We are thrilled to share that we clinched 5th place and received an Honourable Mention in the SCAPE Supplier of The Year Awards 2024 announced,...
Exciting news! Polyflor has been shortlisted for the SCAPE Supplier of the Year (2024) Award, recognising our commitment to excellence & innovation.
At Polyflor SA, our passion is driven by the positive impact our products have on people & environments, fuelled by our commitment to quality and...
As we approach the end of another year, it's time to catch my breath and reflect. It's been another tough one for business and our country, but in...
Delve deeper into our full value proposition, highlighting why it's crucial to look beyond price alone and to always compare the proverbial "apples...
With the increased demand for sustainability, architects, specifiers and contractors worldwide are adapting their methods to adopt this thinking....
Wall protection does more than protect surfaces. It's a hygienic, cost-effective solution enhancing aesthetics, accessibility, & usability.
Flooring influences learning spaces. The University of the Free State's Modular Lecturing Space & Assessment Centre needed a tailored flooring...
In partnership with Gradus, Polyflor SA is dedicated to sustainable products with top formulation standards & no harmful substances.
Explore the pros and cons of vinyl flooring vs. linoleum, from durability and maintenance to chemical resistance and design, to choose the best...
Discover the latest trends in vinyl flooring for 2023. Explore sustainable options, natural textures, bold colours, & expert craftsmanship for a...
At Polyflor, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with superior service that goes beyond the typical sales experience.
As we prepare for our annual shutdown, we are reminded of the invaluable life lessons we have learnt this year.
Just like that, 2022 is drawing to a close and with it, we are reminded of the projects that inspired our team throughout the year.
To determine which vinyl flooring product is best for your project, it is important to know what options are available & what qualities each of them...
In a wall protection system, there are many products on offer and you may not know where to start. Here's a list of common wall protection terms that...
The Camaro brand is synonymous with premium residential and commercial flooring in the LVT market. This range has recently been relaunched with new...
Gone are the days when student accommodation was built quickly and with little design consideration. These days the choices made around student...
Get the key to successful vinyl installation. Learn about the impact of moisture & how to prevent issues with proper moisture barrier usage.
Floors and walls can do so much more, particularly within a healthcare environment and I hope that this article will inspire you to think differently.
Sustainability matters at Polyflor. Our vision is to be as carbon neutral as possible, as well as being socially and economically responsible.
We have recently launched the NEW R-Range, a locally manufactured and environmentally friendly wall protector. We have put together an installation...
Reduce building maintenance costs with wall protection and have peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment in a commercial building.
Bring your interior to life with our Expona Commercial Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection, with 30 new wood, stone and abstract designs to choose from.
Learn how to choose the right safety flooring with expert tips from Denver Coleman, covering slip resistance tests and ratings for lasting safety.
Polyflor launches a brand new, locally manufactured, recycled rubber wall protector, the first product in the innovative new R-RANGE.
Polyflor flooring has earned SAVA's local 2022/3 GREEN TICK certification. Ongoing focus on sustainability and stringent quality and controls are key.
Biophilic design incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, nature views, nature colours and other experiences of the natural world...
This is a range that was borne out of the necessity to service our local industry. We have an obligation to our country and its people to be...
Ancient tribes and civilisations spent their days hunting and gathering in nature, with their feet grounded and their fingers buried in soil and...
Denver Coleman, Chairman of Polyflor SA, discusses points to consider when looking to optimise the acoustics of a space. “What do I need to know...
2022 has kicked off with a distinct feeling of positivity and energy in the air. Looking for inspiration? See our interpretation of the design trends...
As we prepare for our annual shutdown, we take stock of the year that was.
“Over 50-million people are currently living with dementia around the world, and new cases are reported every year, That's why creating spaces that...
One of the most pertinent challenges has been correcting the misinformation about bitumen adhesive. In this article we look at frequently asked...
We have compiled a list of the best advice for installing vinyl flooring.
Welding requires skill and expertise and too often, when done poorly, results in installation failures. Make sure it's done right.
Motivate why to specify or install wall protection. Wall protection meets a long list of high performance criteria and guaranteed to exceed demands...
Motivate why to specify or install vinyl. Vinyl meets a long list of high performance criteria and guaranteed to exceed demands and expectations.
Building maintenance is not often a key area of focus in the design stage; there are solutions to reduce these ongoing expenses. Get a free, no...
