Nordikka vs Amtico vs Karndean – Which LVT Flooring is Best?

Nordikka, Amtico and Karndean are three of the most commonly compared LVT flooring brands in the UK. All three deliver durable, realistic wood and stone effect flooring, but they differ considerably in design approach, price, buying experience and who they suit best.

At Grosvenor Flooring we stock all three brands, which puts us in a useful position to give an honest comparison – we do not have a commercial reason to push you towards any one of them. If you are comparing options, you can also explore our complete LVT flooring range to see how every brand sits alongside each other.

The Ranges at a Glance

The clearest way to compare Nordikka, Amtico and Karndean is by matching each brand’s collections to the same wear-layer tiers:

Tier	Nordikka	Amtico	Karndean
0.3mm entry level	Nordikka Living	Amtico First	Karndean Knight Tile / Palio Essenza
0.55mm mid-range	Nordikka Original / Select	Amtico Spacia / Click Smart	Karndean Van Gogh / Van Gogh Rigid Core
0.7mm upper tier / commercial-grade	Nordikka Naturals	Amtico Form	Karndean Art Select
1.0mm flagship	Not offered	Amtico Signature	No direct equivalent
Herringbone options	Tromso (glue-down) + Bodo (click)	Amtico Signature herringbone (bespoke)	Karndean Art Select herringbone + Van Gogh herringbone
Click SPC format	Nordikka Click SPC + Bodo Herringbone	Amtico Click Smart	Knight Tile Rigid Core + Van Gogh Rigid Core
Buying process at Grosvenor Flooring	Direct online checkout + 5 free samples	Quote-based (request a price)	Quote-based (request a price)
Price positioning	Value	Premium	Mid-to-premium

Overview of Each Brand

Nordikka Flooring

Nordikka is a modern LVT brand with a Scandinavian design philosophy – clean lines, natural tones and a focused range that makes choosing straightforward. It includes glue-down LVT across four specifications – Living (entry level), Original (mid-range, 0.55mm wear layer), Select (0.55mm, glue-down or click SPC) and the new Nordikka Naturals (3.0mm / 0.7mm commercial-grade wear layer, plus plank, herringbone and tile formats) – alongside rigid core Click SPC and two herringbone options: Tromso Herringbone LVT (glue-down) and Bodo Herringbone SPC (click). It is positioned as a high-quality alternative to premium brands at a more accessible price.

Amtico Flooring

Amtico is one of the most established LVT brands in the UK, known for premium, design-led flooring with an extensive range of colours, patterns and bespoke laying options. Key collections include Amtico Signature (the flagship range with a 1.0mm wear layer), Amtico Spacia (the most popular mid-range collection) and Amtico First (the entry point). Amtico sits at the top of the UK LVT price bracket and is often chosen by customers who want the highest level of design flexibility or a fully custom result.

Karndean Flooring

Karndean is another leading UK LVT brand, known for highly realistic wood and stone designs with a slightly more traditional aesthetic than Amtico. Popular collections include Art Select, Van Gogh and Knight Tile. It occupies the mid-to-premium price bracket and is popular with customers who want natural-looking finishes with strong durability credentials.

Design and Style Comparison

• Nordikka: Focused range of clean, modern Scandinavian-inspired wood-effect designs. Easy to choose from – not overwhelming. Herringbone options available in both glue-down (Tromso) and click (Bodo) formats.
• Amtico: Widest design flexibility of the three. Extensive colour range, bespoke laying patterns, feature strips and custom options. Best for customers who want a tailored or statement result.
• Karndean: Highly realistic wood and stone designs, broader range than Nordikka, slightly more traditional feel than Amtico. Strong natural-look credentials.

For most homes, the visual difference in the final installed result is smaller than the brand names suggest. The strongest differentiation is in range breadth and design customisation – Amtico leads on this, Nordikka intentionally keeps it simpler.

