KAHRS Engineered Wood Flooring Magazine

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A smarter
greener floor
The choice is yours
A true home can only be created by the people who live in it. It must be
filled with personality, warmth and love in order to become a place where
you really feel at home. A cosy, rosy cottage may be your dream home. Or
you may prefer a style that is more cutting edge. As the saying goes “A
house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.”
A great way to find inspiration is to browse through interior magazines
and catalogues to find ideas and see how others have created their dream
home. That is one of the reasons why we’ve put together this Kährs
Magazine. Another is to show the versatility of our range of wood floors;
how they contribute to the character of any interior style and add natural
warmth to every home. Our hope is that it will provide you with ideas and
images, so that you can create a home that is truly yours.
Make your own ‘mood-board’ by cutting out the images that appeal to
you. Then visit www.kahrs.com and use our interactive web tools to try
out different design ideas. The KÄHRS Virtual Showroom helps you
visualize how your favourite wood floors, combined with walls and
furniture in different styles and shades, can transform any room. A dark
wood floor with a dramatic wallpaper and baroque furniture? Or white on
white?
Our intention, with these tools, is to help you create a home that will be
everything you have ever dreamed of – and which will last a lifetime.
EXPLORE AND ENJOY!
cover: oak seashell
Stina Andersson
Designer, Kährs
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Virtual
showroom
Interiors marked with this symbol are available in our virtual showroom, where you can
experiment with different floors and interior ideas. www.kahrs.com
www.kahrs.com
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Beauty with a Conscience
Less raw
material
88%
Our multi-layered
construction means that
we can use the raw
material more effectively,
utilising the whole log.
Wood floors make great eco sense
Wood is a very environmentally-friendly material.
And choosing a wood floor, from Kährs, is a smart
green choice. Kährs is one of the oldest manufacturers
of wood flooring. It is also one of the most innovative.
Many of our innovations derive from our ambition to
contribute to a better environment, like the launch of
the multi-layer wood floor in 1941.
Our ecological approach
All man-made products affect the environment. To
counteract these effects, we have adopted an ecological
approach that permeates everything we do. The wood we use is
almost entirely sourced from Scandinavia and Europe, where new
growth exceeds that which is harvested. And, in 1984, Kährs was
the first manufacturer to boast an entirely solvent-free surface
treatment process.
Sourcing locally
More than 88% of the raw material we use grows less than 180
miles from our factory.
No glue
Nearly all of our floors are
designed with an integral
glueless Woodloc® locking
joint, which ensures tight
joins without the use of
glue, and eliminates
gapping.
Our multi-layer construction allows us to take full advantage of each log,
using fewer resources than in solid floor production. This, and other
initiatives, earned Kährs ISO14001 environmental management
certification nearly a decade ago. It’s this level of dedication that allows
us to create and produce floors that are not only beautiful but also
contribute to the well-being of generations to come. We call it Beauty
with a Conscience.
Nothing but wood
Kährs only makes wood floors – and wood is the only renewable
flooring material (i.e. a raw material that can be replaced within
years).
Solvent-free
We constantly strive to find
the most environmentallyfriendly stains and lacquers.
And our surfaces are easy
to clean and maintain
without the use of strong
chemicals.
A better environment
Today, there are Kährs floors in a wide range of wood species and styles.
But regardless of looks, they each fulfil ALL of the demands you should
make if you want your new floor to contribute to a better environment.
Responsible
production
Growing forests
Wood from Swedish forests has been used by ourselves, and by
other manufacturers, for more than 150 years – yet the forests in
Sweden have increased in size steadily over the past 100 years.
Kährs floors are manufactured in an environmentally
responsible way and we
strive to reduce environmental impact in all areas
of our production.
Read more about our environmental work at www.kahrs.com
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Tropical species
We support sustainable forestry
Countries in the tropical zone should be given the opportunity to
carry out sustainable forestry of tropical wood species, in order to
develop their countries and economies. So, we’ll reassess our
decision if, and when, full guarantees of origin can be presented.
We will also continue to pursue this issue, in co-operation with
forestry and environmental organisations.
Eco-friendly alternatives
Sustainable and responsible forestry forms the basis of our operations. We want to be able
to guarantee, with a 100% certainty, that the wood species used in our production originate
from genuinely legal sources.
We have stopped importing tropical wood species. During 2010,
we will sell-out our present stock and, once this is depleted,
will discontinue the sale of all tropical products. Should processes
and documentation become available, that offers guarantees that
rainforest timber is derived from controlled sources, we will
reconsider this position. However, in the meantime, we have a
range of stained floors that create the same visual effect as a
tropical wood floor.
Examples of stained floors
Rainforests under threat
Rainforests around the world are seriously threatened by largescale felling, some of which is illegal. It is very difficult to
guarantee the origin of tropical wood and to be certain that it has
been legally felled.
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
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Woodloc® 5S
— The new super joint for faster
installation and a stronger floor
Kährs was the first wood floor manufacturer to introduce a mechanical glueless joint system.
