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DM 2019 Flooring ideas for beautiful homes
That forest feeling
The crispness when the fog lifts from the treetops. The Karelia is a Finnish based company with a long history of
sweet smell of pine, damp earth and bark after the rain. producing high quality hardwood floors for both public
The stillness. Over the centuries, the people of the Nordic and residential areas. A Karelia floor is characterised by
region have developed a special attachment to their huge durability, longevity and beauty.
forests, reflected in our fondness to use natural materials
when we decorate our homes. And we’ve learnt that the Ever since the start, we’ve also developed a strong feeling
best way to bring that forest feeling into our homes is to to preserve our forests. That is why we dedicate ourselves
choose a hardwood floor. to finding the most environmental friendly ways to
produce our floors.
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Your home – your reflection
Decorating your home is about creating an atmosphere lightly. After all, this is about your home – so only the best
that will make you feel at home. It’s about surrounding should be good enough.
yourself with things close to your heart. And about
combining elements that please your senses. Karelia provides a wide range of high quality hardwood
floors. So whatever your taste, you’re likely to find a
One of the most important of these elements is the floor. durable floor that will embellish your home for many
What the floor looks – and feels like – sets the tone for the years to come. If you have a vision of your perfect home,
entire interior. That’s why the effort to find the right floor we have the knowledge and experience to make it happen.
for your personal taste and needs should never be taken
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
floors, available in rich, dark brown
hues enhanced by our new smoking
process.
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 floors
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 floors with a more uniform look.
A modern twist on a classic pattern. We are proud to
introduce a selection of oak floors where the classic, Dutch pattern has
been taken to new heights. The new floors feature three
contemporary colours that reflect the intricate and sophisticated
design of the floorboards, ranging from natural to grey and smoked.
COVER: OAK STORY 187 ALPINE
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Let there be light
OAK STORY 188 SUGAR
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OAK FP ELECTRIC LIGHT MATT 8
OAK ELECTRIC LIGHT MATT 3S
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Bohemian rhapsody
OAK STORY 187 ALPINE
1011
OAK STORY 188 CREAMY WHITE 12
OAK CREAMY WHITE 3S
13Classic elegance
ASH STORY 188 STORM MATT
14ASH STORM MATT 3S
15ASH FP 138 COUNTRY VANILLA MATT 16
ASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 3S
17Shades of sophistication
OAK FP 188 NATUR VANILLA MATT
1819
OAK FP 138 NATUR 20
OAK SELECT VANILLA MATT 3S
21Natural harmony
OAK STORY 187 CASK
2223
OAK FP 138 COUNTRY 24
OAK SELECT NEW ARCTIC 3S
25Contemporary country
OAK STORY 187 SMOKED BARREL
2627
OAK STORY 188 SMOKED ALMOND NATURE OIL 28
OAK SMOKED ALMOND NATURE OIL 3S
OAK ANTIQUE 3S
29Rustic chic
OAK STORY 188 DACITE GREY
3031
OAK STORY 187 SMOKED CHARCOAL GREY 32
OAK ROCK SALT MATT 3S
33Modern warmth
WALNUT STORY 138 SPIRIT
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OAK SMOKED TRUFFLE NATURE OIL 3S 36
OAK STORY 187 SMOKED TRUFFLE NATURE OIL
37Dark drama
OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED DOCKLANDS BROWN
3839
OAK LIGHT SMOKED MATT 3S 40
OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED ROASTERY BROWN
41Modern classics
OAK TIME GREY
42OAK TIME NATURAL
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.
OAK TIME SMOKED
43Technical Wood species
Merbau
SOFT MEDIUM HARD
Ash
Beech
1 Oak
A PERFECT CONSTRUCTION
Walnut
Karelia hardwood floorboards are
Birch
manufactured entirely from genuine wood.
Wood is a living material, contracting and 3
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expanding in accordance with the seasons
and changing climate conditions. It is WOOD HARDNESS
essential for the frame structure of the The Brinell scale indicates the comparative hardness
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boards and the wooden materials used in
Brinell-hardness, the better the floor’s ability to
the frame to limit these natural movements. withstand impacts, indentations and wear.
