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INTRODUCING FORBO’S NEW
ACOUSTIC COLLECTION
With various studies documenting the
negative e ects unwanted noise can have
on peoples’ well-being, Forbo Flooring
Systems has developed a new Acoustic
Collection. Combining its well-established
Sarlon acoustic vinyl range with its
award-winning Modul’up adhesive free
solutions, the new collection will be the
go-to reference point for any project where
impact-sound needs to be minimised.
What’s more, with 94 contemporary designs
to choose from, the aesthetics of an interior
no longer need to be compromised when it
comes to acoustic performance.
Forbo’s new Acoustic Collection o ers a
diverse portfolio of products available in
adhesive free or traditional fully adhered
formats in acoustic, compact and compact
acoustic versions. It consists of Forbo’s industry
leading acoustic sheet vinyl Sarlon 19 dB and Sarlon
15 dB, and its innovative adhesive free vinyl solutions
Modul’up 19 dB and Modul’up Compact.
The four solutions are available in all 94 designs,
which have been split into the following design
families: Wood, Material, Colour and Graphic, and
include new digitally printed items.
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Within the Materials range, there is a selection of
concrete, textile and stone aesthetics and within the
Wood collection, specifiers will find a brand-new
Hybrid Wood design, which fuses together wood
and stone textures in a large-scale chevron design,
creating a link between the two natural materials.
For those that want to add the ‘wow’ factor to a
space, the Graphics range consists of a variety of
contemporary designs, such as Terazzo and Graphito.
Bringing a modern abstract twist to the collection
is the new colour Splash paint design, alongside
Kubik, which replicates the intriguing geometric
patterns you would find when looking through a
kaleidoscope.
Last but not least is the Colours range. It is a
compendium of solid shades and stardust designs,
with the latter containing particles to create a ‘strass’
e ect. What’s more, Forbo has also introduced a
new tinted coloured wear layer to those found in this
range to add more depth to the hues.
Akin to Forbo’s other portfolios, this collection
follows the company’s design principles in which
the ‘Dynamics of a Building’ play an important role.
Forbo’s team of passionate designers have created
a unique Global Colour Card, based on the latest
design trends. The result is a broad product o ering
where di erent product ranges complement each
other, allowing specifiers to create integrated flooring
schemes with ease. In fact, the Acoustic Collection
can be specified alongside a variety of Forbo’s ranges,
such as Allura LVT, Eternal vinyl sheet and Sphera
homogeneous vinyl.
In addition to the variety of designs available, the
Acoustic Collection also benefits from Forbo’s new
XtremPUR finish, an extremely high-performance
lacquer protection, which provides the best possible
resistance against stains, scu s and scratches and
provides a natural matte aesthetic. This new finish
also enhances the slip resistance of the collection to
R10 and delivers a fire performance of Bfl-s1.
Lewis Cooper, Marketing Executive at Forbo
Flooring Systems said: “We live in a demanding
world and each interior design project brings fresh
challenges. That’s why we’ve developed this unique
Acoustic Collection, as it o ers solutions for a very
diverse range of requirements for all sectors. In fact,
not only does the collection provide exceptional
impact sound reductions, but Sarlon 15 dB and
Modul’up Compact o ers the highest
resistance to residual indentation.
“What’s more, Modul’up is part of our
Fast Fit collection, which encompasses an
array of genuinely adhesive free products.
Quick, easy and economical, Modul’up has
been designed to be installed with minimal
subfloor preparation and can be installed
over a variety of subfloors or even over
existing floors. Not only does this reduce
installation time by over 50% compared
to standard, glued down products but the
elimination of adhesives also makes the job
itself far easier, as it completely sidesteps
a range of potential application and curing
issues. There are also no lingering odours
or aromatics, resulting in a better indoor
environment for all who use the building.”
Forbo’s new Acoustic Collection is phthalate free,
o ers best in class stain and chemical resistance
and has certified anti-bacterial properties, all of
which contribute to a healthy, hygienic and easy to
maintain interior.
The new Sarlon and Modul’up ranges are just two
solutions from Forbo’s Acoustic flooring o ering. The
wider acoustic collection from Forbo also includes
its modular LVT solution Allura Decibel; its safety
vinyl, Step Decibel; its renowned sustainable options
Marmoleum Decibel and Acoustic, and Forbo’s
general sheet solution, Eternal de Luxe Decibel.
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