Floor Facts
Kährs is situated in Nybro, in the heart of the forests of Småland in Sweden, on the same site where everything began 150 years ago. In 1857, Johan Kähr started a small turning shop and began producing wooden articles for the local farmers.
Today, the Kährs group is Europe's biggest wood flooring manufacturer, and one of the world's most innovative companies involved in the processing of wood.
The combination of a long tradition, craftsmanship and a passionate interest in design and new technology has kept us at the forefront of the development of modern wood flooring.
About Kährs
We at Kahrs have always worked with wood, and this is something that has developed into a 150-year love story. Today, Kahrs are the world's oldest wood floor manufacturer that is still in business.
As the world shrinks, and the wheel turns ever faster, roots become even more important. Kahrs strongly believe in craftsmanship that has distinguished us right from the start is deeply rooted.
This means that the high quality Kahrs stand for is represented in every single piece of wood that passes through our hands.
Ecology
Beauty with a conscience
All man-made products affect the environment. To counteract these effects, Kährs has adopted an ecological approach that runs throughout everything we do.
The wood we use is almost entirely from Scandinavia and Europe, where new growth exceeds that which is harvested. Our production has for more than two decades been solvent free to avoid impact on waste water and air. Furthermore, our multi-layer construction allows us to take full advantage of each log, using fewer resources than in solid floor production.
This approach earned Kährs the ISO 14001 environmental management certification nearly a decade ago. It is this level of dedication that allows us to create and produce floors that are not only beautiful but also contribute to the well being of generations to come.
Hardness
Select the right floor for the right area
Different wood species naturally have different degrees of hardness. For rooms exposed to a great deal of wear and tear, such as kitchens and hallways, it is wise to choose one of the harder wood species. Below you will find some other useful information to help in your choice of wood floor.
We want your Kährs floor to remain beautiful for many years. This is why we only produce floors in the harder wood species. The only exception is Birch, a medium-hard species that can look beautiful in a living room or bedroom but is less suitable in areas exposed to a lot of wear and tear, such as kitchens. The table compares the hardness of different wood species.
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* The hardness of Linnea is defined by the core material.
