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Karndean has expanded its portfolio with a brand new range of luxury floor coverings called Opus; specifically developed to meet the needs of the commercial market.

The Opus range benefits from a 0.55mm wear layer which offers a 10 year commercial guarantee and comes complete with Karndean’s K Guard+ finish, eliminating the time constraints of traditional sealing methods and lengthy ongoing maintenance procedures.

Featuring Karndean’s largest tile sizes, the new range is available in 48”x 9” (1219mm x 228mm) wood planks and 18”x 24” (487mm x 610mm) stone effect tiles, making installation quicker and hassle free, along with the 36” x 6” planks and 18” x 18”tiles.

Paul Barratt, Commercial Sales Director for Karndean, comments:

“Like our other five flooring ranges, Opus encompasses a choice of beautiful colours and textures, combined with the durability and ease of installation and maintenance that commercial projects demand.  We wanted to make Opus quicker to fit and after listening to the needs of our installers we decided to develop larger tile sizes to reduce installation time”

To view the complete range click here.

Karndean, leading supplier of commercial design flooring has begun exhibiting its products in London’s iconic Material Lab, the stylish work studio and material resource centre in the heart of the capital’s W1 district.

Karndean’s Art Select, Da Vinci, and Van Gogh collections are on display as part of the Material Lab’s eye catching wall of over 650 material samples. Incorporating a vast range of wood, stone and ceramic effect tiles, Karndean is keen to show London’s top specifiers that there is more to a great floor covering than just the practical considerations.

Paul Barratt, Commercial Sales Director for Karndean comments on this exciting new association for the company:

“We are always keen to increase the presence of our products and service within London’s design quarter. The Material Lab offers specifiers a sensory, creative experience, allowing them to touch and examine new products; and this gives Karndean the perfect opportunity to place our product samples into the hands of key decision makers, who can see for themselves the visual as well as practical benefits of luxury design flooring.’

Click here to get directions to the Material Lab.

Karndean has launched a brand new Product Selector for 2010, developed to provide specifiers with all the information they could possibly need right from the start of the commercial flooring specification process.

Designed to make specification for all manner of projects as straight forward as possible, it is the essential tool for decision makers.  This comprehensive guide covers everything architects and designers need to know about the current Karndean collections – Knight Tile, Michelangelo, Opus, Da Vinci, Van Gogh and Art Select – and allows specifiers to view products by tone, range or application. 

“Architects and designers are expected to provide detailed product specs for all manner of different materials, from one project to the next.” says Paul Barratt, Commercial Sales Director at Karndean.

“Karndean’s commercial division set out to make the lives of architects and designers that little bit easier, and have developed the Product Selector as a no-nonsense guide to the flooring specification process.”

The Product Selector will be hand delivered to customers across the UK by Karndean’s dedicated team of 12 Commercial Business Managers. 

Click here to order your copy now.

Karndean, the world’s leading supplier of commercial design flooring, offers a simple and speedy sample service which guarantees delivery in just one working day.

All samples, which are available to order through Karndean’s revamped commercial website, come in a presentation box with detailed technical information, along with the contact details for the local Commercial Business Manager. 

“Samples are the best way to get a true feel for the variety of floor covering options,” says Paul Barratt, Commercial Sales Director at Karndean International.  “And getting the samples the next working day is ideal for meeting the demands of busy professionals.”  

Whether it’s wood, ceramic or stone effect that is needed, Karndean is sure to have the right sample for any commercial job, and with larger six inch tiles available, ordering a selection of samples makes choosing the right design flooring simple.

Click here to choose products and receive samples.

Karndean Employees, Steve Curry and Nick Powell are preparing to make cycling history by riding from London to Paris in just 24 hours, raising vital funds for Scope, the UK’s largest charity for Cerebral Palsy.

Steve Curry, Global Product Manager, for Karndean International comments on the challenge:
“The cycle route from London to Paris is a popular choice for charity fundraisers and usually takes four or five days. Never before has it been completed in 24 hours, so it’s a real challenge for us.”

Nick Powell, Finance Manager, for Karndean International continues:
“We have been training as much as possible; riding throughout the night with very little sleep is going to be tough but spirits will no doubt be high with the support of the other teams.”

Joining 98 other record book hopefuls, Steve and Nick will leave London’s Blackheath in the early hours of Friday 23rd July and cycle the 380 mile journey in two hour shifts, reaching the finish line underneath the Eiffel Tower exactly one day later.

The Karndean Racers have pledged to raise £1,800 for Scope’s work with sufferers of Cerebral Palsy. Karndean International has offered a donation towards the funds raised and wishes all the racers the best of luck.

To support the Karndean Racers and Scope visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/KarndeanRacers

We believe that, as a key component of any interior scheme, flooring shouldn’t be considered merely a tick box but as a design element that can make a real impact in its own right.

“We know that within retail, leisure, bar and restaurant environments, point of difference from competitors is crucial and décor is one way that this can be achieved. Whilst this may sound obvious, we want to ensure that in 2010, flooring takes a prominent position on the specifiers list for more than just practicality reasons.” comments Paul Barratt, Commercial Sales Director at Karndean.

“When you consider that the floor accounts for one sixth of surface coverings in a standard room, you realise what a difference carefully considered flooring makes to the overall effect and with the flexibility and ultra-realistic finishes offered by our vinyl flooring, it is possible to accomplish a totally bespoke look.

“In addition to the aesthetic appeal of our design flooring, which faithfully replicates the look and feel of natural materials, we can also tick all the other boxes for specification. There are numerous other considerations such as ease and speed of installation – after all, time is money – maintenance and durability, with our collections delivering all accounts.

“With several new product launches of what promise to be industry-firsts due over the coming year, it certainly is an exciting time for us.”