Karndean Flooring

Karndean luxury vinyl recreates the look of real timber and stone, and every range we stock carries a Lifetime (35-year) residential wear warranty. Choose from nine ranges in glue-down, LooseLay or click rigid core, with prices from $35/m². Order samples to your door, or see them in person at our Sydney and Brisbane showrooms.

Karndean range pages: Van Gogh glue-down, Van Gogh Rigid Core, Knight Tile, Knight Tile Rigid Core, Art Select, Opus, Korlok, LooseLay Originals and LooseLay Longboard.

Compare Karndean ranges

Range	Install	Thickness	Wear layer	Formats	Colours
Van Gogh	Glue down	3mm	0.55mm	Planks 1219 × 178mm	20
Van Gogh Rigid Core	Click (5G)	5.5mm	0.55mm	Planks 1220 × 180mm	20
Knight Tile	Glue down	2mm	0.3mm	Planks 1219 × 178mm, tiles 305 × 457mm	22
Knight Tile Rigid Core	Click (2G)	4.5mm	0.3mm	Planks 1220 × 180mm, tiles 305 × 457mm	21
Art Select	Glue down	3mm	0.7mm	Planks 1219 × 178mm and 914 × 152mm, parquet 229 × 76mm	16
Opus	Glue down	2.5mm	0.55mm	Tiles 457 × 914mm and 610 × 610mm	7
Korlok	Click (5G)	6.5mm	0.55mm	Planks 1420 × 225mm, stone tiles	26
LooseLay Originals	Loose lay	4.5mm	0.55mm	Planks 1050 × 250mm, tiles 500 × 610mm	30
LooseLay Longboard	Loose lay	4.5mm	0.55mm	Planks 1500 × 250mm	19

Every range suits underfloor heating up to 27°C. The wear layer is the clear protective top layer; thicker layers handle heavier foot traffic.

Karndean flooring FAQ

How much does Karndean flooring cost?

At The Flooring Guys, Karndean starts from $35/m² for Knight Tile glue-down planks. Opus starts from $46/m² and Van Gogh from $47/m², while premium Art Select parquet is $92/m². Prices are supply only and installation is quoted separately – see our Installation Cost guide, or request a free quote with your room size and postcode.

Glue down, LooseLay or rigid core: which should I choose?

Glue-down ranges are the thinnest and most stable, but need a smooth, flat subfloor and a professional installer. LooseLay planks are heavy and friction-backed, so they lie flat with little or no adhesive and are easy to lift and replace. Rigid core ranges click together as a floating floor and can go over most existing hard floors.

Is Karndean waterproof? Can it go in a bathroom?

Karndean floors are water resistant and won’t swell or warp from everyday spills. Karndean doesn’t list these ranges for wet areas, and its warranty excludes click (rigid core) floors in wet areas with a floor waste, so ask us before planning a bathroom or laundry.

Can I use Karndean over underfloor heating?

Yes. All ranges are suitable up to a maximum of 27°C. Avoid rubber-backed rugs, which can create hot spots.

What warranty does Karndean offer?

A Lifetime (35-year) residential wear warranty on every range. Commercial wear warranties are 20 years for Art Select; 15 years for Van Gogh, Van Gogh Rigid Core, Opus, Korlok and LooseLay; and 10 years for Knight Tile and Knight Tile Rigid Core (moderate-duty commercial only). Korlok and Van Gogh Rigid Core also carry a HoldSafe 5G joint warranty.

Which Karndean range is the most hard-wearing?

Art Select has the thickest wear layer at 0.7mm and the highest commercial rating (Class 34). Korlok, Van Gogh, Opus and LooseLay have 0.55mm. Knight Tile, at 0.3mm, suits homes and light commercial use.

What are the disadvantages of Karndean flooring?

Glue-down ranges need a smooth, level subfloor and a professional installer, which adds to the overall cost. Karndean doesn’t list these ranges for wet areas, and its warranty excludes click floors in wet areas with a floor waste. Knight Tile’s 0.3mm wear layer suits homes and light commercial use, so choose a 0.55mm or 0.7mm range for busier spaces.

Can I install Karndean flooring myself?

LooseLay and click rigid core are the most DIY-friendly. LooseLay lies flat with little or no adhesive, and rigid core clicks together as a floating floor over most existing hard floors. Glue-down ranges should be laid by a professional installer on a prepared subfloor. Our Installation Guides walk through each method.

Does Karndean come in herringbone?

Yes. Art Select includes 229 × 76mm parquet blocks that can be laid in herringbone and other patterns. You can also browse our full herringbone flooring range.

What’s the difference between Korlok, Van Gogh Rigid Core and Knight Tile Rigid Core?

All three click together as floating floors. Korlok is the thickest at 6.5mm, with a 0.55mm wear layer and long 1420 × 225mm planks. Van Gogh Rigid Core is 5.5mm with the same 0.55mm wear layer. Knight Tile Rigid Core is the most affordable at 4.5mm and 0.3mm, from $40/m². Korlok and Van Gogh Rigid Core use a 5G joint; Knight Tile Rigid Core uses 2G.

Glue-down and LooseLay floors are laid with Karndean adhesives such as Mega-Bond and Hi-Tack, listed below. Order samples to compare designs in your own light before you buy.