Export, Pa.—With stylish new wood-and-stone-inspired looks for its high-end Art Select collection, Karndean Designflooring combines hands-on craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to replicate hardwood and stone in exact detail.
With the launch of the new designs, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones—all with a 30-mil wear layer, available in both glue-down and rigid core with a 5G-locking mechanism.
“Exceptional design is an essential element of the Karndean DNA,” said Jenne Ross, director of product at Karndean. “We’re proud to be capturing the natural characteristics of these beautiful woods and stones with an unprecedented level of artistry—and we’re excited to support our customers in a whole new way by having every Art Select design available in both gluedown and rigid core.”
Sophisticated design
The woods and stones that inspire Karndean designs are hand-selected from around the world—such as forests and lumberyards to remote mountain quarries. In the hands of the Karndean design team, the natural characteristics of the source materials are enhanced and replicated, capturing the distinctive grains, textures and markings of the original wood and stone.
Along with commercial-grade durability, the 30-mil wear layer allows for craftsmanship that elevates the sophistication of the Art Select product. Wood-inspired designs are enhanced with hand-sculpted embosses and deep rounded bevels. Stone-inspired designs feature an emboss with smooth matte finish that minimizes reflection, preventing the ultra-realistic visual print from being obscured. The emboss also mimics the smooth finish of luxurious source materials such as marble and onyx. Rounded bevels accentuate individual tiles to showcase the visual designs.
Luxurious looks
Art Select allows designers, architects and contractors to replicate the opulent look and feel of often prohibitively expensive materials—including stones, such as the semi-precious gemstone onyx—that are unsuitable for flooring in their natural state. Beautifully replicated as premium LVT backed by a 20-year warranty, these luxurious looks can be achieved in a waterproof, scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean flooring product.