In 1999, we launched the ingenious Woodloc® system, which revolutionized the wood
flooring market. The Woodloc® joint system allowed boards, for the first time, to be
mechanically locked together, without using glue. In addition to promoting a perfect
installation and eliminating gapping, it also made laying quick and simple. As the installation
is glueless, boards can be lifted, at any time, and moved elsewhere. A perfect fit is also
important in terms of durability. And, not least, a perfect fit – without gaps – prevents dirt
and grime from becoming trapped between the boards, making maintenance a lot easier.
Now, we’re introducing the next generation Woodloc® joint system – Woodloc® 5s. The new
joint makes installation even faster, while producing an even stronger floor.
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Faster, stronger, more stable
Faster – the short ends of the boards are connected vertically,
instead of at an angle, which makes installation faster.
Stronger – Woodloc® is already the strongest mechanical joint
system on the market – and Woodloc® 5s is around 25% stronger.
This means that a larger single area of flooring can be installed,
without mouldings.
More stable – Kährs with Woodloc® 5s is just as easy to install as
a glued down or floating floor.
Kährs – inventor of the
modern wood floor
Woodloc® is just one example of the innovative spirit for which
Kährs is renowned, and has been ever since the start, more than
150 years ago. With the launch of the multi-layer wood floor in
1941, Kährs introduced a floor that was not only more stable and
environmentally-friendly, but which also set a new industry
standard. Our other innovations include the replacement of
synthetic-based stains with water-based products.
Wood is a natural material and as a result is affected by humidity
changes throughout the year, i.e. it swells in high humidity and
shrinks in low humidity. This can create a huge amount of stress
on the joints. The Woodloc® joint has proved superior to
traditional joints, when it comes to withstanding this type of
stress.
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Kährs range of wood floors
Flooring is one of the most important elements used in creating a specific look for the home.
To cater for all tastes and lifestyles, we offer a multitude of different designs and finishes, in
a wide range of species. And, as there are also different needs in different parts of the
home, we offer two different ranges – Kährs Original and Kährs Linnea.
Kährs linnea
Kährs Original
SETTING THE STANDARD IN WOOD FLOORING
Our widest range – Kährs Original – is renowned for its high quality and versatility. With even more
options now available, it spans light to dark species, with durable matt, silk matt and nature oil
surface treatments, as well as a variety of stunning designer finishes. The range features 1, 2 and 3
strip designs and, in addition to enhancing stability, its eco-friendly construction allows the floor to
be sanded at least twice during its lifetime. For details of the entire Kährs Original range, please
refer to page 80.
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THE NEW GENERATION HARDWOOD FLOOR
Technical Data Kährs Original
Board thickness:
15 mm
Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm
Core material: Pine/spruce
Resandable: 2–3 times
Guarantee:
30 years
Kährs Linnea, introduced in 1993, was the world’s first hardwood floor to be offered with a glueless
mechanical joint system. Pleasing to the eye and to the touch, Linnea combines the aesthetic with
the practical. The floor is durable, fast and simple to install and easy to maintain. Thinner than the
floors in Kährs Original range, Linnea is ideal for areas where a thicker floor would be difficult to
install. The range includes numerous new designs, including on-trend stained options with brushed
and bevelled finishes.
Technical Data Kährs Linnea
Board thickness: 7 mm
Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm
Core material: HDF
Resandable: No
Guarantee: 12 years
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english
Country
european naturals Collection – Oak ardenne, country
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
european naturals Collection – Oak cornwall, country, classic
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european naturals Collection – Oak siena, town
English Country
Personality: Classically English
The style: Handsome and refined, yet warm and
inviting
Inspiration: Bracing walks through rolling hills and
delicious afternoon tea
How: Soft fabrics teamed with classic titles and a
few colonial items
Other floor ideas for this style
classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau brown,
classic
european naturals
Collection – Oak jersey,
country, classic
kährs linnea – original,
Oak, country
european naturals
Collection – Oak
heidelberg, town
Inspiration and products for
English Country
www.lauraashley.com
www.ralphlaurenhome.com
www.countryliving.com
european naturals Collection – Oak verona, town
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See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Black & White
Virtual
showroom
Classic nouveau Collection – Oak nouveau charcoal, classic
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www.kahrs.com
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Inspiration and products for
Black & White
www.zanotta.it
www.fritzhansen.dk
www.tomdixon.net
www.olssongerthel.se
www.magis.it
Kährs Linnea – narrow, Oak cloud
Black & White
Personality: Anything goes – as long as it’s black or
white
The style: Monochrome mix
Inspiration: Yin and yang – the unity of opposites
How: Team black, white and wood to create a chic
mood
Other floor ideas for this style
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak coal
Classic nouveau Collection – Oak nouveau snow, classic
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sand Collection – Oak
White brighton
harmony Collection – Oak
lava
sand Collection – Ash
White mariehamn
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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simplicity
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
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Classic nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau white, classic
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Sand Collection – Ash White sandvig
