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New design. More options. UK 2014
New design.More options.
UK 2014
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That forest feeling The crispness when the fog lifts from the treetops. The sweet smell of pine, damp earth and bark after the rain. The stillness. Over the centuries, the people of the Nordic region have developed a special attachment to their huge forests, ref lected in our fondness to use natural materials when we decorate our homes. And we’ve learnt that the best way to bring that forest feeling into our homes is to choose a hardwood f loor.
Karelia is a Finnish based company with a long history of producing high quality hardwood f loors for both public and residential areas. A Karelia f loor is characterised by durability, longevity and beauty.
Ever since the start, we’ve also developed a strong feeling to preserve our forests. That is why we dedicate ourselves to finding the most environmental friendly ways to produce our f loors.
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Decorating your home is about creating an atmosphere that will make you feel at home. It’s about surrounding yourself with things close to your heart. And about combining elements that please your senses.
One of the most important of these elements is the f loor. What the f loor looks – and feels like – sets the tone for the entire interior. That’s why the effort to find the right f loor for your personal taste and needs should never be taken
lightly. After all, this is about your home – so only the best should be good enough.
Karelia provides a wide range of high quality hardwood f loors. So whatever your taste, you’re likely to find a durable f loor that will embellish your home for many years to come. If you have a vision of your perfect home, we have the knowledge and experience to make it happen.
Your home – your ref lection
Cool, calm and collected. Light f loors create a serene and sophisticated backdrop, perfect for highlighting furniture and home accessories. They also enhance natural light, lending air and space to a room.
Warm, elegant and cosy. With their rich and deep hues, dark f loors add a sense of depth to any space. If you aim for an intimate, sumptuous and luxurious feeling, they are a natural choice.
The unique patterning of wood fibres and the adaptability of wood into countless designs provide a constant inspiration for our designers. The wood structure and feeling can also be accentuated using different surface techniques including brushing, oiling and adding bevelled edges.
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Let there be light
ASH STORY 138 SHINY WHITE
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OAK SUGAR 3SOAK FP 188 ELECTRIC LIGHT
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Natural harmony
ASH FP 138 SELECT ARCTIC
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ASH FP 138 COUNTRY ARCTICASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 3S
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Shades of sophistication
OAK FP 188 NATUR VANILLA MATT
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OAK STORY 138 BRUSHED NEW ARCTICOAK IVORY FP 188 STONEWASHED
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Classic elegance
OAK LEGEND REVIVAL
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OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY VINTAGE SILKYOAK NATUR 2S
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Contemporary country
OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY PRESENCE
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OAK LEGEND PRESENCEOAK FP 138 NATUR ANTIQUE
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Modern warmth
WALNUT STORY 138 SPIRIT
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IROKO 3SOAK FP 188 AGED STONEWASHED IVORY
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Rustic chic
OAK FP 188 SHADOW GREY
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OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY VISIONOAK FP 188 STONEWASHED PLATINUM
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Dark drama
OAK STORY 188 SMOKED DOCKLANDS BROWN
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OAK STORY 188 SMOKED ROASTERY BROWNOAK STORY 188 SMOKED ASPHALT GREY
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Pretty in pastel
ASH FP 138 BLUE LILYASH STORY 138 PINK PRIMROSE ASH STORY 138 MINT
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Saima Design
SAIMA LUMI
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A view on the Finnish soulKarelia’s Saima Design collection ref lects the solemn beauty of the Finnish birch forest. The collection has been inspired by a number of outstanding Finnish designers and architects, including Aino and Alvar Alto and Tapio Wirkkala, sharing the vision to combine beauty with functionality. Both the Altos and Tapio Wirkkala favoured using birch for their designs.
The structure of the Saima f loors, with vertically positioned veneer, highlights the unique character of the wood. Meanwhile the wide range of patterns, lengths and colours enables you to design your own, personalised f loor for every room and context.
Architects Aino and Alvar Alto are renowned for contemporary architecture, placing the human being at the centre. They used wood in an innovative way in both interior and furniture designs, thus creating several Nordic design icons. The Aaltos understood and appreciated the qualities of birch, such as durability, beauty and the unique pattern formed in the veneer surface. The Altos provided direction for the design of the Saima products in their design of wooden walls, ceiling panels and innovative floor surfaces.