Durability and Performance

All three brands offer strong durability for residential use. The key metric is wear layer thickness:

• Nordikka Naturals: 0.7mm commercial-grade wear layer – the highest specification in the Nordikka glue-down range.
• Nordikka Original and Select: 0.55mm wear layer – heavy residential and light commercial performance.
• Nordikka Living: 0.3mm wear layer – light to moderate residential use.
• Amtico: Ranges from 0.3mm (First) through 0.55mm (Spacia) to 1.0mm (Signature).
• Karndean: Typically 0.3mm to 0.7mm depending on collection – Knight Tile sits at the entry level, Art Select at the premium end.

At the 0.55mm wear layer level, Nordikka Original and Select sit on a par with the heavy residential tier of both Amtico and Karndean. Nordikka Naturals at 0.7mm now sits above that tier – level with Karndean Art Select and stepping into commercial-grade territory. Only Amtico Signature, at 1.0mm, carries a heavier wear layer. The practical durability difference for most homeowners is minimal when comparing equivalent specifications. What makes more difference to long-term floor life is how the floor is cared for – our Nordikka flooring aftercare guide covers the routine that keeps any LVT wear layer looking fresh over time.

Price Comparison

This is where the brands diverge most clearly:

• Nordikka: More accessible price point – strong value at both entry-level and premium specification.
• Karndean: Mid-to-premium pricing – higher than Nordikka, lower than top-tier Amtico.
• Amtico: Premium pricing – the highest of the three for most comparable collections.

For many homeowners, the visual result of Nordikka at the Original or Select specification is difficult to distinguish from more expensive options once the floor is installed. The price difference is real; the visible difference in a well-chosen design is often not.

How You Buy – A Key Practical Difference

One important practical difference that often goes unmentioned in brand comparisons: how you actually purchase the flooring.

Nordikka can be bought online at Grosvenor Flooring with full transparent pricing and a direct checkout. You can also order up to 5 free samples before you buy. If you would rather see Nordikka in person before ordering, our where to buy Nordikka flooring guide covers the in-person buying experience locally.

Amtico and Karndean operate on a request-a-price basis at Grosvenor Flooring – pricing is not displayed online and you cannot check out directly. Instead, you submit a price request (we can often beat quotes you have received elsewhere), start a WhatsApp conversation or call us. These brands do excellent business for us on a supply basis – customers who know exactly what they want and want the best possible price.

For customers who want a straightforward online buying experience with immediate pricing, Nordikka is the clearer path. For customers who are committed to Amtico or Karndean and want a competitive quote, we are well placed to help.

Ease of Choosing

Nordikka’s focused range is a practical advantage for customers who find larger collections overwhelming. Amtico and Karndean both offer extensive choices – which is excellent if you have a specific vision, but can slow down the decision-making process if you are still exploring options. For a full breakdown of every Nordikka range by specification and application, see our Nordikka flooring ranges explained guide; for herringbone specifically, our Nordikka herringbone flooring guide compares Tromso against Bodo.

Installation – Another Practical Difference

The three brands also differ in installation accessibility. Nordikka offers both glue-down and click SPC formats – the click SPC format is DIY-friendly for a confident installer, while glue-down and herringbone are better left to professionals. Amtico and Karndean are almost always installed by specialist fitters given the premium positioning and the warranty implications of DIY work on those brands.

If you are going with Nordikka and planning your own installation, our install guides cover the specific methods for each format: the Nordikka LVT glue-down installation guide for Living, Original, Select glue-down and Tromso Herringbone; the Nordikka Click SPC installation guide for standard-plank click; and the Bodo herringbone fitting guide for the click herringbone format. Grosvenor Flooring also offers a supply and fit service across Cheshire and South Manchester for all three brands.

Which Should You Choose?

There is no universal answer – the right LVT brand depends on what matters most to you.

