North West Flooring Solutions Ltd is a Karndean Flooring specialist with strong ties to Manchester’s busy commercial sector. Karndean is a premium vinyl flooring brand manufactured using calcium carbonate, polyvinyl chloride and pigments. It has a five-layered structure consisting of two UPVC layers, one HD photographic layer and a clear UPVC embossed wear layer, finished with a protective topcoat made from polyurethane (PU).
The Karndean name is one that is known for quality, a luxurious underfoot feel and a price tag which compares well against laminate alternatives. It is the feature of this blog post where we look at some of its main variations.
The durability and versatility of Karndean flooring makes it especially suited to commercial applications in Manchester. It has an attractive appearance, can replicate the quality of wood, stone, tile and mosaics, is waterproof and slip-resistant, needs minimal maintenance and withstands high volumes of foot traffic. It also has a low VOC content which is good for the environment.
Karndean is extremely hygienic, which makes it a perfect choice for pubs, restaurants and hotels, and it is compatible with underfloor heating.
One of the most common Karndean flooring styles used on our projects in the Manchester area is LooseLay, a luxury vinyl floor with a unique K-Wave grip backing to keep the product in place. This backing bonds strongly to the subfloor using a combination of weight and friction. In addition to the local commercial sector, Karndean LooseLay is widely used inside multi-rise developments, residential apartments and office blocks.
The product itself requires no acoustic underlay.
LooseLay Karndean flooring is perfect for retail space, and for use at shows or exhibitions because it lays, uplifts and recycles easily. This makes it just as suitable for environments needing access to underfloor services and utilities in the future, like healthcare centres and hospitality spaces in Manchester.
It is easy to see how certain trends have inspired the design of LooseLay and LooseLay Longboard flooring from Karndean, especially those associated with natural timber and stone finishes. Choose finishes in distressed or rustic timber, poured concrete and travertine. With superior acoustic performance and strong environmental benefits, the ability to uplift and replace tiles so easily is a major benefit to using LooseLay Karndean flooring on projects.
Economical repairs and reduced commercial downtimes are key benefits for any business in Manchester or the surrounding North West area.
Reasons to choose Karndean Looselay include:
LooseLay is just one of many Karndean flooring products available to clients across the Manchester area, domestic and commercial. North West Flooring Solutions Ltd has a showroom in Radcliffe where you can browse through a full range of products from one of the trade’s best-known and trusted brands.
Constellation Mill
Ainsworth Road
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 4AD
