MARINE
FLOOR
COVERINGS

creating better environments

CREATING BETTER MARINE ENVIRONMENTSCONTENTS
Coral Marine FR

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Technical specification

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Flotex FR

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Flotex FR Bespoke Design

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Flotex FR collections

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Flotex Colour FR

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Flotex Vision FR

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Flotex Designer FR

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Technical specification

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Background image: Flotex FR | bespoke design2

Forbo understands that material choice is one of themost critical aspects when designing for marine interiors.
The material sets the tone for the overall
look and feel of a vessel with many criteria
influencing the specification including
aesthetics, durability, maintenance and therequirement of IMO certification. Add to thisother performance requirements such as
slip resistance, sound absorption, comfort,
anti-static properties, cleanability andgreen credentials and it becomes obvious
why flooring choice is a complex one.
Forbo Flooring Systems manufactures
the widest range of floor coverings in themarket and offers a portfolio of IMO andnon IMO certified products. Our Key AccountManagers will help you, and provide all
the expert advice you need when selecting
flooring for your marine projects. In addition
to our core collections, we also offer acustom design service to help you create
unique flooring designs that perfectly matchyour interior requirements.
Where IMO certification is not required for any
particular marine project please note that Forbo
Flooring Systems also have a wide portfolioof commercial floor coverings including; rigid
and textile entrance systems, linoleum, vinyl,
safety vinyl, luxury vinyl tile, flocked flooring,carpet tile and needlefelt floor coverings.

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Coral is the market leader in entrance systems providing
an exceptionally versatile and proven range of ‘clean-off’entrance system products and customisable carpets.
Wet and dry soiling brought on board on the soles of shoes
and the tyres of wheeled traffic, make interiors look dirty
and unattractive, causes structural damage to interior floor
coverings and finishes and creates unnecessary health andsafety hazards. If effective measures are not taken to avoid
this problem, the repair and maintenance costs of a typicalfloor covering over its lifespan could be nine times the costof the original investment. A well designed entrance flooring
system will prevent dirt and moisture from being tracked
and thereby prolong the life of interior flooring and reducecleaning, repair and overall maintenance costs.

• Stops up to 95% of walked in dirt and moisture• High moisture absorption• Excellent dirt storage/soil hiding• Durable construction:using a 60% wool/40% Nylon mix

Coral Marine FR | Santos brown

Coral Marine FR construction• PVC and phthalate free

TEXTILE ENTRANCEAND CORRIDORFLOOR COVERINGS• Cut to size/shape option• All references stocked for quick delivery• Reduces cleaning costs and prolongs the
lifetime of on board floor coverings and finishes.
Coral Marine FR is a cut pile floor covering consisting of 60%
wool and 40% Nylon. It is the ideal choice for an entrance
system, simultaneously absorbing moisture and removing
dry soiling. Coral entrance systems can reduce cleaning costs
and prolong the life of on-board floor finishes and coverings.
Coral Marine FR meets all the fire safety standards set by
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for products
used in seagoing vessels. Yarn and backing systems havebeen developed to meet the stringent smoke toxicity andlow flame spread standards required to achieve the IMO‘wheelmark’.
As a result Coral Marine FR can be used with confidencein cruise liners, passenger ferries, charter boats and otherseagoing vessels, in addition to offshore facilities wherethe ‘wheelmark’ classification is required.

60% wooland 40% Nylon
Primary backing
Backing material latex
giving the highest fire ratings

Coral Marine FR is IMO tested and approved,
and wheelmarked in accordance with the
Maritime Equipment Directive (MED).

