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Karndean v Amtico

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Chewbacca Tue 02-Jan-18 19:24:02

I'm having to replace the laminate flooring in my living room and dining kitchen due to flood damage. I went out today to get price quotes but Amtico or Karndean was recommended to me as being harder wearing and water proof. Has anyone got either Amtico or Karndean and could you tell me the benefits or pitfalls of it, before I make my choice please?

OldMeg Mon 08-Jan-18 14:40:21

I’ve had Karndean all on the ground floor for a while now and I’m very happy with it. One room had s wooden floor and the kitchen and conservatory had a concrete floor. Can’t remember about the Hall.

The person who fitted the Kardean suggested we have a waterproof thingy in the kitchen before laying the Karndean. It was a pink gooey self levelling thingy that took 48 hours to dry. I think he put some kind of plywood in the room with the wooden floor first.

Anyway to cut a long story short, make sure the fitters are well qualified and know what they’re doing, and I’m sure whatever of the two you choose you will be pleased with it.

Brigidsdaughter Sun 18-Feb-18 22:25:57

Just found this thread Chewbacca. What did you Do?
We got Amtico Spacia for son's bedroom at least 10 years ago and were so pleased continued through ditto groom n downstairs loo. Oak am I look. Love it.
Having new kitchen soon and may go with Karndean, if not definitely Amtico.
Expensive it good as new always