Dynamics of a building

As designers at Forbo we do believe that our products are intrinsically connected with the design and aesthetics of a building.

Our ambition starts with creating better indoor environments.

Therefore we approach design as a collaborative process that is embracing the human experience.

References in retail

Many shops worldwide used Forbo floors before you. Visit our reference section and get inspired by existing Forbo flooring solutions in retail environments. Our reference overview will help you to see products in use and how they are applied.

Our worldwide references

Stores we love

On our Pinterest board we collect references and store designs we love. Follow our Retail Interiors board and get new inspiration on a regular basis. We share multiple examples of Forbo floorings in different shopping environments.
Pinterest stores we love

Do you want to see examples of Forbo floorings in other segments as well? Visit our general Forbo Flooring Systems Pinterest board.
Forbo Flooring Systems on Pinterest

Global partnerships

The responsibility for forging global partnerships with key clients is entrusted to our most experienced Key Account Managers.

Dedicated to customer care, their only remit is to ensure that Forbo delivers a flooring solution that is ideally suited to your needs.

- We can supply international quotations and have experience with international order processes and local regulations
- We manage international logistics
- We have 20 years partnerships with worldwide customers

Leading in environment

We care about you and the environment

- Forbo is a founding member of the World Green Building Council.
- We have received various labels and certification for your products and or production facilities.
- All of our manufacturing sites are ISO certified. Raw materials are used efficiently, waste is recycled whenever possible.
- We are committed to social responsibility, the Forbo sites are certified according to SA8000.

creating better environments

All floors you need

The right solutions for the right reasons

We pride ourselves on offering a truly comprehensive product portfolio with leading edge products specifically designed to cater for all areas, from the entrance area, through circulation and communal zones, to each individual room in the building.

Marmoleum, the natural flooring

A natural winner! Our linoleum floor coverings with the Marmoleum brand are natural floors associated with sustainability, durability, high quality and innovative design. Linoleum flooring is made from natural raw materials and is the most sustainable flooring choice.

- Natural product
- Produced CO2 neutral
- Various eco labels
- Pure look
- Mimic the nature
- Combination with Furniture linoleum
- Various formats (rolls, planks, tiles, sheet)

Create a lounge atmosphere with Tessera

Carpet tiles are renowned for their aesthetic styling and outstanding performance in the most demanding heavy traffic environments.

- Sound absorption performance
- Slip resistant surface
- Modularity
- Quick and easy: loose lay installation
- Variety from simple to luxury and rich textures
- Possible combination with Allura Flex

Sphera homogeneous vinyl let's you play with colours

Vinyl floors are very popular because of their durability, low maintenance and versatility. Homogeneous vinyl is made of 1 single layer that offers vibrancy and depth of colour. It is incredibly durable and stain resistant which makes it a great flooring choice for heavy traffic areas.

- Durable
- Fresh colour palette
- Available in sheet format
- Production in Europe

Bespoke flooring - you choose what it looks like

Can't find what you are looking for despite our wide product range? No worries, we have more. Within our Bespoke Design flooring you can design your own unique floor with our digital print techniques in Flotex, Eternal project vinyl and Coral entrance flooring and the refined Aquajet cutting technique for Marmoleum flooring.

Think global, act local

Local teams working with local representatives

Throughout the duration of a project, your Forbo Key Account Manager serves as your single point of contact for any questions, from anywhere in the world.

We believe that this approach saves you time, eliminate hassle and uncertainty and ensures consistency and reliability, no matter how complex your project.

Our technical team

Our technical team works closely with our sales team and our customers to deliver technical support for projects, training and maintenance.

The same is relevant for all markets so your colleagues on the other side of the world will get the same treatment as you will.

- Technical support
- Project support
- Installation
- Cleaning
- Maintenance

Create a shopping experience

Creating the ultimate shopping experience is what it is all about. Beside the changing behaviour towards online shopping, the current retailer needs to use all possible options to entice people to come into the store. Flooring is just one of them but a very important one! It may stand out or be as modest as possible to let your products do the talking.

Interior layout

The interior layout of retail establishments can cause disorientation, overcrowding and stress, which will have a negative impact on retailer’s performance.

- Design of walkways, differentiation of different zones and signage affects the shopper’s ability to navigate or orient themselves within the store.

The use of different flooring types for walkways, payment areas, display areas, different product zones etc… within the store, can make navigation throughout the store much easier for the shopper.

Acoustic performance

Noise pollution is known to cause a wide array of physical and behavioural symptoms that can negatively impact the profits or retailers by driving users away and lowering the wellbeing of staff.

Metrics and design considerations commonly used to assess acoustic conditions include:
- Background noise
- Privacy and speech interference

Designers can create improved acoustic conditions for retail environments by using background noises to mask unwanted distraction and reduce noise levels to avoid stress.

Choosing the type of floor carefully will help creating the right level of acoustic you want to reach.

Indoor air quality

In the context of retail, numerous experiments carried out demonstrates that retail environments with lower air quality tend to have a higher client and staff dissatisfaction level, which will in turn lead to less time being spent in the retail environment and fewer repeat customers:

- Pollutant concentration
- CO2 concentration
- Odour
- Humidity

The type of floor you will install will influence the pollutant concentration.

Plan for an overnight installation

When you are refurbishing your store you do not want to have to close during normal business hours. With Forbo products you can do the installation overnight and next day open your doors as normal. Talk to us to learn what preparation is needed to do this as smoothly as possible.

Shops renovation
- Possibility to install on top of existing floor
- Limited subfloor preparation
- Possibility to renovate overnight
- Loose lay system
- Click system

Do you need more information?

Interested in our products, want to know more about installation, need to get hold of technical data sheets? Or maybe you want to contact one of our retail segment experts to discuss different possibilities?

Please visit one of our web pages or contact our customer service by clicking on one of the links below!