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Create your interior with a wooden floor
Yours by choice A true home can only be created by the people who live in it. It must be filled with personality, warmth and love in order to become a place where you truly feel at home. If a cosy, rosy cottage is your dream home, then go for it. But if you prefer a style that is more cutting-edge there is nothing to stop you either. As the saying goes “A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” A great way to find inspiration is to browse through interior magazines and catalogues to find ideas and see how others have achieved their dream homes. That is one of the reasons why we have produced this Kährs Magazine. Another is to show the versatility of our range of wood floors and how they contribute to the character of any interior style and add natural warmth to every home. We hope that it will provide you with ideas and images for how to create a home that is truly yours. Make your own ‘mood-board’ by cutting out the interiors that appeal to you. Then surf at www.kahrs.com and use our interactive web tools to try out your different design ideas. The KÄHRS Virtual Showroom helps you visualise how a choice of wood floors combined with walls and furniture of different colours and styles can transform any room. A dark wood floor with dramatic wallpaper and baroque furniture? Or white on white? Our intention with these tools is to help you create a home that will be everything you have ever dreamt of – and that can last for a lifetime. EXPLORE AND ENJOY!
cover: oak maison
Stina Andersson Designer Kährs
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Virtual Showroom
Interiors marked with this symbol are available in our Virtual Showroom, which allows you to try out different floors and interior ideas. www.kahrs.com
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Beauty with a Conscience
Less raw material
88%
The multi-layered floor construction means that the raw material is used effectively.
A wood floor is a smart green decision Choosing a wood floor is being environmentally responsible. Picking one from Kährs means making an even smarter green decision. Kährs is one of the oldest makers of wood floors. It is also one of the most innovative. Many of our innovations come from our ambition to contribute to a better environment, like the launch of our multi-layer wood floor in 1941. Ecological approach All man-made products affect the environment. To counteract these effects, we have adopted an ecological approach that permeates everything we do. The wood we use is almost entirely from Scandinavia and Europe, where new growth exceeds the amount being felled. In 1984 Kährs was the first manufacturer to boast an entirely solvent-free surface treatment process.
Less transport More than 88 percent of the raw material we use grows less than 180 miles from our factory.
No glue Most of our floors are designed with the built-in Woodloc® locking system, which ensures tight joints without the use of glue.
Our multi-layer construction allows us to take full advantage of each log, using fewer resources than in solid floor production. This, and other initiatives, earned Kährs the ISO 14001 environmental management certification nearly a decade ago. It is this level of dedication that allows us to create and produce floors that are not only beautiful but also contribute to the well-being of generations to come. We call it Beauty with a Conscience.
Nothing but wood Kährs only makes wood floors – and wood is the only renewable flooring material (the raw material can be replaced within years).
Solvent-free We constantly strive to find the most environmental friendly stains and lacquers. The surface is easy to clean and maintain without the use of strong chemicals.
A better environment Today, there are Kährs floors in a wide range of wood species and styles. But regardless of looks, they meet ALL the demands you could possibly make if you want your choice of a new floor to contribute to a better environment.
Responsible production Growing forests Wood from Swedish forests have been used by us and other manufacturers for more than 150 years – yet forests in Sweden have increased in size steadily over the past 100 years.
Kährs floors are manufactured in an environmentally-responsible way and we always try to reduce the environmental impact even further.
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No to tropicals We support sustainable forestry Countries in the tropical zone must be given the opportunity to carry out sustainable forestry for their tropical wood species in order to develop their countries and economies. We will therefore reassess our decision when, and if, full guarantees of origin can be presented. We will also continue to pursue this issue in cooperation with forestry and environmental organisations.
We replace products Sustainable and responsible forestry is the basis of our operations. We want to be able to guarantee with 100-percent certainty that the wood species used in our production of floors originate from genuinely legally sources.
We have stopped importing and marketing tropical wood products – until there are processes and documentation that offer guarantees that the rainforest timber is derived from controlled sources. To replace these, we have a range of stained floors that will create the same type of effect as a tropical wood floor.
Examples of stained floors
Rainforests are threatened Rainforests around the world are seriously threatened by largescale felling, some of which is illegal. There are great difficulties involved in trying to guarantee the origin of the wood and to know whether or not it has been legally felled.
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Woodloc® 5S – The new super joint for faster installation and a stronger floor Kährs was the first wood floor manufacturer to introduce a mechanical glueless joint system. In 1999 we launched the ingenious Woodloc® system, which revolutionised the wood flooring market. The Woodloc® joint system meant that the boards for the first time could be locked together mechanically, without using glue. In addition to producing a perfect, flat floor without gaps, it also made laying quick and simple. Thanks to the glueless installation, the boards can also be lifted at a later date and installed elsewhere. The perfect, tight fit is important for the durability of the floor. Not to mention the fact that a perfect fit without gaps also means no dirt and grime between the boards. We are now introducing the next level of the Woodloc® joint system – Woodloc® 5s. These new joints make installation even faster and more flexible, while producing a stronger floor.
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Faster, stronger, flexible Faster – the short end of the boards are connected vertically, instead of at an angle, which makes installation faster. Stronger – Woodloc® is already the strongest mechanical joint system on the market – and Woodloc® 5s is even stronger; by approximately 25 percent. Woodloc® 5s therefore enables installing a floor on a larger surface than previously without mouldings.
