Designed for Life. Built to Last.
Specify luxury vinyl tile and plank with wear layers from 0.3mm to 0.7mm, slip resistance coefficient ratings up to R11, and FloorScore pathways that keep indoor air quality submittals on schedule.
Precision-engineered performance
From embossing fidelity to installation method, Karndean frames flooring choices around measurable traffic class, moisture vapor transmission tolerance, and design continuity—not brochure adjectives.
Every plank and tile captures the grain depth of hardwood and the mineral variation of stone through multi-layer printing and synchronized embossing, so designers can specify wood-look or stone-look floors without sacrificing dimensional stability in humid zones.
Heavy-commercial collections pair abrasion resistance with wear layers sized for hospitality lobbies and healthcare corridors. Select constructions carry lifetime residential warranties and commercial warranties up to 15 years when installed to published methods.
Proprietary LooseLay, glue-down, and rigid-core click platforms let project managers match schedule risk to substrate condition. Documented underfloor heating guidance and moisture vapor transmission limits reduce change orders during turnover.
FloorScore certified and NSF/ANSI 332 pathways support VOC emissions documentation for schools and clinics. Recycled content percentage notes on backing layers help sustainability consultants complete LEED worksheets without chasing missing mill data.
Specification compare
Use this side-by-side view when architects need to choose between thin glue-down LVT for renovation overlays and rigid-core click for faster dry installs over uneven subfloors.
| Parameter | Knight Tile (glue-down) | Korlok / rigid-core click |
|---|---|---|
| Wear layer thickness | 0.3–0.55 mm typical residential/light commercial | 0.55–0.7 mm for heavier commercial traffic |
| Overall thickness | 2.0–3.0 mm overlay-friendly profile | 5.5–8.0 mm with integrated underlayment options |
| Slip resistance coefficient | R10 wet-area capable finishes on select SKUs | R10–R11 textured options for vestibules |
| Dimensional stability | Stable on prepared subfloors with full adhesive bed | Rigid core resists cupping on minor subfloor variation |
| Underfloor heating | Compatible within published max surface temperatures | Compatible; follow click joint expansion guidance |
| Typical install speed | Adhesive cure window adds schedule time | Faster dry install; often 30–40% less open time |
| Typical fit | Renovations needing low build-up height | New-build multifamily and retail fit-outs |
Where floors work hardest
Karndean collections are specified where foot traffic, cleaning chemicals, and visual continuity collide—from hotel lobbies to multifamily wet rooms.
Compliance evidence
Share traffic class, installation method, and sample formats—Karndean trade teams respond with collection boards and commercial pricing guidance.