Kennedy Stone Core Flooring

According to Kennedy's own product page, the whole stone core range shares these points:

• fully waterproof

• made from virgin material only, with no fillers or recycled content

• stays dimensionally stable from -40 °C to +40 °C

• can be laid as one continuous floor up to 100 by 100 feet (10,000 square feet)

• approved for use over in-floor radiant heat

• a commercial-grade wear layer, embossed in register with the print, that resists scratches, stains and UV, with added slip control

• a floating click-lock system, so no glue is needed

That 10,000 square foot figure matters if you're planning one floor through a whole open main level. Many floating floors need transition strips at doorways or every so many feet; check the installation guide for the exact product, but this range is designed to go bigger than most.

Here are the formats Kennedy lists. Sizes and wear layers are as published by Kennedy.

• Simply Stone Classic Heritage: Size 7" x 60" · Wear layer 20 mil Aluma Guard · Thickness 8 mm

• Simply Stone Classic Manor: Size 3.25" x 20", 39" and 60" · Wear layer 20 mil · Thickness 8 mm

• Simply Stone Classic Wood: Size 3.25" x 20", 39" and 60" · Wear layer 20 mil · Thickness 6.5 mm

• Simply Stone Natural Wood: Size 5.75" x 48" · Wear layer 20 mil · Thickness 6.5 mm

• Simply Stone Tile: Size 12" x 24" · Wear layer 20 mil · Thickness 6.5 mm

• Embrace Classic Timber: Size 9" x 70" · Wear layer 20 mil Aluma Guard · Thickness 8 mm

• Embrace Classic Herringbone: Size 4" x 24" · Wear layer 20 mil Aluma Guard · Thickness 8 mm

• Shamrock Surfaces Solar: Size 7.25" x 48" · Wear layer 20 mil Aluma Guard · Thickness 6.5 mm

• Shamrock Surfaces Harbour: Size 7" x 48" · Wear layer 12 mil PU coated · Thickness 5 mm

A few things stand out. Classic Manor and Classic Wood come in mixed lengths, which reads more like a traditional plank floor. Embrace Classic Timber is a long, wide board for a big room. Embrace Classic Herringbone lets you lay a herringbone pattern without real wood. And Simply Stone Tile is a 12" x 24" format if you want a stone look in an entry or bathroom.

Kennedy publishes warranty levels for each collection. Ask us for the manufacturer's warranty document for the one you choose and we'll go through it with you.

Basements. As general advice, a waterproof rigid floor is a sensible choice below grade, provided the concrete is dry and flat. We check moisture and flatness before every install.

Main floors over in-floor heat. Kennedy approves this range for radiant heating, which suits newer Edmonton builds and basement renovations with heated slabs.

Kitchens and entries. Waterproof and stain-resistant, so winter slush and dropped spaghetti sauce are less of a worry.

Herringbone feature rooms. Embrace Classic Herringbone gives a dining room or front hall a statement floor.

Thicker isn't always better for every room, so we'll help you weigh 8 mm against 6.5 mm or 5 mm based on the subfloor and how the room is used.

Our own in-house crews do the install. We look at the subfloor, plan the layout and transitions, and handle the trim. Read more on our luxury vinyl plank flooring page.