FLOORS & FLOORING
KARTA LAUNCHES 18 NEW RECYCLED LEATHER FLOORS
SUSTAINABLE WOOD FLOORING SPECIALIST KARTA HAS LAUNCHED A BRAND-NEW SERIES OF 18 SUSTAINABLE FLOORS WHICH ARE COMPLETELY NATURAL , TOXIN AND PLASTIC FREE
The new series , the Recycled Leather Series , adds to Karta ’ s hyper-realistic wood collection , designed specifically for design professionals , developers , and contractors that want a perfect balance between sustainability , aesthetics and cost-effectiveness . Karta , owned by luxury wood flooring specialists Ted Todd , continues to set industry standards with this sustainable offering .
Karta aims to penetrate a new market by not only providing a budget-friendly alternative to traditional wood flooring , but also captivating customers interested in LVT flooring .
Karta ’ s Recycled Leather series is made from leather offcuts sourced from the shoe industry , with a further four layers including biodegradable wood composed of 100 % PEFC certified natural fibres and resins , a cork backing for improved comfort and durability , a wood fibre layer for stability and a digital print . Each board is coated with Karta ’ s specially developed waterresistant barrier solution , resulting in an AC5 rated performance coat with a super matte finish .
Photo-realistic designs inspired by Ted Todd ’ s decades of expertise within the hardwood flooring industry are printed with biodegradable ink onto the planks , replicating the appearance of real wood . This innovative design provides an accessible alternative to traditional wood flooring options . There are no design repeats in 20 boards , to purposefully allow for a more natural and authentic finish with reduced visible repeats .
The Recycled Leather Series is part of a click system installation process and comes in 18 serviceable colours including natural French oak , reclaimed oak
and old brown English oak , all available in a wide plank measuring 1850mm x 200mm x 9mm . With no underlay or adhesive required Karta ’ s flooring is quick and easy to install , helping to reduce installation costs .
Founder Robert Walsh commented on the launch “ We are incredibly excited about our new Recycled Leather Series which not only showcases Karta ’ s commitment to sustainability but also introduces innovative design elements that offer unique , sustainable flooring solutions at an affordable price point . Karta aims to penetrate a new market by not only providing a budget-friendly alternative to traditional wood flooring , but also captivating customers interested in LVT flooring . Utilising waste materials to create new , long-lasting products really is the future of product manufacturing and we look forward to continuing exploring these methods at Karta .”
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