Karndean Flooring: The UK Buyer's Guide for Real Homes

Karndean is the most recognised LVT brand in the UK. Founded in 1973 in Evesham, Worcestershire, Karndean Designflooring has built a reputation for design depth, photographic realism, and durability. We supply the full Karndean range at trade-direct prices.

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The four Karndean LVT tiers

Karndean Knight Tile (entry tier)

2mm thick, 0.3mm wear layer, glue-down. 55+ colours covering wood and stone effects. Karndean's most affordable line, suitable for residential use. Browse Knight Tile.

Karndean Van Gogh (mid tier)

2.5mm thick, 0.55mm wear layer, glue-down OR rigid core (SPC click). 60+ wood effect colours, smaller stone range. Rated for residential + light commercial use. The most popular UK mid-tier LVT. Browse Van Gogh.

Karndean Da Vinci (premium tier)

2.5mm thick, 0.7mm wear layer, glue-down. Commercial-grade rated for retail, offices, hospitality. Higher price reflects the durability.

Karndean Art Select (top tier)

0.7mm wear layer with bespoke laying patterns. Premium aesthetic for high-end residential and commercial projects.

Karndean glue-down vs rigid core

For a detailed comparison of glue-down LVT vs SPC click vinyl flooring, see our LVT vs SPC Click guide.

Feature	Glue-down	Rigid Core SPC
Waterproof	Water-resistant	Fully waterproof
Installation	F-Ball Styccobond F44 adhesive	Click-fit, no glue
Subfloor	Must be perfectly level	Tolerates minor imperfections
Suitable rooms	All except bathrooms	Any room including bathrooms

Karndean herringbone parquet

Available across all four tiers. Most popular is Van Gogh herringbone (2.5mm, 0.55mm wear layer). For waterproof + click-fit herringbone, Van Gogh Rigid Core herringbone. For trade-direct alternative, see our own-brand Style Parquet Herringbone. For install process see our How to Lay Herringbone Flooring guide.

How much does Karndean flooring cost?

Karndean RRP per m²:

• Knight Tile: £25-30
• Van Gogh: £30-35
• Da Vinci: £40-45
• Art Select: £55+

Our trade-direct pricing is typically below RRP. Request a quote for your specific colour and quantity.

Installing Karndean

Glue-down ranges (Knight Tile, Van Gogh, Da Vinci) require F-Ball Styccobond F44 LVT adhesive and proper subfloor preparation (level + dry + primed). Van Gogh Rigid Core is click-fit, no glue. See our LVT installation guide.

Karndean Floorstars contractor scheme

Karndean operates a Floorstars contractor scheme for trade installers. FW is part of the trade network supplying Karndean. We can help with project quotes for fitters managing multiple jobs.

Karndean vs Polyflor Camaro

The two big UK LVT brands. Polyflor Camaro 2.5mm with 0.55mm wear layer matches Karndean Van Gogh spec. Camaro is UK-manufactured (Manchester); Karndean is UK-manufactured (Evesham). Pricing similar. Both available to order from FW on partnership terms.

Karndean vs Amtico

Looking at premium LVT brands, the comparison most homeowners want is between Karndean and Amtico. See our full Karndean vs Amtico comparison covering ranges, wear layers, pricing, and where each fits best.

Are you an authorised Karndean stockist?

No. We order Karndean direct from the manufacturer on partnership terms. This lets us pass trade-direct prices without authorised-retailer margin. The product is genuine Karndean with full manufacturer warranty.

How do I order Karndean?

Browse the Karndean range, order free samples to compare colours in your room, then request a quote or order online. Typical 5-7 day lead time once payment received.