Partner with Polyflor to ensure your installation is done correctly.
Denver Coleman answers your top 5 questions.
Flooring installation methods can have extremely specific demands. The best way to mitigate these risks is to partner with a specialist. Find out how...
Browsing through trend predictions for 2021, I found myself reflecting on the year that was & how it has prepared us for the uncertainty of what lies...
Vinyl flooring has very specific demands and you need to get it right. Choose a team that "gets you" and can essentially become an extension of your...
Meet the Polyflor team who provides you with an end-to-end specialised consultative service that accompanies every quality product purchase.
With the onset of COVID-19 and talk of future pandemics, we are all having to adopt new ways of thinking, working and living. Factors such as hygiene...
The specifier’s job has just been made a little easier, thanks to our ingenious new online tool simply called the Online Advisor.
With the onset of COVID-19 and talk of future pandemics, we are all having to adopt new ways of thinking, working and living. Factors such as hygiene...
Denver Coleman, Chairman of Polyflor SA, provides guidelines on how Polyflor vinyl flooring can be disinfected during the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure...
Balancing the support of local companies with imported products will be essential for our country’s survival during these unprecedented times.
Polyflor provides critical advice and services to the architectural, design, construction and contract professionals in the African market.
Polyflor provides critical advice and services to the architectural, design, construction and contract professionals in the African market.
Polyflor provides critical advice and services to the architectural, design, construction and contract professionals in the African market.
Vinyl sheeting has been mainly used in healthcare spaces where hygiene is paramount, but due to the pandemic that we’re in, considering hygiene even...
Looking for a floor design for a commercial Interior? Preview our portfolio of flooring options in your space with our new commercial visualiser....
Vinyl has been used extensively in hospitals and the healthcare environment where it has allowed patients and healthcare professionals to access an...
Tandy Coleman, Polyflor CEO, recently spoke at the Online Flooring Expo, hosted by Flooring Africa, and discussed not only why vinyl flooring plays a...
When it comes to looking at a product’s environmental performance, an LCA provides us with the measured and scientific approach which places all...
Currently, social media is abuzz with posts speaking on the earth healing itself. Let's join in making new choices to help heal the earth. Vinyl is a...
We face the uncertainty and impact brought about by the COVID-19. Cleaning and maintenance protocol is always a concern. It is critical to ensure you...
Having to decide between vinyl and ceramics? Make an informed decision by exploring the fundamental differences between the two.
Healthy feet are vital for mobility and in a lifetime. Healthcare professionals have recognised the importance of keeping our feet in good working...
The flooring industry has its challenges such as complex buying channels, many complications and technicalities in the specifying, installation and...
In today’s frenetic world, we believe ethics play a critical role in good, sustainable and mutually beneficial business practice. Doing the right...
Given our country’s staggering unemployment rate of 29%, our government is making an effort to promote job creation and skills development, even if...
Success stories like that of Hogeweyk Village in the Netherlands, use innovative design that cares and has helped pioneer a sensitive new form of...
As we get older we experience multiple hurdles and can get confused easily, but using colours correctly can create clarity for the elderly and assist...
Colour can have an effect on long term patients and it is important to think about the setting and circumstances of your patients. Research shows...
This post looks at how colour can influence a healthcare space. Most patients prefer light and bright colours which encourage activity. You must be...
For decades now the effective use of colour in healthcare environments has been a topic of discussion, debate and research. The Centre for Health...
There seems to be much consternation in the industry regarding maintenance and vinyl flooring hygiene. Most of this function is outsourced and not as...
For a vinyl flooring installation to be successful, flooring contractors need the right tools and equipment at their disposal. Flooring contractors...
Your project should be considered as a long term partnership and your choice of supplier is critical to the success of your project. Commitment to...
The hospitality industry demands very specific requirements which should be understood and met by your vinyl supplier. An accurate, effective and...
Accurate, effective and needs-based specification is critical to the success of any retail building project. You need a product consultant who...
Accurate, effective and needs-based specification is critical to the success of any healthcare building project. You need a product consultant who...
Vinyl, carpet or ceramics? These 3 flooring solutions all have pros and cons and they are often compared as options for flooring projects. When...
A number of changes in the built environment have led to an increase in problematic subfloors. Some of these changes include changes in how concrete...
