Interior designers look beyond just aesthetics when creating spaces – they require flooring that delivers performance, strong sustainability credentials and seamless integration into their design vision. This is where Karndean Designflooring steps in. With a reputation spanning over 50 years, Karndean has perfected the craft of resilient luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), delivering premium flooring solutions that seamlessly combine elegance with innovation. 

Karndean has built its name on a simple yet powerful philosophy: flooring should be as functional as it is beautiful. What began as a small family-run business in 1973 has grown into a leader in luxury vinyl flooring, offering products that replicate the elegance of natural timber and stone with enhanced durability and practicality. Karndean sees flooring differently, incorporating advanced technology and close collaboration with designers  to replicate natural materials in microscopic detail. This approach captures organic movement, subtle grain shifts, and unique textural nuances across each plank or tile, creating flooring solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern commercial environments.In Australia, the demand for high-performance, sustainable flooring solutions is growing, particularly in corporate offices, high-end hospitality venues and retail spaces. Karndean’s collections, including Korlok, LooseLay Longboard, LooseLay Originals, Opus, and Van Gogh across three vinyl formats, provide architects and designers with unparalleled versatility, ensuring their projects meet both aesthetic and functional demands.

A standout feature of Karndean’s offering is its loose lay  LVT (luxury vinyl tiles), designed to partner with Karndean Hi-Tack Pressure Sensitive Adhesive – an innovation that allows flooring to handle up to 95 per cent relative humidity (RH) in new concrete subfloors. This solution significantly reduces costly subfloor preparation while ensuring stability, making it ideal for commercial projects that demand efficiency and quality.

Karndean flooring  is engineered for durability, with high resistance to scratches, stains, and moisture – essential qualities for high-traffic commercial spaces. Additionally, its acoustic properties help reduce noise, a crucial factor in office hospitality environments and multi-res buildings. Easy maintenance ensures that flooring remains pristine for years, offering businesses a long-term investment in both design and performance.

Beyond aesthetics and durability, Karndean is making strides in sustainability. As a compliance member of the Vinyl Council of Australia’s Product Stewardship Program, Karndean is committed to improving the environmental impact of its LVT flooring. The company has taken significant steps towards sustainable manufacturing, offering phthalate-free products, reducing emissions, and improving waste management practices all under the banner of Karndean Evolve™.

Karndean is also a founding member of ResiLoop, Australia’s first national stewardship scheme for resilient flooring, launched in collaboration with the Australian Government. This initiative aims to champion circular economy principles, ensuring that vinyl flooring products can be responsibly recycled and repurposed.

Additionally, Karndean’s environmental credentials are reinforced by certifications such as independent Environmental Product Declarations and Ecospecifier Global GreenTag™ – a highly rigorous sustainability certification in Australasia. With GreenRate™ Level A and LCARate Silver certifications, Karndean Commercial’s flooring solutions are a go-to choice for architects prioritising sustainability in their designs.

High-performance flooring solutions

What sets Karndean apart is its design flexibility, including replication of many on-trend timber and Australian species and stones sourced from around the world. Whether it’s the recently launched Korlok hybrid Collection –  or the upcoming refresh of the  Opus range in July 2025 – which will feature multiple slip resistance options, Karndean continuously refines its collections to align with global and local design trends. Collaborating closely with Australian architects and designers, Karndean ensures its flooring solutions integrate seamlessly into diverse commercial spaces, from boutique hotels to corporate headquarters.

With a legacy of design excellence, a commitment to sustainability, and a forward-thinking approach to flooring technology, Karndean continues to redefine the future of LVT. For commercial projects that demand both sophistication and substance, Karndean remains the trusted choice.

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