Introducing Karndean Van Gogh Canadian Nude Oak RKP8117, a stunning large plank design that brings the natural, understated elegance of Canadian oak to life in an impressive 1420mm x 225mm (56" x 9") format. Inspired by the clean, refined character of Canadian white oak, this design features beautiful blonde and golden tones with subtle yellow undertones that create a bright, airy atmosphere. The soft nude palette—named for its natural, unadorned appearance—showcases distinctive straight grain patterns and gentle color variation that capture the authentic character of this prized North American hardwood. The larger plank size creates a more expansive, premium appearance with fewer seams—perfect for contemporary and Scandinavian interiors where you want to maximize the impact of beautiful light wood flooring. Unlike traditional hardwood flooring that requires professional installation, extensive subfloor preparation, and ongoing maintenance, Van Gogh Rigid Core's innovative 5G click-lock system allows confident DIY installation without glue or nails. The pre-attached acoustic foam backing reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, making it perfect for upstairs bedrooms and multi-story homes where conventional hardwood would create excessive noise. This design is also available in full-length gluedown plank format and small plank format for herringbone installations, giving you exceptional flexibility to create coordinated multi-format installations in light natural tones throughout your home. As part of Van Gogh Rigid Core's mid-range collection, Canadian Nude Oak Large Plank combines the distinctive grain detail and design heritage of premium hardwood with light natural styling, installation convenience, acoustic performance, and enhanced 6.5mm stability that make it perfect for modern living, renovations, and DIY projects.
Key Features:
- Authentic Canadian Oak Design with natural, understated character
- Large Plank Format for expansive, premium appearance
- Blonde and golden tones with subtle yellow undertones
- Natural "nude" palette—clean, unadorned, light wood aesthetic
- Distinctive straight grain patterns with gentle variation
- Large Plank Format: 1420mm x 225mm (56" x 9") for fewer seams and modern aesthetic
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DIY-Friendly 5G Click-Lock System - easy installation without glue or nails
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Pre-attached Acoustic Foam Backing - no separate underlay needed
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Reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB - perfect for upstairs rooms
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6.5mm thickness - enhanced stability and comfort
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Available in multiple formats - gluedown plank, small plank for herringbone
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Larger planks mean faster installation - fewer pieces to lay
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100% Waterproof construction - suitable for kitchens and bathrooms
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Enhanced Surface Protection (K-Guard+ with PU coating)
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0.55mm wear layer for superior durability
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Micro bevelled edges for authentic wood appearance
- Lifetime Residential / 15-Year Commercial Warranty
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Mid-range pricing - distinctive quality with DIY savings
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K-Core rigid PVC for dimensional stability
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Plank-to-plank variation for authentic timber floor appearance
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Detailed oak grain texture with realistic embossing
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Light, neutral palette - extremely versatile and brightening
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Warmer underfoot than real hardwood
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3.195m² box coverage - efficient coverage with large planks
Ideal For:
Residential Applications:
Canadian Nude Oak Large Plank's impressive dimensions and light natural tones make it exceptionally versatile for modern homes, while the rigid core construction solves the traditional challenges of hardwood installation. Living rooms and open-plan spaces benefit enormously from the larger plank format—the 56" x 9" dimensions create an expansive, premium appearance with fewer seams, making rooms feel more spacious and cohesive while the light blonde tones maximize natural light and create airy, bright environments. Perfect for DIY renovations where you want the authentic look of wide-plank light oak without the expense of professional installation, which typically costs £30-50 per square meter. Upstairs bedrooms benefit from the acoustic backing that reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB—traditional hardwood flooring creates loud footfall sounds that disturb rooms below, but rigid core vinyl solves this problem completely while delivering beautiful light natural aesthetics. The blonde and golden tones work beautifully in Scandinavian-inspired hallways and entrances, creating a bright, welcoming flow throughout the home that aligns perfectly with Nordic design principles. In modern kitchens and dining rooms, the large light planks provide an elegant, contemporary foundation that complements white or pale cabinetry, stainless appliances, and minimalist styling, while remaining 100% waterproof and easy to clean. Home offices appreciate the professional, light-filled appearance and quiet underfoot feel—perfect for video calls where you want a bright, natural backdrop. Master bedrooms and principal rooms can achieve the premium, high-end feel of wide-plank flooring in a light, restful palette perfect for peaceful sleeping spaces. Small rooms and compact spaces benefit enormously from the light tones that make areas feel larger and more open. Rental properties benefit from the reversible click-lock installation—floors can be lifted and reinstalled when moving. The rigid core construction handles uneven subfloors better than hardwood, accommodating minor imperfections without costly floor preparation.
