Karndean Van Gogh Warm Brushed Oak SCH-VGW121 Herringbone Rigid Core Click LVT Flooring

Introducing Karndean Van Gogh Warm Brushed Oak SCH-VGW121, a stunning herringbone format design that combines warm blonde and golden tones with the timeless elegance of parquet flooring through DIY-friendly click-lock installation. Inspired by the contemporary brushed oak aesthetic, this design features beautiful light golden tones with warm honey undertones and a distinctive brushed finish that creates gentle surface texture and soft tonal shifts. The warm palette provides a perfect middle ground between cool grey and rich brown oaks—offering inviting warmth while maintaining the clean, refined character that brushed finishes are known for. 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 5G click-lock system. Each 708mm x 177mm (28" x 7") piece clicks together effortlessly to create the timeless zigzag pattern that has graced prestigious homes for centuries, but now in warm contemporary tones perfect for modern living. 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 game-changer for upstairs installations where traditional parquet would create excessive noise. This design is also available in large plank format (RKP121 - 56" x 9") and herringbone gluedown format, giving you flexibility to create coordinated multi-format installations throughout your home with warm brushed oak consistency. As part of Van Gogh Rigid Core's mid-range collection, Warm Brushed Oak combines the distinctive grain detail and design heritage of the celebrated Van Gogh range with warm contemporary styling, installation convenience, acoustic performance, and enhanced stability that make it perfect for modern living, renovations, and rental properties.

Key Features:

• Authentic Brushed Oak Design with warm contemporary character
• Herringbone Parquet Format for classic, prestigious appearance
• Warm blonde and golden tones with honey undertones
• Contemporary brushed finish with soft tonal shifts and gentle texture
• Distinctive oak grain patterns with natural variation
• Herringbone Format: 708mm x 177mm (28" x 7") pieces for traditional parquet pattern
• DIY-Friendly 5G 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 multiple formats - large plank format (RKP121), herringbone gluedown
• 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 versatile palette - inviting without being dark
• Warmer underfoot than real wood parquet
• 3.008m² box coverage - efficient coverage for herringbone pattern

Ideal For:

Residential Applications:

Warm Brushed Oak Herringbone's inviting warm tones and classic parquet pattern make it exceptionally versatile for comfortable modern homes, while the rigid core construction solves the traditional challenges of herringbone installation. Upstairs bedrooms and landing areas benefit enormously from the acoustic backing—traditional herringbone parquet is notoriously noisy, but this rigid core format reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, making it perfect for family homes with multiple stories where you want sophisticated styling with warm, welcoming character without disturbing rooms below. Ideal for DIY renovations where you want the prestigious look of warm herringbone parquet without the expense of professional installation, which typically costs hundreds of pounds. The warm blonde and golden tones work beautifully in contemporary hallways and entrances, creating an impressive welcome that feels both sophisticated and inviting—the warm palette immediately makes guests feel at home. Dining rooms and kitchen breakfast areas are traditional locations for herringbone parquet, and this format delivers that heritage aesthetic in warm contemporary tones while remaining 100% waterproof and easy to clean—perfect for family mealtimes and entertaining. In living rooms and family spaces, the herringbone pattern adds visual interest and creates a sophisticated focal point, while the warm tones ensure spaces feel comfortable and welcoming rather than formal or cold. Home offices appreciate the professional, refined appearance that warm herringbone brings—the contemporary brushed finish keeps the look current while the warm tones create comfortable work environments. Open-plan spaces benefit from the warm herringbone defining and elevating specific areas without creating visual coldness—use for dining zones, kitchen areas, or entrance halls. Rental properties benefit from the reversible click-lock installation—herringbone can be lifted and reinstalled when moving. The rigid core construction handles uneven subfloors better than traditional parquet, accommodating minor imperfections without the costly floor preparation that gluedown formats require.

