Luxury vinyl tile specialist Karndean Designflooring has expanded its click-locking range Korlok Select to include 12 new colors, three of which are available in a 56-by-9-in. plank and a new 240-by-6-in. herringbone plank. Karndean Designflooring created the new Korlok Select visuals from rare and treasured American and European woods. These designs, combined with the brand’s rigid core technology, make Korlok Select a suitable choice for projects that need completing quickly.
The new colors include:
Hawaiian Koa: A species of acacia, and in the same family as walnut, Hawaiian koa is a protected wood and can no longer be harvested. Too costly and scarce for flooring, Karndean Hawaiian koa is produced in its natural coloring and is available in natural koa, Kilauea koa and smoked koa.
American Barnwood: Salvaged in the northeast, the American barnwood design was developed from antique barn siding that had been naturally eroded by the elements to product splintered boards with deep grooves. Natural finishing oils brought to life the boards that had faded over time, while lively color and character shifts promote the wood’s extreme variation of features. This design is available in silver barnwood, salvaged barnwood and weathered barnwood.
English Oak: The English oaks were sourced from a British woodland within South Oxfordshire, home to Oxford University and a region known for its stunning country homes and gardens. Expressive shadow-sawn markings within the planks were inspired by the weathered stonework seen in the town. Tonal color variation creates a blended effect, while gray and beige matte oils produce light contemporary colors. English Oak is available in oyster oak and shadow oak.
Brushed Oak: Reflecting the clean lines and simplicity of Scandinavian style, this design features minimal tonal variation. The source boards were wire-brushed to heighten the unique and interesting grain pattern, which is a combination of flowery and straight grain. The texture created by this process inspired a new and original registered emboss that aligns with the grain detail. This design is available in warm brushed oak and ivory brushed oak.
Baltic Oak: Drawing inspiration from the Baltic region of Europe, this design was achieved by mixing wood grades, from ultra-prime to mature grade, a process not available in hardwood. Colored oils were then applied to create a washed effect.
European Oak: Retaining the much-loved characteristics of natural, prime grade European oak, light detailing within the tight grain is reflective of the machine brushing and rapid dehydration that occurs within the sawn boards.
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