Karndean offers a variety of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) products, including loose lay, gluedown, and rigid core options, catering to both residential and commercial applications. Installation procedures vary depending on the product type and desired installation method. This article details the available installation guides and considerations based on provided documentation, specifically focusing on options available to users in the USA and Canada.
Loose Lay Installation
Karndean’s LooseLay products are engineered for floating floor installation, meaning the planks or tiles are not directly adhered to the subfloor. However, the documentation indicates that these products can also be glued down if preferred. The 4.5mm thickness of LooseLay facilitates easy transition to most carpet tile installations. Specific installation instructions for LooseLay are available as dedicated guides.
Subfloor preparation is critical for a successful LooseLay installation. The documentation emphasizes that proper subfloor preparation is essential to achieving the desired aesthetic outcome. Additional resources detail adhesives and sundries formulated for optimum performance in both domestic and commercial settings.
Gluedown Installation
Karndean offers gluedown installation guides for a range of products, including Art Select, Korlok Select, Korlok Reserve, Van Gogh, and Knight Tile. These guides provide detailed instructions for adhering the LVT to the subfloor. The documentation does not specify adhesive types beyond stating that Karndean offers formulated adhesives and sundries.
Rigid Core Installation
Installation guides are available for Karndean’s rigid core plank and tile products. These products include Art Select, Korlok Select, Korlok Reserve, Van Gogh, and Knight Tile. The documentation differentiates between 5G and 2G rigid core installation methods, suggesting variations in the locking mechanisms or installation procedures. Specific guides are available for each method.
Product Lines and Installation Guide Availability
The documentation lists several Karndean product lines and the corresponding installation guides:
- Art Select: Installation guides are available for both gluedown and rigid core installations, as well as a specific guide for Art Select herringbone patterns.
- Van Gogh: Installation guides are available for both gluedown and rigid core installations.
- Opus: Installation guides are available for the Clifton tiles, covering straight and diagonal laying patterns, and for the Mayfair tiles in a diagonal laying pattern.
- Korlok Select: Installation guides are available for both gluedown and rigid core installations, as well as a specific guide for Korlok Select herringbone patterns.
- Korlok Reserve: Installation guides are available for rigid core installations.
- Knight Tile: Installation guides are available for both gluedown and rigid core installations.
- Karndean LooseLay: A dedicated installation guide is available for this product line.
Regional Installation Guidelines
Karndean provides region-specific installation guidelines. The documentation differentiates between installation procedures for Australia & New Zealand and the USA & Canada. Within the USA & Canada, users can select from guides for:
- 5G Rigid Core installation
- 2G Rigid Core installation
- Herringbone installation
- Rigid Core installation
- Gluedown installation
- Loose lay installation
The documentation directs users to select their region and product range to access the appropriate installation guidelines.
Acoustic Underlayment
Karndean offers an acoustic underlayment, and a dedicated guide is available for its installation. The documentation does not provide details regarding the underlayment’s composition or performance characteristics.
Accessing Installation Resources
Karndean provides online access to installation guides. Users can view or download these guides directly from the Karndean website. The Karndean Installation Guidelines website allows users to navigate to the appropriate guide based on their region and product selection. The website interface categorizes installation options by Gluedown, Loose Lay, Rigid Core (with 5G and 2G subcategories), Plank and Tile, and Herringbone.
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