Discover the timeless sophistication of Karndean Heritage Collection Lansdown LANS-01, a stunning black and white geometric mosaic tile design that brings clean, contemporary elegance to any interior space. This pre-assembled panel format features the classic Lansdown grid pattern in its most iconic colourway – crisp Lace white paired with bold Nero black to create a striking monochrome floor that never goes out of style. Inspired by Victorian and Regency architectural tiled floors, this design combines period authenticity with modern minimalist aesthetics, making it the perfect choice for homeowners who appreciate both heritage character and contemporary clean lines.
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The Lansdown LANS-01 pattern showcases a refined grid of square tiles in alternating black and white, creating a checkerboard effect that brings architectural interest and visual drama to entrance halls, kitchens, bathrooms, and dining spaces. Each 152mm x 152mm panel arrives pre-assembled, eliminating the complexity of laying individual mosaic pieces while maintaining the authentic appearance of traditional Victorian tile work. This monochrome masterpiece offers endless design versatility – it can anchor a minimalist modern interior, complement a black and white themed room, or add graphic punch to neutral spaces. The high-contrast colour palette creates a bold statement that works beautifully in both period properties seeking authentic restoration and contemporary homes looking for striking architectural detail.
Key Features:
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Authentic Victorian Grid Pattern – Classic Lansdown design featuring clean geometric squares in timeless black and white
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Iconic Monochrome Palette – Crisp Lace white and bold Nero black create high-contrast visual impact perfect for modern and traditional interiors
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Pre-Assembled Mosaic Panels – 152mm x 152mm panels arrive ready to install, delivering authentic Victorian tile appearance without complex individual piece laying
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100% Waterproof Construction – Ideal for moisture-prone areas including bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, and entrance halls
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Enhanced Surface Protection – K-Guard+ with PU coating provides hygienic, easily maintained surface that resists everyday wear, spills, and scuffs
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Lifetime Residential Warranty – Backed by Karndean's confidence in lasting quality, with 15-year commercial warranty for high-traffic applications
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Premium 0.55mm Wear Layer – Exceptional durability with embossed texture that replicates the authentic feel of Victorian ceramic tiles
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Micro-Bevelled Edges – Subtle edge detail enhances the definition between each geometric square for realistic tile appearance
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2.5mm Total Thickness – Robust construction suitable for renovation over existing hard floors without raising floor height significantly
Ideal For:
The Lansdown LANS-01 is exceptionally versatile, making it perfect for residential applications including entrance halls where you want to create a dramatic first impression, contemporary kitchens seeking a graphic focal point, stylish bathrooms requiring waterproof elegance, and dining rooms where you desire architectural character. The clean grid pattern works beautifully in open-plan spaces to define zones between kitchen and living areas, or to add visual interest to long hallways and corridors. Its timeless black and white palette complements virtually any interior colour scheme, from all-white Scandinavian minimalism to bold colourful eclectic styles.
In commercial settings, this design shines in boutique hotels, wine bars, artisan coffee shops, contemporary restaurants, hair and beauty salons, and upscale retail spaces. The Heritage Collection's authentic period styling combined with modern durability makes it ideal for hospitality venues seeking to create memorable interiors that stand up to heavy footfall. The monochrome palette offers sophisticated elegance that never dates, while the 100% waterproof construction and easy-clean surface make it practical for commercial environments where hygiene and maintenance efficiency are paramount.
Technical Excellence:
Karndean's Lansdown LANS-01 showcases advanced luxury vinyl construction that delivers both beauty and performance. At its heart lies a high-definition photographic layer that captures every nuance of authentic Victorian ceramic tiles, from subtle surface variations to realistic tonal depth. This visual layer is protected by a premium 0.55mm wear layer featuring an embossed texture that replicates the tactile quality of traditional tiles, ensuring your floor looks and feels authentic underfoot.
The innovative K-Guard+ surface treatment with polyurethane coating provides superior protection against everyday life – from muddy paws and spilled coffee to dropped keys and dragged furniture. This enhanced surface protection makes cleaning remarkably simple, requiring just a sweep and occasional damp mop with Karndean Clean solution. Unlike ceramic tiles with grout lines that trap dirt and require scrubbing, your Lansdown floor maintains its pristine appearance with minimal effort.
Beneath the wear layer, precision-engineered stability and backing layers ensure the floor remains flat and dimensionally stable, even in areas with temperature fluctuations or over underfloor heating systems. The complete 2.5mm construction achieves the perfect balance between durability and practicality, being robust enough for demanding environments yet thin enough for renovation projects. With an R10 slip resistance rating, this floor provides safe footing in wet areas, making it an excellent choice for family bathrooms and busy kitchens.
Installation & Maintenance:
Lansdown LANS-01 requires professional glue-down installation using Karndean's recommended adhesives, ensuring permanent secure fixing to suitable substrates. This installation method provides excellent stability and allows the floor to be used with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C, adding warmth and comfort to tile-effect flooring. The pre-assembled panel format significantly speeds up installation compared to laying individual mosaic pieces, reducing labour costs and project timelines while maintaining perfect alignment of the geometric pattern.