Shiny floors vs matte floors. A real perspective on why matte floors are easier on retail consumers than shiny ones.
2019 trend posts are still working their way into my newsfeed and sifting through them, I was struck by how we live in an era where anything goes....
Whether you’re an architect, designer, a contractor or the end client, you’re being entrusted with the responsibility of finding the right flooring...
It can be a daunting task to get your specification right, given the massive range of products all with their own attributes, features and benefits....
It can be a daunting task to get your specification right, given the massive range of products all with their own attributes, features and benefits....
It can be a daunting task to get your specification right, given the massive range of products all with their own attributes, features and benefits....
It can be a daunting task to get your specification right, given the massive range of products all with their own attributes, features and benefits....
With more than 50 years’ experience in the local and international flooring industry, Denver Coleman, Chairman of Polyflor SA, answers questions...
Ensure a Successful Vinyl Floor Installation with Polyflor's 4 Fundamental Ground Rules
Discover the truth about PUR coating for vinyl flooring. Learn about its benefits, how to identify real PUR coating & save up to 48% in maintenance...
One acoustic floor is not necessarily equal to another. When choosing a floor that needs to reduce both impact sound and in-room walking noise, it’s...
Check out our series of debunked fake news stories circulating the flooring industry. And here's how to tell when the content you are reading has...
With more than 50 years’ experience in the local and international flooring industry, Denver Coleman, Chairman of Polyflor SA, answers questions...
Colour in nature was the defining inspiration for Palettone, our new homogeneous vinyl flooring collection. Available in an astounding range of 50...
Selecting the most appropriate vinyl flooring is key to help patients suffering from dementia. Find out the important design factors to consider when...
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a medical condition where people in a building suffer from symptoms of illness or feel unwell for no apparent reason....
Whilst flooring decisions in malls and retail outlets are often made by designers, architects or project managers, we wanted to know what SHOPPERS...
Bombarded with daunting terms like phalates, VOC emissions, dioxins, CO 2 emissions, formaldehyde and lead and expected to know how this relates to...
Colour was the defining inspiration for Palettone. For over 4 years Polyflor has been delving into the psychology, philosophy and trends of colour in...
We surveyed a group of 17 vinyl flooring industry experts to determine what skillset they believe a reputable flooring contractor must have. This is...
As a vinyl flooring contractor, how do you ensure you employ the right level of skill to maintain your reputation and standard. Follow this basic...
The quality of your installation is critically important to you but will only be as good as what your flooring contractor can provide. We provide...
Vinyl ticks all the right boxes. Durable, soft and warm underfoot, waterproof, easy-to-clean, quiet and non-slippery, vinyl flooring provides all the...
Our vinyl flooring expert highlights the finishing profiles needed for vinyl installations, and how they would affect hygiene and maintenance of the...
As teachers are affected by the floor in their classrooms, so are their students. Studies indicate that the physical design and classroom environment...
Floors have a major impact on the overall feel and functioning of a space. Teachers are not often afforded the opportunity to be part of the decision...
With water scarcity officially now at crisis levels in South Africa, reducing our use of water in a commercial setting is a necessity. Follow our...
At Polyflor, we strive to provide world-class, environmentally sound, sustainable flooring solutions to South Africa’s industry. As the Triple Bottom...
Vinyl flooring installations require a very specific preparation and installation technique. Here are seven recommendations for screed preparation...
Are you often asked if your floor covering recommendation is eco-friendly and sustainable? Use this simple checklist based on the Triple Bottom Line*...
Flooring is an integral part of an interior space and can influence how patients with dementia both feel and function. Polyflor has collaborated with...
Flooring can help promote a more positive and inclusive environment to those living with dementia and encourage reduced stress and anxiety. See these...
Denver Coleman, Chairman of Polyflor SA, lists the seven crucial steps to flawless LVT installations.
When choosing your floor covering, it is essential to ensure your product choice meets your specific needs.
Slips, trips, and falls are the highest risk factor for people in any building, regardless of its purpose. Explore how flooring can ensure safety.
While often forgotten, or left until last in a build specification, the importance of entrance matting cannot be underestimated. Using a co-ordinated...
Polyflor provided Chris Baragwanath Hospital with vinyl flooring and wall protection to a new unit with hygienic functional benefits and aesthetic...
Different types of wall protection and the associated benefits. Understanding the products will provide insight into planning a well-designed...
