Marmoleum Solid is the contemporary new linoleum collection by Forbo Flooring Systems. Authentic in nature, its five individual ranges provide the foundation for creating pure, distinctive and modern spaces. Building on its exemplary natural ethos, Marmoleum remains the most sustainable resilient flooring product available and its new Cocoa range supports this profile further by introducing a new upcycled natural raw material.
Created from 97% natural, raw materials including linseed oil and wood flour, 72% of which are rapidly renewable, and with a 43% recycled content, Marmoleum already achieves a natural high performance. The introduction of the Marmoleum Cocoa range goes one step further by adding a seventh natural ingredient, upcycled cocoa shells from a Dutch chocolate producer.
An innovation in construction and aesthetics, the result is a rich organic scattering that introduces a completely new tactility for Marmoleum. This has led the range to win the 2017 IF Design Award for product design – adding to the many accolades and Ecolabels Marmoleum already holds, such as Nature Plus, Blue Angel and the Nordic Swan.
Adding an entirely innovative dimension in embossing is the new Marmoleum Slate range. It features a naturally inspired texture that exudes sophistication, offering the timeless aesthetic of stone, with the warmth and purity of linoleum. The strong natural shades available provide visual interest, whilst remaining understated – the perfect natural backdrop to any environment.
Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems explains further: “Marmoleum Solid is a contemporary collection that sits perfectly with today’s desire for more solid visuals and raw tactility. The concept of which is designed to combine beautifully with other building materials such as wood, glass and metal.
“Marmoleum Solid shows that linoleum floor coverings have the capacity to move beyond the classic marbled structures and encourage designers to consider using it in spaces such as retail, leisure and hospitality and offices, where other finishes are often more predominant.”
Marmoleum Concrete has a new counterpart, which introduces a flash of colour shimmer to bring the distinctive material to life. Providing opposite visual expressions, the range is made of 12 brightly coloured concretes with subtle grey details and muted concrete shades featuring highlight tones that appear to glisten across the surface.
Completing the collection is a variety of plain to semi-plain aesthetics running across the remaining Walton and refreshed Piano ranges, ensuring Marmoleum Solid provides a large choice of honest and pure designs that give the collection a strong, modern identity.
The Marmoleum collection is a prime example of Forbo’s Committed to the Health of One programme, which strives to create better indoor environments. It is naturally bacteriostatic, does not harbour allergens and holds the Allergy UK Seal of Approval. Marmoleum has extremely low VOCs contributing to positive indoor air quality and has high LRV’s which help create positive environments in which to work, live and play. Marmoleum is also protected by a unique water based finish ‘Topshield 2’, which ensures no hiding place for dirt or bacteria. What’s more, the inclusion of the seventh natural ingredient from another industry into the Marmoleum Cocoa range, Forbo continues in its efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling.
For more information on Marmoleum Solid please visit: www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/marmoleumsolid or for more information on Forbo’s Committed to the Health of One programme please visit: www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/CHO
