The 2023 edition of the Forbo Flooring catalog has just been published

Indeed, while ensuring that it always innovates with creativity, Forbo Flooring stands out for its exemplary commitment to the design of sustainable and recyclable coverings, with increased bio-based content, backed up by recognized expertise in loose lay (without glue).

A clear and didactic tool, the Forbo Flooring catalog guides, in 488 pages, professionals towards the solutions that ideally correspond to their layout projects. Moreover, the presentation of worksite references in each category (LVT, Marmoleum, Flotex, Heterogeneous U3/U4, Entrance mats, etc.) makes it possible to perfectly judge the rendering and, for different segments (residential, hotel, health, education , trade, tertiary…). The table tops come to illustrate all the decorations of all the references, practicality and completeness of setting! Finally, the technical specifications, closing the catalog, still distills valuable practical information (certifications and standards, advice on implementation, maintenance procedures, etc.).

Among the novelties, the Allura, Habitat (Modul'up and Sarlon), Flotex and Tessera ranges reveal many new ones. Finally, the "Designers and tailor-made" tab is completed by the "Created by" collections with José Medina Galeote, Mac Stopa, Flotex by Starck, Flotex Sottsass

A compendium of inventiveness and technicality published in 12.000 copies and also to be discovered in digital version: www.forbo-flooring.fr/catalogues

Guide professionals towards the appropriate solutions according to the projects

100% operational, the Forbo Flooring catalog accompanies craftsmen and merchants on a daily basis, whether it is a question of selecting a covering adapted to the place where it will be implemented, knowing the technical performance of a reference as well as its advantages in terms of Sustainable Development, receive samples, order as closely as possible to your needs, benefit from on-site assistance, recycle your scraps or even get training.

Thus, 10 separate tabs list the categories of coverings, combining technical descriptions, product advantages, environmental labels, graphic color charts, sketches and numerous atmospheric photos.

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• LVT's 2023 collection Allura For Life, displaying no less than 97 decors, 18 formats and 5 installation methods (including 3 variants without glue), introduces an additional reference in 100% free installation , Allura flex and an acoustic solution in clipped installation, Allura click decibel (available June 2023). On the design side, the woody, mineral and abstract effects are enriched by the astonishing decor sky, like dawn (Dreamy sky), twilight (Magical sky) or subtly cloudy blue immensity (Calming sky) while Scott stands out as one of the leading designs, a hybrid decor between a flamboyant tartan and a weathered rock.
• Regarding heterogeneous PVC coatings dedicated to housing, Sarlon habitat 2s3 and Modul'up habitat 2s3, of French design and manufacture (Reims), now incorporate recycled material, in line with Forbo Flooring's environmental commitment and display R10 slip resistance on all 30 references. Sarlon habitat 2s3 declines glued and semi-loose pose (double-sided adhesive) while Modul'up habitat 2s3 is characterized by a free installation, ultra easy and fast, especially since its thickness and weight have been reduced for optimal handling without impacting the performance of the product. Moreover, Modul'up compact habitat completes the range, particularly in the context of covering old substrates including acoustic Vinyl On Foam (VSM) including asbestos (according to current regulations).
• The iconic flocked floors Flotex and their hybrid textile structure on PVC backing welcome the new range Flotex blades | S AcousticPlus blades displaying a declared sound absorption of aw = 0,25 (H), i.e. an acoustic efficiency of 22 dB particularly appreciable in places with heavy traffic.
• As for the range of tufted textile tiles and planks Card, particularly suited to the tertiary sector, it is also expanding its range. Tessera infused, inspired by the 4 elements (air, water, earth and fire) with soft organic patterns, has been designed to fit naturally into commercial interiors. Likewise, Tessera agreement plays the card of harmony, a perfect alliance between geometry and modernity thanks to its lines which instinctively intertwine to form a single whole.
• Finally, the collections Created by », resulting from collaborations with famous designers, join the tailor-made and customizable solutions developed by Forbo Flooring thanks to an exclusive high-definition digital printing process. José Medina Galeote, Mac Stopa, Flotex by Starck and Flotex Sottsass have thus erected floor coverings into real “materials to create”, for original projects and layouts in search of a real graphic signature.