Choose Nordikka if you want a high-quality finish at a more accessible price, prefer transparent online pricing with a clear buying process, want a focused range that is easy to decide from or need a DIY-friendly click SPC format for a renovation. For the heaviest residential use – or for a project that needs plank, herringbone and tile formats from a single product family – Nordikka Naturals at 0.7mm is the range to specify.

Choose Amtico if you want the widest possible design flexibility, a flagship-grade 1.0mm wear layer, bespoke laying patterns or a statement floor where design customisation matters most. Best served by professional installation and a competitive quote process.

Choose Karndean if you prioritise highly realistic wood and stone designs with a slightly traditional feel, want mid-to-premium quality from an established brand and are happy to go through a quote-based purchasing process.

For a full Nordikka-specific assessment, read our Nordikka flooring review. For the Amtico vs Karndean side by side (without Nordikka), see our Amtico vs Karndean comparison.

See All Three at Our Altrincham Showroom

Our Altrincham showroom displays Nordikka, Amtico and Karndean side by side at full scale – the easiest way to resolve a brand decision is to see the designs in person. The showroom operates on a 24/7 smart-lock system, so you can visit whenever suits you, including evenings and weekends. For Nordikka samples, order up to 5 free from the website and we will post them to you at no cost – a useful way to compare against any Amtico or Karndean samples you have already received.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nordikka as good as Amtico or Karndean?

At equivalent wear-layer specifications, yes. Nordikka Original and Select at 0.55mm are directly comparable to Amtico Spacia and Karndean Van Gogh on durability. Nordikka Naturals at 0.7mm is comparable to Amtico Form and Karndean Art Select. Amtico Signature at 1.0mm is the outlier – no Nordikka or Karndean range matches that specification. The practical durability difference for most homes at the same wear-layer tier is minimal.

Which is cheaper: Nordikka, Amtico or Karndean?

Nordikka is the most accessibly priced of the three at every equivalent specification tier. Karndean sits in the middle. Amtico is the most expensive, especially at the flagship Signature level. All three brands are project-quoted for supply and fit; Nordikka also offers direct online checkout with transparent per-square-metre pricing which the other two do not.

What is the difference between Nordikka, Amtico and Karndean?

Design approach and buying process are the biggest practical differences. Amtico has the widest design range and the most bespoke options (up to 45+ laying patterns on Signature). Karndean is known for highly realistic wood and stone finishes. Nordikka is a focused, modern Scandinavian range at a more accessible price. Nordikka can be bought online with transparent pricing; Amtico and Karndean are quote-based.

Can I buy Nordikka online without a quote?

Yes. Nordikka is priced online at Grosvenor Flooring with a direct checkout and up to 5 free samples posted to your home. Amtico and Karndean are quote-based, so pricing is provided on request from an approved retailer with your room measurements and preferred range.

Which is best for herringbone flooring?

All three offer herringbone. Amtico Signature offers the most bespoke customisation including 45+ laying patterns. Karndean Art Select and Van Gogh both include dedicated herringbone planks in a more conventional format. Nordikka gives you both a glue-down herringbone (Tromso) and a click herringbone (Bodo) – the click Bodo is the only DIY-friendly herringbone LVT of the three brands.

Is Nordikka Naturals comparable to Karndean Art Select?

On specification, yes. Both offer a 0.7mm wear layer suited to heavy residential and light commercial use. Nordikka Naturals is the newer range and includes plank, herringbone and tile formats within a single product family – useful for whole-home projects needing multiple layouts. Karndean Art Select has the design heritage and Karndean’s PU surface treatment. Nordikka Naturals is meaningfully more accessible on price.

Further Reading

• Nordikka flooring review UK
• Amtico flooring review UK
• Karndean flooring review UK
• Amtico vs Karndean – which should you choose?
• Nordikka flooring ranges explained
• Nordikka herringbone flooring guide
• Amtico flooring prices cost guide
• Karndean flooring prices
• Best LVT flooring in the UK – 2026 guide
• Where to buy Nordikka flooring
• How to clean Nordikka flooring
• Browse the full LVT flooring collection