Other floor ideas for this style
sand Collection – Ash
White falsterbo
sand Collection – Ash
White mariehamn
Simplicity
Personality: Naturally Nordic
The style: Don’t compete with nature – invite it in
Inspiration: The sea, the sky, the islands, the fir
trees, the seagulls…
How: A simple, monochrome palette and timeless
design
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak biscuit
classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau snow,
classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Inspiration and products for
Simplicity
www.eilersen.eu
www.carlhansen.com
www.cappellini.it
sand Collection – Ash White skagen
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California 50’s
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, Oak Amber
Virtual
showroom
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, Oak Coffee
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www.kahrs.com
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California 50’s
Personality: Retro cool
The style: Design classics highlighting strong
architectural features
Inspiration: Shaken, not stirred
How: Combine colour and shape; add a twist and
a sense of adventure
Other floor ideas for
this style
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, Oak Coffee
Inspiration and products for
California 50’s
www.knoll.com
www.dwr.com
www.vitra.com
www.themeshnetwork.com
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak, city
Harmony Collection – Oak
Lava
Harmony Collection – Oak
Ember
european naturals
Collection – Oak milano,
city
Kährs Linnea – Narrow, Oak Honey
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See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Classic Swedish
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
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classic nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau white, classic
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sand Collection – Oak White Portofino
Classic Nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau white, classic
Other floor ideas for this style
Inspiration and products for
Classic Swedish
www.auktionsverket.se
www.goteborgsauktionsverk.se
www.bukowskis.se
heritage Collection – Oak
valois
sand Collection – Ash
White skagen
sand Collection – Oak
White sorrento
Kährs Linnea – narrow,
Oak blanc
sand Collection – Oak White Portofino
Classic Swedish
Personality: There is nothing more stylish than
history
The style: Classically elegant
Inspiration: Parents, grandparents, great-grand­
parents, great-great-grandparents
How: Create refinement with period furniture and a
light palette
sand Collection – Oak White brighton
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See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Classic French
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
heritage Collection – Oak Romanov
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Classic French
Personality: Country Chic
The style: Dark wood, stone walls, leather and lace
Inspiration: Chateaux and comtesse, burgundy and
beaujolais
How: The touch of a fur throw, the smell of a log-fire,
soft candlelight and the beauty of pale, pink peonies
Other floor ideas for
this style
heritage Collection – Oak
Plantagenet
heritage Collection – Oak
altavilla
heritage Collection – Oak
charlemagne
heritage Collection – Oak Asturian
Inspiration and products for
Classic French
www.ralphlaurenhome.com
heritage Collection – Oak Valois
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classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau brown,
classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Beach front
Virtual
showroom
coastal Collection – Oak barnacle, classic
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www.kahrs.com
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marina Collection – oak/dark strip marbella, shipsdecking, classic
Beach front
Personality: Sailing through life in effortless – and
impeccable – style
The style: An elegant backdrop to nature
Inspiration: The subtle palette of dawn breaking
over the sea
How: Add a few visually strong antique pieces to a
classical, neutral setting
Other floor ideas for this style
marina Collection – Oak/
Ash stavanger,
shipsdecking, classic
kährs linnea – original,
Oak/Ash, shipsdecking, city
coastal Collection – Oak
driftwood, classic
coastal Collection – Oak
seashell, classic
Inspiration and products for
Beach Front
www.bestlite.dk
www.fogia.se
www.homeline.se
www.norrgavel.se
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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coastal Collection – Oak seaweed, classic
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The perfect finish
The smallest details often make the biggest difference. This is true of a
Kährs floor, where the highest level of skill is used to craft every single
detail, including the skirtings, mouldings and other floor accessories.
The finishing touch
Skirting boards add the finishing touch; not only to the floor but to the whole room.
We offer a variety of skirting boards to match the floors in Kährs range.
A minimal solution
A narrow and flexible quadrant is the ideal choice when you have skirting boards that
you can’t remove, or if full sized skirting boards are impossible to use. Quadrants
offer quick and easy finishing against existing boards.
Nothing beats a neat finish
A staircase with a wood floor creates a very elegant look. To create the perfect finish
on each step, use a stairnose. Kahrs offers two different types, depending on the
floor you are laying: a Woodloc® stairnose and a tongue & groove stairnose.
When carpet meets wood
For a neat transition between a wood floor and a carpet there are two options. You
can either use edge mouldings or level mouldings, depending on the height of the
carpet. Whatever the solution, you can be certain that the result will look good.
True marriage between stone and wood
Natural materials, like stone and wood, work really well together. To create a perfect
marriage between the two finishes, you can choose from two different details,
depending on the height of the stone floor – an edge moulding or a level moulding.
Big ideas for tiny spaces
Sometimes even a quadrant is too big to use to cover the gap between the floor and
the wall, or window. If this is the case, the best solution is to use an edge moulding
for a smart finish.
