New Allura decibel collection: acoustic LVT made in Reims that combines sound comfort, durability and creativity

High-performing, durable and easy to implement and maintain, Allura decibel supports architects and specifiers in the design of spaces that are both functional and aesthetic.

An effective solution to the acoustic challenges of high-traffic areas

With several million square meters already installed, Allura decibel benefits from solid experience. Its design combines robustness, dimensional stability and ease of installation to meet the requirements of buildings open to the public, whether they are healthcare facilities, educational institutions, offices or housing.

Thanks to its impact noise reduction of up to 19 dB, Allura decibel helps create more serene environments conducive to concentration and well-being. It also features excellent dimensional stability and indentation resistance, among the best for an acoustic LVT with a 0,7 or 0,8 mm wear layer.

Always striving to simplify the work of professionals, Forbo Flooring offers Alluradecibel in lightweight planks or tiles, easy to handle and suitable for tack installation. Maintenance is equally practical, as each element can be individually replaced for renovation or repair, helping to extend the flooring's lifespan.

The range also boasts several important technical and environmental improvements, including the use of 20% recycled content, a reduction in TVOC emissions and a Bfl-s1 fire rating.

For Laurent Michel, Product Manager Acoustic Vinyl Forbo Flooring: « Allura Decibel is a high-performance product. It's easy to install. It's environmentally friendly. It's an innovative product on the market, the result of ongoing research at Forbo Flooring Systems to offer our customers simple solutions that meet their needs. »

A variety of settings and formats to foster creativity

Beyond its technical performance, Allura decibel impresses with the richness of its decorative universe.

Inspired by the timeless beauty of wood, the collection reinterprets wood species, blending soft tones with deeper shades. Among the iconic designs, Harvest Oak, a rustic oak with pronounced color variations, is enriched with a new, lighter, and brighter Pure Harvest Oak color. Antique Oak, meanwhile, strikes a balance between rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Two new shades now complete this collection: Ivory Antique Oak and Greige Antique. Authentic Oak, the most popular design in the range, stands out for its classic and versatile aesthetic, enhanced by the introduction of a new 50 x 12,5 cm plank format, allowing for herringbone or checkerboard patterns that are particularly sought after in current interior design projects. This format is also available for the Serene Oak design, which, like Smooth Oak, offers a more refined interpretation of wood, favoring regular textures that reinforce the understated elegance of the design.

The collection also features several mineral motifs. Urban Concrete blends stone and concrete in tones ranging from airy white to deep black, while Perlino displays a soft, organic mineral texture. Gravelstone, Pompeii, and Terrazzo, meanwhile, introduce more graphic compositions inspired by terrazzo and weathered concrete, with color harmonies ranging from luminous neutrals to sand and gray gradients.

In addition to these mineral inspirations, there is Twill, an exclusive textile design evoking a refined weave. Its contemporary palette was conceived to complement the mineral effects of the collection and encourage dynamic visual combinations, particularly in tile compositions.

With 12 designs (including 6 new ones) and 108 references (28 more than the previous collection), Allura decibel offers architects and designers a vast field of expression. The diversity of formats, textures (3 surface grains: 2 for wood, 1 for mineral/textile) and colors (no fewer than 68 available in 0.7 mm and 0.8 mm, as well as 40 in 0.35 mm) allows for the creation of layouts adapted to a wide range of uses.

For Fanny Gay, Senior Designer at Forbo Flooring: "I wanted to develop new designs that reflect the luxurious aspect while maintaining the already established design identity of the Allura decibel collection. I wanted to complement it with new features that truly reflect the luxury side, with new hyper-realistic designs and by adding a new blade size."

Allura decibel in a few key points

• Acoustic comfort: up to 19 dB
• Made in Reims
• Wear layers: 0,35 – 0,7 – 0,8 mm
• 108 references and 12 designs
• New 50 x 12,5 cm blade format for herringbone installation
• Chamfered on all 4 sides
• 20% recycled content
• Fire classification Bfl-s1

Allura decibel b+: a committed acoustic solution

With Allura decibel b+, Forbo Flooring further strengthens its commitment to the circular economy by offering a version with an optimized environmental profile, while maintaining the acoustic and technical performance of the range.

This solution incorporates 31% recycled materials while utilizing renewable raw materials, notably through the use of bio-based PVC (replacing traditional fossil-based PVC) and recycled plasticizers, such as those derived from recycled PET plastic bottles. Their integration into the manufacturing process relies on a mass-balancing system, allowing for a gradual increase in the proportion of alternative resources and a reduction in dependence on fossil fuels.

Also produced from 100% renewable electricity and meeting the strictest requirements for low VOC emissions, Allura Decibel b+ supports tertiary and public projects in their efforts towards more responsible construction.

Allura Decibel b+ also retains the richness of formats, decorative effects and chromatic harmonies that characterizes the offer, making it possible to combine environmental requirement, sustainability and freedom of design.