Kährs – inventor of the modern wood floor Woodloc® is just one example of the innovative spirit that has characterised Kährs ever since we started more than 150 years ago. With the launch of the multi-layer wood floor in 1941, Kährs introduced a floor that was not only much more stable and environmental friendly, but which also set a new industry standard. Our other innovations include the replacement of synthetic-based stains with water-based ones.
Flexible – Kährs with Woodloc® 5s is just as easy to install as a glued-down floor or a floating one. Wood is a natural material and as such is affected by changes in humidity over the year. This places great stress on the joints. The Woodloc® joint has proved superior to traditional joints when it comes to withstanding this type of stress.
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The Kährs range of wood floors Flooring is one of the most important elements when you want to create a specific look in your home. We therefore offer a multitude of different designs and looks – all beautiful in their own way – to suit all tastes and styles. You also have different needs in different parts of your home. Kährs offers the following ranges of wood floors – Kährs Supreme, Kährs Original, Kährs Spirit and Kährs Linnea.
Kährs Supreme
Kährs original
SETTING THE STANDARD IN WOOD FLOORING
Attention to detail and craftmanship The common denominator of the Supreme floors is the manual work and the attention to detail that we have put into each floor. We have combined Kährs unique and long tradition of producing highquality floors, with the rich experience of highly-skilled craftsmen, who have given each floor a distinct look using their own hands that cannot be re-created by machines.
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Technical data Kährs Supreme Board thickness: 20/15 mm Surface layer thickness: 6/4 mm Core material: Pine/spruce/plywood Resandable: 2–4 times Guarantee: 30 years
Our widest range, which is now even wider, is world famous for its high quality and versatility – from light to dark species and in matt, silk matt, or gloss finishes in 1, 2 or 3 strip designs. The construction allows the floor to be resanded at least twice during the lifetime of the floor. To learn more about the options available, please look at page 94 where the entire range is presented.
Technical data Kährs original Board thickness: 15 mm Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm Core material: Pine/spruce Resandable: 2–3 times Guarantee: 30 years
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Kährs Spirit
Kährs linnea
THE NEW GENERATION OF HARDWOOD FLOOR
Another natural Innovation from Kährs Kährs Spirit. Our latest addition to our wide range of wood flooring. Spirit has been specifically developed with the environment in mind, using the latest technologies and ideas. In this range of 1-strips you will find some stunning, new looks perfectly suited to modern designs and modern ways of living. The finish keeps its brilliance, beauty and durability for many years, reflecting the true spirit of Kährs.
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Technical data Kährs spirit Board thickness: 10 mm Surface layer thickness: 1.9 mm Core material: EcoCore Resandable: 1 time Guarantee: 20 years
Kährs Linnea, introduced in 1993, was the world’s first hardwood floor to be offered with a glueless mechanical joint system. Pleasing to the eye and to the touch, Linnea combines the aesthetic with the practical. The floor is simple and easy to install, durable and easy to maintain. This is a thinner version of our world-famous wood floors, especially suitable for areas where thicker wood floors are difficult to install. The range includes new cool designs; the floors are modern and versatile.
Technical data Kährs Linnea Board thickness: 7 mm Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm Core material: HDF Resandable: No need Guarantee: 12 years
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simplicity
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Classic nouveau collection – oak Nouveau white, classic
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Sand collection – ash white sandvig
Other floor ideas for this style
sand Collection – ash white falsterbo
american naturals Collection – hard maple winnipeg, city
Simplicity Personality: Naturally Nordic The style: Don’t compete with nature – invite it in Inspiration: The sea, the sky, the islands, the fir trees, the seagulls. How: A simple, monochrome palette and timeless design
kährs linnea – narrow, oak bisquit
classic nouveau Collection – oak nouveau snow, classic
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Inspiration and products for Simplicity www.eilersen.eu www.carlhansen.com www.cappellini.it
sand collection – ash white skagen
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Contemporary soft
harmony collection – oak ember
Contemporary soft Personality: A modern and homely cocoon The style: A warm and sophisticated take on minimalism Inspiration: Sugar and spice, all things nice How: Transform cold into cosy through soft light, tactile fabrics, warm wood and fragrant candles
Other floor ideas for this style
Inspiration and products for Contemporary Soft www.modernamobelklassiker.se www.onecollection.com kährs linnea – narrow, oak amber
kährs linnea – original, cherry, city
american naturals collection – cherry charleston, city
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com world Naturals collection – jarrah sydney, city
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american naturals collection – cherry savannah, city classic nouveau collection – oak nouveau bronze, classic
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Classic Swedish
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classic nouveau collection – oak Nouveau white, classic
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sand collection – oak white Portofino
Classic Nouveau Collection – oak Nouveau white, classic
Other floor ideas for this style
Inspiration and products for Classic Swedish www.auktionsverket.se www.goteborgsauktionsverk.se www.bukowskis.se
heritage collection – Oak valois
sand collection – ash white skagen
sand collection – oak white sorrento
Kährs Linnea – narrow, oak blanc
sand collection – oak white Portofino
Classic Swedish Personality: There is nothing more stylish than history The style: Classically elegant Inspiration: Parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents, great-great-grandparents How: Create refinement with period furniture and a light palette
sand collection – oak white brighton
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Italian Classic Nouveau
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com Classic nouveau collection – oak Nouveau grey, classic
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kährs spirit – cliff oak, town
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Other floor ideas for this style
heritage collection – Oak Plantagenet
harmony collection – oak fog
provence collection – Oak avignon, Classic
Classic nouveau collection – Oak Nouveau charcoal, Classic
