Is Karndean right for my home?

Choosing the right flooring for your home can be tricky. If you’ve heard a lot about Karndean flooring but you’re not sure if it’s right for your home, the team from our Salisbury flooring store share some of their insights.

About Karndean flooring

Established in 1973, Karndean is one of the world’s most renowned and respected luxury flooring companies, supplying reliable and natural vinyl floors that have changed the industry.

Their Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) mix flexibility with effortless style, and are available in natural wood and stone finishes. We’re approved Karndean fitters, which means you’re guaranteed a professional and high-quality installation of your new flooring. The benefits of Karndean flooring include added warmth to your home, reduced sound travel, attractive personalisation choices, realistic finish, and outstanding durability.

Versatile and attractive flooring

Our extensive Karndean flooring range includes a variety of different patterns, styles and colours. Karndean flooring is a high-quality and realistic alternative to laminate flooring, while being easier to maintain than real wood or stone floors. It offers warmth underfoot and the flexibility to be fitted alongside underfloor heating, making it an ideal choice in homes that are prone to draughts.

While a complete list of pros and cons of Karndean flooring can be found in our buying guide, we’ve outlined some of the reasons people choose Karndean over other flooring types below:

Karndean offers the attractive finish of wood, with its unique grain and knot details, but without the practical difficulties, cost, and maintenance requirements. Karndean is simple to keep clean and doesn’t require any of the maintenance that real wood does, making it a popular choice for busy families.

Unlike real wood (which can be prone to warping), Karndean is water resistant and retains its shape, regardless of atmospheric changes.

Stone and ceramic tiles, like natural wood, can be hard to manage. Also, weight is often a concern, especially in upstairs rooms. Karndean is lighter, more flexible and, in general, much easier to install.

In the morning or during colder months, the feel of stone underfoot can be cold and off-putting. Karndean flooring is much warmer and more pleasant underfoot, and is also compatible with underfloor heating.

Another important consideration is that stone and ceramic tiles get quite slippery when wet, while Karndean flooring is textured and suitable for use in areas which get wet, such as bathrooms or kitchens.

Laminate flooring can sometimes look manufactured and unrealistic, whereas Karndean replicates the look and feel of real word or stone, thanks to advanced manufacturing techniques.

Unlike other man-made flooring, which can curl or shrink, Karndean floors maintain their shape throughout their lifetime. Laminate flooring can also start to peel if water gets inside whereas Karndean is designed to be water resistant, making it perfect for use in kitchens and bathrooms.

Which rooms are suitable for Karndean flooring?

Although Karndean flooring isn’t suitable for wet rooms, it works well in normal bathrooms.

Non-porous and water resistant, it’s a great option for rooms with higher than average moisture levels.

Because Karndean flooring is durable and easy to clean, it’s also a great choice for kitchens and rooms where spills are common. Karndean’s surface protection system, K Guard + (which is a feature of all Karndean products) provides a hygienic and durable finish that will keep your floors protected against damage caused by pets.

It’s also ideal for high-traffic areas like stairs!

With many stunning wood, stone and marble-effect designs to choose from, you can enjoy a high-quality, luxurious finish without any of the downsides associated with other flooring types.

Looking for Karndean flooring in Salisbury?

If you’d like to find out more or speak to one of our expert fitters, please give us a call or pop into our Salisbury flooring store today. Our experienced team hold the Platinum Retailer status for our wide range of Karndean flooring, and will be more than happy to help!