0493/17 164.117/EC0493/Forbo_2017_0001

Coral Marine FR | Sydney blue

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CORAL MARINE FR
Technical specifications

1
,
9
p

Coral marine FR | Hong Kong red.
=

4210 | Rotterdam black

4201 | Singapore grey

4230 | New York black

4207 | Panama blue

s
q
Z
L
e

Total thickness

ISO 1765

Approx. 9 mm

Area of use

Heavy use

Roll width

185 cmRoll length

Roll length approx 27.5 m (customisable)

Colour fastness ratings:
Light

EN ISO 105/B02>5Rubbing

EN ISO 105/X12

4

Water

EN ISO 105/E01

4-5

Seawater

EN ISO 105/E02

4Shampoo

BS 1006

4-5

Organic solventsEN ISO 105/X05

5Construction

Tufted, 5/32” cut-pile

Designs

MottledPile material

60% Wool / 40% polyamide

Tuft baseNon-woven polyester

Backing

FR latex

Total weightISO 8543

Approx. 2550 gram/m2

Pile installation weightISO 8543

Approx. 1120 gram/m2

Pile thickness

ISO 1766

Approx. 6 mmPile density

ISO 8543

0.141 gram/cm3

Number of tufts

ISO 1763

Approx. 96,400/m2

Impact noise reduction

EN ISO 717-2∆ Lw = 31 dB

Sound absorption

EN ISO 354:2003

f(Hz):

125

250

500

1000

2000

4000

αp:

0.05

0.05

0.1

0.3

0.55

0.6

Slip resistanceEN 13893

DS

Body voltage

ISO 6356< 2.0 kV antistatic

Thermal resistance

ISO 8302

0.125 m2 K/WFire rating:*

4223 | Hong Kong red

64204 | Santos brown

4226 | Tangier brown

4222 | Sydney blue

IMO Resolution A653(16)Pass

IMO Resolution MSC 307(88) Annex 1 Parts 2 and 5

Pass

US Coast Guard approval ref: 164.117EC0493

EC0493/17*IMO tested and approved using 3mm steel subfloor and IMO certified
Coral Fix, acrylic dispersion adhesive.
Final production might vary within commercial tolerances from sample.
Manufacturing specifications subject to normal industry tolerances.
Forbo reserves the right to improve the specification of its products without giving prior notice.
Errors and omissions excepted.

0493/17 164.117/EC0493/Forbo_2017_0001

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Flotex FR is a unique, textile flocked floor covering, combining
the cleaning properties and durablity of a resilient flooringwith the comfort, slip resistance and acoustic properties
usually associated with textiles.

• High definition print offers you complete
freedom of design• Bespoke design service• Lightweight approximately 1225 gram/m2• Easy to clean• Impervious backing makes it suitablefor wet cleaning• Excellent acoustic properties up to 22 dB• Smooth textile velour like surface thatis comfortable and warm underfoot

Flotex FR | Van Gogh patch of grass• Slip resistance > 0.30
• Durable construction: using Nylon 6.6

THE ONLY IMO CERTIFIED,WASHABLE, TEXTILEFLOOR COVERING

Flotex FR construction• Improved indoor air quality(independently proven by Allergy UK)

Nylon 6.6 pile
Flock adhesive• Easy to repair any damaged areas

Fibreglass nonwoven• Flotex is ortho-phthalate free

Closed cell PVC foam

• Cut to size/shape option.
Flotex FR is extremely dimensionally stable and has a velour-likesurface whilst being functional and extremely easy to clean.
Having been awarded the prestigious Allergy UK™ Seal of
Approval, Flotex FR is proven to reduce allergens, improving
indoor air quality for passengers.
Flotex FR can be digitally printed. Its high definition quality
and specialist printing technology allow for large endlesspattern repeats and vivid lifelike colours. This creates a new
dimension for Flotex FR and provides ultimate design
flexibility for marine environments.
Where IMO certified material is required, please
ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.

Glassfibre net reinforcement

Flotex FR is IMO tested and approved,
and wheelmarked in accordance with the
Maritime Equipment Directive (MED).

