Discover the Karndean collection
We offer three types of formats: Gluedown, Loose lay, and hybrid Rigid core. 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 space.
All Karndean products offer the following benefits, making a Karndean floor the ideal choice for your home:
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Lifetime Warranty
Durable
Waterproof
Environmentally friendly
Child friendly
Hygienic
Comfortable underfoot
Compatible with underfloor heatingGluedown
Our gluedown ranges offer a wide selection of designs, formats, and features. From hand-crafted embosses, to beveled edges, to bespoke designs, each range is unique to Karndean and every product has its own inspirational story to tell.
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Individual tiles and planks are stuck down using adhesive |
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Subfloor must be dry, smooth, and flat |
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Available in a wide range of designs, colours, and textures |
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Personalise with design strips and borders |
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Range of price points to suit different budgets |
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No expansion gap required |
Loose Lay
Our LooseLay range features K-Wave, a unique friction grip backing that helps hold the product in place using a combination of weight and friction, meaning no adhesive is needed. LooseLay is perfect for both temporary and permanent use, so if you’re interested in changing the flooring frequently, need underfloor access, or want to help reduce sound passing to rooms below, LooseLay could be the collection for you.
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Quick and easy to install |
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No expansion gap required |
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Reduces noise by 14dB |
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Suitable for subfloors up to 95% RH |
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Installs over most existing hard floors |
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No adhesive is required, but a tackifier is recommended in some installations |
Rigid Core
Rigid Core or hybrid 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. It has a 2G™ or 5G® locking mechanism that allows for quick installation and the pre-attached backing means no separate underlay is required.
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Quick and easy to install |
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Suitable for subfloors up to 95% RH |
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Installs over most existing hard floors |
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Reduces noise transfer by 19dB |
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Hides subfloor imperfections |
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Enables preservation of existing floor |
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5G click locking mechanism |
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An expansion gap of 5mm required |