Commercial Applications:
Van Gogh Rigid Core's 15-year commercial warranty makes Canadian Nude Oak Large Plank suitable for moderate traffic commercial environments where a light, refined appearance is important. Perfect for modern offices, particularly Scandinavian-inspired workspaces and creative studios where the large light plank format creates an impressive, fresh atmosphere that promotes wellbeing and productivity. The blonde tones provide a bright, uplifting backdrop that works across various contemporary corporate design schemes. Contemporary boutique retail spaces including lifestyle stores, wellness shops, and fashion boutiques appreciate the sophisticated, light foundation that creates airy shopping experiences without competing with merchandise. Hospitality venues including boutique hotels, specialty coffee shops, and contemporary cafes can achieve the premium wide-plank look in light natural tones associated with modern Scandinavian-inspired establishments, while benefiting from easy maintenance and waterproof construction. Wellness facilities including yoga studios, Pilates centers, and spas benefit from the light, calming tones that create serene environments. Co-working spaces and startup offices benefit from the acoustic properties—reducing noise in busy shared environments while projecting bright, contemporary professionalism. For quick turnaround projects, the click-lock installation combined with larger planks means coverage is faster than standard formats—minimizing business downtime. Show homes and property developments can achieve premium wide-plank aesthetics in universally appealing light tones at mid-range prices, creating impressive spaces that maximize natural light.
With 35 SKUs across the Van Gogh Rigid Core collection including standard planks, large planks, herringbone, and stone designs, there's exceptional versatility for projects requiring distinctive design quality with DIY-friendly installation.
Technical Excellence:
Canadian Nude Oak Large Plank is constructed using Karndean's advanced rigid core technology, delivering superior performance through carefully engineered layers:
K-Guard+ Surface Protection: The topmost layer features Karndean's enhanced PU technology that provides a hygienic, durable finish exceptionally easy to clean. This protective coating resists everyday wear, spills, and scuffs while maintaining the beautiful blonde oak appearance. Unlike real hardwood that requires regular refinishing, oiling, or varnishing, K-Guard+ keeps maintenance simple—just sweep and mop with Karndean Clean. The light tones create bright, uplifting spaces while the surface protection ensures easy maintenance.
0.55mm Wear Layer: This substantial 20 mil wear layer provides superior protection from everyday traffic and wear, making it suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Traditional hardwood shows scratches, dents, and wear in high-traffic areas, but this enhanced wear layer ensures long-lasting performance even in busy family homes or commercial spaces.
High-definition Photographic Layer: This layer creates the strikingly realistic Canadian oak grain you see underfoot, capturing the distinctive straight grain patterns, subtle color variation, blonde and golden tones, and natural character of authentic Canadian white oak. The enhanced detail and realistic embossing work together to deliver a convincingly authentic appearance that rivals expensive wide-plank hardwood. The natural "nude" palette is achieved through the photographic layer while maintaining authentic oak character.
K-Core Rigid Layer: The heart of the construction is Karndean's K-Core rigid PVC layer, which provides exceptional dimensional stability crucial for large plank formats. The rigid core prevents the planks from flexing, gapping, or warping—common problems with real hardwood, particularly in wider planks. This technology also supports the 5G click-lock mechanism that makes DIY installation of large light planks possible.
Pre-attached Acoustic Foam Backing: This integrated cushioning layer is particularly important for larger planks in upstairs installations. Traditional wide-plank hardwood is extremely noisy, creating loud footfall sounds that disturb other rooms, especially below. The acoustic foam provides significant noise reduction (up to 21dB), making large light planks practical for bedrooms and upper floors. It also enhances comfort underfoot, eliminates the need for separate underlay, and contributes to the warmer feel compared to real hardwood.
6.5mm Total Thickness: The substantial 6.5mm thickness provides superior stability essential for maintaining the dimensional integrity of large planks. This enhanced thickness also provides greater comfort and ability to handle minor subfloor imperfections that would be problematic with thinner products or real hardwood.
Installation & Maintenance:
DIY-Friendly Large Plank Installation: The 5G click-lock system makes professional-looking wide-plank light oak installations accessible to confident DIYers. Traditional wide-plank hardwood requires skilled professional installation with glue-down or secret-nailing techniques costing £30-50 per square meter. This rigid core format simply clicks together, allowing you to create premium wide-plank light floors yourself.
