Gerflor Flooring

Gerflor stands as a global frontrunner in the design and manufacture of resilient flooring solutions, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich history and extensive expertise, Gerflor develops flooring that meets the diverse needs of modern living and working environments. Their products are engineered to deliver exceptional performance, incorporating advanced technologies for enhanced durability, safety, and ease of maintenance, making Gerflor vinyl flooring a popular choice across healthcare, education, retail, commercial, and residential sectors.

Grosvenor Flooring is pleased to offer key Gerflor ranges renowned for their specific benefits. The Gerflor Tarasafe collection represents the pinnacle of safety flooring. This slip-resistant vinyl sheet flooring is specifically designed for areas where safety underfoot is paramount, such as commercial kitchens, bathrooms, changing rooms, and healthcare settings. Tarasafe incorporates mineral crystals for outstanding grip (often achieving R10 or R11 ratings) and features densely pressed coloured chips throughout the wear layer for lasting appearance. Ranges like Tarasafe H2O are optimised for continually wet areas, providing safety even barefoot. Tarasafe Impression adds aesthetic flair with decorative designs, while Standard and Ultra versions cater to varying traffic levels. Many Tarasafe products benefit from Gerflor’s SparClean® or PUR surface treatments, significantly reducing the need for waxing or polishing and simplifying cleaning routines, contributing to excellent hygiene standards.

For projects demanding style alongside performance, the Gerflor Creation range of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and Planks offers an impressive portfolio. Available in various specifications like Creation 30, 40, and 55, these numbers indicate the wear layer thickness (0.30mm, 0.40mm, 0.55mm respectively), allowing selection based on expected foot traffic – from moderate domestic use (Creation 30) to heavy commercial applications (Creation 55). The Creation LVT collection boasts an extensive array of highly realistic wood and mineral designs, capturing the authentic look and feel of natural materials. Installation options vary, including traditional glue-down, easy-to-install Solid Clic systems, and Rigid Acoustic versions that offer enhanced sound reduction properties. All Creation LVT features a PUR+ surface treatment for excellent resistance to scratches, scuffs, and stains, ensuring the floor remains beautiful with minimal upkeep.

Gerflor places a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility. Many of their products are manufactured using recycled materials, are 100% recyclable at the end of their life, and contribute to improved indoor air quality thanks to very low VOC emissions. This commitment to sustainability, combined with their focus on innovative design and robust performance, makes Gerflor a compelling choice for anyone seeking high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing vinyl flooring solutions, whether it’s safety-critical sheet vinyl or design-focused LVT.

Gerflor Flooring Buying Guide

Choosing the right Gerflor product depends on your specific needs. This guide helps you consider the key factors:

• Room usage / Location: For areas requiring high slip resistance and hygiene, especially commercial or wet environments (kitchens, bathrooms, healthcare, changing rooms), Gerflor Tarasafe sheet vinyl is ideal. For residential areas (living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways) and commercial spaces like offices or retail, Gerflor Creation LVT offers stylish and durable options. Select the Creation wear layer (30, 40, 55) based on expected foot traffic.
• Lifestyle: Homes with children, pets, or high footfall benefit from the durability and easy maintenance of both Tarasafe and Creation ranges, particularly those with thicker wear layers (Creation 40/55) and PUR/PUR+ surface treatments. The inherent water resistance of vinyl makes it suitable for busy, spill-prone areas.
• Budget: Gerflor offers solutions across different price points. Generally, sheet vinyl like Tarasafe can be cost-effective for large areas needing specific safety features. LVT pricing varies based on the range (Creation 30, 40, 55) and format (glue-down, clic, rigid). Consider long-term value, factoring in durability and low maintenance costs.
• Durability & Maintenance: Gerflor vinyl is known for its toughness. Tarasafe is built for demanding commercial use. Creation LVT offers varying levels of durability based on the wear layer. The PUR, PUR+, and SparClean® surface treatments across ranges provide excellent protection against scratches, stains, and scuffs, making cleaning simple – typically requiring just regular sweeping and damp mopping. No waxing or polishing is needed.
• Material Type Pros & Cons: Gerflor flooring is predominantly vinyl (sheet or LVT). Pros include excellent water resistance, high durability, vast design choice, comfort underfoot compared to tile, good hygiene properties, and relatively easy maintenance. Cons can include vulnerability to sharp objects or heavy point loads (potential for dents/gouges), the requirement for a smooth, well-prepared subfloor for optimal installation (especially glue-down), and the fact it’s a synthetic material, unlike natural wood or stone.
• Aesthetics & Style: Tarasafe offers functional aesthetics, often with chipped or speckled designs suited to commercial/safety applications, though the Impression range provides more decorative options. Creation LVT excels in design versatility, offering highly realistic wood plank and stone/mineral tile effects in various colours, textures, and formats (including plank, tile, herringbone via laying patterns).
• Comfort & Sound: Vinyl flooring is generally warmer and softer underfoot than ceramic tiles or stone. Gerflor’s Creation Rigid Acoustic LVT options incorporate an integrated acoustic backing, significantly reducing impact sound transmission, making them ideal for multi-level buildings or quieter environments.
• Underfloor Heating: Most Gerflor Creation LVT products are compatible with water-based underfloor heating systems, provided the temperature guidelines are followed (typically not exceeding 27°C). Always check the specific product technical data sheet for compatibility confirmation and installation guidelines. Compatibility of Tarasafe sheet vinyl may vary and should be confirmed.
• Installation: Tarasafe sheet vinyl typically requires professional installation using adhesives. Gerflor Creation LVT comes in glue-down, Solid Clic (interlocking planks/tiles, often suitable for DIY), and Rigid Acoustic formats. Proper subfloor preparation is crucial for all types to ensure a long-lasting, high-quality finish. We recommend professional installation for the best results, especially for sheet vinyl and glue-down LVT.
• Sustainability: Gerflor is committed to sustainability, using recycled content in many products, ensuring low VOC emissions for better indoor air quality, and designing products that are 100% recyclable. Look for specific environmental certifications on product data sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerflor Flooring

What makes Gerflor Tarasafe different from standard vinyl flooring?

Gerflor Tarasafe is specifically engineered as safety flooring. It incorporates aggregates like mineral crystals or silicon carbide within the wear layer to provide enhanced, sustainable slip resistance (often R10 or R11 rated), crucial for preventing slips and falls in wet or demanding environments like commercial kitchens, bathrooms, healthcare settings, and schools. Standard vinyl may not offer this guaranteed level of slip resistance throughout the product’s life.

Can I use Gerflor Creation LVT in my home?

Absolutely. Gerflor Creation LVT is highly suitable for residential use. The Creation 30 range is specifically designed for homes, offering durability for typical domestic traffic. Creation 40 provides enhanced durability for busier households or light commercial use. With realistic wood and stone designs, water resistance, and easy maintenance thanks to the PUR+ surface treatment, it’s an excellent choice for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, hallways, and bedrooms.

How do I clean and maintain Gerflor flooring?

Gerflor flooring is designed for easy maintenance. Thanks to surface treatments like PUR, PUR+, and SparClean®, regular cleaning typically involves sweeping or vacuuming to remove loose dirt, followed by damp mopping with a neutral pH cleaner. No waxing or polishing is required for the lifetime of the floor. Always refer to Gerflor’s specific maintenance guidelines for the particular product installed.

Are Gerflor floors environmentally friendly?

Gerflor demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability. Many of their products contain recycled materials, are manufactured in ISO 14001 certified facilities, contribute to improved indoor air quality with low VOC emissions, and are 100% recyclable at the end of their life cycle through schemes like Gerflor Second Life. They continuously work to reduce their environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.