Discover Karndean Luxury Vinyl
We offer three types of product: Gluedown, Loose Lay and 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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Waterproof |
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Lifetime warranty |
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Low maintenance |
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Comfortable underfoot |
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Durable |
Hygienic |
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Kid friendly |
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Phthalate free |
Gluedown
Our gluedown ranges offer our widest choice of colors and formats. Features such as textured emboss or our premium handscraped finish, wide bevels or flat edges make each range unique to Karndean and serve to highlight the realistic replication of the original wood and stone that inspired each of our products.
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Range of price points to suit different budgets |
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Available in a wide range of designs, colors, textures and formats |
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No expansion gap required |
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Personalize with design strips and borders |
Loose Lay
Our loose lay ranges feature our K-Wave® friction grip backing which helps hold the product in place. It creates a strong bond to the subfloor using a combination of weight and friction. Perfect for temporary and permanent use, Karndean LooseLay is ideal if you are interested in changing out the flooring frequently or want to reduce noise transfer to the room below. What’s more, it’s quick and easy to install.
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Quick and easy to install |
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Reduces noise transfer by 16dB |
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Individually replaceable |
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Suitable for subfloors with up to 95% RH |
Rigid Core
Our rigid core ranges are ideal for installations where acoustics, uneven subfloors or preservation of existing hard floors need to be considered. Korlok Select is equipped with a 5G® locking mechanism that allows for quick installation and the pre-attached backing eliminates the need for a separate underlayment.
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Quick and easy to install |
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Minimizes disruption by installing over most existing hard subfloors |
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HoldFast® Lifetime Warranty with 5G® click-locking system* |
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Suitable for subfloors with up to 95% RH |
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Reduces noise transfer by up to 22dB** |
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No adhesive necessary |
*Korlok Select only
**Varies by rigid core range.