Frequently Asked Questions

Product FAQs
- What is luxury vinyl tile flooring (LVT)?
Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) blend realistic surface textures with the latest trends whilst offering a soft backing for comfort underfoot.
Luxury vinyl flooring is also ideal for rooms which experience daily household traffic, namely bathrooms, kitchens, nurseries, playrooms, hallways, and utility rooms.
- What are the advantages of vinyl flooring over traditional alternatives?
When compared with traditional materials, our range of LVT offers:
- Greater variety of high-quality, stylish and innovative designs
- The authentic replication of wood, stone and ceramic at a fraction of the cost
- Enhanced grip
- Lower maintenance
- Quicker installation
- Which flooring is residential and which commercial?
Our website covers residential flooring for your home and commercial flooring.
Whilst the Polyflor range of residential flooring typically caters to all needs, you can also explore our commercial flooring for specialist ranges such as Expona Commercial and Polysafe when considering certain areas of your home.
- How can I tell what your product will look like in my home?
Our Visualiser provides a creative tool to help you envisage how our luxury vinyl flooring will look across your home.
Upload a photograph of the area you are renovating and take a virtual step onto your new floor at the touch of a button.
Once you have decided, order your free flooring samples to confirm that it meets your requirements.
Installation FAQs
- How do I install my luxury vinyl flooring?
Polyflor recommends that a flooring installation professional takes responsibility for fitting your luxury vinyl flooring.
- Can my luxury vinyl flooring be laid over underfloor heating?
Yes. However, the underfloor heating should not exceed the industry standard of 27°C.
- Is your vinyl flooring suitable for wet rooms?
For wet rooms and level access shower areas which are continually saturated, Polyflor recommends its Polysafe ranges.
They are made specifically for such high-risk areas and located in the Commercial section of our website.
- Can Polyflor vinyl flooring be installed outside?
Unfortunately not. Our products are designed for indoor use.
Floor Care FAQs
- How do I maintain the quality of my luxury vinyl flooring?
For daily cleaning, sweep or vacuum your floor to remove dust or loose dirt. Once complete, mop the floor with a neutral cleanser to remove any stubborn marks, rinse with clean water and allow it to dry.
- Which cleaning products do you recommend to clean my Polyflor floor?
For the best results, we recommend using the Pureflor kit. It is designed specifically for maintaining vinyl flooring products, offering everything you need for peace of mind at home.
Why choose Pureflor?
- 100% natural plant based formula
- Enzymes remain active for 72 hours
- Works on any surface
- 1 bottle cleans 10,000 m²
- Soap & chlorine free
- Removes stains & odours
Sustainability FAQs
- Is Polyflor luxury flooring recyclable?
Yes – all Polyflor luxury flooring is 100% recyclable.
- What is the recycled content of Polyflor luxury vinyl flooring?
The recycled content of our products varies between each range but can be as high as 40% for some residential flooring.