Creating a Healthy and Hygienic Home

Karndean Designflooring

The current pandemic has put a spotlight on the type of materials we bring into our homes.

Ease of maintenance, the ability to harbor dirt and bacteria, and the overall environmental footprint are among the top concerns of homeowners shopping for flooring in today’s climate.

With many homeowners also taking on home renovation projects during this time, RSAs are more likely than ever to be asked about hygienic flooring options. You, your staff, and your customers can rest assured that Karndean Designflooring is a healthy and hygienic choice for the home.

Safe Materials

Karndean products are free from BPA, phthalates, and formaldehyde; and based on vinyl (PVC), the most widely used polymer in building and construction and the same material used in vital medical equipment including heart and lung bypass tubing. Karndean floors are in compliance with California’s Proposition 65, meaning that they are neither carcinogenic nor do they contain raw materials which are either reprotoxic or endocrine disrupting; and therefore, do not require warning labels in the United States.

Allergens and Bacteria

Unlike carpet and carpet tile, Karndean luxury vinyl will not harbor dirt, dust mites, or bacteria, which can easily get trapped or grow within carpet fibers; and hardwood floors typically don't harbor allergens, but they can trap dirt between planks, which may trigger an allergic reaction. Although carpet made from naturally hypoallergenic materials sounds like it would be allergen-free, it could still trap allergens and will require professional cleaning. Karndean planks and tiles are nonporous, so not only will they resist spills, but they do not contribute to bacterial growth. With Karndean luxury vinyl tile, homeowners can comfortably go about day-to-day life with no outside maintenance costs.

Grey Riven Slate ST16

Air Quality

All Karndean products have been tested for contribution to indoor air quality, and independent testing proves that our products are very low emitting in terms of volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and carry a FloorScore® Indoor Air Quality certification.

Karndean Korlok rigid core products are among the first to be ASSURE Certified™. This standard, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), ensures that rigid core products are manufactured to the highest standard and meet the requirements for indoor air quality, rigorous performance, and are free from heavy metals and ortho-phthalates.❚

Low Impact Cleaning and Maintenance

Karndean Clean or another pH neutral, fragrance free cleaner approved for use with vinyl floors is all that is needed to keep Karndean floors looking their best. When used properly, routine maintenance with Karndean Clean will safely kill and remove germs (just as washing your hands with soap and water does), effectively killing Coronavirus COVID-19 on the floor’s surface.

Customers who incorporate Karndean luxury vinyl into their home will get more than a low maintenance floor, one that contributes to a healthier home.

French Oak VGW85T