ESD & Cleanroom Flooring

Forbo offers a wide range of installation, cleaning and maintenance products via our sister company Forbo Eurocol and a number of local UK partners.

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Forbo Adhesive Guide

For full details on all Eurocol adhesives, sealers, primers and subfloor leveling products suitable for use with Forbo floor coverings please visit the Eurocol website: Forbo Eurocol

Installation Products

Download the installation instructions for our ESD & Cleanroom ranges here:

Forbo Colorex SD/EC Installation guide
Forbo Colorex Plus installation guide
Forbo Colorex Plus Tile Replacement Guide
Forbo Colorex Restoration Factsheet
Forbo Colorex Skirtings installation guide
Forbo Colorex Plus Skirtings installation guide
Forbo Ventilated Skirting Solutions for Damp Subfloors
Forbo Installation Guidance Note- Crack Inducement & Movement Joints

Forbo Sphera SD EC Installation Guidance

Adhesives & Copper Strip

641 Eurostar Special EL

Very low VOC-emission conductive adhesive with a high initial grab for the installation of conductive carpet, conductive PVC floor covering in sheets and tiles and conductive rubber floor covering in sheets and tiles with a smooth back. Very low VOC-emission, emicode EC1, solvent-free, non-flammable, easy and safe to apply, multi-purpose application, high initial adhesion strength, favourable spreading capacity, roller-castor-chair resistant, electrical resistance < 3*105 Ohm (EN 13 415).

Suitable for:
Colorex SD/EC
Sphera SD/EC

Article reference:	641
Order Unit:	12kg
Coverage:	Up to 46m²

641 Eurostar Special EL Safety Data Sheet

640 Eurostar Special

Very low VOC-emission floor covering adhesive with a high initial grab for the installation of sheet and tile PVC floor coverings. Emicode EC1, solvent-free, multi-purpose application, easy and safe to apply, favourable spreading capacity, high initial and final bond strength, roller-castor-chair resistant.

Suitable for:
Sphera SD/EC

Article reference:	640
Order Unit:	12 kg
Coverage:	up to 53m²

640 Eurostar Special Safety Data Sheet

Copper Strip

Self-adhesive copper-strip for use when installing a conductive floor covering.

Order Unit:	1 pack (20lm per pack)
Size:	1 pce = 20lm x 10mm

Welding Rods

Colorex welding rods

Colorex tiles and all the accessories on this page can be welded with Colorex welding rod, which is available in colours to match the main Colorex tile.

Order Unit:	1 pack (2 coils per pack)
Size:	1 pce = 4mm diameter x 50lm coil

Vinylweld

After installation, Forbo's vinyl floorings can be hot-welded for functional, decorative and/or hygienic reasons. Forbo vinyl welds are available in a variety of colours and are suitable for Sphera SD/EC.

Order Unit:	1 pce = 50 lm reel
Colours:	multiple

Skirting & Profiles

Skirtings & Profiles

In highly sensitive health care areas, and any other location that has strict hygiene requirements, it’s vital that floor-to-wall transitions are water-tight, perfectly hygienic and aesthetically pleasing. Our integrated coving system creates a perfect seal for these critical areas using the same Colorex material.

Pre-formed internal and external corner pieces

The corners are moulded from original Colorex material and reinforced on the reverse with resin to increase the durability. Designed to avoid the need to weld into corners, thereby providing installations that meet the requirements for cleanrooms.

Suitable for:
All Colorex installations

Order Unit:

1 pce

re-formed-internal-and-external-corner-pieces

Skirting strip

The cove skirting, which is available in rolls, is cut and welded from Colorex tile material providing consistent quality from wall to wall. The cove skirting can be formed up the wall over a cove former.

Suitable for:
All Colorex installations

Order Unit:	1 pack (2 rolls per pack)
Size:	1 pce = 12.3lm x 150mm (5cm on the floor & 10cm up the wall)

Cove former profile

Cove former profile.