Italian Classic Nouveau Personality: Purest modern luxury and a love of tradition The style: Architectural features combined with modern elegance Inspiration: Old family palazzos and minimalistic new Italian design How: Every building has a story; tell it in a glamorously modern way
Harmony collection – Oak Moss
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Inspiration and products for Italian Classic Nouveau www.angeldesmontagnes.com www.luxuryculture.com www.ilgiardinoincantatogallery.it
kährs linnea – original, oak brown, country
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Marina
Virtual Showroom coastal collection – oak barnacle, classic
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coastal collection – oak quay, classic
Marina Personality: Sailing through life in effortless – and impeccable – style The style: An elegant backdrop to nature Inspiration: The subtle palette of dawn breaking over the sea How: Add a few visually strong antique pieces to a classical, neutral setting
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs linnea – original, ash white, city
coastal collection – oak driftwood, classic
european naturals collection – oak hampshire, country
coastal collection – oak seashell, classic
Inspiration and products for Marina www.bestlite.dk www.fogia.se www.homeline.se www.norrgavel.se
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coastal collection – Oak seaweed, classic
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Black & White
Virtual Showroom Classic nouveau collection – oak nouveau charcoal, classic
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Inspiration and products for Black & White www.zanotta.it www.fritzhansen.dk www.tomdixon.net www.olssongerthel.se www.magis.it
Kährs Linnea – narrow, oak cloud
Black & White Personality: Anything goes – as long as it’s black or white The style: Monochrome mix Inspiration: Yin and yang – the unity of opposites How: Team black, white and wood to create a chic mood
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kährs linnea – narrow, oak coal
Classic nouveau collection – oak nouveau snow, classic
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kährs spirit – arctic oak, town
harmony Collection – oak lava
sand Collection – ash white mariehamn
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The perfect finish The smallest things often make the biggest difference. This is true of a Kährs floor, where the highest level of skill and craftsmanship is added to every detail, including the skirtings, mouldings and other floor accessories.
the final touch With the skirting boards you create the final touch; not only to the floor, but also to the whole room. We offer a variety of skirting boards that are colour-matched to all Kährs floors.
A minimal solution A narrow and flexible quadrant is the obvious choice when you have skirting boards that you can’t remove, or if full-sized skirting boards are impossible to use. Quadrants offer quick, easy finishing against pre-existing base boards.
Nothing beats a good end Nothing beats a staircase with wood floor if you are aiming for an elegant look. Use stair noses to create a perfect end to every step in the staircase. There are two types of Kährs stair noses, depending on the floor you are using: Woodloc® and Tongue & Groove.
When carpet meets wood For a transition between a wood floor and a carpet there are two options. You can either use edge mouldings or level mouldings, depending on the height of the carpet. But whatever the solution, you can be certain that the result will look good.
True marriage between stone and wood Natural materials like stone and wood work really well together. If you want to create a perfect marriage between stone and wood in your home you can choose between two different solutions, depending on the height of the stone floor - either use edge mouldings or level mouldings.
Big ideas for tiny spaces Sometimes even a quadrant is too big to use to cover the gap between the floor and the wall or window. If this is the case, the best solution is to use an edge moulding for a nice and clean look.
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english Country
european naturals Collection – Oak ardenne, country
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com european naturals Collection – Oak cornwall, country, classic
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european naturals Collection – Oak siena, town
English Country Personality: Anyone for tea? The style: Handsome and refined, yet warm and inviting Inspiration: Brideshead Revisited How: Soft fabrics teamed with books and a few colonial items
Other floor ideas for this style
heritage collection Oak asturian, classic
european naturals collection – oak jersey, country, classic
kährs linnea – original, oak, country
european naturals collection – oak heidelberg, town
Inspiration and products for English Country www.lauraashley.com www.ralphlaurenhome.com www.countryliving.com
european naturals Collection – Oak verona, town
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Artistic Loft
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artisan collection – oak saw
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Kährs Linnea – dwell, Oak loft, dutch mosaic
Inspiration and products for Artistic Loft www.artek.fi www.minotti.com www.carlhansen.com www.winsornewton.com
kährs linnea – dwell, gotham walnut, industry parquet
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Kährs Linnea – dwell, Oak gotham, industry parquet
Artistic Loft Personality: Bohemia chic The style: Turning the humble into cool Inspiration: The Bloomsbury Group How: Books, art and a few treasured objects against a pared-down backdrop of muted colours
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs linnea – dwell, loft walnut, dutch mosaic
artisan collection – oak ripple
heritage collection – oak romanov
heritage collection – oak charlemagne
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Swedish Country Personality: A home made for sharing The style: Modern and light, yet warm and traditional Inspiration: Fond memories of the past brought up-to-date How: Granny’s dining table against a backdrop of whitewashed walls, flowers and herbs
Swedish Country
american Naturals collection – hard maple vancouver, city
Other floor ideas for this style
american naturals collection – hard maple edmonton, city
Nordic Naturals collection – Ash Telemark, Country
Kährs Linnea – Original, Ash, city
Inspiration and products for Swedish Country www.taserudsmobler.se www.ikea.com www.scandinaviandesign.com
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com Nordic Naturals collection – Ash Gotland, country
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Nordic Naturals collection – Ash Kalmar, Town
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California 50’s
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, Oak Amber
Virtual Showroom Kährs Linnea – Narrow, oak Coffee
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California 50’s Personality: Retro cool The style: Design classics highlighting strong architectural features Inspiration: Shaken, not stirred How: Combine colour and shape; add a twist and a sense of adventure
