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Kährs… At Kährs we make wood floors. Nothing but wood floors. Many of the things around us are made for fast consumption and are replaced according to the whims of fashion. With our floors it’s exactly the opposite. It takes several decades for the raw material to grow. In order to craft a beautiful wood floor, that can be appreciated for generations, you need to love and appreciate the environment. We understand, because at Kährs we have worked with wood since 1857.
THE INVENTOR OF THE ENGINEERED WOOD FLOOR In 1941, Kährs was granted a patent for a multi-layer wood fl ooring construction. This was the world’s fi rst engineered wood floor. The construction makes the floor more stable and the raw material is utilized with greater environmental awareness.
OUR INNOVATIVE SPIRIT Over the years, we have continued to launch new innovative solutions. In the 1960’s, we were the first to offer factory-applied prefinish, an innovation that turned into an industry standard. In 2000, we launched the first glueless mechanical joint system; Woodloc®. And still, Woodloc® is the world’s strongest and most advanced joint system, promoting a fast and easy installation, as well as a perfect end result without any gaps, ever!
A NATURAL APPROACH TO QUALITY At Kährs, we look beyond the surface. Our quality consciousness begins with selecting the finest raw material. We do this in cooperation with our 3,000+ timber suppliers, who all share our views on quality and the environment. Each tree used in our production is carefully selected and then felled. For each tree felled, new trees are planted, guaranteeing new forests for future generations to enjoy and utilise.
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…of Sweden
Our company and main production facility is situated in the southern Swedish province of Småland, right in the middle of the small town of Nybro, surrounded by dense forest. Not only does this area supply us with all the raw material we need – we also work and live here, with our families, as part of the local community. This means that we must operate an extremely clean production.
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Inventor of the Modern Wood Floor… Not only did Kährs’ introduction of the multilayer wood floor construction contribute to a more stable product – it also contributed to raw material being used with greater environmental awareness. New innovations – like Woodloc® and the use of water-based stains – are just a couple of examples of how we have revolutionized the wood flooring industry.
MULTI-LAYER CONSTRUCTION A wood floor from Kährs is constructed on a multi-layer principle. It is 75 per cent more stable than a solid wood floor. It resists warping, buckling and cracking, even during seasonal variations in temperature and humidity.
WOODLOC® Woodloc® is still the most advanced locking system on the market. The system joins the boards together and then locks them into place. This ensures that gaps are completely eliminated from the start and throughout the lifetime of the floor.
WATER-BASED STAINS Kährs was one of the first floor manufacturers to replace synthetic-based stains with water-based stains. The new process enabled us to further enhance the colours created by nature – without causing any harm.
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…that turned out to be Green The multi-layer wood floor, our innovation from 1941, proved not only to be the best and most stable flooring on the market – but also the most environmentally friendly construction yet to be invented; one that optimizes the use of the raw material, is made from renewable resources and is recyclable. Our production process is designed to have minimal impact on the environment. All waste, in the form of bark and wood shavings, is processed in a sophisticated recycling system that supplies energy to the whole plant, as well as to the surrounding community.
GIVING BACK TO NATURE The amount of forest in Sweden has increased steadily over the past 100 years and the number of trees that are planted by far exceeds the amount we harvest. On average, fi ve trees are planted for every tree that is harvested to maintain a sustainable forest environment.
FREE FROM SOLVENTS Kährs was the first floor manufacturer to introduce an entirely solvent-free production process. This took place as early as 1984 – long before it became general practice in the industry.
ONLY CONTROLLED SUPPLIERS Suppliers are chosen principally from companies holding an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification) certificate or equivalent, or those who can in some other way document that they operate environmentally aware timber procurement.
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THE KÄHRS RANGE OF WOOD FLOORS Kährs offers a wide range of products, with different finishes and in a multitude of wood species from around the world, to meet a wide spectrum of demands. But they all have a few things in common – they are created by nature, engineered with the latest technology and produced with great respect for the environment.
KÄHRS ORIGINAL
LINNEA BY KÄHRS
SETTING THE STANDARD IN WOOD FLOORING
THE NEW GENERATION HARDWOOD FLOOR
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Board length: (1-strip): 1800/2100/2420 mm (2- & 3-strip): 2423 mm Board width: 105/130/187/200 mm Board thickness: 15 mm
Board length: 1225 mm Board width: 118/193 mm Board thickness: 7 mm Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm Core material: HDF (High Density Fibreboard) Resandable: No Guarantee: 12 years
Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm Core material: Spruce/Pine Resandable: 2–3 times Guarantee: 30 years
Our widest range, Kährs Original is renowned worldwide for its high quality and versatility. It spans light to dark wood species, with matt, silk matt and nature oil finishes, in 1-, 2- or 3 strip designs. The total floor thickness is 15 mm, allowing the floor to be sanded and resealed at least twice during its lifetime. To learn more about the options available, please see page 80 where our entire range is presented.