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the top names of Nordic design. He was also an outstanding artist who favoured using birch in his work. In 1980, Wirkkala participated in the development of the Saima parquet floor. His idea was to stain the birch veneer. This gave the material a unique, grey tone resembling that of a wasp’s net. Thanks to the outstanding durability of the material, as well as its esthetical qualities, Saima was selected as floor for Wirkkala’s exhibition that was touring the world at the time. In those days, only small amounts of grey Saima floors were produced – most of which for Tapio Wirkkala himself.
All Saima Design hardwood floors are available in these lengths: 300, 600 and 1200mm
Profiloc locking systemSaima Classic and Saima Lumi have the mechanical locking system and is available in this length: 188 x 2266 mm
188 x 2266 mm Profiloc
1200L (150 x 1200 mm)
600L (150 x 600 mm)
300L/R (150 x 300 mm)
A good looking floor material can also be functional.Thanks to their special characteristics, the Saima floors offer a durable, timeless solution that works well with all architectural trends. With its versatile selection and countless laying patterns, Saima offers many design solutions.
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Technical Design
BrushingBrushing the surface highlights the natural structure of the grain and emphasizes the texture of the wood. Brushing effects vary, depending on the wood species. Brushes are made from different materials in varying levels of hardness, and brushing is often carried out along with other refining treatments such as staining and bevelling of edges.
SelectOnly the part of the tree with the most subtle colours and pattern is used. This selection consists of f loors exclusively made of the most knot-free wood with the most even hues.
StonewashedStonewashing is a method where the surface of the hardwood f loor is first wire brushed, then treated with tinted oil and finished with clear oil. Stonewashing accentuates the grain structure of the wood, while tinted oil gives the f loor a unique appearance.
Lacquer
Matt Lacquer
Multiple surface choices
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StainingStaining further enhances the wood’s natural colour tones. It also allows us to apply new colours, thus completely transforming the appearance of the wood. Karelia offers a wide range of stained options – from the palest white, to rich charcoal shades.
NaturThe grain pattern and hues are more prominent in the wood used for this selection. The natural patterns and shades will give your f loor a character of its own.
Silky oil treatmentA silky oil-treated hardwood f loor preserves the natural appearance and feel of the wood. Oil adds a beautiful, silky surface that shines with warmth, while being easy to maintain.
SmokedSmoking is an old technique used for treating wood f loors, typically oak, to bring out darker shades, while the sapwood remains light. The colour can be different within the boards due to tanine concentrations.
Story (bevelled edge)Bevelled edges give the f loor a distinct look. We offer a number of f loors with a bevelled edge finish.
LacquerLacquering gives a hardwood f loor a durable, long-lasting protection. Our gloss lacquer gives the f loor a shiny, polished look, while the satin lacquer complements the wood’s character by accentuating its natural structure. The subtle finish of the matte lacquer produces an untreated, bare wood look.
CountryFor the Country selection, we have used wood with knots and bolder colour variations, bringing a vivacious touch to your f loor.
Strip designYou can choose your Karelia hardwood f loor from three options: traditional 3-strip, 2-strip or 1-strip Full Plank hardwood f loorings. The number of strips tells you how many parallel wood strip parts are used in the surface layer of the f loor.
WOOD HARDNESSThe Brinell scale indicates the comparative hardness of different wood species. As a rule the higher the Brinell-hardness, the better the f loor’s ability to withstand impacts, indentations and wear.
In this table the average hardness degree of timber materials has been compared to wear surface of Karelia hardwood f loorings.
CHANGING OF FLOOR COLOURUV radiation affects the colours of hardwood f loors. Colour changes represent a natural process occurring in the surface of the wood boards. Radiation does not, however, affect the varnish or oil coating of the boards.
The hues characteristic of Oak, Birch, Beech and Ash turn darker, while Walnut and heat-treated boards becomes lighter. Merbau and Iroko assume a deeper, darker appearance due to the effects of light.
A PERFECT CONSTRUCTIONKarelia hardwood f loorboards are manufactured entirely from genuine wood. Wood is a living material, contracting and expanding in accordance with the seasons and changing climate conditions. It is essential for the frame structure of the boards and the wooden materials used in the frame to limit these natural movements. The cross-directionally glued three-layer structure of Karelia boards effectively prevents the natural movements of wood resulting from humidity.
