Manchester’s Karndean Specialists — Supply, Design & Fitting

Looking for Karndean flooring in Manchester? Most retailers sell it alongside carpets, laminates, and a dozen other brands. We do things differently.

Luxury Flooring Manchester is the only dedicated Karndean Design Studio in the North West. We’re based in Wythenshawe M23, and we focus on one thing: helping homeowners across Greater Manchester and Cheshire design and install beautiful luxury vinyl tile floors that last a lifetime.

We’re an Official Karndean Select Retailer. That means our fitters are trained directly by Karndean. It means we carry the full range — every collection, every format. And it means every floor we lay comes with Karndean’s manufacturer lifetime warranty, fully validated and backed by our exclusive installation warranty.

If you want planks in a box, any shop will do. If you want a bespoke LVT floor — with hand-cut borders, expert subfloor prep, and a finish that genuinely stands out — you’re in the right place.

Why Choose Us?

Karndean Select Retailer Advanced training from Karndean direct. Access to the full range — including specialist collections most shops don’t carry.

Dedicated Design Studio The only Karndean-only showroom in the North West. No carpets. No laminates. Just Karndean — and the expertise to go with it.

LVT Installation Specialists Our fitters work exclusively on luxury vinyl tiles. Subfloor prep, bespoke borders, staircases, complex patterns — we take on the work others won’t.

Karndean LVT Collections — Supplied & Fitted from Manchester

Sourced directly from Karndean. Fitted by experts.

“Other shops told me I couldn’t put LVT on my stairs. Luxury Flooring Manchester did it, and it looks incredible.” — Catherine, Didsbury M20 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What Our Customers Say

Hale – Art Select Parquet

“We visited the Design Studio to look at Art Select parquet. The team helped us design a border with a specific stripping color that matched our decor. The fitting is absolute perfection.”

Mrs. H. Sterling, Park Road, Halew WA14

Victorian Hallway – Altrincham

“I wanted a Victorian tile look for my hallway but was worried about maintenance. They recommended the Heritage collection. The pattern work is flawless, and it’s so easy to clean!”

Siobhan, The Downs, Altrincham WA14

Karndean on Stairs – Didsbury

“Other shops told me I couldn’t put LVT on my stairs. Luxury Flooring Manchester did it, and it looks incredible. A true seamless finish from the hall up to the landing.”

Cat,  Hayecroft Gardens, Didsbury M20

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Expert Installation: We Do The “Difficult Stuff”

Karndean is only as good as the subfloor beneath it.

Buying the product is the easy part. The secret to a Karndean floor that lasts a lifetime is the preparation. As a Dedicated Design Studio, our expert Karndean fitters is trained to execute the most intricate work that general carpet fitters often struggle with.

  • Laser-Level Preparation: We use premium screening compounds to create a glass-flat subfloor—essential for preventing “tile grin” (where you see the subfloor through the tile).
  • Bespoke Borders & Stripping: We don’t just glue tiles down. We expertly hand-cut borders and grouting strips to frame your room perfectly, adding value and character.
  • LVT on Stairs: We are specialists in cladding staircases with Karndean, including custom bullnosing and side finishing for a high-end, seamless flow from hall to landing.
  • Complex Motifs: From Herringbone to Basketweave, our fitters are master craftsmen who ensure perfect symmetry and alignment.

Every installation comes with our Exclusive Fitting Warranty. 

Karndean Flooring Near You — Areas We Cover

We supply and fit Karndean LVT across Greater Manchester and Cheshire from our Wythenshawe showroom (M23 9DS).

South Manchester:

Northenden,  Northern Moor, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Fallowfield, Wythenshawe.

Trafford:

Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Brooklands, Urmston.

Cheshire East:

Styal, Handforth,  Wilmslow, Prestbury, Mottram St Andrew, Alderley Edge, Knutsford,

Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call us now on 0161 902 0920 and we’ll confirm straight away.

Frequently Asked Questions — Karndean Flooring Manchester

Glue-down is permanently bonded to the subfloor — the right choice for bespoke borders, herringbone, and staircases. It needs a perfectly flat surface. Rigid Core is a click floating system — quicker to install and tolerates minor imperfections, but not suitable for custom borders, stairs, or most UFH setups. We’ll recommend the right option during your consultation.

Yes. Karndean is one of the best LVT choices for UFH — it conducts heat efficiently and stays stable. We use adhesives rated for underfloor heating and manage commissioning before and after installation to keep your warranty fully intact.

Always. We assess the existing floor, carry out any ply-boarding or self-levelling work needed, and only begin laying once the surface meets Karndean’s exact specification. Most LVT problems come from skipping this step. We never do.

A Select Retailer sits above a standard approved retailer in Karndean’s programme. It means higher-level training, a wider display range, access to specialist collections, and every installation fully validates Karndean’s lifetime warranty. We’re one of a small number of Select Retailers in the North West.

Yes — it’s one of our most popular services. We work through border colours, strip widths, and corner detail during your consultation to create something unique to your home.

Absolutely. Karndean is 100% waterproof and warm underfoot — a popular upgrade from cold ceramic tile in family homes across Manchester and Cheshire.

Karndean consistently ranks alongside Amtico as one of the two best LVT brands in the UK. Its design library is exceptional — particularly for wood effects — and the embossing on Art Select is unmatched at its price point. The warranty is only valid through an approved retailer fitted by a trained installer. We ensure that’s always the case.

Yes. We’re based in Wythenshawe M23 and cover all of Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Ashton-under-Lyne, Glossop, and Stockport. Free home visit with no travel charge across our core area.

 

Ready to Start Your Design Journey?

You don’t need to commit to anything to get started. Book a free home visit and one of our specialists will come to you — samples, honest advice, no hard sell.

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