™

1121/13 164.117/1121/WCL MED0364

Flotex Vision FR | Cord orange

89FLOTEX FR – CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICEFLOTEX FR OFFERS REAL DESIGN FREEDOM

Create your own masterpiece using our custom design service alongside our high definition printing technology.
Our experienced designers can help at any stage in the design process, depending on what involvement you require.
If you are looking for design ideas, re-colouration of existing designs or help with the development of a unique design thatworks perfectly with your marine interior design scheme, then we have the resource to help. Alternatively, you can choose
from over 500 existing references in our Colour, Vision and Designer collections.

STEPS IN THE CUSTOM DESIGN PROCESS:
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FORBO DESIGNTEAM DEVELOPTHE DESIGN.

1DESIGN BRIEF
BR
AND SAMPLES
MPL
MPLES
SENT IN VIA
V YOURLOCALL FORBO
REPRESENTATIVE.

3
MATCHING ANY
PANTONE/NCS/RAL OR MATERIALSAMPLESSUPPLIED.

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A PHYSICAL SAMPLEIS THEN PRODUCEDAND SENT TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR
THEIR APPROVAL.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN TO BE SENTTO THE CUSTOMER TO ENSURE
THAT THE BRIEF IS FULFILLED.

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ONCE ALL IS APPROVED BY
THE CUSTOMER, THE ORDERCAN THEN BE PRODUCED.

Flotex FR | bespoke design

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collections
Flotex Colour FR

Flotex Designer FR

A collection of four semi plain designs. The full colour palette can be viewed on pages 14 and 15.

The collection includes designs based on famous designs by Philippe Starck, Tibor Reich, Sottsass and Hemingway.

Metro

PenangAvailable in 35 colourways

Available in 21 colourways

Calgary

CanyonAvailable in 77 references

Available in 82 references

Available in 61 references

Available in 4 references

Flotex Colour FR | Metro grey

Available in 22 colourways

Available in 12 colourways

Flotex Vision FR
With over 500 individual items to choose from, plus the option to re-colour several designs, Flotex Vision is best viewed
on our digital library (www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision) which is continuously updated. The designs fall into six
broad categories of floral, image, lines, naturals, pattern and shape. High definition digital print designs that create superior
textures and almost 3D like aesthetics.
Floral

Image

Lines

Available in 118
references

Available in 34
references

Available in 151
references

Naturals

Pattern

Shape

Flotex Vision FR | Weave linen

Available in 57
references

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Available in 148
references

Available in 126
references

Flotex Tibor FR | Ziggurat aqua

Symbols, lettering and company logos can be easily incorporated.

