Marmoleum, Forbo's brand of linoleum, is a natural floor made from 97% natural raw materials, 70% of which are rapidly renewable, along with a 43% recycled content. This makes Marmoleum THE sustainable flooring choice.
Natural ingredients
The main raw materials used in the manufacture of linoleum are linseed oil from the seeds of the flax plant, wood flour as production waste from controlled forest plantations and jute, a crop whose fibers provide the material for the membrane onto which the linoleum is calendared.
These raw materials are obtained from their natural habitat right where they grow and renew, often in just 12 months time. Jute and flax are annual crops that can be harvested just like wheat or corn. The extraction of rosin is a continuous process, while wood flour, a waste product of the wood industry, comes from European production forests. Limestone is available in abundance.
Climate positive product range
Because of its unique properties, its natural ingredients and its modern manufacturing process, Marmoleum is a climate positive product range, measured from cradle to gate. Find out more about the sustainable character of Marmoleum on our Climate Positive section.
Or see in the Marmoleum video how our Marmoleum floors are made by nature.
Download here the Marmoleum Linear NCS & LRV document
LRV
In architecture, Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of the percentage of visible and usable light that is reflected from a surface when illuminated by a light source. The LRV can be linked to a number of decisions on which a colour can be chosen. The approximate LRV of a colour indicates the amount of visible light that a colour will reflect. Black has a light reflectance value of 0% and absorbs all light. White has a light reflectance value of 100% and keeps a building light and cool. It also links to the use of electricity where lighter colours need less lighting, which is a direct saving for the environment. All Forbo products carry a light reflection value, which can be found in the text next to the enlargement of the tabletop.
NCS
NCS colour coding describes the colour of any material. With numeric colour codes, so called NCS Notations, such as NCS S 1080-Y70R, any colour can be described precisely. NCS has defined 1950 standardised colours at every 10th step of the colour space to represent the entire colour space. Each notation's colour sample is visually identical to any other colour sample of the same notation, whether it is a standardised colour or a colour in between the 1950 standard colours. This way you can find matching flooring colours with other coloured items in a room.
The 'Natural Colour System' NCS has been developped in order to indentify the colour value, its intensity and hue for a product. By using the NCS maesurement system, colours and colour groups can be identified and matched regardless of the material that has been used. In this way colour coordinates for different aspects of the interior of a building can be determined. All Forbo Flooring products carry an NCS code, which can be found next to the enlargement of the tabletop and in our downloadcenter.
The linear floor design of the Marmoleum Striato collection supports the hiding of dirt. Marmoleum floors are easy to clean and maintain, thanks to the Topshield pro surface finish. Topshield pro is the high-quality UV finish from Forbo Flooring that is applied to all Marmoleum floor coverings. Topshield pro prevents stains, scuffing and scratches and thus ensures long lasting appearance retention and easy cleaning and maintenance.
Download here the
Marmoleum cleaning & maintenance instructions
Marmoleum sheet installation guidance note
Download here the Marmoleum Striato technical specifications
More documentation can be found in our Download center
The linear floor designs in both warm and natural colours give your floor a homely feel. Striato can also be combined perfectly with our other linoleum floor coverings, like Marmoleum Marbled and Marmoleum Solid. Click on the images below and get inspired by the design possibilities!
With an intuitive reference to nature, the floors in the Marmoleum Linear collection make it possible to create various atmospheres within a space and to adapt to changing needs. The neutral, rich colours have the ability to adapt easily and come to life in combination with other materials as well as with each other. With Linear, the floor can act as a canvas offering endless possibilities.
Comfortable by nature
• The sustainable flooring solution: climate positive (from cradle to gate) and PVC free
• Created from natural raw materials such as linseed oil and wood flour
• Made to contribute to a healthy indoor environment
Comfortable by design
• A collection with timeless, neutral colours that come to life in combination with each other and with other materials
• A directional pattern that supports guiding and zoning
• Adaptive, supportive, easy to read and easy to work with
Comfortable in use
• A homogeneous floor covering built to last
• A visual with soil hiding properties
• Easy to clean and maintain