The cross-directionally glued three-layer
BOARD STRUCTURE In this table the average hardness degree of timber
structure of Karelia boards effectively 1. Five-layered lacquering or oil treatment
materials has been compared to wear surface of
prevents the natural movements of wood 2. Selected wooden wear layer
Karelia hardwood floorings.
resulting from humidity. 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
KARELIA PROFILOC 5G
Karelia is now introducing the next generation joint
system – Profiloc 5G – enabling easier and faster
installation, as well as ensuring a stronger floor. 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
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the seasons can create a huge amount of stress on the Strip design
joints. The Profiloc joint has proved superior to
traditional joints when it comes to withstanding this You can choose your Karelia hardwood floor from
type of stress. Karelia with Profiloc 5G is just as easy three options: traditional 3-strip, 2-strip or 1-strip Full
to install as a glued down or floating floor. Plank hardwood floorings. The number of strips tells
you how many parallel wood strip parts are used in the
surface layer of the floor.
Ash Birch Beech
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Forests have always been highly respected in Finland. This respect is also reflected in the methods of Karelia. Oak Merbau Walnut
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 floor is produced with
CHANGING OF FLOOR COLOUR
the utmost respect for nature and meets the highest quality standards.
UV radiation affects the colours of hardwood floors.
Colour changes represent a natural process occurring
We source our wood from well-managed forests meeting the EU Timber Regulation. Most of the wood we
in the surface of the wood boards. Radiation does not,
source is oak, ash, beech and birch that grow in the local region Northern and Central Europe. These are areas
however, affect the varnish or oil coating of the boards.
where the number of trees replanted exceeds the number of trees harvested.
The hues characteristic of Oak, Birch, Beech and Ash
Karelia is PEFC certified, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. PEFC is the world’s largest
turn darker, while Walnut becomes lighter. Merbau
forest certification standard, with over 293 million ha certified globally. The PEFC standard seeks to ensure
and Iroko assume a deeper, darker appearance due to
that all of us can enjoy the environmental, social and economic benefits that forests offer. Certificate
the effects of light.
86825-2010-AE-FIN-FINAS.
44Design The appearance of a wood floor 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.
WOOD SELECTIONS
Select Natur Country Vintage
Only the part of the tree with the most The grain pattern and hues are more For the Country selection, we have used Vintage includes four 1-strip floors,
subtle colours and pattern is used. This prominent in the wood used for this wood with knots and bolder colour ranging from light to dark. The heavily
selection consists of floors exclusively selection. The natural patterns and variations, bringing a vivacious touch to brushed surface is treated with a nature
made of the most knot-free wood with shades will give your floor a character of your floor. oil to enhance the grain and texture of
the most even hues. its own. the wood.
SURFACE TREATMENTS
Brushing Staining Smoked Story (bevelled edge)
Brushing the surface highlights the Staining further enhances the wood’s Smoking is an old technique used for Bevelled edges give the floor a distinct
natural structure of the grain and natural colour tones. It also allows us to treating wood floors, typically oak, to look. We offer a number of floors with a
emphasizes the texture of the wood. apply new colours, thus completely bring out darker shades, while the bevelled edge finish.
Brushing effects vary, depending on the transforming the appearance of the sapwood remains light. The colour can
wood species. Brushes are made from wood. Karelia offers a wide range of be different within the boards due to
different materials in varying levels of stained options – from the palest white, tanine concentrations.
hardness, and brushing is often carried to rich charcoal shades.
out along with other refining treatments
such as staining and bevelling of edges.
Nature oil treatment Silky oil treatment Lacquer Stonewashed
The Nature oil treatment gives the floor The Silky oil treatment protects and Lacquering gives a hardwood floor a Stonewashing is a method where the
an authentic and beautiful look and feel. preserves the natural appearance of the durable, long-lasting protection. surface of the hardwood floor is first
Quickly absorbed by the surface, the oil wood. The oil creates a surface that Lacquer complements the wood’s wire brushed, then treated with tinted
enhances the wood´s natural texture shines with warmth and adds a silky character by accentuating its natural oil and finished with clear oil.
and graining and adds a slightly higher lustre to your floor. structure. The subtle finish of the matte Stonewashing accentuates the grain
contrast, enriching warm nuances. lacquer produces an untreated, bare structure of the wood, while tinted oil
wood look. gives the floor a unique appearance.
