Polyflor Colonia Flooring

What is Polyflor Colonia?

Polyflor Colonia is a luxury vinyl tile range engineered as the entry-tier residential option in the Polyflor LVT portfolio. Each Colonia plank or tile is glue-down dryback construction bonded to a prepared subfloor using Polyflor’s approved adhesive system. The gauge is 2.0mm overall, the wear layer is 0.2mm transparent and the surface is finished with Polyflor’s PUR coating. The range covers classic wood designs (English Oak, Mountain Oak, Forest Oak, Country Oak) and traditional stone designs (Natural Limestone, Welsh Slate, Burnished Concrete) at a more affordable price than Camaro.

Camaro and Colonia share the same 2.0mm gauge, but they differ on wear layer and design library. Camaro steps up to a 0.3mm wear layer and the deepest residential design library, while Colonia keeps a 0.2mm wear layer and a tighter classic-design range as Polyflor’s value-tier residential LVT.

The Colonia Design Library

Colonia’s wood-effect designs cover traditional British and European oak styling, in warm mid-tone designs and a smaller number of darker rustic and lighter contemporary options. The stone-effect range covers classic British stone aesthetics including Welsh slate, natural limestone and traditional sandstone effects, plus contemporary concrete looks for kitchen and utility room installations.

The Colonia library is narrower than Camaro’s 80+ designs but covers the most-specified residential design briefs at an entry-tier price point.

Specification Detail

Gauge: 2.0mm overall.

Wear layer: 0.2mm transparent PUR-treated.

Use Area (ISO 10874): Class 22 residential.

Slip resistance: R10 to DIN 51130 – suitable for residential bathrooms, kitchens and wet zones.

Fire reaction: EN 13501-1 Class Bfl-S1.

Underfloor heating: Compatible with wet and electric UFH subject to Polyflor’s 27 degree Celsius maximum surface temperature. Dryback installation gives excellent heat transfer over UFH.

Warranty: Polyflor’s residential warranty when installed using the brand’s approved system and maintained in line with the published care guidance.

Sustainability: BRE Green Guide A, FloorScore, Indoor Air Comfort Gold, Finnish M1, recycled content, 100 per cent recyclable, REACH compliant.

Where Colonia Works Best

Colonia is the Polyflor range to specify when budget is the priority and a 2.0mm residential floor is sufficient. It suits typical family-home installations, buy-to-let and HMO refurbishments and rooms where a classic British wood or stone aesthetic fits the brief without paying for a premium-tier wear layer.

For a thicker wear layer and wider design library, step up to Polyflor Camaro. For click installation, see Camaro Rigid Core. For commercial environments, step up to Expona Commercial.

Colonia as the Buy-to-Let and HMO Specification

Buy-to-let landlords, HMO operators and property developers shopping for cost-effective residential LVT in volume are the natural Colonia buyer. For the highest-traffic communal areas, the thicker wear layer of Camaro or a commercial Expona range is the more hard-wearing choice. The combination of Polyflor build quality, R10 slip resistance suitable for bathrooms and kitchens, classic wood and stone design library and entry-tier pricing makes Colonia the cost-effective Polyflor LVT specification at the larger-volume end.

For typical buy-to-let kitchen installations, the wood-effect Colonia designs (English Oak, Country Oak, Forest Oak) cover the styling brief without paying for premium-tier design depth. For HMO communal areas and bathroom installations, the stone-effect designs (Natural Limestone, Welsh Slate) deliver the wet-zone aesthetic at the right price. The Grosvenor+ trade programme applies further discounted pricing on the complete Colonia range for landlords and developers, narrowing the gap between Colonia at trade pricing and competing entry-tier LVT.

For larger-scale rollouts (multi-unit developments, build-to-rent schemes), Polyflor’s UK manufacturing at Whitefield delivers shorter lead times than imported competitor LVT – typically 1 to 2 weeks for in-stock Colonia designs versus 6 to 8 weeks for imported equivalents.

Colonia and Underfloor Heating

Colonia is compatible with both wet and electric UFH systems subject to Polyflor’s 27 degree Celsius maximum surface temperature. As a glue-down dryback product, Colonia delivers excellent heat transfer over UFH because there is no intermediate underlayment between the heated screed and the floor surface. Use a floor probe to monitor surface temperature, commission the UFH gradually after installation and follow Polyflor’s UFH-specific commissioning guidance.

How Colonia Compares to Camaro

Both ranges are residential glue-down LVT at the same 2.0mm gauge with Polyflor’s PUR surface treatment. The differences sit in two areas: wear layer and design library. Colonia has a 0.2mm wear layer and a narrower classic-design library; Camaro steps up to a 0.3mm wear layer and the deeper 80+ design library including dedicated parquet formats.

Camaro’s thicker 0.3mm wear layer gives more resistance to long-term surface wear, which is why it is the more hard-wearing of the two, while Colonia’s 0.2mm wear layer suits lighter-traffic and budget-led rooms. For budget-led residential installations where the design brief sits in the classic British residential aesthetic, Colonia delivers Polyflor build quality at lower cost. For a heavier-duty wear layer, wider design choice or parquet formats, Camaro is the step up.

Care and Maintenance

Colonia’s PUR surface treatment delivers polish-free maintenance over the life of the floor. Day-to-day cleaning is sweeping or vacuuming for loose dirt and damp-mopping with a pH-neutral floor cleaner for the surface. Avoid abrasive cleaning products, scouring pads and bleach-based cleaners that can damage the PUR coating. For occasional deeper cleaning, Polyflor’s recommended cleaning products are pH-neutral and PUR-safe.

Furniture legs should carry felt protectors to prevent indentation and scratching. Heavy items (kitchen units, large appliances) should be installed on the floor with weight distribution in mind. For office-chair use over Colonia (occasional home-office setup), a chair mat is recommended to prevent the casters wearing the surface.

Buying Polyflor Colonia from Grosvenor Flooring

As a Polyflor Approved Retailer, Grosvenor Flooring supplies the complete Colonia range. Prices are displayed on every product page. Klarna three-instalment interest-free finance is available at checkout on larger orders. Free UK delivery applies on qualifying orders. The price match promise covers any UK competitor listing on the same Polyflor Colonia product code.

Trade buyers benefit from the Grosvenor+ trade programme – apply via the Grosvenor+ application page. For buy-to-let and HMO landlords particularly, Colonia at trade pricing is the cost-effective Polyflor LVT specification. For supply and fit projects across Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire, contact us with room measurements for a fitted quote.

Key Takeaways

• Polyflor Colonia is the entry-tier residential glue-down LVT in the Polyflor range – a 2.0mm dryback floor with a 0.2mm PUR wear layer at a lower cost than Camaro.
• It shares Camaro’s 2.0mm gauge but has a thinner 0.2mm wear layer (Camaro is 0.3mm) and a narrower classic wood and stone design library.
• Fully PUR-finished for polish-free maintenance, R10 slip-rated for bathrooms and kitchens and compatible with underfloor heating up to 27C.
• UK-made in Whitefield, Manchester, a cost-effective choice for budget-led and buy-to-let residential projects.
• For heavier wear, more designs or parquet formats, Camaro is the step up; for click installation, see Camaro Rigid Core.

Related Reading

For the wider Polyflor verdict, see our Polyflor flooring review. For the Camaro vs Colonia decision in depth, see Polyflor ranges explained. For local supply detail, see where to buy Polyflor in Altrincham.