The 2024 edition of the Forbo Flooring catalog

Thus, beyond the educational tabs by category (LVT, Marmoleum, Flotex, Heterogeneous U3/U4, Cleaning mats, etc.), the presentation of construction site references allows you to get a very concrete idea of ​​the rendering for different segments. (residential, hospitality, health, education, commerce, tertiary, etc.). The table tops illustrating all of the decors and the technical notebook closing the catalog (certifications and standards, implementation advice, maintenance procedures, etc.) remain in good place for these very popular essentials.

The cover of this new opus, with the emphasis on its emblematic Marmoleum, composed of up to 97% raw materials of natural origin, embodies Forbo Flooring's desire to always move forward and take "one step towards the nature of tomorrow”, positioning itself as “leader in solutions for the future”. As for the new products, the Flotex next technology as well as the new Flotex advance collection, as well as the complete floor & wall solution for Sarlibain bathrooms and the new Marmoleum solid demonstrate the attention that Forbo Flooring pays to renew and innovate. non-stop.

A summary of creativity and technicality published in 7.000 copies and available in digital version: www.forbo-flooring.fr/catalogues

A complete and intuitive tool

The Forbo Flooring catalog supports the entire chain of professionals on a daily basis, from prescribers to craftsmen, including traders. Everyone draws advice based on their projects, whether it involves identifying the most suitable coating for the place where it will be installed (with sketches, graphic color charts and atmospheric photos), or knowing about it. its technical performance or its assets in terms of Sustainable Development (in particular in order to meet building certifications such as LEED®, BREEAM® or HQE®).

This year, the focus is, from the first pages, on the exclusive concept of Fast Flooring which integrates all of the expert's solutions in flexible floors providing free installation, without glue or adhesive. And the references are becoming more and more numerous alongside the historic Modul'up (Allura click and flex, Flotex next, Colorex plus, Coral, etc.), perfectly meeting the current challenges of the construction market: construction deadlines shortcuts, optimized profitability, popular environmental certifications.

In addition, the professional will be offered to receive samples, order as close as possible to the location of his work, benefit from site assistance, recycle his covering scraps, his free samples and his old books or even follow training.

New products under the seal of serenity (of arrangements) and simplicity (of implementation)

Two new features reflect the intrinsic values ​​of Forbo Flooring. Marmoleum solid linoleum, first of all, because “natural materials are the foundations of tomorrow”, intends to connect the exterior environment to the interior in order to relax, recharge one's batteries, gain serenity... Composition from oil flax, pine resin, wood flour, jute… integrating up to 68% biosourced products of plant origin and up to 54% renewable materials, optimized recyclability (via the Tournesol Program), exemplary sustainability (reinforced by the new generation Topshield pro surface treatment), decorations inspired by the earth and raw materials such as rock and wood for example: everything contributes to establishing it as a true ode to nature!

Flotex next flocked textile then joins the family of 100% free-lay solutions, of which Forbo Flooring is the leader. Indeed, thanks to the use of the Modul'up junction strip, Flotex now benefits from non-glued, easy, quick and economical installation. The result is a reduction in implementation costs and downtime of premises, while preserving the performance of resistance, durability and comfort for which the Flotex range is renowned.

Moreover, building on its success, it welcomes a brand new reference, Flotex advance which has the advantage of a plural implementation, in strips (glued installation or 100% free, again thanks to the construction Flotex next) and in slabs (sticky installation), fully available in stock. In terms of decorations, Latitude, inspired by watermarks, and Code, very typographic, breathe audacity into layout projects, in a resolutely contemporary spirit.

Finally, always combining innovation with the search for practicality as well as aesthetics, Forbo Flooring unveils in the pages of the 2024 catalog its latest complete floor & wall system for showers and bathrooms, Sarlibain. Combining the Onyx + wall covering and the Surestep floor covering, Sarlibain plays the card of harmony and guarantees optimal waterproofing of the whole (E3 classification), maximum safety thanks to the anti-slip property of the coverings (R10 – ESb – ESf) and Light Reflection Value (LRV) contrasts adapted to people with disabilities or reduced mobility. This shower concept integrating floor & wall coverings, without tray, is ideally suited to bathrooms in healthcare establishments, EHPADs, senior residences or even hotels, also meeting PMR accessibility standards for new housing.