Why choose Palio by Karndean Rigid flooring?

With its click-lock mechanism and rigid core construction, Palio Rigid provides DIY-friendly installation without adhesives. The integrated underlay offers 19dB sound reduction, whilst the waterproof design and 20-year warranty ensure lasting performance throughout your home.

How is Palio Rigid installed?

Palio Rigid uses a simple click-lock system that requires no adhesive or underlay. Simply click the planks together at an angle, ensuring the short edges connect first before lowering the long edge into place. The rigid core provides stability whilst allowing for quick, clean installation.

Can Palio Rigid be installed over existing floors?

Yes, Palio Rigid can be installed directly over most existing hard floor surfaces, provided they’re level and stable. The 4.5mm thickness with integrated underlay compensates for minor subfloor imperfections, making it ideal for renovation projects.

Does Palio Rigid require expansion gaps?

Yes, like most click-lock flooring, Palio Rigid requires a 5mm expansion gap around the room perimeter to allow for natural expansion and contraction. These gaps can be covered with matching scotia beading or skirting boards for a professional finish.

Where can Palio Rigid be used?

Thanks to its waterproof properties and robust construction, Palio Rigid is suitable for any room in your home. The excellent acoustic performance makes it particularly well-suited for upstairs rooms, whilst the durability handles high-traffic areas with ease.

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Palio fitting formats explained

Three ways to lay a Palio by Karndean 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 gluedown luxury vinyl flooring

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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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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