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445022 | canyon limestone

290019 | calgary carbon

290011 | calgary quartz

482018 | penang bamboo

445025 | canyon earth

290017 | calgary crystal

445024 | canyon cloud

290021 | calgary aqua

246018 | metro mineral

482006 | penang sage

445030 | canyon sulphur

290006 | calgary sahara

290012 | calgary cement445023 | canyon linen

290026 | calgary linen

482075 | penang flax

246012 | metro sand482027 | penang orchid

290001 | calgary sky

445029 | canyon seafoam

290009 | calgary moss

290014 | calgary lime

246013 | metro amber

290008 | calgary saffron

482007 | penang zinc

246005 | metro nimbus

246011 | metro pebble

290007 | calgary suede

290013 | calgary caramel

482023 | penang dusk

246004 | metro gull

290004 | calgary menthol

246037 | metro apple

445027 | canyon kelp

246036 | metro gold

482019 | penang ginger

246006 | metro grey

482005 | penang smoke

482017 | penang nimbus

246029 | metro truffle

290023 | calgary expresso

290022 | calgary condor

290025 | calgary riviera

482011 | penang sapphire

246033 | metro emerald

246019 | metro citrus

290005 | calgary melon

246017 | metro berry

482037 | penang grey

445021 | canyon stone

482004 | penang mercury

482015 | penang beige

482016 | penang coral

246035 | metro pink

445028 | canyon sapphire

246020 | metro lagoon

246028 | metro jade246021 | metro moss

246025 | metro tangerine

246031 | metro cherry

290010 | calgary ash

445020 | canyon pumice

246002 | metro tempest

482020 | penang shale

445026 | canyon garnet

246034 | metro lilac

290015 | calgary azure

482026 | penang neptune

246024 | metro carbon

482010 | penang evergreen

290024 | calgary fire

246026 | metro red

246007 | metro ash

482031 | penang ash

290002 | calgary grey

246014 | metro concrete

246009 | metro pepper

482024 | penang purple

246001 | metro indigo

482116 | penang azure

246032 | metro petrol

246022 | metro evergreen

246030 | metro cinnamon

246027 | metro burgundy

Codes shown are for standard Flotex.
Where IMO certified material is required, please ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.

482001 | penang anthracite

14246008 | metro anthracite

445019 | canyon slate

246010 | metro chocolate

246015 | metro cocoa

246016 | metro grape15

GO ONLINE AND DISCOVER
OVER 500 DESIGNS FOR YOUR FLOORSTEP 1
Access: www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision

STEP 2

Shown here is only a selection of the total designs available. Most designs are available in numerous different colourway options.
Flotex Vision is best viewed on our ‘up-to-date’ digital library: www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision

STEP 4Choose the reference that you prefer(e.g. Flotex Vision – 500021 Field Riviera)
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Choose the design category (e.g. Flotex Vision Floral)

Titanium oak – 1 colourway available

Pyramid – 10 colourways available

Metropolis – 2 colourways available

Zebra – 1 colourway available

Weave – 3 colourways available

Full Stop – 6 colourways available

Check – 3 colourways available

Heritage – 3 colourways available

Pavillion – 2 colourways available

Network – 14 colourways available

Vector – 24 colourways available

Spectrum – 8 colourways available

Lattice – 4 colourways available

Curve – 10 colourways available

Facet – 10 colourways available

Van Gogh – 5 designs available

Field – 30 colourways available

Text – 9 colourways available

Helix – 6 colourways available

Pulse – 22 colourways available

FLOORPLANNER

STEP 3
Click on the ‘product’ tab to see all the different designand colourway options available in that design category.

STEP 5Click on the ‘Floorplanner’ link underneath the sample
image – Here you can view that reference in a room setting.
You can change the room scene and the flooring product/
design/colour in order to get a good feel for how thatreference looks in a room setting.

STEP 6
If you see a design that you like but the colourway
options don’t work for your project then contact us attransport@forbo.com to enquire if it would be possible
to re-colour that particular design. Alternatively you can lookto create something completely bespoke.

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Shown here is only a selection of the total designs available. Most designs are available in numerous different colourway options.
Flotex Vision is best viewed on our ‘up-to-date’ digital library: www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision

Grid – 12 colourways available

Collage – 10 colourways available

Silhouette – 12 colourways available

Contour – 14 colourways available

Flagstone – 1 colourway available

Botanical – 6 colourways available

Journeys – 17 colourways available

Star – 4 colourways available

Pebbles – 1 colourway available

Etch – 12 colourways available

Plaid – 18 colourways available

Wonderlab – 4 colourways available

Matrix – 8 colourways available

Farmhouse tile – 1 colourway available

Ecosystems – 3 colourways available

Linear elm – 1 colourway available

Globe – 10 colourways available

Floret – 6 colourways available

Van Gogh – 5 designs available

Grass – 1 colourway available

Orbit – 12 colourways available

Tension – 8 colourways available

Reclaimed oak – 1 colourway available

Ring Pull – 8 colourways available

Cord – 34 colourways available

Groove – 9 colourways available

Autumn – 12 colourways available

Van Gogh – 5 designs available

Mosaic – 5 colourways available

Chevron – 6 colourways available

Signature – 6 colourways available

Transit – 8 colourways available

Spin – 36 colourways available

Swirl – 9 colourways available

Van Gogh – 5 designs available

Firework – 14 colourways available

Blossom – 10 colourways available

Tangent – 8 colourways available

Trace – 22 colourways available

Cube – 16 colourways available

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ArtistB2

The 3 systems

322007 | ultramarine/turquoise

Philippe Starck created a collection of 3 systems,
named Artist, Twilight and Vortex. Each of themcomes in four separate parts that can be freely
associated to create patterns for your projectthat adapts to your needs and preferences.