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
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Notting Hill
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
european Naturals Collection – Oak Hampshire, country
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Notting Hill
Personality: Intellectual Chic
The style: Stylishly understated, yet inviting
Inspiration: Cosmopolitan living and Camden Market
How: Muted colours, tactile materials and soft lights
european Naturals Collection – Oak Siena, Town
Other floor ideas for this style
Inspiration and products for
Notting Hill
www.conranshop.co.uk
www.habitat.co.uk
european Naturals Collection – Oak Navarra, country
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european Naturals
Collection – Oak
Cornwall, Country, Classic
Kährs Linnea – original,
Oak, country
european Naturals
Collection – Oak weimar,
city, Classic
european Naturals
Collection – Oak ardenne,
Country
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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French Country
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
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provence Collection – Oak avignon, classic
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provence Collection – Oak arles, classic
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
provence Collection – Oak Camargue, classic
Other floor ideas for this style
provence Collection – Oak
miramas, classic
provence Collection – Oak
tarascon, classic
French Country
Personality: An appetite for the best things in life –
enjoyed with family and friends
The style: In harmony with the traditions of the
region, warmth and endless sunshine
Inspiration: The russet shades of Colorado Provencal
How: Create the right ambiance with warm colours,
fine wood and the aroma of fresh herbs
provence Collection – Oak
grasse, classic
european naturals
Collection – Oak trentino,
country, classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Inspiration and products for
French Country
www.angeldesmontagnes.com
www.appleyhoare.com
provence Collection – Oak narbonnes, classic
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Swedish Country
Personality: A home made for sharing
The style: Modern and light, yet warm and
traditional
Inspiration: Fond memories of the past brought
up-to-date
How: Granny’s dining table against a backdrop of
whitewashed walls, flowers and herbs
Swedish
Country
Nordic Naturals Collection – Ash Gothenburg, city
Other floor ideas for this style
Nordic Naturals Collection
– Ash Telemark, Country
american naturals
Collection – Hard Maple
edmonton, city
american naturals
Collection – Hard Maple
winnipeg, city
Inspiration and products for
Swedish Country
www.taserudsmobler.se
www.ikea.com
www.scandinaviandesign.com
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
Nordic Naturals Collection – Ash Gotland, country
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Nordic Naturals Collection – Ash Kalmar, Town
See all samples on page 80 or
experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Bright Bohemian
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
classic nouveau Collection – Oak nouveau black, classic
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american naturals Collection – Walnut vermont, country
american naturals Collection – Walnut philadelphia, City
Other floor ideas for this style
classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau charcoal,
classic
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak coffee
Bright Bohemian
Personality: Colourful and comfortable living
The style: Pockets of bright colours and hidden
treasures
Inspiration: The strong, the bold and the beautiful
How: Update your home with a splash of vibrant
colours, in plain block designs, patterns and a mix of
textures
world Collection – Jarrah
sydney, city
Inspiration and products for
Bright Bohemian
www.kartell.com
www.muuto.com
www.hay.dk
www.vitra.com
www.colourlovers.com
american naturals
Collection – Walnut
atlanta, city
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Wood flooring and the interior
GETTING THE FEELING RIGHT
The surface you choose will determine how your floor
feels under foot. If you want a smooth surface, choose
a floor with a silk matt finish. For a more tactile surface,
choose a brushed floor. As well as feeling totally
different to walk on, different surface treatments will
reflect light differently.
Interior design is all about feel. It’s the combination of materials, colour, furniture and
accessories that, together, create an atmosphere. Flooring plays an important role in shaping
the individual character. It’s where most interior design projects start. From the ground, up.
Read more about surfaces and treatments on page 77.
Or, visit your local stockist and feel for yourself!
YOUR FLOOR IS YOUR
FOUNDATION
A floor is so much more than just something to walk
on. It plays an essential part in creating the overall look
and feel. When designing a room, you should first
consider the floor. The floor is your foundation; you can
repaint walls and ceilings, but the floor is more
permanent. And, it’s used every day. The appearance of
a wood floor, i.e. the colour, surface, texture, pattern
and hardness will vary depending on the species
chosen – from light, calm Maple, through Beech and
Oak, to dark and vibrant Walnut and Jarrah. Find out as
much as you can about different species and their
characteristics (page 79). Your floor will set the mood.
WHICH DIRECTION TO TAKE
The direction in which a floor is installed can greatly
influence the overall look. In most cases, floors tend to
be installed lengthways, but the shape and dimensions
of a room can have a bearing on this. If your room is
large and square, with windows and natural light
coming from just one direction, we recommend that
you install the floor in the direction of the main light
source. This will allow daylight to flow along the grain of
the floor and will reduce the appearance of joints on
the floor’s surface.
See the different effects at our virtual showroom at
www.kahrs.com
A LIGHT OR DARK FLOOR?
Natural light and light sources, windows and orientation are some of the factors to
consider when choosing the colour of your floor. A dark floor tends to ‘swallow’ light
and affects the feeling of space. But a dark floor can also create a warm and
comfortable feel in a large room. A light coloured rug on a dark floor can unite a
room with its pale toned walls. Meanwhile, a light wood floor reflects the light,
increases the feeling of space and can also create a dramatic contrast to dark design
details. Polished and shiny floors reflect sunlight and redistribute it more than matt
lacquered or natural oiled surfaces.