Commercial Applications:

Van Gogh Rigid Core's 15-year commercial warranty makes Warm Brushed Oak Herringbone suitable for moderate traffic commercial environments where a warm, welcoming yet sophisticated appearance is important. Perfect for contemporary offices, particularly client-facing reception areas and meeting rooms where the warm herringbone pattern creates an impressive first impression that feels professional yet approachable. Boutique retail spaces including home décor stores, lifestyle shops, and contemporary retailers appreciate the sophisticated backdrop that adds character without overwhelming, while the warm tones create inviting shopping experiences. Hospitality venues including boutique hotels, contemporary cafes, and modern restaurants can achieve the prestigious parquet look in warm, welcoming tones associated with comfort and style. Professional services targeting families and lifestyle clients—like estate agents, interior designers, and consulting firms—appreciate the warm, successful appearance without coldness. Co-working spaces and creative offices benefit from the acoustic properties—reducing noise in busy shared environments while the warm herringbone projects contemporary sophistication without corporate coldness. Educational settings including modern schools and nurseries appreciate the warm, welcoming character that's also easy to maintain. For quick turnaround projects, the click-lock installation means herringbone patterns can be installed in days rather than weeks—minimizing business downtime. The warm blonde and golden tones work across various commercial design schemes while feeling current, inviting, and universally appealing.

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:

Warm 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 warm 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 blonde and golden tones create bright, inviting 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 brushed oak grain you see underfoot, capturing the distinctive grain patterns, brushed surface texture, subtle color variation, warm blonde and golden tones with honey undertones, and natural character of authentic brushed European oak. The enhanced detail and realistic embossing work together to deliver a convincingly authentic appearance that rivals expensive hardwood parquet in contemporary warm 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 5G 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 warm 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 5G click-lock system makes traditional herringbone parquet in warm contemporary 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 warm 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 contemporary 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 warm 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 warm contemporary 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 cozy feeling of the warm 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. Warm tones create inviting 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 natural 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:

Warm Brushed Oak Herringbone's inviting warm palette and classic parquet pattern offer exceptional design versatility for contemporary homes:

Click-Lock Herringbone Advantages:

Warm Contemporary Parquet: Achieve the prestigious herringbone look in inviting warm tones that feel fresh and welcoming. Traditional parquet often uses cooler or darker tones, but this warm blonde and golden version brings parquet elegance into comfortable, contemporary styling. Perfect for homeowners wanting classic pattern with warm, livable character.

Acoustic Benefits for Comfortable Living: Unlike traditional wood parquet that creates excessive noise, this rigid core format reduces sound transfer by up to 21dB. Now you can have warm herringbone in upstairs bedrooms, family homes, and upper-floor spaces without disturbing rooms below—solving one of parquet's biggest traditional problems while achieving warm, welcoming aesthetics.

DIY Warm 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 warm parquet project.

Feature Zones with Warm Herringbone: Use warm herringbone to define and elevate specific areas within open-plan spaces. Create a herringbone dining zone within a larger room, define a warm hallway with parquet elegance, or make an entrance statement with inviting herringbone patterns that immediately signal welcoming, design-conscious interiors.

Warm Contemporary Styling:

Contemporary Warm: The blonde and golden brushed oak tones are perfect for contemporary interiors that embrace warmth without heaviness. The light palette keeps spaces bright and airy while the warm undertones ensure rooms feel inviting and comfortable. Pair with warm whites, natural textiles, and modern furniture for sophisticated contemporary comfort.

Scandinavian with Warmth: While Scandinavian style often uses cooler tones, Warm Brushed Oak brings welcome warmth to Nordic aesthetics. The light palette maintains the clean, uncluttered Scandinavian approach while the warm undertones add the comfort and coziness that makes spaces feel truly livable. Perfect for family-friendly Scandi homes.

Transitional: The warm natural tones bridge traditional parquet patterns with contemporary color perfectly. Use in homes that blend classic herringbone elegance with modern comfort—the parquet pattern satisfies traditional design principles while the warm blonde tones keep the look current, fresh, and welcoming.

