Karndean Van Gogh Golden Brushed Oak SCH-VGW122 Herringbone Rigid Core Click LVT Flooring

Introducing Karndean Van Gogh Golden Brushed Oak SCH-VGW122, a stunning herringbone format design that combines warm golden brown tones with subtle brushed texture and the timeless elegance of parquet flooring through DIY-friendly click-lock installation. Inspired by the refined character of European oak with gentle wire-brushed surface treatment, this design features distinctive rich brown tones with warm golden highlights and a sophisticated brushed texture that captures the tactile, dimensional quality of fine hardwood parquet. The brushed aesthetic provides subtle surface variation and depth—neither heavily distressed nor completely smooth, but refined and contemporary with gentle textural interest that catches light beautifully. The herringbone format—traditionally reserved for high-end, professionally installed wood floors—is now accessible to DIY enthusiasts thanks to Van Gogh Rigid Core's innovative 2G click-lock system. Each 708mm x 177mm (28" x 7") piece clicks together effortlessly to create the timeless zigzag pattern that has defined prestigious interiors for centuries, but now in warm golden tones perfect for traditional, transitional, and even contemporary homes. Unlike traditional herringbone installations that require expert craftsmanship, adhesive, and days of work, this rigid core format installs quickly without glue or nails. The pre-attached acoustic foam backing reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB—a significant advantage for upstairs installations where traditional parquet would create excessive noise. This design is also available in large plank format (VGW122T-RKP - 56" x 9") and gluedown herringbone format, giving you flexibility to create coordinated multi-format installations with golden brushed character throughout your home. As part of Van Gogh Rigid Core's mid-range collection, Golden Brushed Oak combines the distinctive grain detail and design heritage of the celebrated Van Gogh range with warm traditional styling, installation convenience, acoustic performance, and enhanced stability that make it perfect for traditional homes, period properties, and contemporary spaces seeking classic parquet elegance.

Key Features:

• Authentic Brushed Oak Design with refined golden character
• Herringbone Parquet Format for classic, prestigious appearance
• Rich brown tones with warm golden highlights
• Subtle brushed texture providing dimensional surface interest
• Distinctive oak grain patterns with sophisticated brushed finish
• Herringbone Format: 708mm x 177mm (28" x 7") pieces for traditional parquet pattern
• DIY-Friendly 2G Click-Lock System - create herringbone pattern without professional fitter
• Pre-attached Acoustic Foam Backing - no separate underlay needed
• Reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB - perfect for upstairs rooms
• 6.5mm thickness - enhanced stability and comfort
• Available in large plank format (VGW122T-RKP - 56" x 9") and gluedown herringbone
• Click-Lock Herringbone - traditional parquet pattern with modern installation convenience
• 100% Waterproof construction - suitable for kitchens and bathrooms
• Enhanced Surface Protection (K-Guard+ with PU coating)
• 0.55mm wear layer for superior durability
• Micro bevelled edges for authentic wood appearance
• Lifetime Residential / 15-Year Commercial Warranty
• Mid-range pricing - prestigious herringbone look with DIY savings
• K-Core rigid PVC for dimensional stability
• Piece-to-piece variation for authentic parquet appearance
• Detailed brushed oak texture with realistic embossing
• Warm traditional character - perfect for classic and transitional interiors
• Warmer underfoot than real wood parquet
• 3.008m² box coverage - efficient coverage for herringbone pattern

Ideal For:

Residential Applications:

Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone's warm golden tones and classic parquet pattern make it exceptionally versatile throughout traditional and transitional homes, while the rigid core construction solves the challenges of traditional herringbone installation. Dining rooms and formal spaces are traditional locations for herringbone parquet—this format delivers that heritage aesthetic in warm golden tones with the acoustic backing reducing noise transfer by up to 21dB, making it practical even for upstairs dining rooms. Ideal for period properties and heritage homes where herringbone parquet would have been original but genuine wood parquet is too expensive or impractical. Perfect for DIY renovations where you want the prestigious look of golden herringbone parquet without the expense of professional installation, which typically costs hundreds of pounds. Hallways and entrances benefit enormously from herringbone parquet—the sophisticated pattern in warm golden tones creates impressive welcomes that immediately signal design sophistication and quality, while the acoustic backing ensures comfort. Upstairs landing areas can achieve sophisticated parquet styling in golden tones without disturbing rooms below—traditional herringbone parquet is notoriously noisy, but this rigid core format solves this problem completely. The warm brown tones with golden highlights work beautifully in living rooms and family spaces seeking traditional elegance, creating sophisticated environments that feel established and quality-focused. Home libraries, studies, and offices appreciate the professional, distinguished appearance that golden herringbone brings—perfect for video calls where you want an elegant, traditional backdrop. Kitchen breakfast areas and conservatories can incorporate classic herringbone in golden tones while remaining 100% waterproof. Master bedrooms can achieve boutique hotel-inspired aesthetics with herringbone parquet in warm golden tones. Open-plan spaces benefit from golden herringbone defining and elevating specific areas—use for dining zones, entrance halls, or feature areas within larger rooms. Rental properties benefit from the reversible click-lock installation. The rigid core construction handles uneven subfloors better than traditional parquet, accommodating minor imperfections without costly preparation—particularly valuable in older properties.

Commercial Applications:

Van Gogh Rigid Core's 15-year commercial warranty makes Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone suitable for moderate traffic commercial environments where a sophisticated, traditional yet warm appearance is important. Perfect for traditional professional offices, law firms, financial services, and established businesses where the golden herringbone creates distinguished, successful environments that feel both prestigious and welcoming. Boutique retail spaces including upscale homewares, antiques, traditional furniture stores, and quality merchandise retailers appreciate the sophisticated backdrop that adds elegance. Hospitality venues including traditional hotels, quality restaurants, wine bars, gentleman's clubs, and upscale establishments can achieve the prestigious parquet look in warm golden tones associated with established venues. Heritage properties, historic buildings, and period commercial spaces can use Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone to match traditional aesthetics without the structural concerns or cost of real parquet. Professional services targeting traditional or affluent clients—like estate agents in upscale areas, private banks, or consulting firms—appreciate the sophisticated, established appearance. Wedding venues, events spaces, and function rooms in traditional properties benefit from the elegant herringbone character. Co-working spaces targeting established professionals benefit from the acoustic properties while the golden herringbone projects sophisticated professionalism. For quick turnaround projects, the click-lock installation means herringbone patterns can be installed in days rather than weeks—minimizing business downtime. The warm golden palette ensures spaces feel welcoming and established for years.

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:

Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone is constructed using Karndean's advanced rigid core technology, delivering superior performance through carefully engineered layers that make herringbone parquet accessible to DIYers:

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 golden brushed oak appearance. Unlike real wood parquet that requires regular sanding, varnishing, and sealing, K-Guard+ keeps maintenance simple—just sweep and mop with Karndean Clean. The warm golden brown tones create welcoming spaces while remaining practical to maintain.

0.55mm Wear Layer: This substantial 20 mil wear layer provides superior protection from everyday traffic and wear, making herringbone suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Traditional parquet often shows wear in high-traffic areas, but this enhanced wear layer ensures long-lasting performance even in busy family homes or commercial reception areas.

High-definition Photographic Layer: This layer creates the strikingly realistic golden brushed oak grain you see underfoot, capturing the distinctive grain patterns, subtle brushed texture, warm brown tones with golden highlights, and refined character of authentic European oak with wire-brushed surface treatment. The enhanced detail and realistic embossing work together to deliver a convincingly authentic appearance that rivals expensive hardwood parquet in warm golden finishes.

K-Core Rigid Layer: The heart of the construction is Karndean's K-Core rigid PVC layer, which provides exceptional dimensional stability crucial for herringbone patterns. The rigid core prevents the pieces from flexing, gapping, or misaligning—common problems with traditional parquet. This technology also supports the 2G click-lock mechanism that makes DIY herringbone installation possible.

Pre-attached Acoustic Foam Backing: This integrated cushioning layer is particularly important for herringbone formats. Traditional wood parquet is extremely noisy, creating loud footfall sounds that disturb other rooms, especially below. The acoustic foam provides significant noise reduction (up to 21dB), making golden herringbone practical for upstairs installations. It also enhances comfort underfoot, eliminates the need for separate underlay, and contributes to the warmer feel compared to real wood parquet.

6.5mm Total Thickness: The substantial 6.5mm thickness provides superior stability essential for maintaining the precise angles of herringbone patterns. This enhanced thickness also provides greater comfort and ability to handle minor subfloor imperfections that would be problematic with thinner products or traditional parquet.

