PolyflorDesignatex CollectionPlatinum Oak 2142

Platinum Oak 2142 brings a soft, light grey wood look to any room without the upkeep of real timber. The plank effect sits somewhere between grey and pale oak tones, warm enough for living spaces yet neutral enough to work in kitchens and bathrooms where moisture and spills are facts of life.

The real draw here is the cushioned backing. It gives you underfoot comfort and a bit of sound dampening, so the room feels less hard and echoing. The textile backing also keeps it stable on uneven floors, and you can lay it straight onto your existing subfloor using the loose-lay method, so no adhesive mess.

Specifications

• Thickness: 3mm (including cushioned backing)
• Wear layer: 0.3mm
• Roll widths: 2m, 3m or 4m
• Roll length: 25m
• Sound insulation: 17dB
• Anti-slip rating: R10
• Use classification: 23 and 31 (residential and commercial light use)

This vinyl is fully waterproof, so it shrugs off kitchen spills and bathroom steam. It sits well over underfloor heating too, if your home has it, and needs no underlay underneath.

Where it works

Kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms are obvious homes for this finish, but it suits offices, commercial spaces and busy family areas just as well. The light grey tone keeps things feeling fresh and spacious. Sheet Vinyl Flooring like this handles whatever you throw at it, and Polyflor sheet vinyl flooring specifically comes with the backing and durability to cope with daily wear.

Installation

Use loose lay. Simply unroll the sheet onto your prepared subfloor. No glue, no adhesive, no fuss. The weight and textile backing keep it in place. It works with underfloor heating systems too.

Looking after it

Wipe spills straight away and sweep or vacuum regularly. For a deeper clean, use a damp mop with neutral cleaner. The waterproof surface means moisture sits on top rather than soaking in, so it dries quickly. Polyflor backs this product with a 15-year commercial warranty, covering wear and manufacturing defects in normal use.