Modern Natural: The warm brushed oak aesthetic works beautifully in natural, organic-inspired interiors. Pair with natural materials—linen, wood, rattan, ceramics—for cohesive, calming spaces that celebrate natural warmth and authentic materials.

Coastal & Relaxed: The warm blonde and golden tones evoke sun-washed coastal aesthetics. Perfect for beach houses, coastal properties, or homes seeking bright, relaxed atmospheres with the added sophistication of herringbone patterns. Pair with soft blues, whites, and natural fibers.

Versatile Warm Neutral: Warm blonde oak works as an extremely versatile neutral foundation, coordinating with virtually any color scheme. The inviting palette provides a warm backdrop that works with pastels, bold colors, earth tones, and more—providing flexibility as you change décor over years.

Universal Appeal: The warm blonde and golden palette has exceptionally broad appeal—bright enough to feel contemporary, warm enough to feel welcoming, and sophisticated through the herringbone pattern. Perfect for family homes, rental properties, or any space requiring universal appeal.

Coordinate Across Formats:

Multi-Format Warm Installations: Warm 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 (RKP121 - 56" x 9") in other rooms for coordinated warm aesthetics with format variety throughout your home.

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

Room-to-Room Modern Design: As mentioned on the product page, use herringbone in one room and the large plank format in adjoining rooms to create a modern room-to-room design with warm 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 warm herringbone aesthetics with installation formats optimized for each area.

Accessories & Finishing:

Complete your warm herringbone installation with Karndean scotia beading and skirting boards in coordinating warm, blonde, 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 warm contemporary 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 contemporary tones accessible to DIYers, saving hundreds or thousands of pounds in fitting costs.

Warm Contemporary Parquet: Achieve the classic herringbone pattern in inviting warm blonde and golden tones that bring traditional parquet into comfortable, welcoming styling. Perfect for homeowners wanting timeless pattern with warm, livable character.

Click-Lock Convenience: Simple 5G click-lock system allows confident DIY installation of complex herringbone patterns without glue, specialized tools, or professional skills—even in beautiful warm tones.

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

Acoustic Performance Revolution: Reduces noise transfer by up to 21dB, solving traditional parquet's biggest problem. Now you can have warm 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 contemporary 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—perfectly complementing the warm visual tones of Warm Brushed Oak herringbone.

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

Authentic Brushed Oak Appearance: High-definition photographic layer and realistic embossing create convincingly authentic brushed oak grain and natural variation in beautiful warm tones that rival expensive contemporary hardwood parquet.

100% Waterproof Construction: Unlike real wood parquet that suffers water damage, this herringbone format is fully waterproof—suitable even for kitchens and bathrooms 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 contemporary entrances.

6.5mm Thickness: Substantially thicker than gluedown formats, providing the enhanced stability essential for maintaining precise herringbone angles and patterns in contemporary 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 contemporary herringbone investment—traditional parquet warranties are often much shorter or non-existent.

15-Year Commercial Warranty: Suitable for contemporary commercial reception areas, modern offices, and hospitality venues requiring prestigious parquet aesthetics in warm, welcoming 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—warm 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. Warm tones create inviting 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 "no shoes" policies and careful maintenance.

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 cozy character of warm herringbone.

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

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

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

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

Inviting Warm Palette: Warm blonde and golden brushed oak tones create immediately welcoming, comfortable spaces while maintaining contemporary sophistication.

Multiple Format Options: Also available in large plank format (RKP121) and gluedown formats for areas where different installations are preferred, allowing coordinated multi-format warm 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 brushed oak styling.

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

Warm Brushed Oak SCH-VGW121 delivers the timeless elegance of herringbone parquet in warm contemporary blonde and golden tones with revolutionary click-lock convenience—the perfect combination of classic prestige and welcoming modern styling for today's design-conscious homes and commercial spaces.