Embrace the relaxed beauty of coastal living with Karndean Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136, a stunning wood plank flooring that captures the fresh, weathered character of seaside timber with light, breezy tones and distinctive sawn texture. This beautiful wood effect flooring delivers the timeless appeal of coastal oak with authentic saw marks, sun-bleached appearance, and the organic character of driftwood and beach house timber, all at entry-range prices that make coastal-inspired aesthetics accessible for any project. The KP136 Coastal Sawn Oak features a beautifully light colour palette in soft cream to pale blonde tones with gentle grey undertones, creating the fresh, airy feeling central to coastal design. The distinctive "sawn" finish recreates the authentic texture of timber milled with traditional sawing methods, where visible saw marks and subtle surface texture add organic character and tactile dimension. This finish evokes weathered beach house floorboards, driftwood smoothed by sea and sand, and coastal timber naturally bleached by sun and salt air. The natural oak grain with subtle knots adds authentic hardwood character whilst the light coastal palette and sawn texture bring fresh, relaxed aesthetics perfect for beach houses, coastal cottages, and homes seeking breezy seaside character. As part of the Knight Tile collection's 66 SKU range, Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 exemplifies Karndean's commitment to delivering authentic coastal wood aesthetics at the most affordable price point in their portfolio.
Key Features:
- Authentic oak design with distinctive coastal sawn texture
 
- Light cream to pale blonde colour palette with gentle grey undertones
 
- Sawn finish recreates traditional saw marks and surface texture
 
- Fresh, weathered appearance evokes driftwood and beach house timber
 
- Sun-bleached coastal aesthetic creates breezy, relaxed character
 
- 915mm x 152mm (36" x 6") standard plank format for traditional wood flooring appearance
 
- Natural oak grain with subtle knots adds authentic hardwood character
 
- 100% waterproof construction - coastal oak aesthetics without moisture vulnerability
 
- Enhanced K-Guard+ surface protection with PU coating for hygienic, easy-clean finish
 
- 0.3mm wear layer provides excellent durability for residential and moderate commercial applications
 
- 2.0mm total thickness ideal for renovation projects and new construction
 
- Non-bevelled edges create seamless plank-to-plank appearance
 
- 15-Year Residential / 10-Year Commercial Warranty for long-lasting peace of mind
 
- Entry-range pricing delivers coastal sawn oak aesthetics at accessible prices
 
- Plank-to-plank variation ensures natural, authentic weathered wood floor appearance
 