45Collections 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 fly.
Karelia Impressio collection consists of 1-strip oak
IMPRESSIO hardwood floors characterised by different types
of special treatments to create dramatics looks.
Collection They combine innovative product design and
interior decoration trends.
DRAMATIC EXPRESSIONS
B 1 B 3 H 1 L 3 J 1
OAK FP 188 AGED STONEWASHED OAK AGED STONEWASHED IVORY OAK STORY 187 SMOKED OAK SMOKED SANDSTONE NATURE OAK STORY 187 SMOKED
IVORY 3S SANDSTONE NATURE OIL OIL 3S CHARCOAL GREY
The Urban Soul collection is a collection of unique
URBAN SOUL and edgy hardwood floors, drawing inspiration from
the rhythms and movements of urban centres.
Collection Elements found in the city environment have lent their
name and urban air to these floorboards, which will
EDGY HARDWOOD FLOORS lend an urban feeling to your home.
C 1 C 1 K 3
OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED OAK STORY 188 LIGHT SMOKED OAK LIGHT SMOKED MATT 3S
DOCKLANDS BROWN ROASTERY BROWN
46Tradition meets contemporary in the Time collection,
TIME which features a series of oak floors. Contrast your
modern interior with a traditional Dutch pattern floor,
Collection a true classic of oak hardwood floors.
TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY
G 3 G 3 G 3
OAK TIME GREY OAK TIME NATURAL OAK TIME SMOKED
This collection is a tribute to the famous Nordic light.
LIGHT A light floor adds space, air and a floating feeling to
any interior. Use it to enlarge a small space – or to add
Collection even further dimensions to a large space. The Light
collection includes oak and ash wood floor, with
NORDIC LIGHT TRIBUTE colours ranging from ethereal white to steely grey.
B C 1 K 3 C 1 K 3 C 1 L 3
OAK STORY 188 SUGAR OAK SUGAR 3S OAK FP 188 ELECTRIC LIGHT MATT OAK ELECTRIC LIGHT MATT 3S OAK STORY 188 CREAMY WHITE OAK CREAMY WHITE 3S
NEW
L 3 J 1 H 1 B C 1 K 3 K 3
OAK DOLOMITE NATURE OIL 3S OAK STORY 187 ALPINE OAK STORY 187 DOLOMITE OAK FP 188 SHADOW GREY MATT OAK SHADOW GREY MATT 3S OAK CHALKY GREY 3S
NATURE OIL
NEW
K 3
OAK MILKY WHITE 3S
Silky oil Matt lacquer Nature oil Lacquer Brushing Coloured stains Handscraped Smoked Bevelled edges
47Few things hold as much beauty and promise as a tree
POLAR about to unfold its leaves in spring – especially after a
long, polar winter. The light, green foliage and the
Collection straight trunks of the birch, ash and beech trees all
belong to our most cherished wood species. This
SPRING FEELINGS collection highlights the most spectacular and special
features of these species.
A 1 B 3 A 1 I 2 B 3 B 3
ASH FP 138 SELECT VANILLA MATT ASH COUNTRY VANILLA MATT 3S ASH FP 138 COUNTRY VANILLA ASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 2S ASH NATUR ARCTIC 3S ASH NATUR 3S
MATT ASH NATUR VANILLA MATT 3S
NEW
B 3 K 3 B 1 K 3 B 3
BIRCH NATUR MATT 3S BEECH NATUR MATT 3S ASH STORY 188 STORM MATT ASH STORM MATT 3S ASH CLASSIC VANILLA MATT 3S
The hazy, greyish light slowly emerging over the
DAWN horizon as the sun rises has inspired this collection of
oak floors. As the name suggests, a floor from the
Collection Dawn collection could also breathe new life into your
home. The soft and muted colours will create a
MISTY MORNINGS harmonious backdrop to any interior decoration style.
