated in the product data. Impermeable coatings trap moisture in solid walls.
Higher cork content generally means better thermal and acoustic performance. Ask what's actually in the mix.
A real warranty backed by the manufacturer, plus after-sales support, gives you recourse if anything goes wrong.
Ask for local completed projects and reviews. Performance in Ireland's climate and building stock is what counts.
A reputable provider will tell you if cork spray isn't right for your building — not just sell you a job.
VIPEQ is one of the longest-established cork coating brands in Europe, with a track record spanning decades and certified fire performance under EN 13501. Our systems are supplied through trained applicators with full technical support, product data sheets and warranty backing.
We don't claim to be the only option — and we'd rather you make an informed choice than a pressured one. We're happy to provide our technical data, fire certificates, cork content and local project references so you can compare directly with any other system you're considering.
We'll send you our technical data sheets, fire certificates and local project references — so you can compare directly with any other system. Free, no obligation.