Is Karndean overpriced?

No-one can deny that Karndean floors are more expensive than cheap vinyl flooring. But, they are exceedingly good quality and that is what you pay for. However, there are some cheaper alternative brands that supply similar flooring and if you are on a budget then you can find out what these have to offer.

Is LVT better than Karndean?

LVT is far more durable than real wood, stone or ceramic tile, withstanding the general wear and tear of daily life. Karndean is waterproof too – unaffected by leaking appliances, spilt drinks or messy bath times, making it even more resilient to busy family life.

What is the difference between Karndean and vinyl?

The first and main difference is that Karndean is a type of vinyl, while laminate is a type of synthetic flooring made of resin and fibre boards. Laminate flooring often aims to look like wood, but the way it’s made makes that very difficult to achieve, and you can always tell it isn’t the real thing.

Does Karndean scratch easily?

The versatility of Karndean Design Flooring planks permits hassle free replacement. And Karndean LooseLay will save you from any inconvenience while removing and reinstalling the plank. On the whole, Karndean is highly scratch resistant due to its additional K-Guard+ protection layer. IT does not get scratched easily.

Does Karndean flooring scratch easily?

On the occasion there is a particularly deep scratch, first try using Karndean Remove and Refresh products on your floor. The versatility of Karndean flooring planks allows for a no fuss replacement and this is even easier with benefits of Karndean LooseLay.

What is special about Karndean flooring?

Benefits of Karndean LVT over real wood Our Designflooring is more hygienic than its natural counterpart. Not only is it easy to clean, but with its protective PU coating, unlike real wood, Karndean is a non-porous surface, meaning germs, dirt or bacteria won’t be able to find any cracks to seep into and harbour.

Is Karndean floor cheaper than wood?

Karndean flooring is available in many different colours and made of vinyl, but made to look like wood. Its premise is that it looks like wood and you get the look and feel of natural flooring but without the cost or the care involved with wood. Although Kardean is cheaper, it may not last as long.

Do you need to seal Karndean flooring?

We treat all our products with an enhanced surface coating. It also means that the floor does not need to be sealed after installation. All Karndean floors benefit from our K-Guard+ surface protection system.