Polyflor Camaro Flooring Review — Features, Specs and How It Compares

Polyflor Camaro is one of the most searched-for LVT ranges in the UK, and for good reason — it offers a genuine design-led floor at a price point that sits below the premium brands without feeling like a compromise. But how do the specs actually stack up, and is Camaro the right choice when you can compare it side by side with Amtico, Karndean, Nordikka and our own GF SPC collection?

At Grosvenor Flooring in Altrincham we stock the full Polyflor Camaro and Camaro Rigid Core ranges alongside competing brands, so we can give you an honest assessment of where Camaro fits in the market. You can see and walk on every product at our Smart Showroom at 82 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1BS — open 24/7 with no appointment needed. Just request your free door code and visit whenever suits you.

The Camaro Range at a Glance

Polyflor is a Manchester-based manufacturer with over 100 years of history — one of the few major LVT producers actually based in the UK. The Camaro collection is their flagship residential range, and it now spans two distinct product lines.

Camaro PUR (Glue-Down)

The original Camaro PUR is a 2mm-thick glue-down dryback LVT with a 0.3mm PUR-treated wear layer. It comes in plank, tile and parquet formats — including small parquet blocks (76.2 × 228.6mm) for herringbone and large parquet blocks (76.2 × 457.2mm) for a more generous herringbone scale. Standard planks and tiles are available in a range of sizes suited to both compact rooms and open-plan spaces.

The PUR (polyurethane reinforced) surface treatment is factory-applied and means the floor never needs polishing or sealing after installation. It resists dirt adhesion, making routine cleaning simpler than untreated LVT.

Camaro Rigid Core (Click SPC)

Camaro Rigid Core is the click-fit SPC version of the range — a 5.5mm-thick plank or tile with a stone polymer composite core, Valinge 5G click-locking mechanism and built-in acoustic backing that provides up to 18dB of sound reduction. The wear layer is the same 0.3mm PUR finish as the glue-down range. Formats include wood-effect planks (150 × 910mm) and stone-effect tiles (304.8 × 609.6mm).

The rigid core makes it dimensionally stable enough for conservatories and rooms with underfloor heating (max 27°C surface temperature), and the click system means floating installation with no adhesive — a realistic DIY option for a confident homeowner.

What Camaro Does Well

Design Quality

This is where Camaro genuinely impresses. The wood-effect designs — Waterside Oak, Naked Blond Oak, Astoria Oak, Bayswater Oak — have realistic grain textures and natural colour variation that hold up well against products costing significantly more. The stone-effect tiles (Ocean Slate, Arctic Slate, the concrete finishes) are equally convincing. The parquet formats let you achieve a herringbone or basket-weave pattern at a fraction of the cost of a premium glue-down herringbone from Amtico or Karndean.

PUR Surface Treatment

The factory-applied PUR finish is a genuine advantage over untreated LVT. It creates a closed surface that resists dirt, scuffs and staining without ever needing repolishing. Cleaning is a pH-neutral mop and nothing more — no specialist maintenance products required.

Price Point

Camaro typically sits below Amtico Spacia, Karndean Van Gogh and Nordikka Original on a per-square-metre basis. For homeowners across Altrincham, South Manchester and Cheshire who want a stylish LVT floor without a premium budget, Camaro is a legitimate contender — particularly the glue-down range, which keeps material costs low.

UK Manufacturing

Polyflor manufactures in Manchester, which means shorter supply chains, UK-based technical support and quicker delivery to Cheshire and the North West. For customers who value buying British, it is a meaningful differentiator.

Where Camaro Has Limitations

No product is perfect at every price point, and being transparent about Camaro’s trade-offs helps you make a better decision.

Wear Layer: 0.3mm

This is the most significant spec to understand. At 0.3mm, the Camaro wear layer is thinner than the 0.55mm standard found on Amtico Spacia, Karndean Van Gogh, Nordikka Original and Nordikka Select. It is also thinner than the 0.5mm wear layer on our GF SPC range.

A 0.3mm wear layer is classified for heavy domestic use and light commercial traffic. It will perform well in bedrooms, living rooms and low-to-moderate-traffic areas, but it will wear faster than a 0.55mm product in a busy hallway, kitchen or commercial space. If longevity in high-traffic areas is a priority, a product with a thicker wear layer is the safer choice.

Thickness: 2mm (Glue-Down)

The 2mm total thickness of the glue-down Camaro means it is flexible — which is fine for installation but makes it more sensitive to subfloor imperfections than a thicker product. Every bump and dip in the subfloor will telegraph through a 2mm tile more readily than through a 2.5mm Amtico or 3mm Karndean. Subfloor preparation needs to be meticulous — which adds to the total installation cost even if the material itself is cheaper.

No Rigid Core in the Glue-Down Range

The glue-down Camaro is a traditional dryback LVT — it relies entirely on the adhesive and the subfloor for stability. The Rigid Core version addresses this with an SPC core, but the glue-down range does not offer the dimensional stability that products like GF SPC (fully waterproof rigid core with built-in underlay) provide as standard.

