KARNDEAN VAN GOGH RIGID CORE

Explore Karndean Van Gogh Rigid Core LVT

The Karndean Van Gogh Rigid Core range is renowned for its authentic wood effect LVT designs, showcasing a diverse palette inspired primarily by oak, alongside unique cedar and redwood looks. Famous for its generous LVT plank flooring size, typically 1219mm x 178mm (48″ x 7″), the Van Gogh collection faithfully replicates the intricate grain patterns and textures of real timber, adding character to any home. This Rigid Core variant combines these desirable aesthetics with an advanced construction for easier installation and enhanced comfort.

Utilising Karndean’s K-Core technology, the strong, stable core allows this click LVT flooring to be installed over many existing hard subfloors with minimal preparation, perfect for renovations. The easy click-locking mechanism (like the 5G system) allows for quick, adhesive-free fitting, creating a floating floor that’s suitable for competent DIY enthusiasts. A significant benefit is the pre-attached acoustic backing, making this acoustic LVT ideal for reducing impact noise transfer (often up to 19dB) in apartments, bedrooms, or upstairs areas, while also adding underfoot comfort.

As with all Karndean design flooring, Van Gogh Rigid Core features the K-Guard+ surface protection system. This ensures exceptional durability, making this scratch resistant LVT suitable for busy homes with children and pets. It’s also hygienic and easy to clean LVT – requiring just simple sweeping and occasional mopping with Karndean Clean. Being 100% waterproof LVT flooring, it’s perfectly suited to LVT for kitchens, LVT for bathrooms, and LVT for hallways or utility rooms. This durable LVT flooring often boasts a robust 0.55mm wear layer, offering longevity for demanding residential use.

Fully compatible with underfloor heating systems (up to 27°C) and supported by the Karndean lifetime guarantee, the Van Gogh Rigid Core collection offers a superb combination of classic wood style, modern installation convenience, and lasting performance.

Karndean Van Gogh Rigid Core Buying Guide

• Room usage / Location: As waterproof LVT flooring, it’s ideal for any room, including kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas. Its acoustic LVT properties make it excellent for bedrooms, studies, apartments, and upper floors.
• Lifestyle: Suits busy households needing durable LVT flooring that’s also pet-friendly flooring. The K-Guard+ surface ensures it’s an easy clean LVT. The quick click LVT installation minimises disruption during home improvements.
• Budget: A mid-range (££) Karndean option, balancing the premium Van Gogh wood effect LVT style with user-friendly rigid core technology. Potential installation savings compared to gluedown LVT, especially with suitable subfloors or DIY fitting. Represents excellent long-term value.
• Durability & Maintenance: Highly durable featuring K-Guard+ protection and often a strong 0.55mm wear layer suitable for heavy domestic use. This low maintenance LVT requires simple cleaning methods outlined in Karndean flooring maintenance guides. Includes the Karndean lifetime guarantee.
• Material Type Pros & Cons:
  • Pros: Authentic wood effect LVT, easy install click LVT system, significant noise reduction (acoustic LVT), comfortable underfoot, waterproof LVT flooring, very durable, often suitable over existing floors.
  • Cons: Less design freedom (patterns/borders) than gluedown LVT, potentially thicker profile affecting thresholds.
• Aesthetics & Style: Focuses on highly realistic wood effect LVT, primarily oaks but also other species, in a large plank format (1219mm x 178mm / 48″ x 7″) that enhances authenticity and visual space.
• Comfort & Sound: The integrated acoustic backing offers good underfoot comfort and warmth, while delivering excellent sound dampening properties for a quieter home environment.
• Underfloor Heating: This underfloor heating compatible LVT works efficiently with systems up to 27°C surface temperature.
• Installation: Easy click-lock LVT system designed for floating floor installation. Minimal subfloor preparation is often needed compared to gluedown. Suitable for competent DIY fitting. Requires perimeter expansion gap.
• Sustainability: Part of Karndean’s commitment to environmentally conscious manufacturing, featuring low VOC emissions (Indoor Air Comfort Gold certified) and designed for a long lifespan to minimise waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karndean Van Gogh Rigid Core LVT waterproof?

Yes, absolutely. Like all Karndean LVT, the Van Gogh Rigid Core range is 100% waterproof, making it suitable for installation in any room, including areas prone to moisture like bathrooms and kitchens.

How easy is Karndean click LVT like Van Gogh Rigid Core to install?

Karndean’s rigid core click LVT system is designed for ease of installation. The planks lock together simply without needing adhesive. If you have a suitable flat, hard subfloor and follow the instructions carefully, it’s often manageable for experienced DIYers.

How quiet is acoustic LVT like Van Gogh Rigid Core?

Van Gogh Rigid Core provides significant sound reduction due to its pre-attached acoustic backing. It can reduce impact noise (like footsteps) travelling between floors substantially (often cited up to 19dB), contributing to a much quieter and more peaceful home environment compared to floors without this feature.

Do I need separate underlay for Van Gogh Rigid Core flooring?

No, separate underlay should not be used. Karndean Van Gogh Rigid Core planks have their acoustic and comfort backing built-in. Adding extra underlay can interfere with the click-locking mechanism’s stability and may void the Karndean lifetime guarantee.