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Vinyl flooring for classrooms

Our LVT planks and tiles are an excellent choice for classrooms. Vinyl flooring is not only durable but also water-resistant, making it a practical alternative to traditional hardwood. With a wide range of designs across three premium formats, it's easy to find the perfect fit for your educational space.
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Harmful emission-free adhesives

We offer adhesives that are free from harmful emissions, making our flooring installation safe for children. Additionally, our adhesives receive Global GreenTag™ accreditations. 
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Resilient flooring circularity

As a founding member of ResiLoop, a product stewardship initiative, Karndean are dedicated to aiding in the recovery of resilient floorcovering waste for reuse in new products. Also investing in the development of new end markets and onshore recycling capacity for our materials.
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Karndean for education

Commercial durability

Wear layers up to 0.7mm with up to 20-year commercial warranty. K-Guard+® surface protection provides everyday scratch- and scuff-resistance.

Easy to clean

Use a pH 7 neutral cleaner – no harsh chemicals, waxing, noisy machinery or expensive maintenance.

Fast, easy installation

Loose lay & rigid core hybrid LVT formats can be installed with minimal subfloor prep and minimal or no adhesive.

Quieter environments

Loose lay & rigid core hybrid LVT formats have a backing that reduces noise to lower floors in multi-story environments.

Zoning and wayfinding

Gluedown and loose lay LVT formats can be cut and laid for custom installations.

Moisture management

Install Karndean LVT planks & tiles without costly moisture mitigation, with up to 95% relative humidity (RH).

Low VOC rating

Our LVT flooring ranges have a low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) rating, ensuring the air quality in educational spaces remains healthy.

High slip resistance

Our LVT products feature high slip resistance with up to R11/P4 ratings, providing a secure footing in high-traffic areas.

Durability

You can specify Karndean Designflooring in high-wear and tear environments with confidence, knowing it will withstand years of use, all backed by our warranty.

Case Studies

Explore Karndean's diverse flooring solutions tailored to your industry needs. Discover how our high-quality, durable floors have delivered success across sectors in our range of case studies. 

Kids on Collins

LooseLay Originals in Childcare
Product Used
Hamden LLP156 LooseLay Originals - Loose lay

Kids on Collins, a childcare and kindergarten facility in the heart of Melbourne CBD, embarked on a transformative journey to revitalise its learning space.

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Macquarie University

Karndean LVT at Universities
Product Used
Providence LLP108 LooseLay Originals - Loose lay

Macquarie University's Australian Hearing Hub project required a floor that could offset noise in an open plan office.

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Dust and dirt resistance

Unlike many carpet and floor coverings, our flooring won't harbour dirt or dust mites, ensuring a cleaner environment for students.
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Margaret Cribb Early Learning Centre

“Karndean vinyl flooring was nominated for teaching spaces and administration areas due to its warm natural look but also because it is hardwearing, non-toxic, durable & easy to clean. The product is well suited for high-traffic areas with rough wear & tear expected in the space.” Design Worldwide Partnership, Lilian Arli

Learn more about how Karndean LVT has been used in successful projects.

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Environmental promise

Our products are 100% phthalate free and exceed environmental laws.

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100% Recyclable

Join us in supporting ResiLoop to recover and reuse resilient floor-covering waste in new products.

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Commercial grade

Karndean flooring includes 10-20 year warranties to meet commercial project requirements.

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