Karndean Knight Tile Flooring
Karndean Knight Tile is the original glue-down version of Knight Tile – Karndean’s long-standing entry-level residential LVT collection. Fitted using traditional glue-down methods, Knight Tile produces a completely flat, fully bonded finish across wood and stone designs, making it the sensible starting point for whole-home projects where budget and long-term reliability are both important.
Grosvenor Flooring is a Karndean Approved Retailer, stocking the full Knight Tile range for nationwide supply and supply and fit for customers in Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire. To request a price or discuss your project, contact us via our enquiry form, WhatsApp or by phone.
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Karndean Knight Tile Specifications
| Feature | Karndean Knight Tile |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2.0mm |
| Wear layer | 0.3mm |
| Surface | K-Guard+ PU protection |
| Formats | Plank and tile, wood and stone designs (glue-down) |
| Water | 100% waterproof |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable, up to 27C surface temperature |
| Residential warranty | Transferable lifetime (35-year residential) |
| Best for | Whole-home projects and an accessible entry into glue-down Karndean |
What is Karndean Knight Tile?
Knight Tile is one of Karndean’s longest-established residential LVT collections and the glue-down format is the original – the version Knight Tile was built on before the rigid core click variant was introduced. It is a thin, flexible LVT product that is bonded directly to a fully prepared subfloor using Karndean’s approved adhesives, producing a flat, stable finish that integrates seamlessly with skirtings, thresholds and adjoining materials.
Knight Tile is Karndean’s accessible entry point into the brand: it delivers the Karndean design language and build quality at a price that works for whole-home projects and it has been specified in thousands of UK homes over the years. It is an especially common choice where customers want a proper glue-down Karndean floor without stepping up to the thicker wear layer and premium formats of Art Select.
Where Can Knight Tile Be Used?
Knight Tile is 100% waterproof and suitable for all residential rooms – kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Glue-down LVT performs well in wet areas when installed with the correct adhesives and perimeter detailing and the flat, fully bonded finish is well suited to open-plan spaces where you want a clean, continuous floor across multiple rooms.
Because Knight Tile is glue-down, subfloor preparation is more demanding than for rigid core click ranges. The substrate must be fully level, smooth, clean and dry before installation. For renovation projects or fit-overs where full subfloor preparation is impractical, Karndean Knight Tile Rigid Core is the click-format equivalent.
Knight Tile Design Range
Knight Tile covers a wide design palette across wood and stone effects. Wood designs range from pale limed oaks through to warmer mid-tones and deeper, darker plank finishes – the sort of all-rounder colours that work across most interior styles without dating quickly. Stone and ceramic designs extend the range into kitchens, bathrooms and entrance halls where a wood look is not the right fit.
Surface textures on Knight Tile follow the grain or pattern of each design, giving a realistic underfoot impression that belies the range’s entry-level positioning. The glue-down format also keeps the overall floor build-up thin, which can matter at doorway thresholds and in renovation projects where floor height is constrained.
Knight Tile Warranty and Installation
Karndean Knight Tile is 100% waterproof and carries a transferable lifetime warranty, a 35-year residential guarantee, when installed by a Karndean Approved Retailer using the correct adhesives, underlays and methods. Subfloor preparation is critical – the substrate must be smooth, fully level, clean and dry before installation. Any irregularity or residual moisture will affect the long-term performance and appearance of a glue-down LVT product, so this stage should never be rushed.
The range is fully compatible with both wet and electric underfloor heating systems, subject to a maximum surface temperature of 27C. Always follow Karndean’s specific guidance for installing Knight Tile over underfloor heating, particularly around warm-up procedures and adhesive selection.
How Knight Tile Compares to the Rest of the Range
- Knight Tile (glue-down) vs Knight Tile Rigid Core: Same design DNA, different installation method. Glue-down Knight Tile gives you the flattest, most bonded finish and lower floor build-up; Knight Tile Rigid Core adds a pre-attached acoustic underlay, click installation and waterproof SPC core for renovation-friendly fitting.