Whether you prefer a classic or contemporary look, the Linnea range provides numerous options to complement all interior styles. Kährs Linnea, first introduced in 1993, was the world’s first hardwood floor to be offered with a glueless mechanical joint system – the patented Woodloc® – in 2000. Pleasing to the eye and to the touch, Linnea combines the aesthetic with the practical. With a thickness of just 7 mm, the floor is simple and easy to install, durable and easy to maintain.
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Design & Style inspiration Pick your favourite interior style
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Pick your favourite interior style. Experiment with it at www.kahrs.com On the following pages, you will find a number of styles reflecting a multitude of current interior design trends. All of these styles are also included on our website, where you can ‘re-design’ the room by yourself. Change floors, colours of furniture and walls. It has never been easier to try out your ideas and, at the same time, get some fresh inspiration. Have fun!
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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
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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
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SAND COLLECTION – OAK WHITE, PORTOFINO
CLASSIC SWEDISH Personality: There is nothing more stylish than history The style: Classically elegant Inspiration: Parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents How: Create refinement with period furniture and a light palette
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION – OAK NOUVEAU WHITE, CLASSIC
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SCANDINASIA Personality: Tranquil and serene The style: A marriage between Northern light and Japanese gardens Inspiration: Integration of body, mind and spirit – Yoga and cleansing, pure green tea How: Use natural materials, light colours and soft shapes to soothe your body and soul
SCANDINASIA
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NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION BEECH BORNHOLM, COUNTRY
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION BEECH TRONDHEIM, CITY
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION BEECH VISBY, CITY
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION EUROPEAN MAPLE LUGANO, TOWN
Inspiration and products for Scandinasia www.daviddesign.se www.muji.eu www.ahlens.com www.norrgavel.se www.moooi.com www.ikea.com www.himla.se
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ITALIAN MODERN
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OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION JARRAH SYDNEY, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, JATOBA, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, JATOBA, CITY
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION CHERRY COLUMBUS, CITY
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION – JATOBA BRASILIA, CITY
ITALIAN MODERN Personality: Stylish and discerning The style: Carefully picked design pieces against an elegant backdrop Inspiration: Relaxed dining, fine wines, fast cars and beautiful art How: Opt for fi ve-star living, the Italian way, with less clutter and more design
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION – JATOBA LA PAZ, CITY
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CONTEMPORARY SOFT
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION – MERBAU MANILA, CITY
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
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION JARRAH SYDNEY, CITY
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION JATOBA CARACAS, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, JATOBA, CITY
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WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION – MERBAU JAKARTA, CITY
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CALIFORNIA 50’S
LINNEA BY KÄHRS – NARROW, OAK, AMBER
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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
LINNEA BY KÄHRS – NARROW, OAK, COFFEE
Inspiration and products for California 50’s www.knoll.com www.dwr.com/ www.vitra.com/ www.themeshnetwork.com
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU CHARCOAL, CLASSIC
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU BLACK, CLASSIC
HARMONY COLLECTION OAK EMBER
HARMONY COLLECTION OAK LAVA
LINNEA BY KÄHRS – NARROW, OAK HONEY
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NOTTING HILL
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NOTTING HILL Personality: Intellectual chic The style: Stylishly understated, yet inviting Inspiration: Cosmopolitan and Camden Market How: Muted colours, tactile materials and soft lights
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION – OAK SIENA, TOWN
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
Inspiration and products for Notting Hill www.conranshop.co.uk www.habitat.co.uk
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EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION OAK CORNWALL, COUNTRY, CLASSIC
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION OAK TRENTINO, COUNTRY, CLASSIC
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, OAK, COUNTRY
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NEWPORT COAST
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION WALNUT MONTREAL, CITY
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION – WALNUT PHILADELPHIA, CITY
NEWPORT COAST Personality: An eye for detail The style: Laid-back elegance Inspiration: Dinner, friends; a weekend approach to the good life downtown How: Traditional, yet modern, adding a palette of soft colours to natural materials
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION WALNUT HARTFORD, TOWN
