What are downsides of Karndean flooring? Downsides of Karndean flooring include high cost 4 to 7 dollars per square foot materials, requiring perfectly flat subfloor for glue-down installation with costly prep, can dent from heavy furniture without pads, can fade slightly with direct intense sunlight over many years, cold and hard underfoot compared to carpet, and professional installation required for glue-down which adds cost, with removal difficult due to glue-down. Karndean downsides: expensive compared to LifeProof at 2 to 3 dollars, making it premium priced, requiring subfloor flat within 3mm over 3m which often requires self-leveling compound costing 2 to 4 dollars per square foot extra, can be indented by heavy point loads like refrigerator without protection, can be scratched by dragging furniture without felt pads, can fade slightly with strong direct sunlight though has UV protection but not completely fade-proof, can feel cold underfoot compared to carpet though warmer than tile, and glue-down version requires professional installation and adhesive which adds labor cost 3 to 5 dollars per square foot, and removal is labor intensive with scraping adhesive. So downsides of Karndean are high price, strict subfloor prep, potential indentation and fading, cold feel, and professional install needed, though overall good quality flooring with durability 20 to 30 years if cared for, making downsides manageable with proper care.
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