by Brianna Crandall — July 13, 2015—Forbo Flooring Systems introduced 15 popular Marmoleum Striato colors to its sustainable Marmoleum Modular tile collection at the NeoCon 2015 contract furnishings show in Chicago in June. Available in both 10″ x 40″ planks and 20″ x 20″ squares, the shades, shapes, and structures of Marmoleum Modular Striato were carefully selected to provide a balanced, organic palette with maximum design possibilities, says the company. Marmoleum Modular Striato coordinates with the existing marbleized tile collection and offers the same natural, healthy, and durable properties that make Marmoleum an ideal flooring solution for healthcare facilities.
The Marmoleum Modular collection is currently the only floor tile that is USDA Bio-Preferred Certified 100% biobased, claims Forbo. Made from natural, renewable ingredients, Marmoleum Modular features inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties engineered to improve indoor air quality and resist bacteria growth without chemical additives.
Marmoleum Modular’s sustainable, water-based Topshield 2 finish (see TopShield2 tab at bottom of page) provides occupancy-ready installation and exceptional performance against real-world flooring damage including soiling, staining, scratching and scuffing. While non-renewable floor coverings may be permanently damaged, a Marmoleum Modular floor can easily and cost-effectively be renewed, bringing it back to its original beauty, even after years of heavy use, says the company. In fact, Marmoleum Modular has a system service life of 30 years.
In addition to Forbo’s popular Marmoleum linoleum, the company’s flagship brand, Forbo develops, manufactures and markets a diversity of high-quality vinyl and textile floor coverings and Coral and Nuway entrance system solutions. Forbo also offers a full range of professional service products. According to the company, all Forbo products combine high levels of functionality and durability, and Forbo Flooring Systems is committed to environmentally responsible production, sustainable practices throughout its global operations, and to far-reaching customer service.