Other floor ideas for this style
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, oak Coffee
Inspiration and products for California 50’s www.knoll.com www.dwr.com/ www.vitra.com/ www.themeshnetwork.com
kährs spirit – umber oak, town
kährs spirit – forest oak, town
Harmony collection – Oak Ember
harmony collection – Oak moss
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, oak Honey
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On Water
Inspiration and products for On Water www.kallemo.se www.offecct.se www.paradisverkstaden.se
Other floor ideas for this style
nordic naturals collection – beech oslo, city
Kährs Linnea – original, beech, city
nordic naturals collection – beech trondheim, city
On Water Personality: Living on a wave The Style: Majestic windows stretching from floors to ceiling, bringing the sea into the house Inspiration: Fall asleep with the sea breeze on your face, wake up to the sound of sea gulls How: The sense of weightlessness, air and space is further enhanced by the lightness of colours and materials
Virtual Showroom
nordic naturals collection – beech viborg, town
nordic naturals collection – beech hellerup, town
www.kahrs.com nordic naturals Collection – beech bornholm, country
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Country retreat
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artisan collection – oak earth
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artisan collection – Oak straw
Country retreat Personality: A home should be a home – even away from home The style: Casual, cosy and relaxed Inspiration: Long weekends in Long Island How: Create a fresh, effortless style of endless summers by keeping clutter down and inviting nature in
artisan collection – oak oyster
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Inspiration and products for Country retreat www.ilgiaggiolo.it www.theelephantstrunk.com www.hamptons.com www.johnbarman.com
Other floor ideas for this style
artisan collection – oak linen
artisan collection – oak camino
artisan collection – oak tan
artisan collection – oak old olive
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Bijoux Sanctuary
Harmony collection – Oak Lava
American Naturals collection – Walnut Atlanta, City
Bijoux Sanctuary Personality: Bold and monochrome The style: Simple lines for maximum impact Inspiration: Forest gateaux – with the cherry to make it extra delectable How: Add an injection of vibrant colour to extra dark floors and walls and mix it with a crisp white
Inspiration and products for Bijoux Sanctuary www.cassinausa.com www.magis.it www.irevoice.se www.olssongerthel.se
Other floor ideas for this style
Virtual Showroom european renaissance collection – Walnut Palazzo Noce, Dutch pattern, classic
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european renaissance Collection – oak palazzo rovere, dutch pattern, classic
kährs linnea – original, walnut, city
kährs spirit – orchard walnut, town
classic nouveau Collection – oak nouveau black, classic
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Woodfloor and interior
FLOORS FEEL DIFFERENTLY The kind of surface you choose decides the feeling you get from walking on the floor. Your feet are, in other words, the part of your body that will feel the wood the most. If you want a flat, smooth surface underfoot, choose a floor with a silk matt finish. To feel the wood more, choose a brushed floor. As well as feeling totally different to walk on, they also reflect light differently. Feel the floor!
Interior design is all about feel. It is the combination of material, colour and furniture/ accessories that will create the atmosphere. The choice of flooring plays an important role in the character of the room. This is where most interior design projects start. From the ground – going upwards.
Read more about the different surfaces and treatments on page 91. You should also visit your nearest dealer to experience them for yourself!
THE FLOOR IS THE FOUNDATION A floor is so much more than just something to walk on. The floor is essential for deciding the feel and look of a room. When designing your home, you should begin by considering the floor. The floor is the base, you can always repaint walls and ceilings, while the floor is of a more permanent nature. It is also something you use daily. The appearance of the floor, i.e. the colour, surface, texture, pattern and hardness, varies a great deal between different wood species from light, calm Maple, through Beech and Oak, to dark and vibrant Walnut or Jarrah. Find out as much as you possibly can about different species, their characteristics (page 93) and what they can do for you in your home. Your floor sets the mood.
THE DIRECTION OF THE FLOOR AFFECTS THE ROOM The direction in which the floor is installed has a strong influence on the feeling that is created. In most cases floors tend to be installed lengthways, but the shape and dimensions of the room can have a bearing on this simple rule. If your room is large and square with windows and natural light coming from just one direction, we recommend that you consider installing the floor in the direction of the main light source. This will allow daylight to flow up the grain of the floor and reduce the appearance of joints within the floor’s surface. Try this in the Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com
LIGHT OR DARK FLOOR? Natural light, the size of the windows, other lighting and orientation are some of the factors to consider when choosing a floor colour. A dark floor ‘swallows’ a lot of light, and also affects the feeling of space. At the same time, a dark floor can create a warm and comfortable feel in large rooms. A light rug on a dark floor unites the room with its light-coloured walls. A light wood floor reflects the light and increases the feeling of space within the room, and can create a dramatic contrast to dark design details. Polished and shiny floors reflect sunlight and redistribute it more than matt lacquered or natural-oiled floors. Try this in the Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com
CHOOSE A FLOOR THAT REFLECTS YOUR STYLE The character of the wood is important for the overall impression of the floor. Graining, figuring and colour variations give the floor a vibrant look, while a calm impression is achieved with an evenly toned floor. Try different styles in the Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com
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BIG ROOMS – BIG PLANKS If you have big rooms, a 1- or 2-strip floor is usually most suitable. This usually gives the surfaces an airier and more open feel. You can also use the grading (City, Town or Country) to influence the feel of the room, to create either a calm or vibrant feel in the room. Floors also interact with the room’s overall shape, how much light there is, the material on the walls and ceilings and their appearance. The furniture style you choose for the room can also influence the basic feel that you create. Big rooms – big patterns is our basic advice. Try this in the Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com
