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Loose Lay Installation Format

Loose lay is a flexible type of luxury vinyl that’s made with a friction backing to keep the flooring in place. It’s considered an easy-to-install “floating” format, because a full adhesive spread to the subfloor is not required for installation.

Our loose lay luxury vinyl combines the best features of gluedown and rigid core formats – the ability to cut pieces for custom lay patterns, like gluedown, with the fast, easy installation of rigid core. (Pictured: Koa Kai LLP372)

Why You’ll Love Loose Lay

Custom Layouts

Planks and tiles can be easily cut to different shapes and sizes. Create eye-catching patterns or add borders.               

K-Wave® Backing

K-Wave® friction-grip backing holds floor in place, eliminating need for full-spread adhesive and minimizing subfloor preparation.

Quieter Environments

The K-Wave® backing also helps to absorb sound, reducing noise to lower floors in multi-level homes – perfect for upstairs.

Individually Replaceable

Single planks/tiles can be easily removed and replaced if damaged.                       

SureFit® Stability

Reduces expansion and contraction from temperature changes, eliminating need for transition strips.                           

Karndean LooseLay

Exquisite Craftsmanship. Enhanced Comfort.

Beyond the breathtaking beauty, the 40+ wood- and stone-inspired luxury vinyl floors in the Karndean LooseLay collection are made with a backing that provides enhanced comfort while reducing noise from upper to lower levels in the home.

Explore The Collection

Find Your New Floor

Three easy steps to choosing a floor you’ll love for a lifetime

Dining room with LooseLay Longboard LLP307

Discover Inspiration

Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, lounge – we’ve got ideas and inspiration to help you create a stylish space.
Use Karndean's room visualiser Floorstyle

Visualize It Virtually

See how different designs look in stylish room settings with our digital Floorstyle visualizer. You can even upload photos to see floors in your own home.
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Find A Retailer

After you’ve picked your favorite designs, one of our retail partners can help you with layout ideas, product benefits, installation information and more.