Installation & Maintenance:

DIY-Friendly Herringbone Installation: The 2G click-lock system makes traditional herringbone parquet in warm golden tones accessible to confident DIYers—a genuine revolution in parquet flooring. Traditional herringbone requires professional craftsmen with specialized skills and adhesive installation costing thousands of pounds. This rigid core format simply clicks together, allowing you to create prestigious golden parquet patterns yourself.

No Glue Required: As a floating floor system, the herringbone pieces simply click together at precise angles without any adhesive. This makes installation cleaner, faster, and more forgiving than traditional gluedown parquet.

No Underlay Needed: The pre-attached acoustic foam backing eliminates the need to purchase and install separate underlay—particularly beneficial for herringbone where the acoustic benefits are most appreciated and the installation is already more complex than straight-laid planks.

Traditional Herringbone Pattern: Install in the classic zigzag herringbone pattern that has defined prestigious interiors for centuries. The 708mm x 177mm (28" x 7") pieces create authentic parquet proportions with click-lock convenience and warm golden styling.

Acoustic Benefits for Upstairs Herringbone: Traditional wood parquet is notoriously noisy, especially in upstairs rooms. This rigid core format reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, making golden herringbone practical for bedrooms, landing areas, and upstairs spaces where conventional parquet would be problematic.

Faster Than Traditional Parquet: Herringbone rigid core installs significantly faster than gluedown parquet, making it perfect for renovations where you need to minimize disruption while achieving sophisticated golden parquet styling.

Reversible Installation: Unlike permanent gluedown parquet that cannot be removed without destruction, rigid core herringbone can be lifted and reinstalled if needed—perfect for rental properties or temporary spaces.

Suitable for Uneven Subfloors: The rigid core construction can accommodate minor subfloor imperfections that would require expensive leveling for traditional parquet. 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 enhances the comfortable feel of the golden parquet.

Simple Maintenance: Just sweep and mop with Karndean Clean—no sanding, no varnishing, no oil treatments, no special parquet care. The K-Guard+ surface treatment means you'll never face the costly refinishing that traditional parquet requires every few years. Golden tones create warm spaces while remaining practical.

Individual Piece Replacement: If damage occurs to the herringbone pattern, individual pieces can be replaced by DIYers without professional help—impossible with traditional glued parquet.

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 warm or golden finishes.

Can Install Over Existing Floors: Suitable for installation over most existing hard floors, making renovations even quicker and avoiding the costly floor removal traditional parquet would require.

Precise Angles Made Easy: The click-lock system ensures pieces lock together at perfect angles, creating clean, professional herringbone patterns without the skill required for traditional installation.

Design Inspiration:

Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone's warm golden palette and classic parquet pattern offer exceptional design versatility:

Click-Lock Herringbone Advantages:

Traditional Parquet Elegance: Achieve the prestigious herringbone look in warm golden tones that feel established, quality-focused, and traditionally elegant. Traditional parquet often uses lighter or cooler tones, but this golden version brings parquet elegance into warm, welcoming traditional interiors. Perfect for homeowners wanting classic pattern with warm, inviting character.

Acoustic Benefits for Traditional Homes: Unlike traditional wood parquet that creates excessive noise, this rigid core format reduces sound transfer by up to 21dB. Now you can have golden herringbone in upstairs traditional homes, period properties, and multi-story spaces without disturbing rooms below—solving one of parquet's biggest traditional problems while achieving warm, elegant aesthetics.

DIY Traditional Parquet: Professional herringbone installation typically costs £40-60 per square meter on top of material costs. With click-lock rigid core, you eliminate these fitting costs entirely—saving hundreds or thousands of pounds on your golden parquet project.

Feature Zones with Golden Herringbone: Use golden herringbone to define and elevate specific areas within homes. Create a herringbone dining zone within an open-plan space, define a traditional hallway with parquet elegance, or make an entrance statement with sophisticated herringbone patterns in warm golden tones that immediately signal quality and traditional taste.

Traditional & Classic Styling:

Traditional & Period Properties: Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone is perfect for traditional and period properties. The warm golden brown tones suit heritage homes, Georgian properties, Victorian houses, and classic interiors. The herringbone pattern respects architectural history while the golden tones add warmth. Pair with traditional furniture, antiques, rich fabrics, and classic accessories for authentic period elegance.

