This section contains information about installing and maintaining your Flotex floor covering. Here you will find installation & floorcare manuals & videos and information about installation products. Following the guidelines will assure lifetime performance of the floor and a long-lasting attractive appearance.
If you require further information, support is offered though the sales subsidiaries and customer service departments of Forbo Flooring. Please contact your local Forbo office for more information.
Following the installation guidance will enhance the appearance, performance and durability of your floor. Download here the installation guidance notes for Forbo's Flotex floors.
Flotex sheet installation guidance note
Flotex tiles & planks installation guidance note
Flotex Next installation guidance note
Flotex sheet, tiles and planks - installation guide
Flotex Next - loose lay installation guide
Flotex - cleaning & maintenance
A good end-result always starts with proper subfloor preparation.
Forbo Eurocol offers a broad range of primers, damp proof membranes, repair mortars and levelling products to achieve this goal.
See the Eurocol website and find the right solution for your project.
Selecting the right adhesive is essential for ensuring the long-term performance and durability of any flooring installation. Different floor types require specific adhesives tailored to their material properties and installation conditions. See which Eurocol adhesive is most suitable for your project in our adhesive guide
Subfloor levelling & protection
The Forbo QuickFit system comprises self-adhering MDF panels and damp-proof sound insulating Forbo foam. Forbo QuickFit offers a rapid, smooth finish. Quick and easy installation. No visible subfloor seams. Excellent moisture barrier. Easily removable. Improved impact sound insulation in combination with Forbo Foam (Δ Lw= 23 dB according to NEN-EN-ISO 140-8 and 717-2).
| SAP nr: | 60696 |
| Spreading capacity: | 3.6 m² per pack, 36 m² per pallet |
Polypropylene foam laminated with metallised polypropylene foil. The foil top layer incorporates a self-adhesive overlap of 20 cm for secure seams.
| SAP nr: | 64799 |
| Package: | Roll of 25 linear metres PE foam, 100 cm wide, 4.5 mm thick. |
Forbo protection paper for temporary protection of the floor is produced from recycled fibres. Forbo protection paper is a great moisture barrier and is easy to cut.
| SAP nr: | 83462 |
| Size: | 25 m x 1 m |
| Thickness: | 4 mm |
| Packet: | Roll of 75 m2 |
When the prescribed cleaning procedures are followed, Flotex performs better than other textile floor coverings. The dense surface pile make Flotex extremely durable, while its upright polyamide filaments and impermeable PVC backing ensure that the floor can be cleaned right down to the base. The polyamide pile captures airborne allergens and fine dust, which is easily released through vacuuming, contributing to better indoor air quality.
Download here the Flotex - Cleaning & Maintenance instructions
See our special Flotex page for more information on how easy it is to clean and maintain a Flotex floor.
Forbo Flooring offers compatible entrance flooring that keeps your floor cleaner for longer and reduces cleaning costs by up to 65%.
Following the installation guidance will enhance the appearance, performance and durability of your floor. Download here the installation guidance notes for Forbo's Flotex floors.
Flotex sheet installation guidance note
Flotex tiles & planks installation guidance note
Flotex Next installation guidance note
Flotex sheet, tiles and planks - installation guide
Flotex Next - loose lay installation guide
Flotex - cleaning & maintenance
A good end-result always starts with proper subfloor preparation.
Forbo Eurocol offers a broad range of primers, damp proof membranes, repair mortars and levelling products to achieve this goal.
See the Eurocol website and find the right solution for your project.
Selecting the right adhesive is essential for ensuring the long-term performance and durability of any flooring installation. Different floor types require specific adhesives tailored to their material properties and installation conditions. See which Eurocol adhesive is most suitable for your project in our adhesive guide
Subfloor levelling & protection
The Forbo QuickFit system comprises self-adhering MDF panels and damp-proof sound insulating Forbo foam. Forbo QuickFit offers a rapid, smooth finish. Quick and easy installation. No visible subfloor seams. Excellent moisture barrier. Easily removable. Improved impact sound insulation in combination with Forbo Foam (Δ Lw= 23 dB according to NEN-EN-ISO 140-8 and 717-2).
| SAP nr: | 60696 |
| Spreading capacity: | 3.6 m² per pack, 36 m² per pallet |
Polypropylene foam laminated with metallised polypropylene foil. The foil top layer incorporates a self-adhesive overlap of 20 cm for secure seams.
| SAP nr: | 64799 |
| Package: | Roll of 25 linear metres PE foam, 100 cm wide, 4.5 mm thick. |
Forbo protection paper for temporary protection of the floor is produced from recycled fibres. Forbo protection paper is a great moisture barrier and is easy to cut.
| SAP nr: | 83462 |
| Size: | 25 m x 1 m |
| Thickness: | 4 mm |
| Packet: | Roll of 75 m2 |
When the prescribed cleaning procedures are followed, Flotex performs better than other textile floor coverings. The dense surface pile make Flotex extremely durable, while its upright polyamide filaments and impermeable PVC backing ensure that the floor can be cleaned right down to the base. The polyamide pile captures airborne allergens and fine dust, which is easily released through vacuuming, contributing to better indoor air quality.
Download here the Flotex - Cleaning & Maintenance instructions
See our special Flotex page for more information on how easy it is to clean and maintain a Flotex floor.
Forbo Flooring offers compatible entrance flooring that keeps your floor cleaner for longer and reduces cleaning costs by up to 65%.