Camaro vs the Competition: Honest Comparisons

Camaro vs Amtico

Amtico operates at a different level. Even the entry-range Amtico First (2mm, 0.3mm wear layer) matches Camaro’s specs, while Spacia (2.5mm, 0.55mm), Form (2.5mm, 0.7mm) and Signature (2.5mm, 1.0mm) all offer significantly thicker wear layers. Amtico’s design library is also vastly larger, with virtually unlimited laying pattern combinations at the Signature level. The trade-off is price — Amtico costs more per square metre at every tier. For a detailed breakdown, read our Amtico vs Karndean guide.

Camaro vs Karndean

Karndean is the most direct competitor to Camaro. Knight Tile occupies a similar entry-level position, while Van Gogh (3mm, 0.55mm wear layer) and Art Select (3mm) step up to specs that Camaro does not match. Karndean’s embossed textures are also slightly deeper than Camaro’s, giving the surface a more tactile, wood-like feel underfoot. If your budget stretches beyond Camaro, Van Gogh is a noticeable step up in both durability and realism. Karndean also offers rigid-core click options in Knight Tile Rigid Core and Van Gogh Rigid Core.

Camaro vs Nordikka

Nordikka is worth comparing because its entry range, Nordikka Living (2mm, 0.3mm wear layer), matches Camaro on paper — same thickness, same wear layer, same glue-down format. The difference comes at the mid-range: Nordikka Original (2.5mm, 0.55mm) and Nordikka Select both outspec Camaro on wear layer and thickness for a modest price increase. Nordikka also offers Tromso Herringbone LVT (glue-down) and Bodo Herringbone SPC (click) for customers who want a herringbone pattern with a thicker wear layer than Camaro’s parquet blocks offer. Nordikka is a checkout-enabled brand on our site, so you can order samples and purchase online.

Camaro Rigid Core vs GF SPC

Our own GF SPC Flooring is the most direct competitor to Camaro Rigid Core. Both are SPC click products with built-in underlay and rigid waterproof cores. GF SPC is available in 5mm and 6.5mm thicknesses with a 0.5mm wear layer — thicker protection than Camaro Rigid Core’s 0.3mm. GF SPC prices start from £26.99/m² (5mm) and £30.99/m² (6.5mm), and the range includes both plank and herringbone formats named after Cotswold villages. If you are weighing up a click SPC floor, comparing the two in the showroom is the fastest way to judge which delivers better value for your project.

Where to Use Camaro in Your Home

Best Rooms for Camaro

Camaro performs best in rooms with moderate foot traffic where its design quality can shine without the wear layer being tested to its limits. Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and home offices are all ideal. The stone-effect tiles work particularly well in bathrooms where the waterproof surface and realistic texture create a premium look without the cold underfoot feel of real stone.

Rooms Where You Might Want More

In busy kitchens, hallways and entrances — particularly in family homes with children, dogs and regular outdoor footwear — a 0.3mm wear layer will show wear sooner than a 0.55mm or 0.7mm product. If these are your primary rooms, consider stepping up to a range with a thicker wear layer: Karndean Van Gogh, Nordikka Original or Amtico Spacia all offer 0.55mm protection, while Amtico Form (0.7mm) and Amtico Signature (1.0mm) go further still.

Installation

The glue-down Camaro PUR is bonded to the subfloor with a pressure-sensitive or wet-set adhesive. Because the tile is only 2mm thick, subfloor preparation must be impeccable — no more than 2mm variation over a 2-metre span. Professional installation is strongly recommended for glue-down, and essential for herringbone or parquet patterns where precise alignment across the full room is critical.

The Camaro Rigid Core uses a Valinge 5G click-lock system and floats over an underlay-free subfloor (the acoustic backing is built in). This is a more realistic DIY project — the click mechanism is forgiving and the rigid core bridges minor subfloor imperfections better than a 2mm dryback tile. It still needs a level subfloor, but the tolerance is more generous.

Both ranges are suitable for underfloor heating (max 27°C surface temperature). If you are local to Altrincham, Hale, Bowdon, Sale, Timperley, Knutsford or anywhere across South Manchester and Cheshire, we can recommend experienced local installers who fit Camaro regularly.

Is Polyflor Camaro Worth It?

Camaro is a well-designed, well-made LVT at an accessible price point. If your priority is achieving a great-looking floor in rooms with moderate traffic — a living room, bedroom, dining room or bathroom — it delivers genuine quality for the money. The PUR surface treatment is a real advantage for easy maintenance, and the parquet formats offer herringbone at a price point that undercuts the premium brands significantly.

Where Camaro is less convincing is in high-traffic areas where the 0.3mm wear layer will be tested hard, or in situations where you want a thicker, more robust product for long-term peace of mind. In those cases, stepping up to a brand with a 0.55mm wear layer — or choosing our GF SPC range with its 0.5mm wear layer, rigid waterproof core and prices from £26.99/m² — may represent better value over the floor’s full lifetime.

The best way to judge is to see the products side by side.

Compare Camaro in Our Showroom

The Grosvenor Flooring Smart Showroom at 82 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1BS is open 24/7 — just request your free door code and visit at a time that suits you. Inside you will find the full Camaro and Camaro Rigid Core ranges alongside Amtico, Karndean, Nordikka, Invictus, Brampton Chase and our own GF LVT collection — so you can compare thickness, wear layer, texture, colour and price across every brand before you commit.

Whether you are in Altrincham, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Northwich, Prestbury or anywhere across Cheshire, the showroom is just minutes from the M56 and A56. Browse the full Polyflor range online, or request your Smart Showroom door code to see everything in person.