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, WALNUT, CITY Inspiration and products for Newport Coast www.angeldesmontagnes.com www.ralphlaurenhome.com
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ADOBE
Inspiration and products for Adobe www.southwestinteriors.biz www.southwesternrustic-furniture.com
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION – CHERRY CHARLESTON, CITY
ADOBE Personality: Avid collector of things The style: Native, yet comfortable with emphasis on striking details Inspiration: A close look at history How: Unique, indigenous items teamed with warm colours and hot spices
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AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION CHERRY KENTUCKY, COUNTRY
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION CHERRY ARIZONA, COUNTRY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, CHERRY, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, CHERRY, COUNTRY
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BLACK & WHITE
HARMONY COLLECTION – OAK LAVA
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION – WALNUT ATLANTA, CITY
Inspiration and products for Black & White www.zanotta.it www.fritzhansen.dk www.tomdixon.net www.olssongerthel.se www.magis.it
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
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU BLACK, CLASSIC
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION – OAK NOUVEAU CHARCOAL, CLASSIC
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LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK COFFEE
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, WALNUT, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, WALNUT, CITY
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WATERFRONT
MARINA COLLECTION – JATOBA/OAK SOUTHAMPTON, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
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WATERFRONT Personality: Effortless style with a hint of the maritime The style: Radiating warmth, while emphasizing the proximity to the sea Inspiration: Sunlight reflected in the waves How: Enhance the marine theme with a few carefully chosen objects, but don’t overdo it – keep it elegant
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MARINA COLLECTION JATOBA/DARK STRIP NEWPORT, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
MARINA COLLECTION OAK/DARK STRIP MARBELLA, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, OAK/ASH, SHIPSDECKING, CITY
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AMERICAN PLAINS
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AMERICAN PLAINS Personality: A taste for the finer things in life The style: Weekend living – stylish and comfortable Inspiration: A collage of the past and the present How: Create comfort and cosiness with soft furnishings, wood and a crackling log fire
Inspiration and products for American Plains www.lexington.com www.ralphlaurenhome.com www.gant.com
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION HARD MAPLE ALBERTA, COUNTRY
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION – HARD MAPLE WINNIPEG, CITY
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AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION HARD MAPLE ONTARIO, COUNTRY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, HARD MAPLE, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, HARD MAPLE, COUNTRY
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PROVENCE
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PROVENCE COLLECTION – PROVENCE OAK COGNAC, CLASSIC
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OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU BROWN, CLASSIC
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK BLANC
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
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK ROMANOV
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK ASTURIAN
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Inspiration and products for Provence www.angeldesmontagnes.com www.appleyhoare.com
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ITALIAN CLASSIC NOUVEAU
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OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK PLANTAGENET
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU BLACK, CLASSIC
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK COFFEE
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION – OAK NOUVEAU CHARCOAL, CLASSIC
ITALIAN CLASSIC NOUVEAU Personality: Purest modern luxury and a love of tradition The style: Highlighted 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
PROVENCE COLLECTION PROVENCE OAK ESPRESSO, CLASSIC
Inspiration and products for Italian Classic Nouveau www.angeldesmontagnes.com www.luxuryculture.com www.ilgiardinoincantatogallery.it HARMONY COLLECTION – OAK MOSS
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CITY ART
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Inspiration and products for City Art www.knoll.com www.kartell.com www.scandinaviandesign.com www.classicon.com www.materia.se www.louispoulsen.com
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU BROWN, CLASSIC
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU GREY, CLASSIC
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU WHITE, CLASSIC
CITY ART Personality: Designista The style: Cosmopolitan cocktail with attention to detail Inspiration: Hip hotels and bars How: A cool mix of original ideas and clever buys
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BRITISH COUNTRY
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EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION – OAK BADEN, COUNTRY
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
Inspiration and products for British Country www.lauraashley.com www.ralphlaurenhome.com www.countryliving.com
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BRITISH COUNTRY Personality: Classically English The style: Handsome and refined, yet warm and inviting Inspiration: Bracing walks through rolling hills and delicious afternoon tea How: Soft fabrics teamed with classic titles and a few colonial items