- No sealing, sanding, or coastal timber maintenance required
 
- Warmer and more comfortable underfoot than real oak timber
 
Ideal For:
Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 is the perfect flooring solution for spaces seeking fresh, relaxed coastal aesthetics with authentic sawn timber character. The light, breezy tones create welcoming seaside-inspired spaces across residential and commercial applications.
Residential Applications:
Transform your home with the fresh sophistication of coastal sawn oak that brings beach house beauty without the maintenance demands and moisture vulnerability of real weathered timber. Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 excels in living rooms and open-plan areas where its light, fresh appearance creates breezy, relaxed spaces that suit coastal living. The sun-bleached tones reflect light beautifully, making spaces feel larger, brighter, and more welcoming - perfect for maximizing natural light in seaside properties. In kitchens, the coastal oak provides fresh, practical surfaces that are completely waterproof and stain-resistant. The light palette suits both all-white coastal kitchens and beach house schemes with natural materials. Unlike real coastal timber that's salt-damaged, moisture-sensitive, and requires constant maintenance, KP136 maintains its pristine weathered appearance permanently. Bedrooms benefit from the serene, calming aesthetic of light coastal oak that creates peaceful, restful retreats. The fresh tones suit relaxed bedroom styling and beach house luxury. Living/dining spaces gain casual coastal sophistication - the sawn oak suits relaxed entertaining and family living with breezy character. Hallways and entrances create welcoming coastal arrivals - the fresh weathered oak makes positive first impressions whilst standing up to sandy feet and daily traffic. Bathrooms and ensuites gain coastal spa aesthetics with beach house timber character - completely waterproof unlike real coastal wood that deteriorates rapidly in wet, humid conditions. Conservatories and sunrooms benefit from the light oak that enhances natural light and creates seamless transitions to gardens and outdoor spaces. Home offices achieve calm, productive atmospheres with coastal character. The Knight Tile collection's entry-range pricing makes coastal sawn oak achievable throughout beach houses, coastal cottages, and homes seeking seaside character.
Commercial Applications:
Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 delivers fresh coastal wood aesthetics at entry-level prices, making it ideal for budget-conscious commercial projects seeking beach house character. Perfect for coastal hotels, beach resorts, and seaside accommodation where the sawn oak creates relaxed, welcoming environments that guests associate with coastal holidays. The fresh aesthetic suits establishments in coastal locations or urban venues seeking beach house character. Excellent for coastal cafés, beach bars, seafood restaurants, and casual dining venues where the light weathered oak creates breezy, relaxed atmospheres. The coastal character suits establishments seeking informal, friendly aesthetics. Retail spaces selling coastal lifestyle products, surf shops, beach boutiques, and seaside stores benefit from the authentic coastal wood backdrop. The fresh aesthetic aligns with beach lifestyle brands. Spas and wellness centers achieve natural coastal serenity with sawn oak. Beach clubs and leisure facilities gain appropriate seaside character. Holiday cottages and vacation rentals benefit from durable, waterproof coastal aesthetics that suit high-turnover properties near the sea. Modern offices seeking relaxed, creative environments rather than corporate formality benefit from coastal oak's breezy character. The 10-year commercial warranty provides confidence whilst entry-range pricing makes coastal sawn oak accessible across commercial installations.
Technical Excellence:
Karndean Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 features advanced construction technology that delivers authentic coastal sawn oak aesthetics with superior practical performance. The K-Guard+ surface protection combines PU technology to create a hygienic, highly durable finish that resists everyday wear whilst remaining incredibly easy to clean - simply sweep and mop, no sealing, sanding, or coastal timber maintenance required. Unlike real coastal timber that's weathered, salt-damaged, and requires constant maintenance to prevent rot, splitting, and deterioration from moisture and UV exposure, KP136 maintains its pristine weathered appearance permanently. The 0.3mm wear layer provides excellent protection against everyday wear and tear, scratches, and scuffs, making it suitable for residential applications and moderate commercial traffic environments. Beneath the wear layer, a high-definition photographic layer captures every nuance of coastal sawn oak, including the light cream to blonde palette with grey undertones, the distinctive saw marks and surface texture of traditional sawing, the sun-bleached weathered appearance, the natural oak grain with subtle knots, and the fresh coastal character that evokes driftwood and beach house timber. The variation ensures organic, natural-looking weathered floors. Engineered stability layers are designed to minimize expansion and contraction, ensuring dimensional stability - real coastal timber is particularly prone to movement and warping from constant moisture exposure and coastal conditions. The floor is compatible with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C. The heavy-duty PVC backing layer provides excellent indentation resistance and recovery. The 2.0mm total thickness makes Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 ideal for both renovation projects and new build applications.
