Karndean LooseLay Longboard. Because every floor should tell a story

For 2023, Australia and New Zealand’s market leader in luxury vinyl flooring is excited to launch a refresh of the Karndean LooseLay Longboard range. Originally introduced in 2016, this refresh builds on our products’ versatility and durability with 20 timber inspired designs. On-trend timber looks include fresh European-inspired oak designs and a beautiful collection celebrating the distinctive characteristics of Australian hardwood species.

This year, Karndean will also be celebrating our 50th year in business. Since 1973, our designers have drawn inspiration from the natural world, curating ranges that capture the unique beauty and character of the natural materials that inspire them. We travel the world to source samples of timber and stone with a story to tell, to find inspiration in the ancient and the new, and to understand the ever-evolving trends in contemporary design and architecture.

Using innovative technology and quality materials, we create floors as unique as the spaces our customers create. Our refreshed LooseLay Longboard range offers specifiers and designers versatile new choices. Visually appealing and suited to a wide range of interior styles, Karndean flooring’s durability and easy maintenance seal the deal as a perfect choice for both commercial and residential projects.

From the fresh blond tones and light textured fish of Pure Danish Oak to the distinctive colours and straight, tight grains of classic Blended Ironbark, the new LooseLay Longboard collection offers options to suit any decorating style. Whether you’re creating a contemporary, minimal look or a more traditional style, find inspiration in our 2023 trend forecasts. Explore the classical lines, monumental materials and pared back palettes of Smooth Operator and discover new adventures in colours, textures and self-expression that define the Lighten Up look. There are four distinctive design trends to inspire you upcoming projects.

The LooseLay Longboard range complements our LooseLay Originals range that now features 18 wood-look planks and 12 stone-inspired tiles in eight thoughtfully curated collections. Like the Originals range, our Longboards are notable for multi-directional visuals, speedy install time, superior acoustic properties, individually replaceable tiles, and seamless transition to commercial carpet tile.

The secret of Loose lay’s versatility, easy installation and low maintenance is in its multi-layered design and manufacture. Measuring 250mm wide, 1.5m in length and 4.5mm in thickness, LooseLay Longboard planks are the longest across our product range.

At the base, our K-Wave® friction grip backing holds the product in place using a combination of weight and friction. With no clicking and no locking and only a minimal amount of Hi-Tack Pressure Sensitive adhesive required, transforming any space is fast and easy. It’s ideal for overnight retrofits or any project with tight turnaround times.

Karndean LooseLay Longboard can be laid over most existing hard floors with minimal preparation as well as over subfloors with an RH of up to 95%. The multi-layered design also means loose lay planks are dimensionally stable. Without the need for transition strips or expansion gaps, your chosen design can be seamlessly carried between rooms or throughout a space. As planks are identically sized across the collection, it provides the option to incorporate multiple colours or species into your floor design. The loose lay format also provides the versatility to lay planks in diagonal or herringbone designs to further define the space.

The layered construction of our floors includes a protective top layer called K-Guard+ that helps protect floors from scuffs, scratches, spills and stains. K-Guard+ assures commercial-grade durability without sacrificing appearance. However, should you ever need to replace a damaged plank, you can simply lift and replace the individual plank.

Loose lay is Karndean’s most ergonomic flooring product. Designed to perform in a wide variety of environments, it is a popular choice for residential developments, hotels, retail environments and restaurants, hospitals and healthcare facilities. The product is often specified for temporary and planned removal spaces.

Compared with hardwood, stone and laminate flooring, Karndean loose lay is significantly quieter underfoot. It’s engineered to meet strict acoustic rating standards and delivers an impressive noise transfer reduction. It’s suitable and compliant for multi-residential developments and ideal where you want to reduce noise transfer between floors or under stairs.

Compared with hardwood, stone and laminate flooring, Karndean loose lay is significantly quieter underfoot. It’s engineered to meet strict acoustic rating standards and delivers an impressive noise transfer reduction. It’s suitable and compliant for multi-residential developments and ideal where you want to reduce noise transfer between floors or under stairs.

At Karndean, we are fully aware of the impact manufacturers can have on the environment. That’s why we make every effort to continually assess and improve our products and processes to ensure we meet all environmental requirements and legislation without compromising on quality or performance.

Karndean Designflooring has GreenTag™ GreenRate Level A and GreenTag™ LCA Rate Silver certification. Our products are based on vinyl PVC, trusted for its hygienic credentials and are free from BPA, phthalates and formaldehyde.

With these industry recognised trademarks, specifiers can look to Karndean for full compliance on GreenStar building projects and earn eco-points when using our loose lay and Gluedown ranges.

Flooring is always a considered purchase and a long-term investment, so we are here to help designers and specifiers find the right floor for their space, their needs and their unique creative style. Digital Specification Library is our online interactive room visualiser that allows you to upload photos of your project and visualise flooring options and laying patterns. Our customer service team are always ready to answer any questions and put you in touch with expert advice from your nearest Karndean retailer. Call us on 1800 331 171.