Introducing Karndean Van Gogh Texas White Ash RKP8105, a stunning large plank design that brings the elegant character of American white ash timber to life in an impressive 1420mm x 225mm (56" x 9") format. Inspired by the light, airy beauty of white ash, this design features soft cream and pale blonde tones with distinctive straight grain patterns and subtle natural variation that capture the authentic character of this classic American hardwood. The larger plank size creates a more expansive, premium appearance with fewer seams—perfect for contemporary interiors and larger spaces where you want to maximize the impact of beautiful timber aesthetics. 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 gluedown plank format (VGW8105T), small gluedown plank for herringbone installations, and rigid core herringbone format (SCH-VGW8105), giving you exceptional flexibility to create coordinated multi-format installations throughout your home. As part of Van Gogh Rigid Core's mid-range collection, Texas White Ash Large Plank combines the distinctive grain detail and design heritage of premium hardwood with the installation convenience, acoustic performance, and enhanced 6.5mm stability that make it perfect for modern living, renovations, and DIY projects.
Key Features:
- Authentic American White Ash Design with light, elegant character
- Large Plank Format for expansive, premium appearance
- Soft cream and pale blonde tones with warm undertones
- Distinctive straight grain patterns with natural 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 (VGW8105T), rigid core herringbone (SCH-VGW8105), 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 ash grain texture with realistic embossing
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Light, neutral palette works with any interior style
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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:
Texas White Ash Large Plank's impressive dimensions and light neutral tones make it exceptionally versatile, 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. Perfect for DIY renovations where you want the authentic look of wide-plank hardwood 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. The light cream tones work beautifully in hallways and entrances, creating a bright, welcoming flow throughout the home. In dining rooms, the large planks provide an elegant foundation that complements both traditional dining furniture and contemporary pieces, while remaining 100% waterproof and easy to clean after family meals. Home offices appreciate the professional appearance and quiet underfoot feel—perfect for video calls where noise is a concern. Kitchen family areas can incorporate the wide-plank ash aesthetic without the water-damage concerns of real wood. The larger format is particularly effective in master bedrooms and principal rooms where you want to create a premium, high-end feel. 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 Texas White Ash Large Plank suitable for moderate traffic commercial environments where a refined appearance is important. Perfect for offices, particularly executive suites and meeting rooms where the large plank format creates an impressive, professional atmosphere. The light ash tones provide a neutral backdrop that works across various corporate design schemes. Boutique retail spaces appreciate the sophisticated foundation that doesn't compete with merchandise while adding character through the wide-plank format. Hospitality venues including boutique hotels, upscale cafes, and restaurants can achieve the premium hardwood look associated with high-end establishments, while benefiting from easy maintenance and waterproof construction. Professional services like architectural practices, design studios, and creative agencies use wide-plank flooring to project contemporary sophistication. Co-working spaces and modern offices benefit from the acoustic properties—reducing noise in busy shared environments. 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 at mid-range prices, creating impressive spaces that appeal to buyers. The light neutral palette ensures broad appeal without limiting design options.
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:
Texas White Ash 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 white ash appearance. Unlike real hardwood that requires regular refinishing, oiling, or varnishing, K-Guard+ keeps maintenance simple—just sweep and mop with Karndean Clean.
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 white ash grain you see underfoot, capturing the distinctive straight grain patterns, subtle color variation, and natural character of authentic American ash timber. The enhanced detail and realistic embossing work together to deliver a convincingly authentic appearance that rivals expensive wide-plank hardwood.
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 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 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 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 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.
Fewer Seams, More Impact: Large 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.
Straight Lay Installation: The most common pattern for large planks, running lengthwise creates clean, spacious feels that emphasize the generous plank dimensions.
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 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 ash 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.
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.
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:
Texas White Ash Large Plank's generous dimensions and light neutral palette offer exceptional design versatility:
Large Plank Advantages:
Enhanced Coverage and Premium Feel: The 56" x 9" large plank format 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.
Perfect for Modern Spaces: The scale of large planks suits contemporary interiors perfectly. Modern homes with large rooms, high ceilings, and open layouts benefit from the proportions of wide planks—standard planks can look undersized in expansive spaces, but large planks maintain visual balance.