KARELIA PROFILOCThe Karelia Profiloc system enables you to install your f loor quickly and easily, without special expertise. Thanks to the new, self-locking Profiloc tongue and groove system, no glue is needed to install the f loorboards. Profiloc tightly locks the f loorboards into place. The end result is a beautiful f loor with virtually unnoticeable joints. The Profiloc tongue and groove system creates a quality f loor that is durable even when heavily used.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTForests have always been highly respected in Finland. This respect is also ref lected in the methods of Karelia. All our work is guided by strict adherence to our certifications, the ISO 14001 international environmental standard and the ISO 9001 quality standard. This ensures that every Karelia hardwood f loor is produced with the utmost respect for nature and meets the highest quality standards.
We source our wood from well-managed forests meeting the EU Timber Regulation. Most of the wood we source is oak, ash, beech and birch that grow in the local region Northern and Central Europe. These are areas where the number of trees replanted exceeds the number of trees harvested.
Karelia is PEFC certified, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. PEFC is the world’s largest forest certification standard, with over 251 million ha certified globally. The PEFC standard seeks to ensure that all of us can enjoy the environmental, social and economic benefits that forests offer. Certificate 86825-2010-A-FIN-FINAS.
BOARD STRUCTURE 1. Five-layered lacquering or oil treatment
2. Selected wooden wear layer
3. Intermediate layer made of coniferous wood, with a crosswise grain direction with respect to the surface wood
4. Plywood end reinforcement
5. Layer of seamless coniferous plywood for base veneer
Wood species
Merbau
Ash
Beech
Oak
Walnut
Iroko
Birch
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WOOD SELECTIONS
SURFACE TREATMENTS
The appearance of a wood f loor not only depends on the wood species – it’s also a matter of natural graining, strip design and surface treatments. Read more about the options below.
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Merbau
Walnut
Oak Iroko/Kambala
Ash Birch
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The choices are plenty, but the decision-making can still be convenient. By dividing our range into clear collections, we aim to guide you already in the beginning. Take a look, choose the direction that best defines your personality – and let your inspiration f ly.
Collections
URBAN SOUL Collection
IMPRESSIO Collection
EDGY HAR DWOOD FLOORS
DRAMATIC EXPR ESSIONS
The award-winning Karelia Impressio collection consists of seven 1-strip oak hardwood f loors characterised by different types of special treatments to create dramatics looks. They combine innovative product design and interior decoration trends. The series feature colours spanning from pale Cappucino to dark and dramatic black Liquorice.
The Urban Soul collection is a collection of unique and edgy hardwood f loors, drawing inspiration from the rhythms and movements of urban centres. Elements found in the city environment have lent their name and urban air to these f loorboards, which will lend an urban feeling to your home.
OAK AGED STONEWASHED IVORY 3S
OAK PROMENADE GREY 3SOAK CONCRETE GREY 3S
OAK FP 188 STONEWASHED GOLD
OAK FP 188 CONCRETE GREY
OAK FP 188 STONEWASHED PLATINUM
OAK STORY 188 SMOKED ROASTERY BROWN
OAK FP 188 AGED STONEWASHED IVORY
OAK STORY 188 RAILROAD GREY
OAK STORY 188 SALTED LIQUORICE
OAK FP 188 PROMENADE GREY
OAK STORY 138 AGED STONEWASHED IVORY (O)
OAK STORY 188 SMOKED DOCKLANDS BROWN
OAK FP 188 AGED SILKY
OAK STORY 188 SMOKED ASPHALT GREY
TIME Collection
IDYLLIC SPIRIT Collection
LIGHT Collection
TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY
NATUR E´S INSPIRATION
NOR DIC LIGHT TRIBUTE
Tradition meets contemporary in the Time collection, which features a series of oak f loors. Contrast your modern interior with a traditional Dutch pattern f loor, a true classic of oak hardwood f loors. Or let a vintage brushed f loor bring warmth to an otherwise minimalistic interior.