English Country House: The golden herringbone aesthetic works beautifully in English country house interiors. The warm tones complement antique furniture, traditional art, Persian rugs, and classic décor. Perfect for formal dining rooms, entrance halls, and principal rooms requiring elegant, established character.

Transitional Elegance: The warm natural tones bridge traditional parquet patterns with contemporary living perfectly. Use in homes that blend classic craftsmanship with modern convenience—the herringbone pattern provides heritage authenticity while warm golden tones maintain approachability and comfort rather than formality.

Traditional Dining Rooms: Herringbone parquet has been the preferred flooring for formal dining rooms for centuries. Golden Brushed Oak delivers this prestigious tradition in warm, welcoming tones—perfect for family dining, entertaining, and creating rooms that feel established and quality-focused.

Traditional Family Homes: The warm, golden tones are perfect for traditional family homes where spaces need to feel welcoming rather than formal. The golden herringbone provides prestigious character without stuffiness—perfect for comfortable, lived-in traditional elegance.

Period Restoration: For period properties undergoing sympathetic restoration, Golden Brushed Oak Herringbone provides authentic parquet aesthetics in warm tones that respect architectural heritage without the cost, structural concerns, or unpredictability of installing genuine antique parquet.

Professional Traditional: Perfect for traditional home offices and studies requiring professional appearance with warm character. The golden herringbone signals established success, quality, and attention to detail without corporate coldness.

Warm Sophisticated Neutral: Rich brown with golden highlights works as a warm, sophisticated foundation, coordinating with numerous traditional color schemes. The golden palette provides a welcoming backdrop that works with rich jewel tones, warm earth colors, traditional reds and greens, and classic décor—providing flexibility as you change furnishings over years.

Universal Traditional Appeal: Warm golden herringbone has broad appeal among traditional homeowners—prestigious, warm, welcoming, and sophisticated across period, country house, and classic interiors.

Coordinate Across Formats:

Multi-Format Golden Installations: Golden Brushed Oak is available in multiple formats. Consider using herringbone rigid core in feature areas like dining rooms and hallways, then switch to the large plank format (VGW122T-RKP - 56" x 9") in other rooms for coordinated golden aesthetics with format variety throughout your home.

Mix with Van Gogh Planks: Combine Golden Brushed Oak herringbone with complementary Van Gogh Rigid Core wood planks in other rooms. Use herringbone for sophisticated traditional feature areas, then switch to straight-laid golden planks in bedrooms and living areas for cohesive styling.

Room-to-Room Traditional Design: Use herringbone in one room and the large plank format in adjoining rooms to create a modern room-to-room design with golden coordinated character throughout.

Upstairs/Downstairs Strategy: Use herringbone rigid core upstairs (acoustic benefits crucial for bedrooms) and matching gluedown format downstairs (permanent installation). This creates coordinated golden herringbone aesthetics with installation formats optimized for each area.

Accessories & Finishing:

Complete your golden herringbone installation with Karndean scotia beading and skirting boards in coordinating warm, golden, or rich wood 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 warm traditional aesthetic.

Why Choose Van Gogh Rigid Core:

DIY Herringbone Made Possible: Traditional herringbone parquet requires professional craftsmen and expensive installation. Van Gogh Rigid Core makes prestigious parquet patterns in warm golden tones accessible to DIYers, saving hundreds or thousands of pounds in fitting costs.

Traditional Parquet Elegance: Achieve the classic herringbone pattern in warm golden brown tones that bring traditional parquet into welcoming, quality-focused interiors. Perfect for homeowners wanting timeless pattern with warm, inviting character.

Click-Lock Convenience: Simple 2G click-lock system allows confident DIY installation of complex herringbone patterns without glue, specialized tools, or professional skills—even in warm golden tones.

Pre-attached Underlay: No separate underlay to buy or install—the acoustic foam backing is already integrated, saving time and money on golden herringbone projects.

Acoustic Performance Revolution: Reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, solving traditional parquet's biggest problem. Now you can have golden herringbone upstairs without disturbing rooms below—impossible with conventional wood parquet.

Herringbone Without the Noise: Traditional wood parquet creates loud footfall sounds. This rigid core format delivers the classic herringbone look in warm golden tones with the quietness of acoustic-backed vinyl.