Suitable for:
Colorex EC/SD installations

Radius:	20 mm
Package:	50 Lm

Special Colorex Plus accessories:

Colorex plus access ramp

In applications where Colorex Plus has been installed as a stand alone working island or does not finish at a wall. Access ramps are available in grey or colour matched to the main Colorex tile.

Suitable for:
Colorex Plus installations

Order Unit:	1 piece
Size:	1 pce = 1.22lm x 153mm

Colorex Plus Fixed Ventilated Skirting

When Colorex Plus has been fitted over a damp floor, ventilated skirting allows the humidity to escape into the room.

Suitable for:
Colorex Plus installations

Order Unit:	1 pack (10 pcs per pack)
Size:	1 pce = 2.5lm

Colorex Plus Cover Former Profile

Special cove former profile.

Suitable for:
Colorex Plus installations

Order Unit:	1 roll (1.5lm)
Size:	1 pce = 2.5lm x 50mm

Leveling Compounds & Sealants

Forbo Eurocol is a leading manufacturer/supplier of technical products for renovation and new construction projects. Specialists in tile adhesives, grout materials and leveling compounds and all ancillary products, we also manufacture a complete range of adhesives for the installation of floor and wall coverings. eurocol products

Floorcare

Forbo FloorCare method ESD & cleanroom

The dense construction of Colorex provides a pore-free surface which is resistant to harsh chemicals and can be fully repaired, extending the useful life of the product.

Please download the cleaning and maintenance advice opposite for specific instructions.

Forbo Colorex SD/EC & Colorex EC Plus Floor Care
Forbo Colorex Restoration Factsheet
Forbo Sphera SD/EC Floor Care

Important notice for ESD protected areas (conductive floors)

The use of protective or maintenance coatings such as waxes and polymer dispersions may have a negative effect on conductivity. Only products designed specifically for conductive floors should be used.

Recommended FloorCare Product - M2 Ultra

M2 Ultra is a cleaning chemical that has been specifically developed by our UK C&M partner, Wrennalls, and is suitable for all Forbo floor coverings.
M2 Ultra is Available to purchase online

For further information, please contact Wrennalls on 01772 435 739 or visitwww.wrennalls.com/forbo

General advice

Protect newly laid floors
All newly laid floors should be covered and protected from all other trades during the contract with a suitable non-staining protective covering. Use protective feet on chairs and tables to reduce scratching. Castor wheels should be of soft material suitable for resilient floor coverings (according to EN425)

Use Entrance Systems
As much as 80% of dirt entering a building is brought in by foot traffic. Entrance flooring systems of an appropriate size (ideally more than 6lm) and quality should be used. Forbo Coral or Nuway entrance flooring systems, are independently proven to remove and retain up to 94% of all dirt and moisture entering a building by foot traffic; reducing maintenance costs and maximising appearance retention of adjacent flooring products as well as reducing slip risk. As with any dirt removal system all entrance flooring systems should be regularly cleaned to release the dirt which has been removed.

Cleaning
• Regular cleaning is more beneficial and cost effective than occasional deep cleaning.
• Use recommended cleaning products. High quality cleaning products and equipment ensure efficient maintenance and represent only a small proportion of maintenance costs.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning products.
• Always follow the Health and Safety guidance provided.

Proper use of Floor Care Chemicals
The improper use of cleaning chemicals may cause damage and/or discolouration. Overuse or inadequate rinsing of cleaning chemicals may compromise the performance of the floor.
Abrasive powders or cleansers should not be used.

Recommended Floor care products
It is impractical for us to monitor all cleaning solutions and there are many suppliers available. For more information on Cleaning & Maintenance products please contact our UK partner Wrennalls T: 01772 435 739. Other floor care products may be used on Forbo resilient floor coverings. If alternative products are to be used, consult with your regular supplier for more information and guidance.

YouTube Guides

How to check & prepare your subfloor before installing Colorex:

Colorex SD / EC installation:

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Colorex plus tiles installation:

How to install Colorex plus covings and corners:

How to restore and repair Colorex:

How to clean Colorex floor coverings:

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