Kitchens and bathrooms are the hardest working rooms in any home, coping with dirt and germs, splashes, spills and steam. So these busy spaces need flooring that will look beautiful whilst withstanding the daily wear and tear of modern life.
Traditionally, many of us have looked to stone or tiles for our kitchen and bathroom, from limestone and slate to terracotta and ceramic tiles. But whilst these options may be hardwearing, they can be cold, hard and unforgiving. Which is why a Karndean stone design floor is a great choice, offering comfort underfoot as well as natural beauty in on-trend styles, durability and waterproof performance.
Floor pictured: Natural Limestone
Warmer underfoot
When you opt for a Karndean stone design floor, cold feet will be a thing of the past. Unlike the shock of standing on ceramic or stone tiles in bare feet, Karndean’s layered construction gives you a floor that feels comfortingly soft and warm underfoot. What’s more, your floor is totally compatible with underfloor heating so you can have an extra layer of cosiness that everyone will appreciate on the chilliest of mornings.
Protection against slips
Spills and splashes can make real stone and tiles very slippery, which can be a risk for children and the elderly or infirm. However, Karndean comes with a slip-resistant surface so there’s less chance of slipping on wet surfaces, protecting your family from injuries.
Floor pictured: Ivory Riven Slate
Highly durable yet forgiving
Anyone who has experienced a real stone or tiled floor will know how unforgiving it is when you drop a cup of tea or plate of food. Built for real life, a Karndean floor is tough enough to cope with accidents and spills yet less likely to smash your favourite mug. Its robust waterproof construction means it won’t warp, swell, crack or stain, even in the steamiest bathrooms or splash-prone kitchens.
Easy to maintain
The natural textures of stone and tiles provide many hiding places for dirt, germs and allergens and can make this flooring tricky to keep hygienically clean. Many stone and tile floors also require annual surface treatments to keep them waterproof and stain resistant. But Karndean flooring features our unique surface treatment so, while it has a naturally textured surface that’s difficult to distinguish from the real thing, it’s super easy to keep clean using just a soft broom and a damp mop.
Floor pictured: Pearl Onyx
Flexible styling
Karndean’s versatility means it’s easy to design a space that combines personal style with all the practicality and effortless maintenance that our busy modern lives need. Offering a wide range of stone inspired designs from slate, limestone, onyx and marble to concrete and geometric tiles, it’s great to know that every Karndean floor is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. With a consistent tile thickness, you can even mix and match designs for a bespoke look.
Take marble as an example. Considered the ultimate stone floor for classic elegance and exclusivity that catapults any room to the top tier of desirability, marble is a luxury material that not only comes an eye watering price tag but is susceptible to staining and water damage. However, when you opt for one of our 17 marble designs, you’ll get all the natural beauty of the real thing but with less cost and a lot less fuss. What’s more, you’re free to choose from a range of laying patterns, either with or without design strips to replicate grouting, and add an elegant finishing touch to your room with a border pattern.
Floor pictured: River Marble
Whichever Karndean stone design floor you choose for your kitchen and bathroom, your floor is guaranteed to bring your home to life. And talking of guarantees – did you know that every Karndean floor comes with a lifetime product guarantee so you can be confident you’ll love your floor for many years to come.
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