by Ann Withanee — June 20, 2011—Forbo Flooring Systems launched a special edition of its sustainable Marmoleum floor covering collection titled the “Unexpected Nature of Linoleum” during the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair at The Mechandise Mart, Chicago. Drawing on the unusual colors and patterns found in nature, explains Forbo, this remarkable collection is as surprising and natural as the places that inspired it.
Unexpected Nature’s luminescent hues and striking patterns reflect nature’s brilliant shades of sea greens, stormy blues, volcanic coppers and mountain range ochre, says the company. Landscape inspirations for the collection include the Gunnison River in Colorado’s Black Canyon, and The Wave in Arizona’s North Coyote Buttes.
The flooring system offers fresh and uncompromising coloring, and tones within tones, while the marbled designs combine rich hues, fresh clean pastels, and evenly weighted warm and cool tones.
A sustainable flooring choice, Unexpected Nature is made from natural, renewable ingredients and contains 100 percent bio-based content. The collection’s Topshield finish provides occupancy-ready installation, reduced maintenance costs, and improved long-term aesthetics. Unexpected Nature is financially beneficial to LEED projects, and carries the most LCA-based certifications of any resilient flooring product, claims Forbo.
For more information visit the Forbo Web site.
