Catford stairss — fitted with Karndean
The stairs in a edwardian terrace sees more traffic than people think, and SE6 is no different. We fit Karndean across Catford every month — mostly in Edwardian terraces, 1930s Bellingham estate semis and ex-council flats-era stock — and the job is 60% preparation. Once the subfloor is right, Karndean goes down cleanly and reads square to the room. Karndean to a stairs is a specialist install — done carefully it looks brilliant, but it's not the default choice, and we'll be honest about that on the site visit.
What Karndean in a Catford stairs actually involves
The stairs in a edwardian terrace sees more traffic than people think, and SE6 is no different. We fit Karndean across Catford every month — mostly in Edwardian terraces, 1930s Bellingham estate semis and ex-council flats-era stock — and the job is 60% preparation. Once the subfloor is right, Karndean goes down cleanly and reads square to the room. Karndean to a stairs is a specialist install — done carefully it looks brilliant, but it's not the default choice, and we'll be honest about that on the site visit.
Bellingham estate has chipboard upstairs (post-war spec); Edwardian terraces have pine boards.
Karndean — Karndean Design Flooring — Van Gogh, Knight Tile and Art Select ranges. Best suited to clients who want a genuine Karndean install with a real fitter's warranty. Warranty: 20 year residential warranty.
"Honest advice — they told us laminate wasn't right for our stairs before we ordered. Went with Karndean instead and it's perfect." — Catford homeowner
- Registered Karndean pattern — herringbone, chevron or plank
- 0.55mm wear layer with polyurethane top coat
- Feature strips and borders available on Art Select
- Bullnose or square nosings templated tread-by-tread
Bottom line: Karndean in a Catford stairs is a same-week quote and, in most cases, a one-day install once the subfloor's right.
Postcodes: SE6 · Routes: the A21 and South Circular · Common build: Edwardian terraces.
Covering Bellingham, Rushey Green, Corbett estate.
Karndean jobs we've finished nearby
Karndean in a Catford stairs — common questions
Yes — we cover all of SE6 and the surrounding area. Small stairs fits are welcome; we don't have a minimum job size.
20 year residential warranty on the material, plus our own fitting workmanship guarantee. Everything is confirmed in writing on the quote.
Both. We supply and fit as standard (best price, one warranty), but plenty of Catford customers ask us to fit Karndean they've bought themselves. We're happy to do that on a per-m² fitting-only rate.
Sometimes yes, sometimes not — most Catford edwardian terraces have either original floorboards or a solid screed underneath. We check moisture and level as part of the survey and quote any prep separately.