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Cosmopolitan Suburbia
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com european Naturals collection – oak hampshire, country
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Inspiration and products for Cosmopolitan Suburbia www.flos.com www.irevoice.se www.slettvoll.se www.kasthall.com www.jensen.no classic nouveau collection – oak nouveau bronze, classic
american Naturals collection – cherry columbus, city
Other floor ideas for this style
classic nouveau Collection – oak nouveau grey, classic
american naturals Collection – cherry kentucky, country
Cosmopolitan Suburbia Personality: Cool and contemporary The style: Cosy Minimalism Inspiration: Go with the flow How: Design icons mixed with cosy touches; deeppile rugs and lots of cushions
american naturals Collection – cherry arizona, country
european naturals Collection – oak navarra, country
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harmony collection – oak fog
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Provence
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heritage collection – oak romanov
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provence collection – Oak arles, classic
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com heritage collection – oak plantagenet
Other floor ideas for this style
heritage collection – oak altavilla
heritage collection – oak valois
Provence Personality: An appetite for the best things in life – enjoyed with family and friends The style: In harmony with the traditions of the region, warmth and endless sunshine Inspiration: The russet shades of Colorado Provencal How: Create the right ambiance with warm colours, wood and the aroma of fresh herbs
provence collection – oak camargue, classic
provence collection – oak miramas, classic
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Inspiration and products for Provence www.angeldesmontagnes.com www.appleyhoare.com
provence collection – Oak narbonnes, classic
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Coloured Chill
Virtual Showroom www.kahrs.com classic nouveau collection – oak nouveau black, classic
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american naturals collection – walnut vermont, country
american naturals collection – walnut philadelphia, city
Other floor ideas for this style
harmony Collection – oak lava
american naturals Collection – walnut montreal, city
Coloured Chill Personality: Rainbow rap The style: Pockets of bright colours and hidden treasures Inspiration: The strong, the bold and the beautiful How: Give your home an easy, eye-catching update with a splash of vibrant colours
kährs linnea – narrow, walnut, city
Inspiration and products for Coloured Chill www.kartell.com www.muuto.com www.hay.dk www.vitra.com www.colourlovers.com
american naturals Collection – walnut boston, city
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Modern Country
Sand Collection – Oak white Sorrento
Sand Collection – Oak White Brighton
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Inspiration and products for Modern Country www.daviddesign.se www.byarumsbruk.se www.gad.se www.grythyttan.net
Other floor ideas for this style
american naturals Collection – hard maple alberta, country
Harmony Collection – Oak Frost
kährs spirit – mountain hickory, town
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Modern Country Personality: Minimalist with a soft touch The style: Redefining the line between old and new Inspiration: Snowflakes melting on your tongue on a crisp winter’s morning How: Create freshness with shiny white tiles mixed with soft wood, clean lines and fresh flowers
european naturals Collection – european maple salzburg, city
www.kahrs.com Classic Nouveau Collection – oak Nouveau Brown, Classic
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Mansion
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kährs supreme – elecance, oak croix marron, pattern
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Mansion Personality: Colonial elegance The style: Global gathering Inspiration: Earl Grey and big five How: An eclectic mix of finds from trips around the globe
kährs supreme – elegance, oak tapis marron, pattern
Inspiration and products for Mansion www.ralphlaurenhome.com www.sothebys.com www.angelsdesmontagnes.com www.mansionliving.com
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs supreme – elegance, oak croix blanc, pattern
kährs supreme – avenue, walnut ritz avenue
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kährs supreme – elegance, Oak tapis blanc, pattern
kährs supreme – elegance, Oak croix nature, pattern
kährs supreme – grande, Oak villa
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kährs supreme – grande, oak imperial
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Sky Living
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kährs supreme – grande, oak casa
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kährs supreme – grande, oak maison
Sky Living Personality: Love of heights The Style: Pare it down – and enjoy the view Inspiration: Bird’s nests, feathers and wings How: Cool and contemporary, stick to the palette of a seagull’s egg
kährs supreme – avenue, maple park avenue
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Inspiration and products for Sky Living www.fritzhansen.dk www.vitra.com www.cappellini.it
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs supreme – grande, oak espace
kährs supreme – grande, Oak manor
kährs supreme – avenue, maple nordic avenue
kährs supreme – avenue, walnut plaza avenue
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architect
kährs supreme – elegance, oak tapis noir, pattern
Architect Personality: Only keep it if it’s beautiful – and functional The Style: Modern haven Inspiration: Design icons of all times How: Add warmth to a strong, modern architecture through dark floors and a few dashes of vibrant colours
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Inspiration and products for Architect www.olssongerthel.se www.fritzhansen.dk www.nubeitalia.com
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs supreme – grande, oak imperial
kährs supreme – avenue, walnut majestic avenue
kährs supreme – grande, oak arch
kährs supreme – avenue, maple palace avenue
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Design
Lacquer or oil
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1
2
1-strip design – single piece
1-strip design – Multi-piece
2-strip design
The surface of the board is sawn in one piece. This emphasises the natural feel and shows the character of the wood species to its full effect.
The boards are made up of one to three pieces. This gives the floor a natural variation and character.
The wear layer is two strips’ wide. The strips are individually selected and arranged on the plank to give each floor a unique, individual character.
3 3-strip design
Pattern
Ship’s deck
The wear layer is three strips’ wide. The strips are individually selected and are different in length. Each strip is positioned at random on the flooring plank, creating a unique floor design.