See the different effects at our virtual showroom at www.kahrs.com
CHOOSE A FLOOR THAT
REFLECTS YOUR STYLE
The character of the wood will influence the overall
impression of the floor. Graining, figuring and colour
variations give a lively look, while a calm impression is
achieved with an evenly toned floor.
Try different styles in our virtual showroom
www.kahrs.com
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BE BOLD IN BIG ROOMS
If your room is large, a 1- or 2-strip floor will work well. The surface will create an open, airy feel. You can also use
the timber’s grading (City, Town or Country) to influence the look of the room, to create either a calm or lively feel.
Floors also interact with a room’s overall shape – with the light, the materials on the walls and ceilings, and their
appearance. The style of furniture you choose for the room will also influence the overall look and feel. Big, bold
patterns also work really well in big rooms – make a big style statement!
Experiment in our virtual showroom at www.kahrs.com
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american
cottage
american naturals Collection – Cherry savannah, city
American Cottage
Personality: Pared-back harmony
The style: Nature’s take on luxury
Inspiration: Fairy tales and hidden retreats
How: Create a meditative mood through natural
materials and neutral colours
Virtual
showroom
european naturals Collection – Oak jersey, country, classic
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www.kahrs.com
Inspiration and products for
American Cottage
www.ralphlaurenhome.com
www.ikea.com
www.artek.fi
www.americancottagehome.com
Other floor ideas for this style
european naturals
Collection – Oak navarra,
country
european naturals
Collection – Oak verona,
town
Kährs Linnea – narrow,
Cherry, city
provence Collection – Oak
miramas, classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Classic
Italian Chic
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
Classic nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau grey, classic
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Classic nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau grey, classic
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Other floor ideas for
this style
heritage Collection – Oak
Plantagenet
harmony Collection – Oak
fog
provence Collection – Oak
avignon, Classic
Classic nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau charcoal, Classic
Classic Italian Chic
Personality: Purest modern luxury and a love of
tradition
The style: Highlighted architectural features
combined with modern elegance
Inspiration: Old family palazzos and minimalistic
new Italian design
How: Every building has a story; tell it in a
glamorously modern way
Harmony Collection – Oak Moss
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Inspiration and products for
Classic Italian Chic
www.angeldesmontagnes.com
www.luxuryculture.com
www.ilgiardinoincantatogallery.it
Classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau black,
classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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On Water
Inspiration and products for
On Water
www.kallemo.se
www.offecct.se
www.paradisverkstaden.se
Other floor ideas for
this style
nordic naturals Collection
– Beech falster, country
Kährs Linnea – original,
Beech, city
nordic naturals Collection – Beech trondheim, city
On Water
Personality: Living on a wave
The Style: Majestic windows stretching from floor to
ceiling, seamlessly joining land and sea
Inspiration: Fall asleep with the sea breeze on your
face, wake up to the sound of sea gulls
How: The sense of weightlessness, air and space is
enhanced by light tones and carefully chosen pieces
Virtual
showroom
nordic naturals Collection
– Beech oslo, city
nordic naturals Collection
– Beech hellerup, town
www.kahrs.com
nordic naturals Collection – Beech bornholm, country
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See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Cosmopolitan
Suburbia
Virtual
showroom
www.kahrs.com
european Naturals Collection – Oak hampshire, country
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Inspiration and products for
Cosmopolitan Suburbia
www.flos.com
www.irevoice.se
www.slettvoll.se
www.kasthall.com
www.jensen.no
classic nouveau collection – Oak nouveau bronze, classic
american Naturals Collection – Cherry columbus, city
Other floor ideas for this style
classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau grey,
classic
american naturals
Collection – Cherry
kentucky, country
Cosmopolitan Suburbia
Personality: Cool and contemporary
The style: Cosy minimalism
Inspiration: Go with the flow
How: Design icons mixed with cosy touches; deeppile rugs and lots of cushions
american naturals
Collection – Cherry
charleston, city
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak amber
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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harmony Collection – Oak fog
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Bijoux
Sanctuary
Harmony Collection – Oak Lava
American Naturals Collection – Walnut Atlanta, City
Bijoux Sanctuary
Personality: Bold and monochrome
The style: Simple lines for maximum impact
Inspiration: A rich Forest Gateaux – with a cherry to
make it extra delectable
How: Add an injection of vibrant colour to dark floors
and walls, and mix with crisp white
Inspiration and products for
Bijoux Sanctuary
www.cassinausa.com
www.magis.it
www.irevoice.se
www.olssongerthel.se
Other floor ideas for this style
Virtual
showroom
european renaissance Collection – Walnut Palazzo Noce, Dutch pattern, classic
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www.kahrs.com
european renaissance
Collection – Oak palazzo
rovere, Dutch pattern, classic
kährs linnea – original,
Walnut, city
kährs linnea – narrow,
Oak coffee
classic nouveau Collection
– Oak nouveau black,
classic
See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Modern
Country
Sand Collection – Oak White Sorrento
Sand Collection – Oak White Brighton
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Inspiration and products for
Modern Country
www.daviddesign.se
www.byarumsbruk.se
www.gad.se
www.grythyttan.net
Other floor ideas for
this style
Harmony Collection – Oak
moss
Harmony Collection – Oak
Frost
sand Collection – Oak
White portofino
Virtual
showroom
Modern Country
Personality: Minimalist with a soft touch
The style: Redefining the line between old and new
Inspiration: Snowflakes melting on your tongue on a
crisp winter’s morning
How: Create freshness with shiny white tiles mixed
with soft wood, clean lines and fresh flowers
Classic Nouveau Collection
– Oak Nouveau white,
classic
www.kahrs.com
Classic Nouveau Collection – Oak Nouveau Brown, Classic
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See all samples on page 80 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com
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Design
Lacquer or Oil
1
1
2
1-strip design – Single piece
1-strip design – Multi-piece
2-strip design
The surface of the board is sawn in one piece. This
emphasizes the natural feeling and shows the character
of the wood species to full effect.
