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How popular isKarndean?

In October 2026, people searched for Karndean by name about 540 times in New Zealand, a 15.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 24.8% of all New Zealand vinyl and laminate flooring brand searches, placing Karndean second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vinyl and laminate flooring brands, Karndean appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

Karndean is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. Quick-StepShare of searches 46.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. KarndeanShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. TarkettShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. GerflorShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. PergoShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top vinyl and laminate flooring brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karndean was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Karndean is the most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Karndean1st
  2. Quick-Step2nd
  3. Pergo3rd
  4. Gerflor4th
  5. Tarkett–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Quick-Step4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pergo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Karndean3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gerflor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tarkett0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about vinyl and laminate flooring brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which vinyl and laminate flooring brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Quick-Step
    2. 2Pergo
    3. 3Karndean

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Karndean
    2. 2Gerflor
    3. 3Quick-Step
    4. 4Pergo

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best vinyl and laminate flooring brand in New Zealand for a home renovation?”

    1. 1Karndean
    2. 2Quick-Step
    3. 3Pergo

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “vinyl plank flooring nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “laminate flooring nz”

      1. 1Quick-Step
      2. 2Pergo

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    How often do people search for Karndean compared with other New Zealand vinyl and laminate flooring brands?

    Karndean against vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Quick-Step, Karndean, Tarkett, Gerflor, Pergo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthQuick-StepKarndeanTarkettGerflorPergo
    Nov 202550.8%26.9%15.5%3.8%2.9%
    Dec 202561.9%19%11.3%4.9%2.8%
    Jan 202650%24.3%12.6%9.8%3.3%
    Feb 202654.1%21.6%14.4%5.9%4.1%
    Mar 202651.4%22.6%15.6%7%3.5%
    Apr 202649.6%25.8%14.6%6.3%3.8%
    May 202651.2%23.5%15%6.9%3.5%
    Jun 202653.6%20.9%15.7%7.7%2.1%
    Jul 202653.8%20.6%16.8%5.9%2.9%
    Aug 202653%23.9%15%5.3%2.8%
    Sep 202649.1%22.9%19.3%5.5%3.2%
    Oct 202646.8%24.8%18.3%6.9%3.2%

    1. 1.Quick-Step

      46.8%

      Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, -4.7% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

    2. 2.Karndean

      24.8%

      Held 2nd. 540 estimated branded searches, +8% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.

    3. 3.Tarkett

      18.3%

      Held 3rd. 400 estimated branded searches, -4.8% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

    4. 4.Gerflor

      6.9%

      Held 4th. 150 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

    5. 5.Pergo

      3.2%

      Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

    Compare popularity between Karndean and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Karndean

    4 comparisons

    How has branded search demand for Karndean changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Karndean in New Zealand fell from 640 to 540.
    • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Karndean’s share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand decreased from 26.9% to 24.8%.
    • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Karndean’s share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand peaked at 26.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 19% in December 2025.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand vinyl and laminate flooring brands in October 2026?

    4 changes

    1. In October 2026, Karndean gained share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 24.8%.

    2. In October 2026, Gerflor gained share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand, from 5.5% to 6.9%.

    3. In October 2026, Quick-Step lost share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand, from 49.1% to 46.8%.

    4. In October 2026, Tarkett lost share of searches among vinyl and laminate flooring brands in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 18.3%.

    How are Karndean’s branded searches counted?

    90 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karndean’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    • auburn oak karndean
    • buy karndean
    • buy karndean flooring
    • champagne oak karndean
    • coastline oak karndean
    • flooring like karndean
    • frosted stone karndean
    • karndean
    • karndean auburn oak
    • karndean bathroom
    • karndean bathroom flooring
    • karndean birch
    • karndean blush oak
    • karndean burnt ginger
    • karndean champagne oak
    • karndean character oak
    • karndean charred oak
    • karndean classic oak
    • karndean coastline oak
    • karndean commercial
    • karndean commercial flooring
    • karndean concrete look
    • karndean core lock
    • karndean cotswold stone
    • karndean country oak
    • karndean cumbrian stone
    • karndean da vinci
    • karndean dark oak
    • karndean dawn oak
    • karndean distressed oak
    • karndean ebony flooring
    • karndean flooring
    • karndean flooring distributors
    • karndean flooring korlok
    • karndean flooring lvt
    • karndean flooring sale
    • karndean flooring suppliers
    • karndean french oak
    • karndean greige oak
    • karndean international

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