A 1 C 1 B 3 I 2 A 1 B C 1
OAK FP 138 NATUR NEW ARCTIC OAK FP 188 NATUR NEW ARCTIC OAK SELECT NEW ARCTIC 3S OAK NATUR VANILLA MATT 2S OAK FP 138 NATUR VANILLA MATT OAK FP 188 NATUR VANILLA MATT
B 3 B 3 C 1 B 3 A 1
OAK SELECT VANILLA MATT 3S OAK NATURAL VANILLA MATT 3S OAK STORY 188 NATUR BRUSHED OAK NATURAL NEW ARCTIC 3S OAK FP 138 COUNTRY VANILLA
TOFFEE MATT MATT
48If you’re seeking balance in your home, take a closer
LIBRA look at the Libra collection. It contains a range of
natural oak wood floors that will create a neutral, yet
Collection warm framework to offset your personal style. The
timeless elegance of these floors means that they will
BALANCE YOUR HOME survive all trends and create balance in your home for
a long time to come – even when you want to change
everything else.
NEW
A 1 B C 1 I 2 B 3 B 3 A 1
OAK FP 138 NATUR OAK FP 188 NATUR OAK NATUR 2S OAK NATUR PRO 3S OAK NATURAL 3S OAK FP 138 COUNTRY MATT
OAK FP 138 NATUR MATT OAK NATURAL MATT 3S
A 1 B 3 C 1 J 1
OAK FP 138 COUNTRY OAK SELECT 3S OAK STORY 188 NATUR BRUSHED OAK STORY 187 CASK
OAK SELECT SILKY 3S MATT
OAK SELECT MATT 3S
Add some warmth to you home, heart and soul with a
SPICE floor from the Spice collection. With various surface
treatments we've managed to bring out extraordinary
Collection shades and tones from oak floor. No matter which one
you choose, they will all spice up your life.
HEART AND SOUL
B 3 L 3 J 1 H 1 L 3 H 1
OAK ANTIQUE 3S OAK SMOKED ALMOND NATURE OAK STORY 187 SMOKED BARREL OAK STORY 187 SMOKED TRUFFLE OAK SMOKED TRUFFLE NATURE OIL OAK STORY 188 SMOKED ALMOND
OIL 3S NATURE OIL 3S NATURE OIL
C 1 K 3
OAK STORY 188 PECAN OAK PECAN 3S
Silky oil Nature oil Lacquer Matt lacquer Brushing Coloured stains Handscraped Smoked Bevelled edges Multiple surface choices
49The soft, shiny surface of wet soil has inspired the
EARTH Earth collection, including floors of richly coloured
wood species such as walnut and merbau. They
Collection contribute to creating a luxurious and sumptuous
feeling in your home, complimenting a classic and
WARM AND SOFT traditional interior – or contrasting a contemporary
style.
A 1 B 1 I 2 B 3 A 1 B 3
MERBAU FP 138 MERBAU FP 188 MERBAU NATUR 2S MERBAU 3S WALNUT STORY 138 SPIRIT WALNUT COUNTRY 3S
B 3
WALNUT SELECT 3S
A grey floor makes a strong statement in an interior.
MIDNIGHT And no matter what your style is – be it traditional or
modern – the impression will be elegant. It will also
Collection help you to create contrasts in you home.
STRONG STATEMENT
A 1 B C 1 B 3 C 1 L 3
OAK FP 138 ROCK SALT MATT OAK FP 188 ROCK SALT MATT OAK ROCK SALT MATT 3S OAK STORY 188 DACITE GREY OAK DACITE GREY 3S
50Karelia’s Saima Design collection reflects the solemn
SAIMA beauty of the Finnish birch forest. The collection has
been inspired by a number of outstanding Finnish
Collection designers and architects, including Aino and Alvar
Aalto, sharing the vision to combine beauty with
THE FINNISH SPIRIT functionality. The Aaltos favoured using birch for
their designs.
B 1 B 1
SAIMA CLASSIC SAIMA LUMI
PLANK SIZES
2426 x 198,5 x 15 mm
A 2000 x 138 x 14 mm G
2266 x 188 x 14 mm 2266 x 187 x 15 mm
B H
2000 x 188 x 14 mm 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
C I
2420 x 187 x 15 mm
J
2423 x 200 x 14 mm
K
2421 x 200 x 14 mm
L
Our product lines are subject to ongoing change. Also, colour
reproduction within the magazine cannot be guaranteed, due to
limitations in print technology. We, therefore, recommend that
you visit your stockist to determine exact grain patterns and
Lacquer Matt lacquer Coloured stains Brushing Bevelled edges shades.
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