Installation & Maintenance:
Karndean Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 requires professional glue-down installation, offering creative flexibility for authentic coastal sawn oak floor aesthetics. The 915mm x 152mm planks can be installed in various patterns including straight lay running lengthwise for classic wood flooring that showcases the sawn texture and weathered character. The light coastal tones create fresh, spacious feelings. Diagonal lay angles planks for visual interest and makes rooms appear wider - effective in smaller beach cottages. Random offset installation creates authentic weathered timber flooring appearance with staggered joints - recommended for most realistic coastal oak effects.
For coastal detailing, add Karndean Design Strips between planks to create ships decking effects with defined plank borders - perfect for nautical and maritime aesthetics. Use DS21 White Linen for soft pale strips that maintain coastal lightness, DS03 pale wood strips for coordinated wood-on-wood detailing, or DS12 Concrete for contemporary grey contrast creating modern coastal-industrial fusion. Ships decking with Design Strips is particularly authentic for coastal aesthetics, evoking boat decking and seaside boardwalks.
Mix KP136 with other Knight Tile designs for custom installations. Create borders using contrasting wood tones or combine with light stone tiles for coastal mixed-material schemes. The fresh coastal oak coordinates with natural materials whilst maintaining breezy character.
The gluedown installation means no expansion gaps are required - planks fit tight against walls, skirting boards, and fixtures for professional, seamless finishes. Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 is fully compatible with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C, adding warmth underfoot.
Maintenance couldn't be simpler compared to real coastal timber. The K-Guard+ surface treatment means KP136 requires only regular sweeping and mopping with Karndean Clean to maintain its pristine weathered appearance. Unlike real coastal timber requiring constant maintenance to prevent rot from moisture and salt exposure, sanding to restore weathered surfaces, sealing to protect from UV damage and water penetration, and eventual replacement as coastal conditions destroy the wood, Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 is completely waterproof and maintains its fresh weathered finish permanently. There's no coastal timber maintenance, no sanding, no sealing, no worry about rot or salt damage - complete peace of mind for coastal living. Individual plank replacement is possible if needed.
Design Inspiration:
Coastal Sawn Oak KP136's fresh, weathered aesthetic opens up exciting coastal-inspired design possibilities.
Classic Coastal: Create authentic beach house interiors with sawn oak as fresh foundation. Pair with white walls, natural materials, nautical accents, and soft blues for classic seaside aesthetics. The weathered oak adds authentic coastal character.
Contemporary Coastal: Bridge traditional beach house character with modern sensibility using light coastal oak with contemporary furnishings. The fresh oak respects coastal traditions whilst embracing clean-lined modern design.
Nautical Maritime: Embrace ships decking aesthetics by adding Design Strips between planks creating defined boardwalk effects. Use DS21 White Linen or DS03 pale strips for authentic nautical detailing reminiscent of boat decking and harbor boardwalks.
Scandinavian Coastal: Combine Nordic minimalism with coastal character through light sawn oak, white walls, natural materials, and simple furniture. The fresh oak suits Scandi-coastal fusion bringing both Nordic clarity and seaside relaxation.
Modern Beach House: Create contemporary seaside sophistication with coastal oak paired with quality contemporary furniture, clean lines, and restrained nautical references. The weathered oak prevents overly literal or dated beach themes.
Coastal Industrial: Balance beach house character with industrial elements. Combine light coastal oak with exposed brick, metal fixtures, and Edison bulbs for urban-coastal fusion popular in converted coastal warehouses.
All-White Coastal: Embrace total white schemes where coastal sawn oak provides textured foundation. Combine with white walls, white furnishings, and soft neutrals for serene beach house interiors where sawn texture adds essential organic interest.
Natural Coastal: Celebrate natural materials with coastal oak paired with driftwood, rope, natural fibers, shells, and organic coastal elements for authentic beach house character deeply connected to seaside environments.
Relaxed Casual: Create informal, comfortable spaces with coastal oak providing fresh, approachable foundations. Perfect for family beach houses prioritizing comfort and practicality over formality.
Style Compatibility:
Coastal Traditional: Classic beach house and seaside cottage aesthetics benefit from coastal sawn oak bringing authentic weathered timber character.
Contemporary Coastal: Modern beach house design gains fresh foundations through light weathered oak with clean contemporary styling.
Nautical Maritime: Seafaring and maritime aesthetics embrace sawn oak reminiscent of boat decking, boardwalks, and coastal infrastructure.
Scandinavian Coastal: Nordic-coastal fusion benefits from light oak bringing both Scandinavian simplicity and seaside freshness.
Casual Beach House: Relaxed, family-friendly coastal homes gain comfortable, practical foundations through waterproof weathered oak aesthetics.
Coastal-Industrial: Urban-coastal loft aesthetics combine weathered oak with industrial elements for contemporary coastal character.
Why Choose Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136:
Widest Selection in Entry Range: As part of the 66-SKU Knight Tile collection, you have unmatched choice at affordable prices, with wood and stone designs to suit every space and style.
Authentic Coastal Character: Genuine coastal sawn oak with distinctive saw marks, weathered appearance, and sun-bleached tones - authentic beach house timber aesthetics.
Sawn Texture: Distinctive surface texture recreating traditional sawing methods adds tactile dimension and organic character found in authentic coastal timber.
Fresh Light Palette: Cream to blonde tones with grey undertones create breezy, light-reflective surfaces perfect for maximizing natural light in coastal properties.
Sun-Bleached Aesthetic: Weathered appearance evokes driftwood, beach house floorboards, and timber naturally aged by coastal elements - authentic seaside character.
100% Waterproof: Unlike moisture-vulnerable real coastal timber that rots, swells, and deteriorates from constant humidity and salt exposure, KP136 is completely waterproof - revolutionary for authentic coastal aesthetics.
No Rot or Salt Damage: Real coastal timber requires constant battle against rot, salt damage, UV degradation, and moisture-related deterioration - KP136 maintains pristine appearance permanently in coastal environments.
No Weathering Maintenance: Real coastal timber requires sanding to restore weathered surfaces and sealing to prevent further degradation - KP136's weathered finish is permanent with no maintenance.
Affordable Coastal Style: Entry-range pricing brings authentic coastal sawn oak aesthetics at fraction of real coastal timber costs whilst delivering superior practical performance.
Durable Performance: 0.3mm wear layer and K-Guard+ protection provide excellent durability backed by 15-year residential and 10-year commercial warranty - suitable for sandy feet and coastal traffic.
Perfect for Beach Houses: 2.0mm thickness installs easily over existing floors in coastal renovations - update beach house floors without removal costs.
Easy Maintenance: Simply sweep and mop - no sanding, no sealing, no constant maintenance required by real coastal timber exposed to harsh seaside conditions.
Warmer Than Real Oak: More comfortable underfoot than hardwood, with compatibility for underfloor heating adding warmth in cooler coastal seasons.
Ideal for Coastal Properties: Completely waterproof, salt-resistant, and maintenance-free - perfect for properties near the sea where real timber suffers accelerated degradation.
Design Flexibility: Gluedown installation allows ships decking with Design Strips, custom patterns, and combinations with other Knight Tile designs for authentic coastal installations.
Budget-Conscious Coastal Projects: Ideal for beach hotels, coastal restaurants, holiday cottages, surf shops, beach houses, and commercial projects requiring coastal character at controlled costs.
Family-Friendly Coastal Living: Completely waterproof, sand-resistant, and easy to clean for active beach house family life with swimming, surfing, and constant indoor-outdoor flow.
Nautical Detailing: Perfect for ships decking installations with Design Strips creating authentic boat deck and boardwalk effects.
Light-Reflective: The fresh pale tones maximize natural light - particularly valuable in coastal properties where bright, airy spaces embrace seaside living.
Versatile Coastal Foundation: Fresh weathered tones coordinate with coastal color schemes from all-white to soft blues and natural neutrals.
Professional Installation Advantage: Easier to install than real timber, with no acclimatization or specialized coastal carpentry requirements.
Year-Round Performance: Unlike real coastal timber that expands and contracts dramatically with seasonal moisture changes, KP136 maintains dimensional stability year-round.
Trusted Karndean Quality: Over 50 years of flooring expertise means you're choosing a brand known for authentic coastal wood designs, practical innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Karndean Knight Tile Coastal Sawn Oak KP136 proves that authentic coastal sawn oak aesthetics with weathered character, distinctive saw marks, and sun-bleached tones don't require real coastal timber, constant maintenance battles against rot and salt damage, or moisture worries. With genuine coastal character, fresh light palette, practical waterproof performance perfect for seaside environments, and entry-range pricing, it's the smart choice for anyone seeking beach house beauty with all the benefits of modern luxury vinyl technology.