Kahrs
PRODUCTS
Kährs products are considered to be products of great quality. They are manufactured chiefly in three-ply and are available in one, two and three-strip versions.
Kährs products are mainly "floating", where the parquet boards are bonded together side by side and not to the underfloor. There are different types of bottom and middle layers, as well as different thicknesses. Linnea is a veneer product (i.e. with a thin top layer) and is performing very well. To view the Kahrs ranges please see below.
The company's wooden floors have been produced with the woodloc® joint since mid-2001, and has achieved market leadership in lock systems.
Ash
Bacu
Beech
Birch
Cherry
European Maple
Hard Maple
Jarrah
Jatoba
Merbau
Oak
Palisander
Red Oak
Rosewood
Teak
Walnut
HARDNESS OF WOODS
Different wood species naturally have different degrees of hardness. For rooms exposed to a great deal of wear and tear, such as kitchens and hallways, it is wise to choose one of the harder wood species. Below you will find some other useful information to help in your choice of wood floor.
We want your Kährs floor to remain beautiful for many years. This is why we only produce floors in the harder wood species. The only exception is Birch, a medium-hard species that can look beautiful in a living room or bedroom but is less suitable in areas exposed to a lot of wear and tear, such as kitchens. The table compares the hardness of different wood species.
How thick is the floor?
Kährs wood floors are available in a range of thicknesses. The most popular for the home are 15 mm and 7 mm.
Multi-layer parquet 15 mm
Number of layers: 3
Veneer base, core lamellae and high-grade wood surface layer.
Surface layer: approx. 3,6 mm
Laid floating on a level, solid surface such as concrete, particleboard or wood.
Kährs Linnea 7 mm, veneer floor
Number of layers: 3
Veneer base, wood fibreboard and high-grade wood surface layer
Surface layer: approx. 0,6 mm
Laid floating on a level, solid surface such as concrete, particleboard or wood, where the height of existing thresholds, etc has to be accommodated.
Linnea 7mm
Kahrs Wood Floors and Ecology
Kahrs range includes many of the world's most beautiful species from the most exciting parts of the globe.
Kährs is determined to promote environmental awareness even in global terms. Tropical species in their range come from countries that are members of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO). All members of the organisation have pledged to work towards ecological forestry.
When purchasing tropical timber Kahrs also endeavour to purchase raw materials from responsibly managed forests. Suppliers will be chosen principally from those who hold an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certificate or are able to demonstrate that they operate environmentally aware timber procurement.
WOOD SPECIES
The appearance of the floor, i.e. the colour, surface, pattern and hardness, can vary a lot between different wood species. From light, calm Birch or Maple, through Oak and Beech, to dark and vibrant Walnut or Jarrah. Your floor sets the mood.
Kahrs Floors
Nordic Naturals
The Nordic light, with floors in Ash, Beech and Birch. Calm and in harmony with light Nordic interiors.
European Naturals
The multifaceted continental, the liveliness, the diversity of Europe with all its countries and people. The powerfully dominant Oak and the unique mountain Maple from the Alps.
American Naturals
Vigorous, opulent species such as American Walnut and Cherry, the Canadian Maple and dominant Red Oak, the collection covers many interior styles.
As varied as the continent: from Alaska to Florida, from California to Newfoundland.
World Naturals
Excitingly dark reddish-brown species with unique emotions that can be combined and integrated with all types of interiors all over the world.
Classic Nouveau
A new floor collection that has been refined through brushing and staining and the creation of a distinctive bevel on all four edges. Floors that are as beautiful as they are easy to look after.
Accessories
It is in the details you can recognise the level of skill and craftsmanship that goes into a floor made by Kährs. You can choose from a wide range of mouldings and accessories, each designed to add the perfect touch.
Guarantee
Kährs wood flooring is recognised for its high quality, from well tested design to carefully controlled production. As a result Kahrs provide a range of Guarantees.