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION OAK HAMPSHIRE, COUNTRY
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION OAK NAVARRA, COUNTRY
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK ASTURIAN
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, OAK, COUNTRY
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FRENCH HERITAGE
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FRENCH HERITAGE Personality: Country chic The style: Dark wood, stone walls, leather and lace Inspiration: Chateaux and comtesse, burgundy and beaujolais How: The silky touch of a fur throw, the smell of a log-fire, soft candlelight and the beauty of pale, pink peonies
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK PLANTAGENET
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK WASA
PROVENCE COLLECTION PROVENCE OAK ESPRESSO, CLASSIC
HERITAGE COLLECTION – OAK ASTURIAN Inspiration and products for French Heritage www.ralphlaurenhome.com
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PROVENCE COLLECTION PROVENCE OAK COGNAC, CLASSIC
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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
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION – ASH GOTHENBURG, CITY
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION ASH STOCKHOLM, CITY
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION ASH TELEMARK, COUNTRY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, ASH, CITY Inspiration and products for Swedish Country www.taserudsmobler.se www.ikea.com www.scandinaviandesign.com
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NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION – ASH KALMAR, TOWN
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CITY SLICK
EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE COLLECTION – OAK PALAZZO ROVERE, DUTCH PATTERN, CLASSIC
CITY SLICK Personality: Inspired cosmopolitan The style: A peaceful haven away from the buzz Inspiration: Made in Manhattan How: Add a splash of colour to bring out the crispness of white walls and a wood floor
Inspiration and products for City Slick www.dux.com www.kasthall.com www.norellmobel.se
OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION WALNUT ATLANTA, CITY
EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE COLLECTION – WALNUT PALAZZO NOCE, DUTCH PATTERN, CLASSIC
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EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION OAK MILANO, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK, CITY
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MODERN SUBURBIA
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OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION EUROPEAN MAPLE SALZBURG, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, ASH WHITE, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS ORIGINAL, OAK WHITE, CITY
LINNEA BY KÄHRS – NARROW, OAK BLANC
MODERN SUBURBIA Personality: Thoughtful design with attention to detail The style: Clean-lined retreat, embraced by nature Inspiration: True modernist icons of architecture and design How: Choose things derived from nature to achieve a simplicity that speaks to your senses
SAND COLLECTION ASH WHITE SKAGEN Inspiration and products for Modern Suburbia www.scandinaviandesign.com www.lammhults.se www.vitra.com www.garsnas.se
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MODERN COUNTRY
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OTHER FLOOR IDEAS FOR THIS STYLE
HERITAGE COLLECTION OAK VALOIS
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION OAK NOUVEAU WHITE, CLASSIC
HARMONY COLLECTION OAK FROST
LINNEA BY KÄHRS NARROW, OAK BLANC
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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
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ACCESSORIES
WOOD FACTS COLOUR CHANGE UNEXPOSED
It’s in the detail that you can recognize the level of skill and craftsmanship in a Kährs floor. You can choose from a wide range of skirtings, mouldings and accessories, each designed to add the perfect finishing touch.
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BIRCH
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EXPOSED AFTER 2–3 YEARS
WOOD’S NATURAL COLOUR CHANGE Wood exposed to normal sunlight is subject to colour change. As with all natural products crafted from wood, these changes are expected and add to the beauty and distinctiveness of a wood floor.
If you move or rearrange carpets and furniture occasionally, you can avoid distinct lines between the exposed and unexposed areas of the floor. The swatches show the shades that different
wood species will turn after 2–3 years’ exposure to normal sunlight.
HARDNESS COMPARISON Hard
Harder
Hardest
Pine Birch European Maple Walnut
SELECT THE RIGHT FLOOR FOR THE RIGHT AREA
Cherry Red Oak Oak Beech
Different wood species naturally have different degrees of hardness. For rooms exposed to a great deal of wear and tear, such as kitchens and hallways, it’s best to choose one of the harder wood species. We want your Kährs floor to remain beautiful for many years. This is why we only produce floors in the harder wood species. The only exception is Birch, a medium-hard species that can look beautiful in a living room or bedroom, but is less suitable in areas exposed to a lot of wear and tear, such as kitchens. The table compares the hardness of different wood species. 76
Ash Jarrah Hard Maple Merbau Jatoba Linnea*
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GRADINGS
KÄHRS FLOORING GUIDE Finding the perfect floor is a process that involves many different considerations, including choice of wood species, surface treatment and grade of timber. On these pages, you will find information, recommendations and advice about things to consider when choosing a floor.