- Knight Tile vs Van Gogh: Van Gogh steps up to a thicker 0.55mm wear layer and a more design-led plank range including herringbone. If you have a higher-traffic home or want the herringbone finish, Van Gogh is the stronger choice.
- Knight Tile vs Art Select: Art Select is Karndean’s premium glue-down tier with a significantly thicker wear layer and larger plank and parquet formats. Art Select is the choice for statement floors; Knight Tile is the sensible whole-home all-rounder.
Key Takeaways
- Knight Tile is Karndean’s long-established entry-level glue-down range, built at 2.0mm with a 0.3mm wear layer for a thin, flat, fully bonded finish.
- It covers a wide palette of wood and stone designs and is the accessible way into a genuine Karndean glue-down floor for whole-home projects.
- Like all Karndean’s own ranges it is 100% waterproof, compatible with underfloor heating up to 27C and carries a transferable lifetime warranty (35-year residential) when installed by an approved retailer.
- Grosvenor Flooring is a Karndean Approved Retailer supplying Knight Tile nationwide with supply and fit across Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire; request a price or see it at the Altrincham showroom.
Related LVT Categories
Knight Tile sits within our wider LVT collection – you may also want to browse glue-down LVT, 0.3mm wear layer LVT, wood-effect plank and stone-effect tile LVT, or shop by room: kitchen, bathroom, hallway and lounge LVT.
Request a Price for Karndean Knight Tile
Browse the Knight Tile designs above and contact us to request a price. We will provide a full quote for supply only or supply and fit, depending on your location. Get in touch via our enquiry form, WhatsApp or by phone – we aim to respond the same working day and if you have a competing quote we will do our best to beat it. To see Knight Tile in person before committing, visit our Altrincham showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the wear layer and thickness of Karndean Knight Tile?
Knight Tile is 2.0mm thick with a 0.3mm wear layer. That thin, flexible build gives a low floor height at thresholds and is Karndean's accessible entry point into a glue-down floor.
Is Karndean Knight Tile waterproof?
Yes. Like all of Karndean's own ranges, Knight Tile is 100% waterproof, so it suits kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. As a glue-down floor it should still be installed to Karndean's guidance for wet areas.
What warranty comes with Karndean Knight Tile?
Knight Tile carries Karndean's transferable lifetime warranty, a 35-year residential guarantee, when bought and installed through a Karndean Approved Retailer such as Grosvenor Flooring. The warranty can be passed on if you sell your home.
How much does Karndean Knight Tile cost?
Knight Tile is the most accessible range in the Karndean portfolio, which is why it is popular for whole-home projects. It is sold on a Request a Price basis at Grosvenor Flooring, so send us your room size and shortlisted designs for a quote and where you have a competing quote we will do our best to beat it.
Can I create patterns like herringbone with Knight Tile Gluedown?
Knight Tile is a plank and tile range, so full-size planks and tiles can be laid in patterns such as brick bond or diagonal. For a dedicated herringbone or parquet floor, Karndean Van Gogh and Art Select offer purpose-made herringbone formats.
Is Karndean Knight Tile suitable for commercial use?
Knight Tile is designed as a residential floor and copes well with busy home settings such as kitchens and hallways. For commercial traffic, a purpose-made commercial floor is more appropriate and we can advise on the right specification when you request a price.
Why is subfloor preparation so important for glue-down LVT?
Glue-down LVT is bonded directly to the subfloor, so any bump, dip or residual moisture will telegraph through to the finished surface and can affect performance. A smooth, level, clean and dry substrate is essential, which is one reason Karndean ties its warranty to installation by an approved retailer.
Is installing glue-down LVT messy or difficult?
Glue-down installation is more involved than click flooring because it needs careful subfloor preparation and the correct adhesives, which is why it is best fitted by an experienced installer. The payoff is the flattest, most stable and longest-lasting finish. If you prefer a simpler fit, Knight Tile Rigid Core is the click-format alternative.
