Why is LVT the ideal choice?
Luxury vinyl tile flooring (LVT) combines the beauty and texture of natural materials with cutting edge technology to bring you exceptional flooring that you’ll love for a lifetime. You can choose any style or pattern you like without worrying about the expense of a tricky installation or cleaning and maintenance hassles. All Karndean LVT floors are easy to clean and come with a 35 year warranty.
Types of LVT
We offer luxury vinyl planks and tiles in two formats to suit different subfloor conditions:
Gluedown LVT
Our versatile gluedown range is ideal for high traffic areas in your home and suitable for installation on a dry, clean and flat subfloor. Achieve a unique look with a blend of complementary or contrasting designs or create an interesting sense of flow with laying patterns.
Rigid Core LVT
With a simple click-locking installation, our rigid core flooring can be fitted over most existing hard floors, including ceramic tiles and floorboards. A pre-attached acoustic backing makes this the quieter choice, ideal for upstairs rooms and children’s playrooms.
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FAQs about LVT Flooring
Suitable for any room, from living rooms and hallways to bathrooms and bedrooms, LVT is highly durable and able to stand up to the wear and tear of daily life.
Unlike laminate or real wood and stone, our floors are waterproof and stain resistant so there’s no need to worry that accidents will cause warping or marks. Simple to keep hygienically clean with no hiding places for dirt, microbes or pet hair, a Karndean floor is the ideal solution for those living with allergies.
Luxury vinyl flooring is already comfortable underfoot but if you’re looking for extra warmth you’ll be pleased to hear that Karndean is also compatible with underfloor heating.
Luxury vinyl comes in the form of individual tiles or planks and are often designed to mimic the look of natural materials like wood or stone. Vinyl comes in large rolls and a design is printed into the surface.
Karndean Designflooring gives you the unique grain and knot details of real wood, but without the practical difficulties.
Real wood flooring products come in varying quality and can expand, warp and shrink in reaction to temperature changes and moisture. Karndean Designflooring maintains its shape throughout its lifetime and is water resistant.
In order to keep real wood flooring looking like new it requires frequent maintenance including sanding, staining and lacquering. With Karndean, there's no sanding, staining or lacquering required - it's easy to maintain and keep clean.
Natural stone and ceramic flooring can be hard to manage and weight is often a problem, especially if you're looking to install in a room upstairs. Karndean is much lighter, flexible and easier to install.
The cold touch of stone and marble can be a bit off-putting first thing in the morning or in cold weather. Karndean flooring is much warmer underfoot and is also compatible with underfloor heating.
Natural stone and ceramic tiles can be slippery when wet. Karndean flooring is fully slip tested and its textured surfaces are suitable for commercial and domestic use, even in areas which get wet, like the bathroom, kitchen, hall or utility room.
We have an extensive network of Karndean retailer partners to help you with flooring advice and offer a measure, quote and fitting service. We also have 2 authorised online retailers who offer a range of Karndean products aswell as excellent customer service and expert advice.
Each Karndean floor has been designed with an enhanced surface treatment, K-Guard+®, so it’s not only beautiful, it’s protected against daily spills and scuffs and is easy to clean. For a regular clean, simply use a soft broom to sweep up dust and dirt, then mop with Karndean Clean or any pH neutral cleaner approved for use on vinyl flooring.
You can view tips and tricks for cleaning your Karndean flooring here.
