Expand your creative palette with abstract lvt designs, geometric shapes and solid colors.
Product FAQs
Karndean manufactures LVT flooring that replicates the look and feel of flooring made from wood and stone. Karndean LVT is durable, waterproof and easy to clean while offering the ability to create custom installations for zoning and wayfinding, making it a popular choice for commercial sectors including hospitality, healthcare, senior living, education, multi-family and modular. It is available in three installation formats – gluedown, rigid core and loose lay – providing options based on project needs.
Karndean luxury vinyl flooring is constructed in layers and is primarily made from calcium carbonate (limestone), polyvinyl chloride and pigments. There are two PVC backing layers, one clear PVC embossed wear layer, one high-definition photographic layer and one polyurethane protective coating.
Gluedown luxury vinyl flooring is affixed to the subfloor with adhesive. Individual pieces can be cut and laid in patterns, allowing you to create stylish custom looks or zoning and wayfinding. The possibilities are virtually endless. Learn more about the benefits of gluedown flooring.
There are seven main product collections. Some collections offer our LVT designs in only gluedown, rigid core or loose lay for installation, while others offer both gluedown and rigid core. See our collections.
In addition to a variety of wood, stone and abstract designs, product collections vary by the wear layer, product thickness and installation method. Commercial warranties vary by collection. See our collections.
It varies. Planks (for wood designs) and tiles (for stone designs) come in different sizes based on the design and specs of a given collection. Each product page on our website has a “Product specification” section.
Design Element FAQs
Karndean stocks coordinating moldings for our rigid core products. Contact your local business manager or contact us for more information about stocked rigid core moldings or to inquire about gluedown or loose lay moldings.
There are several main differences between Karndean strips: Design strips are strips cut from another tile or wood plank. They come in 3mm, 5mm, 10mm, 30mm and 76mm. Added between tiles and wood planks, strips can give the impression of grouting for a natural effect, and a contemporary look and feel to your space. For more information please visit our design strips page.
There are several main differences between Karndean strips:
Feature strip – available in six colors, these 5mm wide plastic strips are usually used on tile floors to give the natural effect of grout lines or to complement wood planks.
Design strips – these are strips cut from another tile or wood plank and come in 3mm and 10mm.
Added between tiles and wood planks, strips can give the impression of grouting for a natural effect, and a contemporary look and feel to your space.
Decorative border – a patterned border designed to complement tile and wood plank floors. Karndean has selected an assortment of decorative border options to accompany all of our ranges.
Tramline border – a simple and affordable way of creating decorative edging. They can be used in combination with feature strips and design strips for a range of effects.
Keyline border – single strips that can be added to the edge of your floor. Keyline borders are available in 3mm and 10mm and can be used with design strips.
Purchasing FAQs
Call your Karndean Commerical business manager to purchase Karndean lvt for your commercial projects.
Don't have a Karndean Commercial business manager? Our customer service team at 1-888-266-4343 will direct your local commercial representative.
For pricing information, please speak to your Karndean Commercial business manager.
Don't have a Karndean Commercial business manager? Our customer service team at 1-888-266-4343 will direct your local commercial representative.
We carry more than 95% of all main line products in stock to enable a rapid turnaround for your project needs.
