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darcie_moore

Korlok - Warm Ash or Lime Baltic Oak

7 years ago

Hi Houzzers,


Am hoping someone may have photos of an actual Korlok install using one of these colors. My condo is fairly dark and I'm leaning toward the Warm Ash as it's a bit lighter. Trying to avoid anything with a lot of grey undertones and am not sure about the variation in plank colors with the ash. Flooring store says it looks more realistic in large rooms -- I'm worried it may age out more quickly.


Thanks for any photos you are able to share!

Comments (17)

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Google has tons of pics with this floor. The whole thing is how does it work with colors you like.I don’t like oak or oak look so it would be easy choice for me.

  • 7 years ago

    I’ve been Karndean Korlok shopping...a lot! I definitely prefer the Baltic Limed Oak. The Warm Ash variation is quite drastic to me, and I think the Baltic limed oak looks more like real wood. Just my .02

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks! I really wish the variation wasn't so significant. I'd like a light maple/ash looking floor but worry about that as well!


    I do like how they look in these two spaces though. http://www.vanessafrancis.com/2017/11/one-room-challenge-reveal-fall-2017-multi-purpose-basement/


    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi2kJ3rhmxZ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BiymSzxBHnX/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 


    Diane - I got a bid from a flooring vendor online who has Baltic Limed Oak in stock and is trying to move it at a really good price (less than $3/sf). In the event you are interested ...


  • 7 years ago

    I do like it in the spaces you posted! So difficult to imagine from a sample but the pics look beautiful! Great price!

  • 7 years ago

    Darcie, I looked at a pic of the Baltic limed oak in Karndean’s on-line brochure today and I do really like it. I’m still going between Canadian Urban Oak and Natural Oiled Oak. It’s a big decision. Looked at other brands but nothing compares to the graphics of the Karndean. Good luck with your decision.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks, Diane. I agree. I've looked at a ridiculous amount of flooring! Once I pull the trigger and finish installing, I'll report back!

  • 7 years ago

    Diane - thought you might like to see this install of Canadian Urban Oak.


    https://www.instagram.com/p/Boj4O-BAWjc/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=vktl35fa1l84

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Darcie, thank you. I love it! It’s on order but not installed until end of January....I cannot wait! Have you made a decision? I like both of your choices ....tough decision.

  • 7 years ago

    Any pics other than what is on Kardean of Baltic Limed Oak? This is one I am strongly deciding on. But would like to see it in other pictures.

    Thank you all

  • 7 years ago

    I'd like to see photos of installed Baltic Limed Oak as well. Have you found any?

  • 7 years ago

    Thank you, Peanunue. Your floor is gorgeous! Your comments are very helpful too.

  • 7 years ago

    I have to comment on my Baltic Limed Oak after having it since April.

    It does what it says about ease of cleaning and not working about water damage. BUT the company does not make the thresholds in front of doors or between carpets rooms. They have to go to another company to make that AND I am still WAITING because the color was yellow and wrong!!! It also has a plastic smell to it. Not in most of the house but still unfortunately in the bedroom. As far as sitting and looking at it it’s very nice. Very hard on your legs and I have a raised floor!!! I have ordered large area rugs with quality pads underneath for the areas I have ordered his in which is about 2,000 sq ft. I am so so glad I kept the other 2 bedrooms in my carpet. I hope this situation of the thresholds get resolved quickly. Any other questions feel free to ask..

  • 7 years ago

    I worry about a plastic or any other chemical type smell after installation as I'm researching SPC flooring. Thank you, peaunue, for commenting on that. I think we sometimes get so caught up in how our flooring will look, we forget about the practicalities of living with it after it's installed, no matter how beautiful it looks. Peaunue has the Karndean brand. Can anyone else who has installed Karndean or some of these other brands comment on after installation odors?

  • 7 years ago

    JJ Mekai....absolutely no odor after install of Karndean Korlok. I also have not noticed it hard on the legs and we have it through first floor.

  • 7 years ago

    Dianne

    Do you have any pix of your install?

    We are considering the Karndean Korlok select - weathered barnwood color

    We have samples being sent to us this week.

  • 7 years ago

    One other thing about Karndean is they make the flooring but not the threshold at the doors or sliding glass doors. Please check with who your buying it from. They have to go to another manufacturer in Pennsylvania and it has been murder. I had the floor installed in April. Paid for but still don’t have them. The color was off. Then they redid it and still off. Do now I picked up 3 more samples and one if the 3 is ok but not by the daylight only in a hall way where not direct daylight comes through. Maybe it’s just my color but please check it out before. It looks nice but to me once it it feels plastic. I wish I would have done something different To be ho eat. Looks are good but it feels like plastic when your walking on it.

    Are You asking for pictures?

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