The boards are made up from one to three pieces. This
gives the floor a natural variation and character.
The wear layer is two strips’ wide. The strips
are individually selected and arranged on the plank to
give each floor a unique, individual character.
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3-strip design
Patterned
Ship’s deck
The wear layer is three strips’ wide. The strips are
individually selected and vary in length. They are
randomly positioned to create a unique floor design.
A classically designed floor that benefits from a modern
construction. The surface layer features a repeating box
pattern made up of three vertical strips, laid side by
side, divided by one horizontal strip across the top.
When the boards have been installed, they create a
stunning ‘cable stitch’ pattern.
A floor with a maritime feel, it has a decorative strip
edge, and wood plugs at the end of each board, to give
a real Ship’s Deck look. The strip and plugs form part of
each 1-strip board and the floor is installed in exactly
the same way as our other wood floors.
Silk Matt
Matt
NATURE OIL
Our silk matt lacquer complements the wood’s
character by accentuating its natural structure. It also
makes the floor more hardwearing and easier to clean.
At the same time, the lacquer is one of the thinnest
available, so it doesn’t conceal the wood’s natural
lustre.
Our matt lacquer creates the impression that the floor
is made from untreated bare wood, or has a natural oil
prefinish. The soft-to-touch natural surface is incredibly
tactile and pleasing underfoot. Matt lacquer is as
hardwearing and easy to maintain as silk matt lacquer.
Kährs Nature oil gives your floor a wonderfully natural
and beautiful feel. The oil brings out the wood’s texture
and graining, and enhances its tone. Whilst easy to
maintain, remember that floors treated with Nature oil
need a little more care and should be treated with
Kährs Oil Refresher regularly.
Surface Treatment
Gradings
City Selection
Town Selection
Country Selection
Classic Selection
Brushed
Stained
Bevelled edges
These floors are stylishly understated;
they are created from a uniform and
regular timber grade with small variations
in grain and tone. They can be light or
dark, depending on the wood species,
but the tone and overall effect is
uniform. If you like a calm, minimalistic
impression, look for a floor in the City
Selection.
Dark or light, these floors are
characterized by subtle variations in tone
and pattern, without knots. They form a
classic backdrop, allowing the rest of the
decoration to take ‘centre stage’. If
you’re looking for a floor with minimal
variations, take a look at our Town
Selection.
If you’re looking for a more rustic floor,
you’ll probably like our Country Selection.
Here, you’ll find dramatic graining, gnarls
and knots, with greater colour variation,
for a bold and unmistakably natural look.
Our Classic floors offer a little more
refinement and allow you to introduce
added character to your room.
Classic floors have been treated and
refined using unique wood processing
methods, sometimes combined with a
glaze or coloured stain.
Brushing the surface highlights the natural structure of
the grain and creates additional texture. Brushing is
usually accompanied by other surface treatments, such
as a bevelled finish and a coloured stain or glaze.
Stains can be used to further enhance natural colour
tones – from palest white and whisper greys, to rich
mocha and charcoal shades.
Bevelling the edges of a 1-strip floor board accentuates
its plank shape. From a micro-bevel (a slight
accentuation of the edge using sandpaper) to a more
dramatic, stronger bevel on all edges, this design
feature gives the floor a more rustic and distinct look.
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Kährs performance and accessories
Wood facts
Unexposed
Softer
Kährs – Sands like
a solid
Kährs Original multi-layer construction
uses hardwood down to the joint only,
with fast-growing timber below. It can
be refurbished in exactly the same way
as a solid floor, as sanding of any wood
floor is only possible down to the joint.
However, Kährs construction has
additional eco benefits - and its 75%
more stable too!
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
The strongest
surface that won’t
discolour
The surface of the floor is, visually, the
most important part. As a result, all
Kährs surface treatments are strong
enough to withstand even the toughest
daily wear and tear, yet thin enough so
as not to disguise the wood’s lustre.