Drawing on inspiration from nature and f lowers, fruits and herbs, the Idyllic Spirit collection combines old tradition with fresh charm, offering new opportunities for interior decoration. The range of pretty pastels adds a touch of playfulness and happiness to your home.
This collection is a tribute to the famous Nordic light. A light f loor adds space, air and a f loating feeling to any interior. Use it to enlarge a small space – or to add even further dimensions to a large space. The Light collection includes six oak and one ash wood f loor, with colours ranging from ethereal white to steely grey.
OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY VINTAGE SILKY (O)
ASH FP 138 BLUE LILY
OAK FP 188 ELECTRIC LIGHTOAK SUGAR 3S
OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY PRESENCE
ASH FP 138 PALE PEACH
OAK STORY 188 SUGAR
OAK STORY 138 COUNTRY VISION
ASH STORY 138 PINK PRIMROSE
OAK FP 188 SHADOW GREY
OAK SHORELINE WHITE 3S
OAK LEGEND REVIVAL
ASH STORY 138 MINT
ASH STORY 138 SHINY WHITE OAK ELECTRIC LIGHT 3S
OAK LEGEND PRESENCE OAK LEGEND VISION
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POLAR Collection
DAWN Collection
SPRING FEELINGS
MISTY MORNINGS
Few things hold as much beauty and promise as a tree about to unfold its leaves in spring – especially after a long, polar winter. The light, green foliage and the straight trunks of the birch, ash and beech trees all belong to our most cherished wood species. This collection highlights the most spectacular and special features of these species.
The hazy, greyish light slowly emerging over the horizon as the sun rises has inspired this collection of oak f loors. As the name suggests, a f loor from the Dawn collection could also breathe new life into your home. The soft and muted colours will create a harmonious backdrop to any interior decoration style.
BEECH NATUR 3SASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 2S ASH FP 138 SELECT ARCTIC ASH NATUR 3S
ASH FP 138 COUNTRY ARCTIC (O)
ASH NATUR ARCTIC 3S ASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 3S
ASH FP 138 COUNTRY VANILLA MATT
ASH COUNTRY 3S (O)ASH FP 188 COUNTRY ARCTIC (O) ASH COUNTRY ARCTIC 3S (O)ASH COUNTRY VANILLA MATT 3S
ASH FP 188 COUNTRY VANILLA MATT (O)
BIRCH NATUR 3S
BIRCH NATUR VANILLA MATT 3S (O)
OAK IVORY STONEWASHED 2S
OAK SELECT NEW ARCTIC 3S OAK FP 188 NATUR VANILLA MATT
OAK IVORY STONEWASHED 3SOAK IVORY FP 138 STONEWASHED
OAK STORY 188 BRUSHED NEW ARCTIC
OAK IVORY FP 188 STONEWASHED
OAK NATUR NEW ARCTIC 2S (O) OAK NATUR VANILLA MATT 2S
OAK FP 138 NATUR VANILLA MATT
OAK FP 188 NATUR NEW ARCTIC OAK FP 138 NATUR NEW ARCTIC
OAK STORY 138 BRUSHED NEW ARCTIC (O)
OAK STORY 138 WHITE 4044 MATT (O)
OAK STORY 188
OAK FP 138 NATUR OAK FP 138 NATUR SILKY (O) OAK FP 138 NATUR MATT (O)
OAK FP 138 OREGON (O)
OAK STORY 138 (O)
OAK STORY 138 BRUSHED SILKY (O)
LIBRA Collection
SPICE Collection
BALANCE YOUR HOME
HEART AND SOUL
If you’re seeking balance in your home, take a closer look at the Libra collection. It contains a range of natural oak wood f loors that will create a neutral, yet warm framework to offset your personal style. The timeless elegance of these f loors means that they will survive all trends and create balance in your home for a long time to come – even when you want to change everything else.
Add some warmth to you home, heart and soul with a f loor from the Spice collection. Names like Curry, Cinnamon and Black pepper hint at the zesty feeling created with these f loors. With various surface treatments we've managed to bring out extraordinary shades and tones from oak f loor. No matter which one you choose, they will all spice up your life.
