LVT Leader Introduces Stylish New Wood And Stone Designs In Both Gluedown And Rigid Core
EXPORT, PA – With stylish new wood- and stone-inspired looks for its high-end Art Select collection, Karndean Designflooring is raising the bar for premium LVT. The collection elevates LVT design to an artform, combining hands-on craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to replicate hardwood and stone in exacting detail.
With the launch of the new designs, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones – all with a top-of-the-line 30 mil wear layer, and all available in both gluedown (3 mm thick) and rigid core (7 mm thick) with a 5G® locking mechanism. The ability to mix and match so many designs offers unlimited creative possibilities, with the addition of rigid core providing even greater flexibility based on site conditions.
“Exceptional design is an essential element of the Karndean DNA," says Jenne Ross, Karndean director of product. “We're proud to be capturing the natural characteristics of these beautiful woods and stone with an unprecedented level of artistry – and we're excited to support our customers in a whole new way by having every Art Select design availalbe in both gluedown and rigid core."
With more than 45 wood and stone designs – all available in both gluedown and rigid core – the breadth of the Art Select collection offers limitless design possibilities. Here, Dune Oak (RL24 | AKP-RL24) and Brezza Ceppo (LM43 | AKT-LM43) are used to create a stylishly zoned space.
Sophisticated Design
The woods and stones that inspire Karndean designs are hand-selected from around the world – forests and lumberyards to remote mountain quarries. In the skilled hands of the Karndean design team, the natural characteristics of the source materials are enhanced and replicated, capturing the distinctive grains, textures and
markings of the original wood and stone.
Along with commercial-grade durability, the 30 mil wear layer allows for craftsmanship that elevates the sophistication of the Art Select product. Wood-inspired designs are enhanced with hand-sculpted embosses and deep rounded bevels. Stone-inspired designs feature an emboss with smooth matte finish that minimizes reflection, preventing the ultra-realistic visual print from being obscured. The emboss also mimics the smooth finish of luxurious source materials such as marble and onyx. Rounded bevels accentuate individual tiles to showcase the visual designs.
Every Karndean design is an original, each with a story that's just as unique.
Luxurious Looks
Art Select allows designers, architects and contractors to replicate the opulent look and feel of often prohibitively expensive materials – including stones, such as the semi-precious gemstone onyx, that are unsuitable for flooring in their natural state. Beautifully replicated as premium LVT backed by a 20-year warranty, these luxurious looks can be achieved in a waterproof, scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean flooring product.
Sophisticated design to commercial-grade durability, Art Select offers unparalleled style and performance. See the new luxury vinyl designs.
For press inquiries, please contact Samantha Thomas, Media Marketing Specialist, Karndean Designflooring. Email: samantha.thomas@karndean.com. Tel: 888-266-4343 x 2012.
