Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different shades of grey LVT?
Grey runs across four main sub-tones. Limed greys are the palest, a near-white oak that brightens north-facing rooms. Smoked greys are a mid-tone silvered oak and the safest single choice for a family kitchen. Weathered greys have a warm brown undertone (driftwood and reclaimed looks). Charcoal greys are the darkest, usually a stone or limestone effect used as a dark anchor floor.
Which grey LVT range is best?
Karndean Art Select (0.7mm) has the deepest grey wood library and is what most grey LVT searches are looking for; Amtico Signature (1.0mm) is the toughest premium option with excellent mid and weathered greys; and Karndean Van Gogh (0.55mm) suits a grey floor running continuously through an open-plan ground floor. Knight Tile is the entry option with strong grey stone effects.
What wear layer should a grey kitchen floor have?
For a grey kitchen we recommend 0.55mm as the default and 0.7mm if the kitchen is the main route to the garden. Grey wood designs show fine surface scratches more readily than darker or textured floors, so a thicker wear layer pays back in long-term appearance.
Does grey LVT come in herringbone and parquet?
Yes. Grey is available in wood plank, herringbone, parquet, stone tile and stone herringbone. Grey reads especially well in herringbone because it gives the pattern weight without overwhelming the room and Amtico Form is a good choice for a grey herringbone or parquet floor.
Is grey flooring just a passing trend?
No. Grey came out of the premium kitchen industry around 2012 and has stayed because it is the one colour that works under every cabinet, worktop and wall colour. In an open-plan ground floor, where the kitchen may be replaced once or twice, a grey floor is the lowest-risk, longest-lasting design decision.
What colours go well with a grey LVT floor?
With white or off-white cabinets, choose a smoked or weathered mid-grey rather than a cold limed grey to avoid a clinical feel. With navy, green or sage cabinets, a paler limed or smoked grey lifts the room. With walnut or warm oak, a weathered grey with a brown undertone bridges the two. Walls usually want to be a half-shade warmer than the floor.
How well does grey LVT hide dirt and dust?
Mid and weathered greys hide everyday dust and light footmarks well, which is why grey is the safest choice for a conservatory or busy kitchen. Very pale limed greys and very dark charcoals show dust and marks more, so a mid-tone smoked or weathered grey is the most forgiving for a busy home.