OAK FP 188 OREGON (O)
OAK FP 188 NATUR OAK FP 188 NATUR SILKY (O)
OAK FP 138 COUNTRY
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OAK SELECT 3S OAK SELECT SILKY 3S OAK SELECT MATT 3S (O)
OAK NATURAL 3S OAK NATURAL MATT 3S
OAK COUNTRY 2S (O)
OAK NATUR PRO 3S
OAK STORY 188 BRUSHED ANTIQUE (O)
OAK FP 138 NATUR ANTIQUE (O) OAK STORY 138 BRUSHED ANTIQUE (O)
OAK EBONY FP 138 STONEWASHED (O)
OAK ANTIQUE 3S OAK EBONY FP 188 STONEWASHED
OAK NATURAL VANILLA MATT 3SOAK SELECT VANILLA MATT 3S OAK COUNTRY VANILLA MATT 3S (O)
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PLANK SIZES
EARTH CollectionWAR M AND SOFT
The soft, shiny surface of wet soil has inspired the Earth collection, including f loors of richly coloured wood species such as walnut and merbau. They contribute to creating a luxurious and sumptuous feeling in your home, complimenting a classic and traditional interior – or contrasting a contemporary style.
OAK FP 138 BLACK PEPPER (O)
OAK FP 138 CINNAMON (O)
OAK FP 188 BLACK PEPPER (O)
OAK CURRY 3S
OAK CHARCOAL STONEWASHED 3S (O)
OAK BLACK PEPPER 3S OAK CHARCOAL FP 138 STONEWASHED (O)
OAK CHARCOAL FP 188 STONEWASHED (O)
OAK EBONY STONEWASHED 2S (O) OAK STORY 138 STW MILK COCOA (O)
OAK EBONY STONEWASHED 3S OAK CINNAMON 3S (O)
WALNUT COUNTRY 2S (O)
IROKO 3SIROKO FP 188 (O)
MERBAU 3SMERBAU NATUR 2S (O)
MERBAU FP 188 (O)
WALNUT SELECT 3S
WALNUT STORY 138 SPIRIT WALNUT COUNTRY 3S (O)
IROKO FP 138 (O)
WALNUT NATUR 2S (O)
MERBAU FP 138 (O)ASH AMBER 3S (O)
OAK DARK CHOCOLATE 3S (O)
OAK OREGANO 3S
WENGE NATUR 3S (O)
OAK FP 138 DARK CHOCOLATE (O) WENGE FP 138 BRUSHED SILKY (O)
SAIMA CollectionTHE FINNISH SPIRIT
Karelia’s Saima Design collection ref lects the solemn beauty of the Finnish birch forest. The collection has been inspired by a number of outstanding Finnish designers and architects, including Aino and Alvar Alto and Tapio Wirkkala, sharing the vision to combine beauty with functionality. Both the Altos and Tapio Wirkkala favoured using birch for their designs.
SAIMA RUSKA 1200 L TG (O)SAIMA RUSKA 600 R/L TG (O)SAIMA RUSKA 300 R/L TG (O)
SAIMA LUMI 1200 R/L TG (O)SAIMA LUMI 600 R/L TG (O)SAIMA LUMI 300 R/L TG (O)
SAIMA CLASSIC 1200 L TGSAIMA CLASSIC 600 R/L TGSAIMA CLASSIC 300 R/L TG
SAIMA CLASSIC (PROFILOC) SAIMA LUMI (PROFILOC) SAIMA RAITA 1200 L TG (O)SAIMA RAITA 600 R/L TG (O)SAIMA RAITA 300 R/L TG (O)
SAIMA WIRKKALA 1200 R/L TG (O)SAIMA WIRKKALA 600 R/L TG (O)SAIMA WIRKKALA 300 R/L TG (O)
OAK FP 188 DARK CHOCOLATE (O)SMOKED OAK MATT 3S
OAK STORY 138 GREY 5109 (O)OAK ROCK SALT 3S
WENGE IVORY STONEWASHED 3S (O)
MIDNIGHT CollectionSTRONG STATEMENT
A dark f loor makes a strong statement in an interior. And no matter what your style is - be it traditional or modern - the impression will be elegant. It will also help you to create contrasts in you home. Team a dark f loor from our Midnight collection, white white and wood to create a chic mood.
OAK FP 138 ROCK SALT (O) OAK FP 138 OREGANO (O)OAK FP 188 ROCK SALT
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