What damages Karndean flooring? Karndean flooring can be damaged by dragging heavy furniture without felt pads causing scratches, sharp objects like high heels and pet claws causing dents, harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia damaging wear layer, excessive water sitting causing adhesive failure for glue-down, direct sunlight causing fading, and grit and dirt acting like sandpaper if not swept regularly, plus steam mops causing damage. Karndean LVT is durable but can be damaged: heavy furniture dragging without felt pads causes scratches and scuffs, with point loads like heavy appliances causing indentations if no protection, sharp objects like stiletto heels and pet claws can puncture wear layer, harsh cleaners like bleach, ammonia, and abrasive scrubbers damage finish, excessive water or flooding can damage glue-down adhesive causing lifting, direct prolonged sunlight can cause fading or discoloration even with UV protection, and dirt and grit tracked in acts like sandpaper scratching surface if not swept. So what damages Karndean flooring includes dragging furniture, sharp objects, harsh chemicals, excessive water, sunlight, and grit, with prevention including felt pads under furniture, rugs at entrances, sweeping regularly, using pH-neutral cleaner, avoiding steam mop, and using blinds for sun protection, making Karndean durable if cared for but can be damaged by these factors.
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