A classic floor that benefits from a modern construction. The surface layer features a repeating box pattern made up of three vertical strips, laid side by side, divided by one horizontal strip across the top. When the boards have been installed, they create a stunning ‘cable stitch’ pattern.
A floor with a maritime feel, it has a decorative strip edge, and wood plugs at the end of each board, to give a real ship’s deck look. The strip and plugs form part of each 1-strip board and the floor is installed in exactly the same way as our other wood floors.
Silk matt
matt
NATURE OIL
Our silk matt lacquer complements the wood’s character by accentuating its natural structure. It also makes the floor more hardwearing and easier to clean. At the same time, the lacquer is one of the thinnest available, so it doesn’t conceal the wood’s natural lustre.
Our matt lacquer creates the impression that the floor is made from untreated bare wood, or has a natural oil prefinish. The soft-to-the-touch natural surface is incredibly tactile and pleasing underfoot. Matt lacquer is as hardwearing and easy to maintain as silk matt lacquer.
Kährs Nature Oil gives your floor a wonderfully natural and beautiful feel. The oil brings out the wood’s texture and graining, and enhances its tone. While easy to maintain, remember that floors treated with Nature Oil need a little more care and should be treated with Kährs Oil Refresher regularly.
Surface Treatment
Gradings
City selection
Town selection
Country selection
Classic selection
Brushed
Stained
Bevelled edges
Handscraped
These floors are stylishly understated; they are created from a uniform and regular timber grade with small variations in grain and tone. They can be light or dark, depending on the wood species, but the tone and overall effect is uniform. If you want a calm, minimalistic impression, look for a floor in the City selection.
Dark or light, these floors are characterised by subtle variations in tone and pattern, without knots. They form a classic backdrop, allowing the rest of the decoration to take ‘centre stage’. If you’re looking for a floor with minimal variations, take a look at our Town selection.
If you’re looking for a more rustic floor, you will probably like our Country selection. Here you will find dramatic graining, gnarls and knots, with greater colour variation, for a bold and unmistakably natural look.
Our Classic floors offer a little more refinement and allow you to introduce added character to your room. Products labelled Classic have been treated and refined using unique wood processing methods, sometimes combined with a glaze or coloured stain.
Brushing the surface highlights the natural structure of the grain and creates additional texture. Brushing is usually accompanied by other surface treatments, such as a bevelled finish and a coloured stain or glaze.
Stains can be used to further enhance natural colour tones – from the palest white and whisper greys, to rich mocha and charcoal shades.
Bevelling the edges of a 1-strip floor board accentuates its plank shape. From a micro-bevel (a slight accentuation of the edge using sandpaper) to a more dramatic, stronger bevel on all edges, this design feature gives the floor a more rustic and distinct look.
The rich character surface providing a truly rustic feel is created by hand using different wood scraping and sanding tools to give the old worn wood appearance. It creates a wood floor with the look and feel of an old floor worn by time with a lot of rich character markings.
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Performance – all the way
Wood facts exposed after 2–3 years
unexposed
softer
Kährs – The same as a solid strip floor The construction of our floors takes full advantage of the entire wear layer on each plank. Kährs plain-sawn wear layer is fully comparable in thickness to a solid strip floor wear layer. This is because sanding is only possible down to the tongue and groove in solid floors. Read more at www.kahrs.com
The strongest surface that won’t turn yellow
Guarantee
The surface of the floor is visually the most important part. The surface treatment should therefore be strong enough to withstand daily wear and tear, but thin enough so as not to hide the wood’s lustre.
Kährs has been manufacturing quality multi-layered wood floors for more than 60 years. We are proud of our products, which have a factory-applied finish and a top layer that can be sanded several times, except for Linnea. Combined with a complete care and maintenance programme, this allows Kährs to offer a guarantee of up to 30 years
Read more at www.kahrs.com
Read more at www.kahrs.com
The best climate stability Since wood is a natural material, that is affected by climatic changes, a wood floor moves with the seasons. To minimise movement, it is important to obtain the right balance between the different layers in each board – top, core and backing
Oak
harder
unexposed
exposed after 2–3 years
softer
Oak
harder
unexposed
softer
exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
harder
unexposed
softer
exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
harder
Ash
Beech
Birch
Cherry
The sapwood is almost white and the heartwood ranges from grey through light brown to light yellow with brown streaks. Some grades have very special figuring, which gives the floor an entirely unique and lively character.
Beech ranges in colour from light cream to medium tan/brown with pink-orange overtones. It is usually straight-grained, with dense figuring that adds warmth, while its uniform appearance makes the room seem airy.
A stiff wood with excellent shock resistance. Birch is usually straightgrained, with a fine, often wavy, structure. A birch floor gives the room a light, elegant look and can help to accentuate the rest of the decor.
A beautiful and versatile species, warm, individual and charming. The sapwood is creamy white while the heartwood can vary from deep red to reddish brown, which together forms a fine-figured, straight grain.
Place of origin: Sweden
Place of origin: Sweden
Place of origin: Sweden
Place of origin: North America
Colour change: A medium degree of change over time from a lighter freshly-sanded tone to a straw/tan colour.
Colour change: A medium degree of colour change with a slight muting of the orange colours and ambering over time.
Colour change: A medium degree of change from freshly sanded cream to reddish yellow as it ages.
