So, you’ve decided that you want to transform a room in your house and fit s new floor. You’ve settled on LVT flooring because you’ve heard how easy it is to install and the fantastic range of colours and styles you can get. Now comes the difficult part… which brand do you go with?!?
Flooring Hut provides a wide range of LVT flooring from quality manufacturers and I want to highlight two of our most popular options today to help you choose. In this article, I look at Luvanto vs Karndean LVT flooring, show you a few products from each range, and show the pros and cons of each brand.
Luvanto Flooring Range
Our range of Luvanto Design LVT flooring is extensive and this manufacturer excels at stone, concrete, and grey-coloured wooden flooring. If you want a floor to complement the modern aesthetic of a room, Luvanto is a great pick.
They have a superb selection of grey flooring ranging from light grey oak effect to darker smoked charcoal. This brand is also known to produce rigid core luxury vinyl flooring that is especially durable and has great longevity.
Luvanto Design Harvest Oak
Harvest Oak offers a more traditional flooring design that emulates natural wood. You get beautiful grains and patterns on each tile and there is variation too so the flooring doesn’t look too repetitive.
Luvanto Design Weathered Concrete
The Weathered Concrete range is another popular choice and it is a light grey option that looks fantastic with white decor on the walls. This glue-down LVT is 2.5mm thick and includes an ample 0.5mm wear layer.
Luvanto Design Urban Grey
The Luvanto Urban Grey looks fantastic and has a contemporary square pattern with a mix of light and slightly darker greys. The effect looks superb and this floor works well with lighter decor on your walls, units, and furniture.
Karndean Flooring Range
Our Karndean flooring range veers more towards natural wood colours and styles so if you want LVT that resembles soft-coloured woods like oak, cedar, and warm ash, it’s a top option. Their range includes lots of browns both light and dark, and compared to Luvanto, there is a more limited selection of stone colours like grey and charcoal.
Durability is still good, but Luvanto has a slight advantage here. However, Karndean LVT flooring is known for its resistance to wear and tear so if you live in a household with people prone to drops and spills, it is the better option in the Luvanto vs Karndean debate.
Karndean Van Gogh Baltic Mistral Oak
The colour of the Karndean Van Gogh Baltic Mistral Oak stands out – it’s not quite brown, but it’s not grey either and it sits somewhere in between. The wood grain and aesthetic layer look brilliant and it’s versatile in terms of matching it with your furniture and walls.
Karndean Palio Core Monza
The Plaio Core Monza has a lovely parquet effect and looks fantastic in kitchens. It has a beige/light grey colour and each tile features a wood grain effect. The wear layer comes in at 0.55mm while the overall thickness is 6.5mm.
Karndean Van Gogh Antique French Oak
The dark brown colour of the Van Gogh Antique French Oak speaks of class and sophistication and this LVT flooring from Karndean would look amazing in something like a study, sitting room, or home office.
Which Brand is Better for Your Next Flooring Project?
As you can see, there isn’t much to choose between the two in the Luvanto vs Karndean battle. In terms of cost per box, prices vary very little and both have a good range of styles, patterns, and colours.
If you are looking for wood-style flooring that emulates traditional brown wood like oak and cedar, I give the slight advantage to Karndean as their range does have a much wider choice. In contrast, for modernistic designs that utilize different grey shades, Luvanto has more to pick from.
Also, consider functionality when selecting between the two. Typically, Karndean is seen to be the more resistant LVT flooring in terms of scratches and wear and tear, whereas Luvanto is viewed as the more durable option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karndean producing LVT?
Yes! Karndean has a superb range of LVT flooring that is robust, durable, and highly resistant to wear and tear. Popular examples include Waterbury, Genna, and Modena.
What flooring is better than Karndean?
Karndean LVT flooring is often considered one of the best-quality brands and it is known to have slightly better scratch and stain resistance compared to other brands. Comparable products include Flooring Hut, Luvanto and Amtico.
Is Luvanto better than other brands?
Luvanto is widely known as a quality LVT brand offering excellent stiffness and durability. There is a great range of colours and styles, and many consider it a superior choice compared to other brands.