Warmer Than Real Wood: Unlike genuine hardwood parquet that feels cold, rigid core vinyl remains comfortable and warm underfoot year-round—complementing the warm visual character of golden herringbone perfectly.

Mid-Range Excellence: Van Gogh Rigid Core delivers the same distinctive grain detail and design heritage as premium parquet but in warm golden styling with installation convenience and DIY savings that make herringbone accessible to more homeowners.

Authentic Golden Oak Appearance: High-definition photographic layer and realistic embossing create convincingly authentic golden brushed oak grain and natural variation that rival expensive traditional hardwood parquet.

100% Waterproof Construction: Unlike real wood parquet that suffers water damage, this herringbone format is fully waterproof—suitable even for kitchens where traditional parquet would be impractical.

Enhanced Wear Layer: The 0.55mm (20 mil) wear layer provides superior durability that surpasses traditional parquet finishes, particularly in high-traffic herringbone hallways and entrances.

6.5mm Thickness: Substantially thicker than gluedown formats, providing the enhanced stability essential for maintaining precise herringbone angles and patterns in golden installations.

Rigid Core Technology: K-Core provides exceptional dimensional stability, preventing the gapping and misalignment common with traditional parquet installations.

Lifetime Residential Warranty: Superior warranty coverage for your golden herringbone investment—traditional parquet warranties are often much shorter or non-existent.

15-Year Commercial Warranty: Suitable for traditional commercial reception areas, upscale offices, and hospitality venues requiring prestigious parquet aesthetics in warm golden tones.

Perfect for Renovations: Can install over existing hard floors with minimal preparation—traditional parquet requires extensive subfloor preparation and leveling costing hundreds of pounds.

Handles Uneven Subfloors: Rigid core construction accommodates minor imperfections that would require expensive leveling for traditional parquet installation.

Reversible Installation: Can be lifted and reinstalled if needed—impossible with glued parquet that's permanently affixed and destroyed upon removal.

Quick Installation: Faster than traditional gluedown parquet, meaning minimal disruption to your home—golden herringbone installation that might take professional fitters a week can be DIY-installed in a weekend.

Easy Maintenance: Simple sweep and mop—no sanding, varnishing, oiling, or expensive refinishing that traditional parquet requires every few years. Golden tones create warm spaces while remaining practical.

Hygienic: Won't harbor dust, dirt, or allergens in the joints like traditional parquet, and easier to keep pristine than real wood.

Family-Friendly: Safe for children and pets, comfortable to play on, and easy to maintain even in busy households—traditional parquet often requires careful maintenance and protection.

Individual Piece Replacement: Damaged herringbone pieces can be clicked out and replaced without professional help—traditional parquet repair requires skilled craftsmen.

Underfloor Heating Compatible: Works with modern heating systems up to 27°C, providing gentle warmth that enhances the comfortable character of golden herringbone.

Trusted Brand: Over 50 years of Karndean flooring expertise bringing parquet elegance into the modern era with warm golden styling.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for residential and commercial projects across all room types where golden herringbone parquet adds traditional distinction.

Cost-Effective Parquet: Save on professional fitting (£40-60/m²), underlay, and ongoing maintenance costs compared to real wood parquet.

Prestigious Traditional Appearance: Herringbone patterns have defined elegant interiors for centuries—now accessible in warm golden tones with DIY convenience.

Warm & Welcoming: Rich brown with golden highlights creates traditional spaces that feel warm, inviting, established, and quality-focused—perfect for homes prioritizing traditional elegance with welcoming character.

Available in Multiple Formats: Also available in large plank format (VGW122T-RKP) and gluedown herringbone for areas where different installations are preferred, allowing coordinated multi-format golden installations throughout homes.

Unique Design Heritage: Van Gogh Rigid Core shares the same inspiration and design quality as the celebrated Van Gogh Gluedown range, now in warm golden brushed styling.

Traditional Pattern, Modern Benefits: All the prestige and elegance of classic herringbone parquet in warm golden tones, with none of the traditional drawbacks—noise, cold surface, difficult installation, expensive maintenance, or water damage concerns.

Golden Brushed Oak SCH-VGW122 delivers the timeless elegance of herringbone parquet in warm golden tones with revolutionary click-lock convenience—the perfect combination of traditional prestige and modern practicality for today's homes and commercial spaces prioritizing classic sophistication with welcoming warmth.