No Glue Required: As a floating floor system, the large planks simply click together without any adhesive. This makes installation cleaner, faster, and more forgiving than traditional hardwood installation.
No Underlay Needed: The pre-attached acoustic foam backing eliminates the need to purchase and install separate underlay—saving time, money, and ensuring consistent acoustic performance throughout.
Faster Coverage with Large Planks: The 56" x 9" dimensions mean you'll install fewer pieces to cover the same area compared to standard plank formats. This significantly speeds up installation—perfect for DIY projects where you want to complete rooms quickly while achieving light, natural aesthetics.
Fewer Seams, More Impact: Large light planks create a more expansive, premium appearance with fewer visible seams. This is particularly effective in larger rooms and open-plan spaces where you want to maximize the visual impact of contemporary wide-plank flooring while keeping spaces bright and airy.
Straight Lay Installation: The most common pattern for large planks, running lengthwise creates clean, spacious feels that emphasize the generous plank dimensions and light natural tones.
Diagonal Lay Option: Installing diagonally can make rooms appear larger and adds visual interest, though requires more cutting and waste.
Acoustic Benefits for Upstairs: The acoustic backing reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, making wide-plank light oak aesthetics practical for upstairs bedrooms where conventional hardwood would be problematic.
Reversible Installation: Unlike permanent hardwood installations that cannot be removed without destruction, rigid core can be lifted and reinstalled if needed—perfect for rental properties.
Suitable for Uneven Subfloors: The rigid core construction can accommodate minor subfloor imperfections that would require expensive leveling for hardwood installation. A damp-proof membrane is required for concrete subfloors.
Compatible with Underfloor Heating: Works perfectly with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C, providing gentle warmth that makes the light oak aesthetic even more comfortable.
Simple Maintenance: Just sweep and mop with Karndean Clean—no sanding, refinishing, oiling, or varnishing. The K-Guard+ surface treatment means you'll never face the costly refinishing that hardwood requires every few years. Light tones create bright spaces while remaining practical to maintain.
Individual Plank Replacement: If damage occurs, individual planks can be clicked out and replaced by DIYers without professional help—impossible with glued or nailed hardwood.
Expansion Gaps Required: Unlike gluedown formats, rigid core requires small expansion gaps (5-10mm) around the room perimeter to allow for natural movement. These gaps are easily concealed with scotia beading or skirting boards in coordinating light or natural wood finishes.
Can Install Over Existing Floors: Suitable for installation over most existing hard floors, making renovations quicker and avoiding the costly floor removal hardwood would require.
Design Inspiration:
Canadian Nude Oak Large Plank's generous dimensions and light natural palette offer exceptional design versatility for modern interiors:
Large Plank Advantages:
Enhanced Coverage and Bright, Airy Feel: The 56" x 9" large plank format in light blonde tones creates a more expansive, high-end appearance compared to standard planks. Fewer seams mean a cleaner, more sophisticated look that's particularly effective in larger living spaces, open-plan areas, and principal rooms where you want to create premium visual impact while maximizing brightness and sense of space.
Perfect for Light-Filled Modern Spaces: The scale of large light planks suits contemporary interiors perfectly. Modern homes with large rooms, high ceilings, and open layouts benefit from the proportions of wide planks in light natural tones—standard planks can look undersized in expansive spaces, but large blonde planks maintain visual balance while keeping spaces bright and uplifting.
Faster DIY Installation: Larger planks mean fewer pieces to install, which significantly speeds up DIY projects. You'll cover more area with each piece, completing rooms faster while achieving professional-looking light natural results.
Contemporary Aesthetic: Wide-plank flooring in light natural tones is associated with modern Scandinavian-inspired interiors. The large format creates a current, fashionable look that feels fresh and on-trend.
Light Natural Styling:
Scandinavian & Nordic: The blonde and golden Canadian oak tones are perfect for authentic Scandinavian-inspired interiors. The light palette creates serene, bright spaces that are signature to Nordic design, while the large planks add subtle visual interest without overwhelming minimal aesthetics. Pair with white walls, natural textiles, simple furniture, and minimal accessories for authentic Scandinavian elegance that maximizes natural light.
Modern Minimalist: Light large planks are ideal for contemporary minimalist spaces. The generous dimensions and natural blonde tones work beautifully with clean lines, minimal decoration, and modern furniture. Combine with white walls for sophisticated modern interiors that feel both spacious and naturally warm.
