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Karndean Palio Flooring: A Closer Look at the Range
Looking for a floor with the warmth of oak or the calm of natural stone? This guide walks you through Karndean Palio flooring, a range with Italian character at its heart. It is split into two collections, each with its own fitting method and feel.
At Floorbay, we’re often asked which Palio collection suits which room. Here’s how the two compare, so you can choose with confidence.
What is Karndean Palio flooring?
Palio sits within the wider Karndean range, alongside familiar names like Knight Tile, Art Select and Van Gogh. Every design takes its name from Italy, from Arezzo and Sorano to Roma Oak and Florentine Oak.
The range comes in two collections:
- Palio Core: a click fit collection built on a rigid core.
- Palio Essenza: a glue down collection in plank, herringbone and stone designs.
Both share the realistic textures and careful detailing people expect from Karndean LVT. The real difference is how each one is fitted.
Most people choosing Karndean Palio flooring start with one simple question: click or glue down? Once you know the answer, the right collection usually follows.
Palio Core: click fit on a rigid core
Palio Core is the click fit side of the range. Planks and tiles lock together, which keeps installation quicker and tidier than a fully bonded floor.
Its key feature is a solid core. This is designed to keep the floor stable when temperatures change or moisture is present. It makes Palio Core a practical option for kitchens and bathrooms as well as living spaces. Our look at the Karndean rigid core range explains how this construction works in more detail.
The collection includes wood and tile designs, with names such as Arezzo and Sorano. Each has a textured surface that follows the grain or pattern of the material it recreates. The core also helps to soften footfall noise between rooms.
If you want Karndean Palio LVT that goes down with minimal disruption, Palio Core is the natural place to start.
Palio Essenza: glue down plank and herringbone
Palio Essenza is the glue down side of the range. Each plank is bonded directly to a prepared subfloor, giving a firm, settled finish underfoot.
The collection features 10 wood designs, each available as a classic plank or in a herringbone format. Warm oak tones lead the way, with designs such as Roma Oak, Florentine Oak and Bologna Oak. Four stone options complete the line up, including Bellagio Marble and Ischia Limestone.
Because each wood design comes in both formats, you can mix plank and herringbone within one home. A herringbone hallway leading into a plank living room creates a lovely sense of flow. This flexibility is where Karndean Palio flooring really comes into its own. If patterned floors are your thing, our full herringbone flooring collection is worth a browse too.
Glue down Karndean Palio luxury vinyl flooring is best fitted by a professional. That way, the subfloor is properly prepared before a single plank goes down.
Which Palio collection is right for you?
There is no single right answer with Karndean Palio flooring, only the right fit for your home. A few simple questions can point you in the right direction.
Palio Core may suit you best if:
- You’d like a click fit floor that goes down quickly.
- The floor is going into a kitchen or bathroom.
- You’re confident fitting a click floor yourself.
Palio Essenza may suit you best if:
- You love the look of herringbone.
- You want plank and herringbone in matching designs.
- You’re happy to use a professional fitter.
Still unsure? That’s where our team comes in. We don’t pay sales commissions, so our advice is always about what suits your home. You can also compare Karndean Palio flooring with the rest of the brand in our complete Karndean buying guide.
FAQ’S
Palio Core is a click fit collection with a rigid core, available in wood and tile designs. Palio Essenza is a glue down collection with 10 wood designs in plank and herringbone, plus four stone options.
Palio Core is designed for any room in the home, including kitchens and bathrooms. For Palio Essenza, speak to our team about the room you have in mind. We’ll happily talk you through the options.
Palio Core uses a click system, so a confident DIYer may be able to fit it. Palio Essenza is a glue down floor and is best fitted professionally. Our fitting service connects customers with accredited fitters across the UK.
Yes. Its wood designs are available in both plank and herringbone formats, so you can match patterns from room to room.
Yes. You can order free samples of Karndean Palio flooring from our online shop. It’s the best way to see the colours and textures in your own light.
Regular sweeping or vacuuming, with an occasional damp mop, is usually all it needs. There’s no sanding or sealing involved.
Find your Palio floor with Floorbay
Maybe you’re drawn to the easy fit of Palio Core, or the pattern options of Palio Essenza. Either way, the right floor makes all the difference. Our family-run team has been helping customers since 1994, and we’re here to help you choose with confidence.
Explore our range online or speak with our team to find the perfect flooring solution for your home. Get in touch via email info@floorbay.co.uk or call us for a chat on 01625 876387.