And, unlike some finishes, Kährs surface
treatments won’t yellow over time.
Kährs Guarantee
Kährs has been manufacturing quality
multi-layered wood floors for more than
60 years. We’re proud of our products
and of their environmental and
performance benefits. Combined with a
complete care and maintenance
programme, this allows Kährs to offer a
guarantee of 30 years on its Original
range and 12 years on its Linnea range.
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
The best climate
stability
Since wood is a natural material, that is
affected by climatic changes, a wood
floor moves with the seasons, i.e. it
swells in high humidity and shrinks in
low humidity. Kährs multi-layered
construction minimizes this movement.
It provides the correct balance between
the layers – top, core and back – and
ensures the floor remains stable in all
conditions.
Exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
Harder
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Softer
Oak
Harder
Unexposed
Softer
Exposed after 2–3 years
Oak
Harder
Cherry
Hard Maple
Beech ranges in colour from light cream
to medium tan/brown with pink-orange
overtones. It is usually straight-grained,
with dense figuring that adds warmth.
Its uniform appearance makes a room
seem airy.
A beautiful and versatile species; warm,
individual and charming. The sapwood is
creamy white, while the heartwood can
vary from deep red to reddish brown.
Together they form a fine figured,
straight grain.
The sapwood is cream-coloured, with
a tendency to reddish brown, and the
heartwood varies from light to dark
brown with red highlights. It usually has
fine figuring with a straight but
sometimes slightly wavy grain.
Place of origin: Sweden
Place of origin: Sweden
Place of origin: North America
Place of origin: North America
Colour change: Medium degree of change over
time, from a lighter freshly sanded tone to a
straw/tan shade.
Colour change: Medium degree of colour
change, with a slight muting of the orange
tones and ambering over time.
Colour change: Undergoes a pronounced
degree of colour change, with darkening to a
dark reddish colour when fully aged.
Colour change: Medium degree of colour
change, from a creamy white to golden over
time.
Hardness: 10% harder than Oak
Hardness: Same hardness as Oak
Hardness: 3% softer than Oak
Hardness: 30% harder than Oak
Unexposed
Exposed after 2–3 years
Unexposed
Exposed after 2–3 years
Unexposed
Exposed after 2–3 years
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Oak
Harder
The easiest
installation
Installation tools
and materials
Care and
maintenance
Kahrs floors are easy to install, thanks to
the ingenious Woodloc® joint. The boards
lock together mechanically, with virtually
invisible joints, providing perfect results,
fast! The superior fit also enhances the
floor’s performance and durability.
Kährs offers a wide range of tools and
materials to make installation easy and
help achieve a perfect end result. The
range includes a variety of underlays
which offer moisture protection and
acoustic benefits, as well as installation
tools, and finishing trims, skirtings and
mouldings to match floors throughout
the range.
Kährs Care and Maintenance Range
includes a variety of products, specially
designed to care for Kährs individual
surface treatments. The range also
includes repair and refurbishment
products. Detailed maintenance
instructions are available in the online
Installation Guide and Maintenance
Repair Guide.
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Softer
Oak
Harder
Softer
Oak
Harder
Jarrah
Oak
Walnut
Jarrah has been used traditionally
because of its durability and hardness.
It has a smooth surface and straight
graining. The sapwood and heartwood
vary from salmon-pink to deep red.
White Oak is the most popular wood
species for floors and furniture throughout
Europe and the USA, due to its stunning,
warm appearance and long life.
Place of origin: Sweden and Europe
A dark, exclusive wood with a sapwood
that is creamy white and heartwood that
is light brown to dark chocolate brown,
sometimes with a tendency to purple.
The wood gains a special lustre over the
years.
Colour change: Medium degree of colour
change, with slight ambering over time.
Place of origin: North America
Hardness: 25% harder than Oak
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Harder
Exposed after 2–3 years
Beech
Colour change: Finished floors often have a
dark brown to reddish purple colour, which also
deepens over time.
Find out more at www.kahrs.com
Oak
Unexposed
The sapwood is almost white and the
heartwood ranges from grey through
light brown to light yellow with brown
streaks. Some grades have very distinct
figuring, which gives the floor an entirely
unique and lively character.
Place of origin: Australia
Kährs wood floors are ideally suited to
underfloor heating, provided that they
are installed as recommended, using the
correct underlay, etc. Remember that the
surface temperature of the finished floor
must never exceed 27°C, in any area.
Softer
Exposed after 2–3 years
Ash
Softer
Underfloor heating
Unexposed
Hardness: Oak is hard, dense and extremely
strong, which makes it an ideal material for
flooring. We use oak as a reference when we
compare with other wood species.
Colour change: Medium to high degree of
colour change, with the dark brown heartwood
lightening over time to a more golden brown.
