Products

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We offer four types of product: Gluedown, LooseLay, Rigid Core and Textiles. This section explains the benefits of all Karndean products and then looks at each product type in detail, to help you make an informed decision about which will best suit your commercial project.

All Karndean products offer the following benefits, making a Karndean floor the ideal choice for your commercial project:

Commercial warranty	Durable
Waterproof	Environmentally friendly
Kid friendly	Safe and hygienic
Comfortable underfoot	Realistic wood and stone designs

 

Gluedown

Karndean Designflooring replicates the beauty of natural materials without any of the drawbacks associated with the likes of stone tiles and wood flooring. Its benefits are far reaching and suitable for a wide number of commercial applications.

 

Our commercial vinyl planks and tiles are low maintenance which means cost effectiveness and lower life cycle costs. What's more, our commercial flooring warranties provide up to 20 years' peace of mind, testimony to the durability of our luxury vinyl tiles and planks.

Karndean Designflooring's luxury vinyl tiles are carefully designed to replicate natural materials such as wood and stone without their practical drawbacks. Each range has a distinctive character defined by wear layer, plank or tile size, design and tonal range.

 

Our gluedown ranges offer a wide selection of designs, formats and features. From hand crafted embosses, to bevelled edges, to bespoke designs, each range is unique to Karndean and every product has its own inspirational story to tell.

		Individual tiles and planks are stuck down using adhesive				Subfloor must be dry, smooth and flat
		Professional installation required				Personalise with design strips and borders
		Range of price points to suit different budgets				No expansion gap required
		Available in a wide range of designs, colours, textures and formats

 

 

 

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LooseLay

Karndean LooseLay gives you the intricate designs and durability in a format that can be installed quickly and easily in any space, and is designed to perform in a variety of commercial environments, including multi-residential, exhibition spaces, education, pop up shops, and more. Its K-Wave friction grip backing secures the floor firmly in place and its 4.5mm thickness allows for an easy transition to carpet tile. With excellent acoustic ratings, Karndean LooseLay is perfect for multi-level applications or anywhere that sound is a consideration.

 

Karndean LooseLay planks are available in three sizes:

• Karndean LooseLay Plank: 250mm x 1050mm
• Karndean LooseLay Tile: 500mm x 610mm
• Karndean LooseLay Longboard: 250mm x 1500mm

 

Benefits

		Quick and easy to install				No expansion gap required
		Reduces noise by 13dB				Suitable for subfloors up to 95% RH
		Installs over most existing hard floors				No adhesive required, but tackifier recommended in some installations

 

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Rigid Core

Rigid Core is a click locking floating floor with a thick central core and is an ideal alternative to laminate and engineered hardwood. Our proprietary K-Core technology makes it perfect for installations where acoustics, uneven subfloors or preservation of existing hard floors need to be considered. Its 5G locking mechanism allows for quick installation and the pre-attached backing means no separate underlay is required.

Other Benefits

		Quick and easy to install With our 5G Valinge vertical click-locking mechanism, extra large format (1420mm x 225mm) and limited subfloor preparation requirements, Rigid Core products are quick and easy to install, meaning very little downtime during installation.				Acoustic qualities The acoustic foam backing pre-attached to our Rigid Core products reduces noise transfer to rooms below by 19dB, which makes them ideal for apartments, office blocks or any upstairs rooms
		Installs over existing hard floors Rigid Core products feature our unique K-Core technology, ensuring a stronger, more stable core for installation over most existing hard floors without the worry of exposing subfloor imperfections				Waterproof Unlike real wood, Rigid Core floors won't swell, crack or warp when wet.
		Durable Our K-Guard+ surface protection system uses PU technology to provide a hygenic and durable finish.				Phthalate free We can proudly say that all our Rigid Core products are now manufactured phthalate-free.
		Low maintenance All Karndean floors are simple to care for. All it needs is a quick sweep and run over with a mop, warm water and Karndean Clean.

  

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Textiles

 

Pedigree Needle Punch Carpet is a range of heavy-duty needle punch carpets that has resilient, durable and economic benefits.

 

Benefits

		Hygienic Unlike traditional carpet, the antimicrobial Sanitized® treatment in Flotex provides protection against mould and odours while still delivering a comfortable and quiet environment.				Quiet Flotex provides both low in-room impact noise performance (Class A) as well as good impact sound reduction (up to 20dB), meaning a quiet room and a quiet building.
		Easy to clean The impervious backing allied to the unique construction and treatment means that Flotex is truly washable.				Safe Flotex has a slip resistance rating of R12 and can be used on both flat surfaces and ramps. It's non-fray construction also helps to avoid trip hazards.

  

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