One of the greatest advantages of choosing Lansdown over traditional ceramic tiles is the elimination of grouting, sealing, and waxing. Your floor arrives with its protective surface already applied, requiring no additional treatments. Daily maintenance couldn't be simpler – sweep away loose dirt and occasionally damp mop with Karndean Clean to keep the floor looking immaculate. The seamless surface resists moisture penetration and won't harbour bacteria or allergens, making it an excellent choice for allergy sufferers and households with young children.
Should any panel become damaged over the years, Karndean's individual tile format means you can replace single panels rather than entire sections, a significant advantage over traditional tiled floors where matching old batches can prove impossible. The glue-down installation method also makes Lansdown ideal for renovation projects, as it can be installed over most existing hard floor surfaces including concrete, ceramic tiles, and existing vinyl, provided the substrate is properly prepared.
Design Inspiration:
Lansdown LANS-01 excels at creating clean, contemporary interiors with a nod to architectural heritage. In minimalist modern homes, use this striking black and white grid to add visual interest without cluttering the aesthetic – pair it with white walls, sleek handleless cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances for a crisp Scandinavian-inspired kitchen. The high-contrast pattern creates a focal point that anchors the space while maintaining the uncluttered feel that defines modern minimalism.
For period property owners, Lansdown LANS-01 offers authentic Victorian floor styling that respects the building's heritage while providing modern practicality. Install it in an entrance hall to recreate the grand welcome that characterised Victorian homes, or use it in a bathroom to achieve period authenticity without the cold, hard feel of ceramic tiles. The monochrome palette works beautifully with heritage paint colours like deep greens, rich burgundies, and warm greys.
Consider extending your Lansdown floor beyond a single room to create visual flow through your home. Use it in the entrance hall and continue it through to the kitchen or utility room, unifying these spaces with cohesive styling. Alternatively, create definition in open-plan layouts by using Lansdown in the kitchen zone while transitioning to Karndean wood-effect planks in the living area, clearly delineating spaces while maintaining design harmony.
The Heritage Collection's Diamond and Brick border patterns can frame your Lansdown floor, adding an extra layer of sophistication and allowing you to create custom designs unique to your home. These borders work particularly well when defining the perimeter of a large room or creating a decorative "rug" effect in the centre of a space. You might also combine Lansdown with other Karndean stone or wood products to zone different areas – picture a Lansdown entrance hall flowing into a wood-effect living room, or a Lansdown kitchen with wood-effect planks in the adjacent dining space.
Why Choose Heritage Collection:
Choosing Karndean Heritage Collection Lansdown LANS-01 over traditional ceramic tiles offers compelling practical and comfort benefits. While ceramic tiles feel cold and hard underfoot, particularly in winter months, Karndean's luxury vinyl construction provides a warmer, more comfortable walking surface that's gentler on feet, legs, and dropped crockery. This warmth isn't just perceived – luxury vinyl naturally insulates better than ceramic, and when combined with underfloor heating, it provides cosy comfort that makes your kitchen or bathroom feel truly welcoming.
The absence of grout lines transforms maintenance from a chore into a quick task. Traditional tiled floors require regular grout cleaning, resealing every few years, and often develop stained, discoloured grout that's difficult to restore. Lansdown's seamless panels eliminate these issues entirely – there are no porous grout lines to harbour bacteria, trap dirt, or require special cleaning products. Just sweep and mop, and your floor looks pristine.
Acoustic comfort is another often-overlooked advantage. Ceramic tiles create a hard, reflective surface that amplifies sound, making busy kitchens and hallways feel noisy and echoey. Karndean's softer composition absorbs impact sounds, reducing the clatter of footsteps, dropped items, and furniture movement. This creates a more peaceful home environment, particularly valuable in apartments, terraced houses, or homes with open-plan layouts where noise easily travels between spaces.
Installation speed and versatility give Lansdown significant advantages over traditional tiles. The pre-assembled panels install faster than individual mosaic pieces, reducing labour costs and minimising disruption to your home. The glue-down method means no drying time for adhesive or grout, allowing rooms to be used sooner. For renovation projects, Karndean can often be installed directly over existing floors, eliminating costly and messy demolition work required when replacing ceramic tiles.
From a sustainability perspective, Karndean demonstrates strong environmental commitments, with floors that are designed for longevity rather than replacement. The lifetime residential warranty reflects genuine durability, and the ability to replace individual panels extends the floor's usable life even further. Karndean's manufacturing processes prioritise environmental responsibility, and the company actively works to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.
The Lansdown LANS-01 represents the perfect marriage of Victorian architectural elegance and 21st-century flooring technology. You get the authentic period styling that adds value and character to your property, combined with the practical benefits that make luxury vinyl the smart choice for modern living. Whether you're restoring a heritage property, updating a contemporary home, or specifying flooring for a commercial project, Lansdown LANS-01 delivers timeless monochrome sophistication that will remain stylish for decades to come.