Hardness: 10% softer than Oak
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Kährs Original
1-strip 1759 x 127 x 14 mm
2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
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1-strip 1800 x 130 x 15 mm
3
2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm*
1-strip 1800/2100/2420 x 187 x 15 mm
1
Hard Maple toronto, city
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1
CHERRY COLUMBUS, city
2
Cherry kentucky, country
Dutch pattern 2426 x 198.5 x 15 mm
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1
*Only available on Navarra, Verona and Portofino
Nordic
Naturals
Collection
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2
WALNUT Vermont, Country
3
Walnut philadelphia, city
3
Walnut montreal, city
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51
2
Ash gotland, Country
Ash gothenburg, city
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1
1
3
Ash stockholm, city
38
3
Ash kalmar, town
1
Ash telemark, country
Oak/Ash stavanger,
shipsdecking, classic
3
Beech hellerup, town
3
3
Ash White mariehamn
Beech falster, country
european
Naturals
Collection
1
Oak/Dark strip marbella,
shipsdecking, classic
23
3
Beech trondheim, city
22
1
65
2
Beech bornholm, country
sand
Collection
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3
3
Jarrah sydney, city
Walnut hartford, town
marina
Collection
1
WALNUT ATLANTA, city
world naturals
collection
Board thickness: 15 mm
Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm
Core material: Spruce/Pine
Resandable: 2–3 times
Guarantee: 30 years
1
Cherry savannah, city
3-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm
1-strip 1800 x 105 x 15 mm
Beech oslo, city
3
Cherry charleston, city
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30
1
Ash White skagen
2
Ash White sandvig
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2
Oak White Brighton
Ash White falsterbo
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3
Oak White portofino
Oak White sorrento
provence
Collection
12
1
Oak cornwall, country,
classic
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1
1
Oak weimar, city, classic
1
Oak trentino, country, classic
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1
Oak jersey, country, classic
1
Provence Oak narbonnes,
classic
Oak milano, city
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1
Provence Oak camargue,
classic
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1
1
Provence Oak grasse, classic
1
Provence Oak arles, classic
Provence Oak miramas, classic
coastal
Collection
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1
14
2
Oak hampshire, country
Oak madrid, city
2
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2
Oak verona, town
3
Oak navarra, country
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15
3
Oak vienna, city
Oak siena, town
1
Provence Oak avignon, classic
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1
1
American
Naturals
Collection
1
Oak barnacle, Classic
Provence Oak tarascon,
classic
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1
Oak quay, Classic
Classic
nouveau
Collection
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18
3
3
Oak heidelberg, town
Shown on page
80
1
Oak ardenne, country
1 2 3 Strips
1
Hard Maple winnipeg, city
Lacquer
Matt lacquer
Nature oil
Oak seaweed, Classic
Brushing
Coloured stain
Distressed
2
Hard Maple alberta, country
Bevelled edges
Micro-bevelled edges
Hard Maple edmonton, city
1
Oak driftwood, Classic
1
1
Shown on page
1
Oak nouveau snow, classic
Oak seashell, Classic
1 2 3 Strips
Lacquer
Matt lacquer
Nature oil
1
Oak nouveau white, classic
Brushing
Coloured stain
Distressed
Oak nouveau bronze, classic
Bevelled edges
Micro-bevelled edges
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Kährs linnea
harmony
Collection
Narrow 1225 x 118 x 7 mm
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1
60
1
Oak nouveau brown, classic
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1
2
Oak nouveau black, classic
Oak nouveau grey, classic
2-strip 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
16
3
Oak nouveau charcoal,
classic
Board thickness: 7 mm
Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm
Core material: HDF
(High Density Fibreboard)
Resandable: No
Guarantee: 12 years
Original 1225 x 193 x 7 mm
Oak frost
heritage
Collection
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3
3
Oak Ember
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3
Oak Moss
34
3
Oak Fog
1
Oak Lava
Oak valois
linnea
narrow
35
1
1
Oak plantagenet
Oak asturian
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32
1
1
Oak Altavilla
1
Oak romanov
1
1
linnea, narrow, Hard Maple,
city
Oak Charlemagne
1
linnea, narrow, Cherry, city
1
linnea, narrow, Oak Cloud
linnea, narrow, Oak, city
1
linnea, narrow, Oak blanc
european
renaissance
Collection
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1
Oak palazzo rovere,
Dutch pattern, classic
Walnut palazzo noce,
Dutch pattern, classic
linnea, narrow, Oak biscuit
1
linnea, narrow, Oak Honey
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1
linnea, narrow, Oak amber
24
1
linnea, narrow, Oak coffee
1
linnea, narrow, Oak coal
1
linnea, narrow, Walnut, city
linnea
original
2
linnea, original, Beech, city
2
linnea, original, Walnut,
country
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1 2 3 Strips
Lacquer
Matt lacquer
Nature oil
Brushing
Coloured stain
Distressed
Bevelled edges
Micro-bevelled edges
1
linnea, original, Oak/Ash,
shipsdecking, city
1
linnea, original, Oak, country
2
linnea, original, Oak, city
2
linnea, original, Oak, country
2
linnea, original Walnut, city
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 Kährs’ stockist
to determine exact grain patterns and shades.
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