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PIONEERING FLOOR SOLUTIONS
PATENT APPROVED FOR KARTA’ S HYPER-REALISTIC FLOORING TECHNOLOGY
Karta Floors, a pioneer in innovative flooring solutions, were thrilled to announce the official approval of their patent for a revolutionary‘ method of creating virtual texture’ earlier this year, at Clerkenwell Design Week. This landmark achievement underscores Karta’ s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and material possibilities.
The announcement coincided with Karta’ s highly successful display of its Recycled Leather Series at Clerkenwell Green. The collection garnered widespread acclaim, with visitors commending Karta’ s exceptional sustainability credentials, remarkable durability, and effortless installation. Overwhelmingly, designers and architects highlighted how authentically the floors“ look like real wood” – a naturalistic quality that is a direct result of Karta’ s newly patented process.
This proprietary method allows Karta to create an unparalleled illusion of depth and realism on twodimensional substrates. By meticulously manipulating light and shadow captured from precisely crafted master surfaces, where natural timber characteristics are carefully augmented to enhance their visual impact, Karta replicates the nuanced characteristics of natural timber, including subtle grain variations and‘ perfect imperfections’, ensuring a level of authenticity previously unattainable in engineered surfaces. Unlike conventional LVT products often marred by discernible repeating patterns and textures – a common giveaway – Karta’ s method delivers an unparalleled naturalistic variation with no visual repeats in twenty boards.
Water-resistant, easy to clean and maintain, and highly effective against scratches, scuffs, dents, and general wear and tear, Karta is ideal for the daily demands of multiple sectors: residential, workspace, retail, leisure, and even hospitality and healthcare. Its water-resistant, non-porous top layer in particular is a significant boon
Karta is ideal for the daily demands of multiple sectors: residential, workspace, retail, leisure, and even hospitality and healthcare.
in areas prone to spillages. Easy clean-up dramatically minimises the risk of warping, swelling, and mold and bacterial growth.
Robert Walsh, Founder of Karta, commented,“ The new patent is a shining example of our commitment to Research and Development, and to generating a creative space where technological innovation, a deep understanding of woodworking traditions and a profound appreciation of nature can combine.”
Karta Floors continues to redefine the possibilities for sustainable, high-performance flooring that meets the aesthetic demands of contemporary interior design and architecture.
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