Denver Coleman discusses the role of Electro Static Dissipative (ESD) flooring in specialised environments such as x-ray departments and how to go...
Vinyl flooring adds ambience, visual effects, accents or the wow effect to any interior; which includes benefits of warmth, comfort and durability.
This article highlights the importance of wall protection, designed to protect surfaces such as walls, corners and doors and provide an essential...
Healcare institutions have very specific requirements for flooring. Polyflor offers a wide range of hygeinic vinyl that will make any hospital look...
Vinyl flooring can be so much more than just a floor covering. See how inspirational vinyl designs transformed were used in tertiary educational...
Denver Coleman discusses the importance of the choice of a floorcovering and maintenance regimen on employee wellness.
Don't miss the final installment to our series. Our 4-part vinyl flooring jargon series aims to help you understand the jargon in the vinyl flooring...
The vinyl flooring industry is filled with confusing jargon. This 4-part series aims to make it easier to understand and work with vinyl flooring...
The vinyl flooring industry is filled with confusing jargon. This 4-part series aims to make it easier to understand and work with vinyl flooring...
The vinyl flooring industry has developed a range of (sometimes confusing) terminology over the last 50 years. This 4-part series aims to categorise...
You have too much on your plate to leave anything to chance. Entrust your vinyl flooring and wall protection to the specialists. Partnering with us...
Sustainability matters at Polyflor. Our vision is to be as carbon neutral as possible, as well as being socially and economically responsible....
Effective methods for bitumen removal from floors, ensuring proper floor preparation and installation for new coverings.
FITA is currently developing accredited training, working with flooring experts on a CETA-funded project which will upgrade the flooring industry's...
Denver Coleman discusses the various slip resistance tests and ratings.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a problem that can’t be ignored. Download this infographic to understand the importance of ESD flooring, and when...
Vinyl flooring has many different applications such as design, noise reduction and non-slip. This means that you can get many different uses out of...
21st century learning is about the provision of inspirational education facilities. Check out the 9 ways vinyl flooring could revolutionise schools
The key to installing vinyl correctly is to become a pro at moisture testing. Make sure that a proper moisture barrier is used to prevent...
Polyflor wins award at the 2017 Vinyl SA Conference.
Screed installation can be tricky but we have put together a clear guide on installing screed correctly. Get our infographic and master the science...
Whilst flooring decisions in malls and retail outlets are often made by designers, architects or project managers, we wanted to know what SHOPPERS...
Here are some great mood boards to spark creativity and inspirational design on your next flooring project. Let Polyflor inspire your next project.
This eBook from Polyflor shows that lifetime costs of floor ownership may make a big difference to the real cost of floor ownership.
Polyflor has taken huge steps to get involved in recycling vinyl as part of their initiative to be more environmentally aware and responsible. Find...
Theo: An inspiring young man in the vinyl flooring industry.
It is time for a new phase at Polyflor South Africa, we're thrilled to have a new CEO while still maintaining the old values of togetherness.
What should be considered when choosing flooring? Is the flooring sustainable? Is it slip-resistant? We put together a list of questions to consider.
A unique vinyl flooring installation that grabs attention. Take a look at this project that used Polyflor Vinyl Tiles to create a striking 3D effect.
Polyflor’s Polysafe Wood fx PUR vinyl safety flooring was chosen to create a safe environment at the Paper Moon Day Nursery in Woodbeck,...
Polyflor revamp the Cardiff Blues Rugby Club with updated vinyl flooring solutions. Take a look at the Indoor Sports Flooring in action.
We know that selecting flooring that meets specific needs within the healthcare industry is both an Art and a Science.
Take a look at this beautiful, innovative design that creates a 3D effect from Polyflor Vinyl Tiles. We think its beautiful.
by installing 250 m2 floor free of charge and expertly fitted by Mr Charles Davids, technical manager at Polyflor SA....
Charles Davids, the Technical and Training Manager of Polyflor South Africa, is certainly a legend in the vinyl flooring industry.....
Powertech System Integrators (PTSI), arguably the largest solutions provider in the electrical power and infrastructure industry on the African...
Denver Louis Coleman, a stalwart of South African flooring, celebrated his 70th birthday and 20 years of reintroducing Polyflor to SA last October.
Following a master plan for Livingstone Hospital drawn up in 2008 as part of the proposal to rationalise medical services in the Nelson Mandela...