Flooring ideas for beautiful homes

DM 2019

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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.

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Depth, warmth and exciting visual elements. These are some of the key features of Karelia’s smoked f loors, available in rich, dark brown hues enhanced by our new smoking process.

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Add coziness with a rustic floor. An old leather jacket. A well-worn armchair. Some things in life create an immediate sense of warmth and well-being. Our rustic f loors are perfect examples of this. Ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors, they combine high performance with an authentic worn in look. They come in two selections; the more dramatic Vintage selection and the Country f loors with a more uniform look.

A modern twist on a classic pattern. We are proud to introduce a selection of oak f loors where the classic, Dutch pattern has been taken to new heights. The new f loors feature three contemporary colours that ref lect the intricate and sophisticated design of the f loorboards, ranging from natural to grey and smoked.

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Let there be light

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Bohemian rhapsody

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Classic elegance

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Shades of sophistication

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Natural harmony

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Contemporary country

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Rustic chic

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Modern warmth

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Dark drama

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Modern classics

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OAK TIME NATURAL

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A modern twist on a classic pattern. The new Dutch floors feature three contemporary colours that reflect the intricate and sophisticated design of the floorboards, ranging from natural to grey and smoked.

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Technical

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.

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.

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 293 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-AE-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

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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 becomes lighter. Merbau and Iroko assume a deeper, darker appearance due to the effects of light.

KARELIA PROFILOC 5GKarelia is now introducing the next generation joint system – Profiloc 5G – enabling easier and faster installation, as well as ensuring a stronger f loor. The short ends of the boards are connected vertically, instead of at an angle, which makes installation much simpler. The contracting and expanding according to the seasons can create a huge amount of stress on the joints. The Profiloc joint has proved superior to traditional joints when it comes to withstanding this type of stress. Karelia with Profiloc 5G is just as easy to install as a glued down or f loating f loor.

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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.

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 treatmentThe Silky oil treatment protects and preserves the natural appearance of the wood. The oil creates a surface that shines with warmth and adds a silky lustre to your f loor.

Nature oil treatmentThe Nature oil treatment gives the f loor an authentic and beautiful look and feel.Quickly absorbed by the surface, the oil enhances the wood s natural texture and graining and adds a slightly higher contrast, enriching warm nuances.

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. 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.

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.

VintageVintage includes four 1-strip f loors, ranging from light to dark. The heavily brushed surface is treated with a nature oil to enhance the grain and texture of the wood.

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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

Karelia Impressio collection consists of 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 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.

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OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED ROASTERY BROWN

OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED DOCKLANDS BROWN

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OAK FP 188 AGED STONEWASHED IVORY

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LIGHT CollectionNOR DIC LIGHT TRIBUTE

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 oak and ash wood f loor, with colours ranging from ethereal white to steely grey.

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OAK FP 188 SHADOW GREY MATT

OAK MILKY WHITE 3S

OAK STORY 187 DOLOMITE NATURE OIL

OAK DOLOMITE NATURE OIL 3S OAK STORY 187 ALPINE OAK SHADOW GREY MATT 3S OAK CHALKY GREY 3S

OAK STORY 188 CREAMY WHITE OAK CREAMY WHITE 3SOAK ELECTRIC LIGHT MATT 3S

LacquerMatt lacquerSilky oil Brushing Coloured stains Smoked Bevelled edgesNature oil

TIME CollectionTRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY

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.

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POLAR Collection

DAWN Collection

SPRING FEELINGS

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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.

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BIRCH NATUR MATT 3S BEECH NATUR MATT 3S ASH STORY 188 STORM MATT ASH STORM MATT 3S ASH CLASSIC VANILLA MATT 3S

OAK SELECT NEW ARCTIC 3S OAK FP 188 NATUR VANILLA MATT OAK NATUR VANILLA MATT 2S OAK FP 138 NATUR VANILLA MATT OAK FP 188 NATUR NEW ARCTIC OAK FP 138 NATUR NEW ARCTIC

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LIBRA CollectionBALANCE YOUR HOME

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.

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OAK STORY 187 CASK OAK SELECT 3S OAK SELECT SILKY 3S OAK SELECT MATT 3S

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Lacquer Matt lacquerSilky oil Brushing Coloured stains Bevelled edges Multiple surface choicesSmokedNature oil

SPICE CollectionHEART AND SOUL

Add some warmth to you home, heart and soul with a f loor from the Spice collection. 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 ANTIQUE 3S OAK STORY 187 SMOKED TRUFFLE NATURE OIL

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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.

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MIDNIGHT CollectionSTRONG STATEMENT

A grey 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.

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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 Aalto, sharing the vision to combine beauty with functionality. The Aaltos favoured using birch for their designs.

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