Installation support

Karndean can be installed in a wide range of sectors, from Healthcare and Hospitality (hotels, restaurants and bars) to Education and Corporate Office environments. All ranges are suitable for commercial use, rated from heavy duty commercial to domestic. Check with your commercial specification manager for the correct specification for your requirement.

Karndean Designflooring is designed as a floor covering and is therefore not recommended for use on walls or ceilings.

No. Karndean is not suitable for outside use.

Yes it can. The front edge of each step will need to be finished off with a compatible stair nosing - your  retailer and/or specialist fitter will be able to give you all the information and advice you need.

Yes, for more advice please consult your specialist fitter or commercial specification manager.

No. Karndean is not suitable for wet rooms.

Yes, not a problem!

For our Karndean LooseLay range, the subfloor should be solid with minimal flexibility. Any loose boards must be firmly fastened, gaps filled and undulations removed, and where necessary, overlay floorboards with flooring grade plywood or similar. For more information, please refer to the full Karndean LooseLay installation guidelines.

Whether laying over ceramic tiles, vinyl or other types of flooring, it is important to install Karndean in accordance with flooring standards and building practices pertaining to the requirements of the country in which the product is to be installed. Ensure that that subfloors are permanently dry, smooth, level, clean and constructed to provide a firm foundation. To learn more about your Karndean installation, contact our Customer Service team or please refer to our installation guide.

OSB or particleboard are not approved underlayments for resilient flooring. The only approved underlayments are APA approved “Underlayment Grade” plywood a minimum of ¼” thick, or any product manufactured as an underlayment material for resilient flooring supported by a recommendation or datasheet from the manufacturer stating the same.

When installing coordinating transitions, please take into consideration the color variation within the Karndean floor for your project. Some floors have higher color variation within the design than others, so making sure that the planks or tiles next to the transitions are of similar color/design will ensure a desirable outcome. Pre-cutting and placing the transitions in place can help determine plank or tile placement as well.

We highly recommend using Karndean's Universal adhesive as this has been designed specifically with Karndean flooring products in mind. For information on Karndean Adhesive, please contact our Customer Service team or refer to our installation guide. Karndean will not be liable for any loss, damage or complaint if the prescribed adhesive system and its instructions are not used or strictly followed.

We have a wide network of commercial contractors who install Karndean commercial flooring. For more information, contact your commercial business manager or give our team a call at 1-888-266-4343.

Prior to laying Karndean Designflooring, products must be acclimatised to room temperature. Remove material from packaging, spread out and allow to condition in the room where installation is to take place at a constant temperature of 64 - 79 °F for a period of 24 hours prior to installation. This temperature should be maintained during installation and for a 24 hour period after installation.

As with most smooth floor coverings, water and other liquids can make it slippery. Karndean floors are designed to be slip resistant, but it is always best to clean up any spillages straight away, and keep the floor dry.