Why choose Palio by Karndean Essenza flooring?

With its slim 2mm profile and traditional gluedown installation, Palio Essenza offers authentic wood and stone designs at an affordable price. It’s completely waterproof and backed by a 20-year warranty, providing long-lasting beauty that can withstand the demands of modern family life.

How is Palio Essenza installed?

Palio Essenza requires professional gluedown installation for best results. The planks or tiles are secured using specialist adhesive to create a seamless finish. The slim 2mm profile means no expansion gaps are needed, allowing for a clean, professional appearance from wall to wall.

Can I create custom patterns with Palio Essenza?

Yes, Palio Essenza can be customised using design strips to create borders, feature areas, or unique patterns. With both plank and herringbone formats available in matching designs, you have endless creative possibilities for personalising your floor.

Is Palio Essenza suitable for underfloor heating?

Palio Essenza is perfectly compatible with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C. The thin profile ensures efficient heat transfer, making it an ideal choice for creating a warm, comfortable living environment.

Where can Palio Essenza be installed?

Thanks to its waterproof properties, Palio Essenza can be installed throughout your home, including moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens. The durable wear layer makes it suitable for high-traffic zones such as hallways and living rooms.

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Palio fitting formats explained

Four ways to lay a Palio floor — pick the format that fits your room, your subfloor and your skill level.

Palio Essenza Gluedown

Creative, made-to-measure layouts

Palio Essenza is a gluedown collection that lets you be creative with laying patterns — add design strips for a grouted effect, or pair planks with matching herringbone for a seamless room-to-room look.

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Palio Essenza herringbone flooring in a dining room

Matching plank & herringbone designs

Design a custom floor

No expansion gap

Palio LooseLay Place & Go

Friction-grip backing, lifts and re-lays

Palio LooseLay uses weight and friction to secure planks and tiles firmly in place. Where underfloor access is needed, or a plank becomes damaged, it lifts and replaces in seconds — fitting tight to walls without removing skirting or leaving an expansion gap.

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Palio LooseLay flooring in a living room

Quick and easy to fit

No expansion gap required

Easy to replace

Reduces impact noise by 13dB

Palio Core & Rigid Click & Lock

2G™ click-locking, built-in underlay

Palio Core and Palio Rigid install fast thanks to the 2G™ click-locking mechanism and built-in underlay. Their robust construction means they lay over most existing hard floors, without imperfections appearing underfoot.

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