Hardness: 10% harder than Oak
Hardness: Same hardness as Oak
Hardness: 25% softer than Oak
Colour change: Cherry undergoes an extreme degree of colour change with pronounced darkening to a dark reddish colour when fully aged. Hardness: 3% softer than Oak
exposed after 2–3 years
unexposed
unexposed
exposed after 2–3 years
unexposed
exposed after 2–3 years
unexposed
exposed after 2–3 years
Read more at www.kahrs.com
softer
Oak
harder
softer
Oak
harder
softer
Oak
harder
softer
Oak
harder
European Maple
Hard Maple
Hickory
Jarrah
Compared with Hard Maple, European Maple has a lustre all of its own that gives the room a clean airy feel. The thin annual rings and soft figuring make it unique.
The sapwood is cream-coloured, with a tendency to reddish brown, and the heartwood varies from light to dark brown with red highlights. It usually has fine figuring with a straight, but sometimes slightly wavy grain.
Hickory heartwood is tan or reddish; sapwood is white to cream, with fine brown lines. Place of origin: North America
Jarrah has been used traditionally because of its durability and hardness. It has a smooth surface and straight graining. The sapwood and heartwood vary from salmon-pink to deep red.
Colour change: Hickory experiences a golden enriching effect after installation
Place of origin: Australia
Place of origin: North America
Hardness: 85% harder than Oak
Place of origin: Europe Colour change: A medium degree of colour change. It will gain yellow tones over the years. Hardness: 20% softer than Oak
Colour change: A medium degree of colour change, from a creamy white to golden over time.
Colour change: Finished floors often have a dark brown to reddish purple colour, which also deepens over the years. Hardness: 25% harder than Oak
Hardness: 30% harder than Oak
unexposed
Underfloor heating Kährs floors and underfloor heating go hand-in-hand. However, certain points should be considered: The surface temperature of the finished floor must never exceed 27°C in any area. Another point is that certain wood species, such as beech and hard maple, are not suitable to combine with underfloor heating. Read more at www.kahrs.com
The easiest installation
Installation tools and material
Care and maintenance
Laying a Kährs floor means less work. Much of the explanation lies in the ingenious Woodloc® joint. The boards lock together mechanically, with virtually invisible joints. In addition to producing perfect results, it also makes installation quick and simple. The fit is also important for the durability of the floor.
Kährs offers a wide range of installation tools and material to make the installation easy and to get the perfect end result. The range covers different underlayers for moisture protection and sound dampening, tools for all installation moments and the easy-toforget finishing materials.
Read more at www.kahrs.com
Read more at www.kahrs.com
Like any other product, there is a need for maintenance to keep the floor in good shape. The Kährs Care and Maintenance range covers all you need for the daily care as well as regular maintenance and products if you have damaged your floor. More detailed instructions are available in the Installation Guide and Maintenance & Repair Guide that we strongly recommend you to download. Read more at www.kahrs.com
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softer
exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
harder
unexposed
softer
exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
harder
Oak
Walnut
White Oak is the most popular species for floors and furniture in Europe and the USA due to its beautiful appearance and long life. Place of origin: Sweden and Europe
A dark, exclusive wood with a sapwood that is creamy white but the heartwood is a light brown to dark chocolate brown, sometimes with a tendency to purple. The wood gains a special lustre over the years.
Colour change: A medium degree of colour change with slight ambering over time.
Place of origin: North America
Hardness: Oak is hard, dense and extremely strong which makes it highly suitable for floors. We use Oak as a reference when we compare with other wood species.
Colour change: A medium to high degree of colour change with the dark brown heartwood lightening over time to a more golden brown Hardness: 10% softer than Oak
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American Naturals collection
Kährs original
2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
1-strip 1800 x 130 x 15 mm
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3
2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm*
1-strip 1800/2100/2420 x 187 x 15 mm
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3
oak heidelberg, town
1
oak ardenne, country
1
hard maple winnipeg, city
1
hard maple alberta, country
hard maple vancouver, city
3-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
1-strip 1800 x 105 x 15 mm
Board thickness: 15 mm Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm Core material: Spruce/Pine/Poplar Resandable: 2–3 times Guarantee: 30 years
1-strip 1900 x 190 x 15 mm
Dutch pattern 2426 x 198.5 x 15 mm
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*Only available for Navarra, Verona, Visby, Lolland, Lugano and Portofino
2
3
hard maple edmonton, city
3
hard maple toronto, city
hard maple Manitoba, Town
1
1
1
cherry miami, city
CHERRY COLUMBUS, city
cherry kentucky, country
Nordic Naturals collection
ash gotland, Country
3
ash gothenburg, city
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1
1
beech oslo, city
beech bornholm, country
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47
2
3
ash stockholm, city
3
ash kalmar, town
2
ash telemark, country
cherry charleston, city
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2
2
cherry savannah, city
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2
beech trondheim, city
3
2
beech visby, city
3
beech lolland, country
1
beech hellerup, town
1
cherry santa barbara, town
1
WALNUT ATLANTA, city
2
walnut philadelphia, city
walnut Kansas, Country
3
3
walnut montreal, city
jarrah sydney, city
walnut hartford, town
sand collection
3
beech viborg, town
18
3
16
3
WALNUT boston, city
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2
WALNUT Vermont, Country
european Naturals collection
cherry arizona, country
3
world naturals collection
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1
2
beech falster, country
3
european maple lugano, town
3
european maple salzburg, city
1 ash white sandvig
european maple tirol, country
17
2 ash white falsterbo
3
3
ash white mariehamn
22
1
ash white skagen
oak white Brighton
provence collection
38
1
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1
