Amtico versus Kardean flooring

9 years ago

My hallway carpet needs replacing, in an ideal world I would have wooden parquet flooring. But cheap and cheerful is the route I am taking. I have seen some wood effect vinyl flooring which look nice and would stand up to the wear and tear of family life. Is it worth the extra cost to get Amtico or Kardean vinyl planks and an approved fitter? It's just a small narrow hallway of a semi at the end of the day. We are not planning to improve then move. Just need something nicer than what we got now.

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9 years ago

Both are brilliant products & I would recommend either. I would also recommend taking a look at Moduleo vinyl flooring which can be bought online or from carpet right labelled as Tegola.

We have fitted all three several times on projects, Moduleo is very popular due to value for money & clip version.

Regards Karl

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Shez Bowles
9 years ago
I recently had my hallway done, previously had original Minton tiles but fancied a change so have had 'Distinctive flooring' which is the same type of product as Karndean or Amtico but is cheaper. I had a company 'Cre8tive flooring' do the job. They are approved installers to fit all types of LVT and are definitely worth a look. Check out his Facebook page.
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Good evening, They are all ok and really it's just a matter of what your would like to have. Engineered hardwood is of course the most natural and the one that will provide a more luxurious look. Your guests will notice your real wood flooring which generally speaking adds value to the property. Wood looking porcelain tiles, as the name suggests are an imitation of wood flooring and are never available in long planks like 1900mm or more. However, good quality porcelain tiles are durable, maintenance free and will last forever. Vinyl or LVT (luxury vinyl tiles) are again an imitation of the real thing and are very durable and maintenance free but in my opinion a bit cheap looking. Perfectly fine commercial application or for a BTL though. Feel free to contact me for more info if needed. Best Regards
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winterfloods
9 years ago
A few comments based on my sister's experiences of having done what you're planning.

1) you'll need a mat at the front door to wipe your feet on and, despite manufacturers' claims, finding a decent non-slip one is an ongoing process! She's bought several over the years. Or have some matting fitted in a well by the front door.

2) Her staircase is carpeted and it is all too easy to slip on the hard hall surface coming downstairs.

3) she has a wood plank effect which looks lovely but needs as much, if not more, vacuuming to keep it looking smart as carpet. Grit seems to spread more widely than when it was carpeted. And dust balls form very easily on hard floors (she owns a dog).

4) she chose Kardean. It has been down 3 years and is wearing well.
Frances C
9 years ago
We laid Karndean in the kitchen in a previous home and whilst it looked superb, vinyl it is not the easiest to put down for an amateur. In fact we have used good quality click together laminate since when we have wanted a relatively inexpensive floor and found that cheaper/easier to lay ourselves. Avoid the really cheap thin stuff, which is nasty though.

Look at the material cost + installation costs if you are getting the pros in, as you may find that what you might think to be a cheaper solution winds up costing more per metre when you look at the total price.

If you are going Karndean or Amtico, using a border can really give it the wow factor!

Good luck!
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True Colours Interiors
9 years ago
Karndean and Amtico are both excellent. They both come with long guarantees, depending on which you go for, but usually upwards of 12 years. However the guarantee is only effective if you use an approved fitter. A mat at the door is a good idea. Try a turtlemat. I have one in my hallway, on top of my amtico and it does not creep. The other advantage to a turtlemat is you can put it in the washing machine. They also come in a selection of different colours.
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7 years ago
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7 years ago
In reply to winterfloods:-

We have Karndean 'Van Gogh - Antique Pine', which is also wood effect - even has woodworm holes on it. We had it laid about 6 years ago and it's the best floor we've ever had. It cover most of the ground floor including, snug, dining room, kitchen, utility room and downstairs bathroom.

We have had the same non-slip in the Utility Room for the Dogs to zoom over and hopefully touch at some point for years. This one:- Rubber Mat. NEVER MOVES - and the dogs aren't small or careful!

Our floor is the most forgiving floor we've ever had. The dogs don't scratch it, it's been flooded on twice, is never slippery, even when newly mopped.

It disguises the dog hair and dirt until hoovered every day, ( they shed a lot of hair ).

I think maybe your sister has just been unlucky. Karndean as far as i am aware is superior to Amtico and we would never have anything else now.
Karen W
7 years ago
If it's cheap and cheerful you are after I wouldn't bother with karndean or amtico. They do look great, however when we moved into our home 11 years ago we laid vinyl flooring throughout the ground floor. It wasn't the cheapest but it was nowhere near the cost of karndean etc, less than 1/4 of the price. 11 years later it is still in good condition, no marks on it easily cleaned, non slippy and warm to walk on in the winter. Excuse the pic, I'm on holiday so can't take a better one, I just have this of my boys on my iPad, but you get the idea of the floor.
Derdriu Campbell
3 years ago
Karen W - can i ask which one you used - i'm just about to use LVT on my floor and was looking on putting down Amtico but would be happier for something lesser if it done the job

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