322009 | umber/taupe

322011 | olive/gold

322008 | anthracite/silver

322010 | umber/terracotta

322012 | emerald/chartreuse

323009 | umber/taupe

323011 | olive/gold

323008 | anthracite/silver

323010 | umber / terracotta

323012 | emerald/chartreuse

324009 | umber/taupe

324011 | olive/gold

324008 | anthracite/silver

324010 | umber/terracotta

324012 | emerald/chartreuse

301009 | taupe

301011 | gold

301008 | silver

301010 | terracotta

301012 | chartreuse

B3
AB | vortex

A2 | vortex

A3 | vortex

A4 | vortex
323007 | ultramarine/turquoise

Inspiration with 3 sheets (6 metres width):

Combination and inspiration

B4

Such flexibility makes combination possibilities
almost endless. Some options are illustrated
opposite.

= A2 + A3 + A4
324007 | ultramarine/turquoise

Inspiration with 3 sheets (6 metres width):AB

The full pattern of the design stretches six metresin width if you associate from left to right 3 sheetsin the following order: starting with the left handtransitional design, the central design of two
metres, then the right hand transitional design.

= AB + A2 + A3
301007 | turquoise

Twilight= A4 + AB + A2

C2
2m width2m width2m width

Vortex
332013 | pewter/steel

A2312001 | white

332019 | umber/taupe

332015 | umber/spice332020 | burgundy/ruby

332017 | sapphire/titan blue

332014 | sapphire/teal

332018 | emerald/chartreuse

332016 | antique/amber

333019 | umber

333015 | umber

333020 | burgundy

333017 | sapphire (for t. blue)

333014 | sapphire (for teal)

333018 | emerald

333016 | antique

334019 | umber/taupe

334015 | umber spice334020 | burgundy/ruby

334017 | sapphire/titan blue

334014 | sapphire/teal

334018 | emerald/chartreuse

334016 | antique/amber

331019 | taupe

331015 | spice331020 | ruby331017 | titan blue

331014 | teal

331018 | chartreuse

331016 | amber

C3
312002 | ruby312003 | terracotta

312004 | blue

312005 | chartreuse

312006 | gold
333013 | pewter

A3313001 | white

313002 | ruby313003 | terracotta

313004 | blue

313005 | chartreuse

313006 | gold

A4314001 | white

C4334013 | pewter/steel

314002 | ruby314003 | terracotta

314004 | blue

314005 | chartreuse

314006 | gold

C1

AB
331013 | steel
301001 | grey

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301022 | ruby301010 | terracotta

301021 | blue

301012 | chartreuse

301011 | gold

Codes shown are for standard Flotex. Where IMO certified material is required, please ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.
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Onyx

