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Flooring from front of house through to kitchen/dining area

9 years ago

Hi
We're having some major work done ( removing supporting wall- to have bigger kitchen) I'm looking for opinions/advice/experience of amtico and karndean floors? Having had Karhs oak for last 14 years we're having a change......is there any difference between 2 or are they much of a muchness?? Thank you

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astridfrances
9 years ago
Hi - Karndean and Amtico are similar. Both come out to about £40 per sq metre laid. If anything Amtico is slightly more expensive. The fitting cost will allow for levelling the floor which can be an issue if you have taken up floor tiles before and the floor is very uneven or if vinyl was glued down as all the adhesive has to be scraped off.

If you decide on any wood effect strips make sure the line of the strips maximises the visual impression from front to back with the strips going front to back not side to side.

Karndean is easy to clean but does scratch if you drag chairs across it.

At the entrance door allow for a mat to avoid scratches from dirty shoes at the entrance.

Karndean has loads of different contemporary wood options. Avoid choosing dark colours 'because it won't show the dirt'. Choose a colour that creates a feeling of space - dark colours never do that.
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