THE COLOUR OF WOOD Kährs offers a wide range of wood species – from palest Ash to deep toned Jarrah. A dark floor ‘swallows’ a lot of light and can affect the feeling of space. At the same time, a dark floor can create warmth and cosiness in a large room. A pale toned wood floor increases the feeling of space by reflecting light within the room. It can also create a dramatic contrast to dark design details.
CITY SELECTION
TOWN SELECTION
COUNTRY SELECTION
These floors are stylishly understated; they’re 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 like a calm, minimalistic impression, look for a floor in the City selection.
Dark or light, these floors are characterized 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.
DESIGN THE SURFACE TREATMENT
1 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-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. Whilst easy to maintain, remember that floors treated with Nature oil need a little more care and should be treated with Kährs UV/Nature Oil Refresher regularly.
BRUSHED
STAINED
BEVELLED EDGES
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 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.
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2
3
1-STRIP DESIGN
2-STRIP DESIGN
3-STRIP DESIGN
The surface of the board is sawn in one piece. This emphasizes the natural feeling and shows the character of the wood species to full effect.
The wear layer is two strips’ wide. The strips are arranged to give each floor an individual character.
The wear layer is three strips’ wide. The strips are different lengths and are positioned at random, creating a unique floor design.
DUTCH PATTERN
SHIP’S DECK
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.
SEE OUR FLOORING GUIDE AT: www.kahrs.com The guide will help you find your ideal floor. 79
EUROPEAN NATURALS COLLECTION
KÄHRS ORIGINAL, TECHNICAL DATA 1-strip 1800 x 130 x 15 mm
2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
1-strip 2100/2420 x 187 x 15 mm
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2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm* 1
3-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm 1-strip 1320 x 125 x 14 mm
1
OAK CORNWALL, COUNTRY, CLASSIC
1-strip 1800 x 105 x 15 mm
OAK WEIMAR, CITY, CLASSIC
*Only available on Navarra, Verona, Visby, Lolland and Lugano
1
OAK JERSEY, COUNTRY, CLASSIC
1
OAK MILANO, CITY
OAK BADEN, COUNTRY
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2
65
3
ASH GOTHENBURG, CITY
3
ASH STOCKHOLM, CITY
OAK MADRID, CITY
2
2
OAK VERONA, TOWN
3
1
ASH TELEMARK, COUNTRY
3
OAK HEIDELBERG, TOWN
BEECH OSLO, CITY
33
3
OAK NAVARRA, COUNTRY
3
OAK VIENNA, CITY
OAK SIENA, TOWN
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18
3
ASH KALMAR, TOWN
32
2
OAK HAMPSHIRE, COUNTRY
NORDIC NATURALS COLLECTION
1
1
OAK TRENTINO, COUNTRY, CLASSIC
31
1
ASH GOTLAND, COUNTRY
1
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Board thickness: 15 mm Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm Core material: Spruce/Pine Resandable: 2–3 times Guarantee: 30 years
Dutch pattern 2426 x 198,5 x 15 mm
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58
OAK ARDENNE, COUNTRY
2
3
EUROPEAN MAPLE LUGANO, TOWN
3
EUROPEAN MAPLE SALZBURG, CITY
EUROPEAN MAPLE TIROL, COUNTRY
AMERICAN NATURALS COLLECTION
1
2
BEECH BORNHOLM, COUNTRY
2
BEECH TRONDHEIM, CITY
2
BEECH VISBY, CITY
3
BEECH LOLLAND, COUNTRY
3
BEECH HELLERUP, TOWN
BEECH VIBORG, TOWN
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1
43
1
HARD MAPLE WINNIPEG, CITY
HARD MAPLE ALBERTA, COUNTRY
2
2
HARD MAPLE EDMONTON, CITY
3
HARD MAPLE ONTARIO, COUNTRY
3
HARD MAPLE TORONTO, CITY
HARD MAPLE MANITOBA, TOWN
3 BEECH FALSTER, COUNTRY
36
1 CHERRY COLUMBUS, CITY
WORLD NATURALS COLLECTION
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1 CHERRY KENTUCKY, COUNTRY
2
3
CHERRY CHARLESTON, CITY
2
CHERRY SAVANNAH, CITY
3
CHERRY ARIZONA, COUNTRY
CHERRY SANTA BARBARA, TOWN
34 24
1 MERBAU SINGAPORE, CITY
3 JARRAH SYDNEY, CITY
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25
2 MERBAU JAKARTA, CITY
25
3 MERBAU MANILA, CITY
21
1 JATOBA CARACAS, CITY
23
2 JATOBA BRASILIA, CITY
3 JATOBA LA PAZ, CITY
Our product lines are subject to ongoing change. Also, colour reproduction within the magazine cannot be guaranteed, due to limitations in print technology. We, therefore, recommend that you visit your Kährs’ stockist to determine exact grain patterns and shades.