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 results.
Contemporary Aesthetic: Wide-plank flooring is associated with modern, upscale interiors. The large format creates a current, fashionable look that feels fresh and contemporary rather than traditional.
Light Ash Versatility:
Scandinavian & Minimalist: The soft cream and pale blonde tones are perfect for Scandinavian-inspired interiors. The light palette creates airy, spacious feels while the wide planks add subtle visual interest without overwhelming minimal aesthetics. Pair with white walls, natural textiles, and simple furniture for Nordic elegance.
Contemporary & Modern: Light ash large planks are ideal for contemporary spaces. The generous dimensions and neutral tones work beautifully with modern furniture, clean lines, and minimal decoration. Combine with grey or white color schemes for sophisticated modern interiors.
Coastal & Beach House: The pale blonde tones evoke sun-bleached driftwood and coastal aesthetics. Perfect for beach houses, coastal properties, or homes seeking relaxed, vacation-inspired atmospheres. Pair with soft blues, natural fibers, and casual furniture.
Transitional Style: The light neutral palette bridges traditional and contemporary styles effortlessly. Wide planks add modern proportions while the warm ash character maintains approachability—perfect for homes blending classic and current elements.
Small Space Solution: Light tones make small rooms feel larger and brighter. The reduced number of seams from large planks creates a cleaner, less busy appearance that enhances the sense of space—perfect for compact homes where you want maximum visual impact.
Open-Plan Living: The large plank format is particularly effective in open-plan spaces. Use Texas White Ash throughout kitchen, dining, and living areas to create cohesive, flowing interiors with a premium wide-plank foundation.
Coordinate Across Formats:
Multi-Format Installations: Texas White Ash is available in multiple formats. Consider using large plank rigid core in main living areas and bedrooms (acoustic benefits, expansive look), herringbone rigid core in dining rooms or hallways (traditional pattern), and gluedown planks in ground-floor spaces (permanent installation). This creates coordinated aesthetics while maximizing format-specific advantages.
Mix with Van Gogh Planks: Large planks work beautifully as a foundation throughout main areas, then coordinate with complementary Van Gogh Rigid Core designs in specific rooms. The light neutral ash tones provide a versatile base that coordinates with numerous wood tones and styles.
Upstairs/Downstairs Strategy: Use RKP8105 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 whole-home aesthetics with installation formats optimized for each area.
Room-to-Room Flow: The light neutral palette and large plank format create seamless transitions between rooms in open-plan homes, making spaces feel larger and more connected.
Accessories & Finishing:
Complete your installation with Karndean scotia beading and skirting boards in coordinating white, cream, or natural 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 light ash 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 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.
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 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.
Mid-Range Excellence: Van Gogh Rigid Core delivers the same distinctive grain detail and wide-plank aesthetics as premium hardwood but with installation convenience and DIY savings that make it accessible to more homeowners.
Authentic White Ash Appearance: High-definition photographic layer and realistic embossing create convincingly authentic ash grain and natural variation that rivals 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 hardwood 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 commercial offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues requiring premium wide-plank 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 planks even more comfortable.
Trusted Brand: Over 50 years of Karndean flooring expertise bringing wide-plank aesthetics into the modern era with practical benefits.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for residential and commercial projects across all room types where wide-plank aesthetics add distinction.
Cost-Effective Wide Planks: Save on professional fitting (£30-50/m²), underlay, and ongoing maintenance costs compared to real wide-plank hardwood.
Premium Appearance: Wide-plank flooring is associated with high-end interiors and contemporary design—now accessible with DIY convenience and mid-range pricing.
Light Neutral Palette: Soft cream and pale blonde ash tones work across all interior styles without dating or limiting décor choices over time.
Multiple Format Options: Also available in gluedown plank format, rigid core herringbone, 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.
Fewer Seams, More Impact: Large plank format creates a cleaner, more expansive appearance with fewer visible seams—perfect for creating premium, high-end aesthetics in living areas, bedrooms, and open-plan spaces.
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.
Texas White Ash RKP8105 Large Plank delivers authentic wide-plank hardwood aesthetics with revolutionary click-lock convenience—the perfect combination of premium appearance and modern practicality for today's homes and commercial spaces.