Ziggurat

980211 | saffron

980203 | rust

980207 | marigold

980209 | autumn stripe

980206 | aqua

980202 | teal

980711 | taupe

980701 | lime

980710 | moss

980712 | clay

980706 | honey

980707 | mauve

980702 | pewter

980703 | grey

980708 | smoke

980709 | stone

980705 | heather

980704 | marine

980509 | orange

980504 | flame

980514 | citron

980508 | lime

980513 | petrol

980503 | aqua

980502 | marine

980511 | monochrome

980506 | stone

980507 | grey

980501 | pewter

980510 | clay

980505 | coffee

980512 | raspberry

980612 | saffron

980608 | marigold

980603 | moss

980606 | aqua

980610 | cornflower

980602 | marine

980605 | grey

980609 | stone

980611 | taupe

980607 | clay

980601 | pewter

980604 | purple

Tweedy980204 | raspberry

980208 | marine

980212 | grey stripe

980210 | taupe

980201 | lead

Mosaic980412 raspberry stripe

980403 | raspberry

980407 | tomato

980409 | citron

980402 | cornflower

980411 | marine stripe

980205 | gunmental

Arbor

980404 | lime

980406 | aqua

980405 | monochrome

980408 | stone

980401 | pewter

980410 | saffron

Quartz

980106 | cornflower

980105 | orange

980103 | saffron

980102 | camel

980104 | white

Tessello

980308 | fuschia

980101 | black

Atomic980304 | tomato

980306 | marine

980302 | aqua

980303 | lime

980803 | monochrome

980307 | saffron

22980301 | pewter

980305 | ice

980309 | stone

980310 | taupe

980801 | raspberry

980804 | aqua

980802 | saffron

Codes shown are for standard Flotex. Where IMO certified material is required, please ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.
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Wool

Bacteria

990202990203990403990303990302990502990607990609990605990606990612990604990608990611990603990602990610990601990804990802990816990815990814

990813990803990801990812990811990810990809990806990805990808990807

Kasuri

990404990201990304990503990401990102990501990301

990402990105990101990103990104990106

Terrazzo

990709990708990713990707990704990705990711990710990706990702

Hopscotch
99071224

990701990703Hemingbone

Mix & Match

Fresh Cut Graph

Codes shown are for standard Flotex. Where IMO certified material is required, please ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – FLOTEX FR
Technical specifications
Flotex FR meets the requirements of EN 1307

1
G
,
9
g

Total thickness

ISO 1765

Approx. 3.3 mm

Wear classification

EN 1307

Class 33

Roll width

200 cmRoll length

30 m

Suitability for castor chairs

EN 985

Castor chair continuous use

Light

EN ISO 105/B02

6

Rubbing

EN ISO 105/X12

≥4

Water

EN ISO 105/E01≥4Colour fastness ratings:

p

.
s
2
0
k

Pile material

100% polyamide

Construction

Flocked textile floor covering

Backing

Resilient waterproof backing

Total weightISO 8543

Approx. 1225 gram/m2

Pile thickness

ISO 1766

Approx. 2 mm

Impact noise reduction

EN ISO 717-2

Δ Lw = approx. 22 dB

Dimensional stability

ISO 2551≤ 0.20%Flexibility

ISO 24344

No cracking (10 mm diameter Mandrel)Electrical resistanceISO 10965

Approx. >10 9 Ω

Comfort class

EN 1307

LC1

Flotex FR product meets the demands set by EN 14041

Z
L

Slip resistanceEN 13893> 0.30Body voltage

ISO 6356< 2.0 kV

Fire rating:*
IMO Resolution A653(16)Pass

IMO Resolution MSC 307(88) Annex 1 Parts 2 and 5

Pass

US Coast Guard approval ref: 164.117/1121/WCL

MED0364

Flotex FR is made to order.
*IMO tested and approved using 3mm steel subfloor
and IMO certified Eurocol 640, acrylic dispersion adhesive.
Final production might vary within commercial tolerances from sample.
Manufacturing specifications subject to normal industry tolerances.
Forbo reserves the right to improve the specification of its products without giving prior notice.
Errors and omissions excepted.

™

1121/13 164.117/1121/WCL MED0364

Where IMO certified material is required, please ensure that ‘FR’ is clearly noted on all orders.

Flotex Vision FR | Wonderlab chameleon

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27Forbo Flooring Systems is part of the Forbo Group, a global leader in flooring andmovement systems, and offers a full range of flooring products for commercial
and affordable housing and new build markets. High quality linoleum, vinyl, textile,
flocked and entrance flooring products combine functionality, colour and design,offering total flooring solutions for any environment.

What to do now?
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Tel: +44 (0)1773 744121

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