COVER STORY KARNDEAN
Karndean’s set to be a Showstopper
The latest luxury vinyl additions from Karndean Designflooring will be unveiled at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate.
Luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer Karndean Designflooring is debuting its 1.5m plank design on stand C25/26 at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, with the introduction of its new LooseLay Longboard collection.
LooseLay Longboard features 12 contemporary wood designs, each inspired by authentic European, American and Australian woods; including pine, walnut and spotted gum, to name but a few.
Enhancing Karndean’s already established LooseLay range, LooseLay Longboard introduces one of the UK’s longest loose lay vinyl plank designs to date, in a 1500mm x 250mm format with a 0.55mm wear layer and 4.5mm thickness.
Scott Cochrane, UK Sales Director of Karndean Designflooring, said: “With demand increasing for our Karndean LooseLay across residential and commercial interiors alike, we’re thrilled to introduce our longest format as a loose lay vinyl option.
“Being 40% larger than our existing Karndean LooseLay wood design, our new plank format will be extremely popular with independent retailers looking to offer the flexibility and convenience of our loose lay vinyl designs, but in an extra-long design for quicker installation in large residential and commercial spaces.
“Likewise, our new woods offer a wide array of sophisticated colourways, intricate design features and authentic finishes to complement emerging trends in interior design.”
Developed from a wide mix of wood grains for a truly characterful floor, Karndean’s European Oaks are split into two distinct groups.
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Karndean Twilight Oak, Living Dining
Twilight and Raven Oak offer on-trend grey and charcoal tones for a modern look with authentic knots, lightly brushed grain details and subtle distressed finishes.
Inspired by aging French oak boards recovered from the heart of Loire Valley in Blois, Karndean’s Pearl, Natural and French Grey Oak designs present individual interpretations of this attractive wood through the process of liming,
Karndean Weathered Heart Pine, Living Room
light brushing and adding colour. Whilst the lighter tones reveal cross- sawn elements across the planks for an intriguing blend of natural and manmade features, the darker tones highlight individual knots and knarls.
Ideal for traditional and contemporary interiors, Karndean’s American inspired woods include reclaimed and rustic pines – Reclaimed, Antique and Weathered Heart Pine - and a contrasting warm walnut design – Character Walnut. The detailing in the reclaimed timber replicates both natural open grain and manmade markings for a unique, aged look, whereas Character Walnut takes on the true colour of real walnut wood.
Finally, the collection concludes with two Australian designs – Bleached Tasmanian Oak and Lemon Spotted Gum. Offering a sustainable alternative to real Tasmanian Oak sourced from remote lumber yards in South Eastern Australia, Karndean’s Bleached Tasmanian Oak presents original growth rings and subtle colour variation, but in a modern whitewashed finish. With cool, crisp lines, the subtle spotted appearance and large amounts of sapwood within Lemon Spotted Gum reflect the natural characteristics of this rich, Australian wood.
Scott added: “Our designers continue to enhance techniques to ensure each design not only replicates the realistic beauty and individuality of its original source, but also remains easy to clean and practical to meet the demands of busy lifestyles.”
Popular for its premium designs and quick-fit approach, Karndean LooseLay is an innovative format of luxury vinyl flooring, boasting enhanced acoustic properties and excellent environmental
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