Spray cork reviews: how to read them

Most negative outcomes described online relate to workmanship rather than the coating itself: insufficient cleaning, applying over damp walls, or uneven coverage. When you read a review, look for what was said about preparation and drying time.

Be cautious about reviews with no photographs, no mention of the property type, or wording that reads like product copy. A useful review names the wall surface, the season the work was done in, and how the finish looked a year later.

If an installer offers references, ask to speak to a customer whose work is at least two years old. Ask about colour fade, algae growth on north-facing walls, and whether any snagging was returned to.

It is worth saying plainly: the UK has a healthy number of careful, experienced spray cork installers producing consistently good work. The polarised reviews reflect the gap between the best and the worst, not the average outcome, and reviews are one of the most practical tools for telling them apart.

Used well, reviews point you towards the companies worth calling. Look for recent jobs near you, photographs taken more than a year after completion, and replies from the company where something went wrong.

When you send an enquiry through this site, we only pass it to installers who meet our criteria: an established trading history, public contact details and address, appropriate insurance, a written guarantee, and no pressure selling. That said, please still do your own checks — view a finished job, read the reviews yourself, and get everything in writing before you commit.