Coastal & Beach House: The blonde and golden tones evoke sun-bleached driftwood and coastal aesthetics. Perfect for beach houses, coastal properties, or homes seeking bright, relaxed, vacation-inspired atmospheres. Pair with soft blues, whites, natural fibers, and casual furniture for modern coastal styling.
Light & Airy: The nude palette is perfect for creating light, airy interiors that feel spacious and uplifting. Ideal for north-facing rooms that need brightening, small spaces that benefit from light tones, or any interior where you want to maximize natural light and create a sense of openness.
Natural & Organic: The natural "nude" oak aesthetic works beautifully in organic, nature-inspired interiors. Pair with natural materials—linen, cotton, wool, rattan, ceramics—for cohesive, calming spaces that celebrate natural beauty.
Contemporary Transitional: The light natural planks bridge traditional wood flooring and contemporary color perfectly. Use in homes that blend natural warmth with modern styling—the large format provides current proportions while the light oak tones maintain approachability and timeless appeal.
Versatile Neutral: Blonde and golden oak works as an extremely versatile neutral, coordinating with virtually any color scheme. The light palette provides a bright foundation that works with pastels, bold colors, neutrals, and everything in between—providing flexibility as you change décor over years.
Small Space Maximizer: Light tones make small rooms feel significantly larger and more open. The reduced number of seams from large planks creates a cleaner, less busy appearance that enhances the sense of space—perfect for compact homes, apartments, or small rooms where you want maximum visual impact and brightness.
Open-Plan Living: The large light plank format is particularly effective in open-plan spaces. Use Canadian Nude Oak throughout kitchen, dining, and living areas to create cohesive, flowing contemporary interiors with a premium wide-plank foundation that keeps spaces bright and connected.
Coordinate Across Formats:
Multi-Format Installations: Canadian Nude Oak is available in multiple formats. Consider using large plank rigid core in main living areas and bedrooms (acoustic benefits, expansive bright look), and gluedown planks in ground-floor spaces (permanent installation). This creates coordinated light natural aesthetics while maximizing format-specific advantages.
Mix with Van Gogh Planks: Large light planks work beautifully as a foundation throughout main areas, then coordinate with complementary Van Gogh Rigid Core designs in specific rooms. The light neutral tones provide a versatile base that coordinates with numerous wood tones and styles.
Upstairs/Downstairs Strategy: Use RKP8117 large plank rigid core upstairs (acoustic benefits crucial for bedrooms) and matching gluedown format downstairs (permanent installation for high-traffic ground floor). This creates coordinated light natural aesthetics with installation formats optimized for each area.
Room-to-Room Flow: The light natural palette and large plank format create seamless transitions between rooms in open-plan homes, making spaces feel larger, more connected, brighter, and cohesively modern.
Accessories & Finishing:
Complete your installation with Karndean scotia beading and skirting boards in coordinating light, natural wood, or white finishes. Use transition strips at doorways to create professional joins. The expansion gaps required for rigid core are easily concealed with appropriate finishing accessories that complement the light natural aesthetic.
Why Choose Van Gogh Rigid Core:
DIY-Friendly Wide-Plank Installation: Save hundreds of pounds on professional installation costs with the simple click-lock system. Traditional wide-plank hardwood installation costs £30-50/m² in fitting alone—eliminate these costs entirely by installing light natural wide planks yourself.
Large Planks, Faster Installation: The 56" x 9" format means you'll install fewer pieces to cover the same area, significantly speeding up DIY projects. Complete rooms faster while achieving premium wide-plank aesthetics in light, bright tones.
Pre-attached Underlay: No separate underlay to buy or install—the acoustic foam backing is already integrated, saving time and money on large plank installations.
Acoustic Performance: Reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, making wide-plank light oak aesthetics practical for upstairs bedrooms and multi-story homes where conventional hardwood would create excessive noise.
Quieter Than Hardwood: The acoustic backing creates a quiet walking surface compared to real hardwood that echoes and creates noise—particularly appreciated with large planks covering significant areas.
Warmer Than Real Wood: Unlike genuine hardwood that feels cold, rigid core vinyl remains comfortable and warm underfoot year-round—a significant comfort advantage with large planks covering bedrooms and living areas.
Light, Bright Natural Tones: Achieve the beautiful blonde and golden palette of Canadian oak that creates bright, airy, uplifting spaces—perfect for Scandinavian, minimalist, coastal, and contemporary interiors.