oak cornwall, country, classic
oak weimar, city, classic
1
1
oak trentino, country, classic
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1
Shown on page 94
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oak milano, city
oak madrid, city
1 2 3 Strips
2
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
3
oak navarra, country
Brushing Coloured stains Distressed
3
oak vienna, city
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges Handscraped
oak siena, town
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2
oak white sorrento
1
oak white portofino
1
provence oak narbonnes, classic
1
provence oak camargue, classic
provence oak grasse, classic
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2
oak verona, town
3
oak baden, country
40
2
oak hampshire, country
1
oak jersey, country, classic
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1 provence oak arles, classic
1
1
provence oak miramas, classic
Shown on page
provence oak avignon, classic
1 2 3 Strips
1 provence oak tarascon, classic
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
Brushing Coloured stains Distressed
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Kährs Supreme
coastal collection
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1
30
1
Oak barnacle, Classic
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1
Oak quay, Classic
Grande 1-strip 2800 x 260 x 20 mm 1
Oak seaweed, Classic
Grande Board thickness: 20 mm Surface layer thickness: 6 mm Core material: Ply/poplar Resandable: 3–4 times Guarantee: 30 years
1
Oak driftwood, Classic
Oak seashell, Classic
Avenue 1-strip 1830 x 148 x 15 mm
Classic nouveau collection
Avenue/Elegance Board thickness: 15 mm Surface layer thickness: 4 mm Core material: Ply/poplar Resandable: 2–3 times Guarantee: 30 years
Elegance pattern 1900 x 190 x 15 mm
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1
1
oak nouveau snow, classic
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1
oak nouveau white, classic
1
oak nouveau bronze, classic
1
oak nouveau brown, classic
oak nouveau grey, classic
harmony collection
70
1
grande collection
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2
oak nouveau black, classic
Elegance pattern 2200 x 270 x 15 mm
24
3
3
Oak frost
oak nouveau charcoal, classic
3
Oak Ember
1
1
Oak manor
Oak Moss
Oak maison
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3
1
1
Oak valois
Oak Lava
1
Oak plantagenet
1
1
Oak arch
Oak asturian
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Oak imperial
1
Oak real
Oak romanov
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1
oak Altavilla
1
walnut majestic avenue
walnut ritz avenue
elegance collection
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1
Oak villa
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1
european renaissance collection
1
1
Oak Casa
avenue collection
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Oak Fog
1
Oak espace
heritage collection
3
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1
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1
oak Charlemagne
oak palazzo rovere, dutch pattern, classic
walnut palazzo noce, dutch pattern, classic
1
walnut palace avenue
1
walnut plaza avenue
1
maple park avenue
Oak tapis blanc, pattern
maple nordic avenue
artisan collection
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1 Oak oyster
57
1
1
Oak linen
1
Oak camino
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1
1
Oak old olive
Shown on page 96
Oak slate
1 2 3 Strips
1
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
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1
Oak straw
Oak tan
Oak tapis marron, pattern
Oak tapis noir, pattern
Oak croix blanc, pattern
Oak croix nature, pattern
Oak croix marron, pattern
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1
Oak saw
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1
Oak earth
Brushing Coloured stains Distressed
Oak ripple
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges Handscraped
Smoked
Shown on page
1 2 3 Strips
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
Brushing Coloured stains Distressed
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges Handscraped
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Kährs linnea
Narrow 1225 x 118 x 7 mm
2-strip 1225 x 193 x 7 mm 2
Board thickness: 7 mm Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm Core material: HDF (High Density Fibreboard) Resandable: No Guarantee: 12 years
Dwell Dutch mosaic 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
Dwell Industry parquet 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
2
linnea, original, oak, city
linnea, original, oak, country
2 linnea, original, oak white, city
2
2
linnea, original, oak brown, country
linnea, original walnut, city
2 linnea, original, walnut, country
Kährs Spirit Original 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
1-strip 1200 x 125 x 10.2 mm
linnea narrow
Board length: 1200 mm Board width: 125 mm Board thickness: 10.2 mm Surface layer thickness: 1.9 mm Core material: EcoCore Resandable: 1 time Guarantee: 20 years
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1
1
linnea, narrow, hard maple, city
1
linnea, narrow, cherry, city
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1
1
linnea, narrow, oak bisquit
linnea, narrow, oak blanc
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linnea, narrow, oak amber
1
linnea, narrow, oak Cloud
linnea, narrow, oak, city
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1
linnea, narrow, oak Honey
1
1
linnea, narrow, oak coffee
1
linnea, narrow, oak coal
linnea, narrow, walnut, city
1 beach maple, town
1 arctic oak, town
1 park oak, town
1 cliff oak, town
1 umber oak, town
1 forest oak, town
linnea dwell
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1 linnea, dwell, loft oak, dutch mosaic
linnea, dwell, loft walnut, dutch mosaic
linnea, dwell, gotham oak, industry parquet
linnea, dwell, gotham walnut, industry parquet
mountain hickory, town
1 orchard walnut, city
linnea original
2 linnea, original, ash, city
2
2
linnea, original, beech, city
Shown on page 98
linnea, original, beech, country
1 2 3 Strips
2
1
linnea, original, ash white, city
1
2
linnea, original, birch, country
2
2
linnea, original, hard maple, city
2
linnea, original, cherry, country
linnea, original, cherry, city
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
Brushing Coloured stains Distressed
linnea, original, hard maple, country
1
linnea, original, cherry, country
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges Handscraped
linnea, original, oak, country
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