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39
22
1 WALNUT ATLANTA, CITY
1 WALNUT VERMONT, COUNTRY
2
2
WALNUT PHILADELPHIA, CITY
Shown on page 1 2 3 Strips
3
WALNUT KANSAS, COUNTRY
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
3
WALNUT MONTREAL, CITY
Brushing Coloured stains
WALNUT HARTFORD, TOWN
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges
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MARINA COLLECTION
LINNEA BY KÄHRS, TECHNICAL DATA Narrow 1225 x 118 x 7 mm
40
1
1
JATOBA/DARK STRIP NEWPORT, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
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1
JATOBA/OAK SOUTHAMPTON, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
1
1
OAK/ASH STAVANGER, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
OAK/DARK STRIP MARBELLA, SHIPSDECKING, CLASSIC
EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE COLLECTION
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1
PROVENCE OAK NATURE, CLASSIC
Board thickness: 7 mm Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm Core material: HDF (High Density Fibreboard) Resandable: No Guarantee: 12 years
Original 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
PROVENCE COLLECTION
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2-strip 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
44
1
PROVENCE OAK COGNAC, CLASSIC
46
67
66 28
1
PROVENCE OAK ESPRESSO, CLASSIC
PROVENCE OAK BLANC, CLASSIC
OAK PALAZZO ROVERE, DUTCH PATTERN, CLASSIC
WALNUT PALAZZO NOCE, DUTCH PATTERN, CLASSIC
1
1
LINNEA, NARROW, HARD MAPLE, CITY
1
LINNEA, NARROW, CHERRY, CITY
1
LINNEA, NARROW, JATOBA, CITY
1
LINNEA, NARROW, OAK, CITY
1
LINNEA, NARROW, WALNUT, CITY
LINNEA, NARROW, OAK HONEY
CLASSIC NOUVEAU COLLECTION 26 29 14 70 16
1
71
38
17
54
1
OAK NOUVEAU WHITE, CLASSIC
55
27
52
1
OAK NOUVEAU BRONZE, CLASSIC
74
1
OAK NOUVEAU BLACK, CLASSIC
49
1
OAK NOUVEAU BROWN, CLASSIC
51
1 LINNEA, NARROW, OAK BISQUIT
1 LINNEA, NARROW, OAK AMBER
1
1
LINNEA, NARROW, OAK COFFEE
LINNEA, NARROW, OAK BLANC
2
OAK NOUVEAU GREY, CLASSIC
OAK NOUVEAU CHARCOAL, CLASSIC
HARMONY COLLECTION 1 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, CHERRY, COUNTRY
50
3
1
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, BIRCH, COUNTRY
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, ASH, CITY
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, HARD MAPLE, CITY
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, HARD MAPLE, COUNTRY
39
3
OAK MOSS
1 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK, COUNTRY
OAK LAVA
3
3
OAK FROST
3
OAK EMBER
OAK FOG
HERITAGE COLLECTION 2 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, BEECH, CITY
60
1 OAK ROMANOV
62
1 OAK PLANTAGENET
1 OAK VALOIS
1
OAK ASTURIAN
OAK CHARLEMAGNE
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ASH WHITE SKAGEN
2
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK, CITY
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK, COUNTRY
OAK ALTAVILLA
SAND COLLECTION
3
2 LINNEA, ORIGINAL WALNUT, CITY
1
OAK WASA
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, BIRCH, COUNTRY
72
1
2 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, JATOBA, CITY
63
1
2
HERITAGE COLLECTION
2 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, CHERRY, CITY
1 OAK WHITE BRIGHTON
17
2 OAK WHITE PORTOFINO
2 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, BEECH, COUNTRY
2
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, WALNUT, COUNTRY
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, ASH WHITE, CITY
2
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK WHITE, CITY
LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK BROWN, COUNTRY
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3 OAK WHITE SORRENTO
1 LINNEA, ORIGINAL, OAK/ASH, SHIPSDECKING, CITY
Shown on page 1 2 3 Strips
Lacquer Matt lacquer Nature oil
Brushing Coloured stains Tongue and Groove, glued joint
Bevelled edges Micro-bevelled edges
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