Mid-Range Excellence: Van Gogh Rigid Core delivers the same distinctive grain detail and wide-plank aesthetics as premium hardwood but in light natural styling with installation convenience and DIY savings that make it accessible to more homeowners.
Authentic Canadian Oak Appearance: High-definition photographic layer and realistic embossing create convincingly authentic oak grain and natural variation in beautiful light tones that rival expensive wide-plank hardwood installations.
100% Waterproof Construction: Unlike real hardwood that suffers water damage, this large plank format is fully waterproof—suitable even for kitchens and bathrooms where traditional wide-plank oak would be impractical.
Enhanced Wear Layer: The 0.55mm (20 mil) wear layer provides superior durability that surpasses traditional hardwood finishes, which scratch, dent, and show wear in high-traffic areas.
6.5mm Thickness: Substantially thicker than gluedown formats, providing the enhanced stability essential for maintaining the dimensional integrity of large planks.
Rigid Core Technology: K-Core provides exceptional dimensional stability, preventing the gapping, warping, and cupping common with real hardwood, particularly in wider plank formats.
Lifetime Residential Warranty: Superior warranty coverage for your wide-plank investment—hardwood warranties are typically much shorter and exclude water damage.
15-Year Commercial Warranty: Suitable for contemporary commercial offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues requiring premium wide-plank light natural aesthetics.
Perfect for Renovations: Can install over existing hard floors with minimal preparation—hardwood requires extensive subfloor preparation, leveling, and often complete floor removal costing hundreds of pounds.
Handles Uneven Subfloors: Rigid core construction accommodates minor imperfections that would require expensive leveling for hardwood installation—particularly important with larger plank formats.
Reversible Installation: Can be lifted and reinstalled if needed—impossible with glued or nailed hardwood that's permanently affixed and destroyed upon removal.
Quick Installation: Faster than traditional hardwood, meaning minimal disruption to your home—large planks with click-lock can be DIY-installed in weekends rather than weeks.
Easy Maintenance: Simple sweep and mop—no sanding, refinishing, oiling, or varnishing. Traditional hardwood requires refinishing every 7-10 years at significant cost and disruption.
Hygienic: Won't harbor dust, dirt, or allergens in wood grain like real hardwood, and easier to keep pristine than natural wood.
Family-Friendly: Safe for children and pets, comfortable to play on, and easy to maintain even in busy households—hardwood scratches from pet claws and shows every impact.
Individual Plank Replacement: Damaged planks can be clicked out and replaced without professional help—hardwood plank replacement requires skilled craftsmen and often doesn't match perfectly.
Underfloor Heating Compatible: Works with modern heating systems up to 27°C, providing gentle warmth that makes large light planks even more comfortable.
Trusted Brand: Over 50 years of Karndean flooring expertise bringing wide-plank aesthetics in light natural tones with practical benefits.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for residential and commercial projects across all room types where wide-plank light oak aesthetics add contemporary distinction.
Cost-Effective Wide Planks: Save on professional fitting (£30-50/m²), underlay, and ongoing maintenance costs compared to real wide-plank hardwood.
Premium Contemporary Appearance: Wide-plank flooring in light natural tones is associated with high-end Scandinavian-inspired interiors and current design trends—now accessible with DIY convenience and mid-range pricing.
Universal Appeal: Blonde and golden Canadian oak tones have extremely broad appeal—light, natural, calming, and versatile across virtually all interior styles.
Multiple Format Options: Also available in gluedown plank format and small plank for herringbone—allowing coordinated multi-format installations throughout your home.
Unique Design Heritage: Van Gogh Rigid Core shares the same inspiration and design quality as the celebrated Van Gogh Gluedown range, now in beautiful light Canadian oak styling.
Fewer Seams, More Impact: Large plank format creates a cleaner, more expansive appearance with fewer visible seams—perfect for creating premium, high-end contemporary aesthetics while keeping spaces bright and open.
Modern Proportions: The 56" x 9" format suits contemporary homes with larger rooms and open layouts, maintaining visual balance that standard planks can't achieve while delivering light, uplifting natural tones.
Space-Enhancing Light Tones: The blonde and golden nude palette maximizes natural light, makes rooms feel larger, creates airy atmospheres, and provides a bright, uplifting foundation for modern living.
Canadian Nude Oak RKP8117 Large Plank delivers authentic wide-plank hardwood aesthetics in beautiful light natural tones with revolutionary click-lock convenience—the perfect combination of premium appearance, bright contemporary styling, and modern practicality for today's design-conscious homes and commercial spaces.
