Find installation steps, recommended adhesives, accessories and floorcare solutions for heterogeneous vinyl flooring. Need further advice or support? Contact technical support
Following the manufacturer's installation guidance helps to achieve the best performance and durability from Forbo project vinyl floors.
Eternal installation guide
Eternal Next installation guide
Sarlon installation guide
Modul'up Installation guide
Step safety vinyl installation guide
Surestep laguna / Safestep aqua installation guide
Onyx+ & 2 mm wall vinyl sheet Installation guide
A good end result always starts with proper subfloor preparation in accordance with the AS1884-2021 “Resilient sheet and tiles laying and maintenance practices”.
Each floor requires a compatible adhesive. Find the approved option for your project in the
Forbo Adhesive guide
Adhesive
Forbo F54 is a high-performance, water-based adhesive with a high initial grab and low VOC emissions, designed for the installation of vinyl sheet flooring. Providing a strong, permanent bond once cured.
F54 Safety Data Sheet
F54 Technical Specifications
F54 TVOC EMISSIONS test CERTIFICATE
| Basis | Polymer blend |
| Packaging | 12 litres (14 kg) |
| Approx. coverage | up to 56 m²* |
| Tool: | V1 trowel |
| Shelf life | 12 months, unopened |
The Modul’up single-sided tape is a key component of the Modul’up installation system and is recommended for use in all Modul’up installations. The tape helps secure the flooring in place as part of the adhesive-free system, supporting dimensional stability, especially when welding the seams.
Suitable for:
• Modul'up
• Eternal Next
| Article reference: | 792 |
| Order unit: | roll |
| Coverage: | up to 50 lm |
Subfloor levelling / underlays
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).
Quickfit safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | 60696 |
| Spreading capacity: | 3.6 m² per pack, 36 m² per pallet |
| Thickness: | 7 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1,200 mm, Width: 600 mm |
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: | 25 linear metres |
| Thickness: | 4.5 mm |
| Dimension: | 1000 mm |
Sarlibase T.E. is a loose-lay underlay that features a dimpled underside that creates underfloor ventilation beneath compact vinyl sheet flooring, helping to manage residual moisture and separate the finished floor from the subfloor. Designed to decouple the floor covering from problematic substrates, reducing the risk of moisture-related failures.
Sarlibase T.E safety data sheet
| Material: | Compact PVC |
| Thickness: | 1.5 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 35 m, Width: 2 m |
Sarlibae Acoustic is a resilient PVC acoustic underlay designed to improve impact sound reduction when installing compact vinyl sheet. The system incorporates glass fleece reinforcement for stability and a foam backing to enhance acoustic performance, helping reduce noise transfer in multi-storey and noise-sensitive environments.
Sarlibase Acoustic safety data sheet
| Thickness: | 2 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 35 lm, Width: 2 m |
| Impact sound reduction: | ∆Lw 18 dB |
After installation, Forbo's vinyl floorings can be hot-welded for functional, decorative or hygienic reasons. Vinylweld is available in plain colours that perfectly suit the vinyl flooring collections.
Vinylweld Material safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | various |
| Package: | 15 x 42 ml |
| Colours: | all Step and Eternal |
Solvent-based cold welding system providing a seamless appearance to PVC floor coverings for small to moderate commercial applications.
Cold weld is not suitable for acoustic vinyls.
| SAP nr: | 251708 |
| Package: | 100 ml |
| Colours: | transparent liquid |
The Forbo vinyl collections are easy to clean and maintain, thanks to their smooth and highly durable PUR coated surface.
A well designed entrance flooring system will prevent dirt and moisture from being tracked into the building, prolonging the life of your floor and reducing cleaning, repair and overall maintenance costs. Forbo Coral entrance systems keep your floor cleaner for longer and reduce cleaning costs by up to 65%.
Following the manufacturer's installation guidance helps to achieve the best performance and durability from Forbo project vinyl floors.
Eternal installation guide
Eternal Next installation guide
Sarlon installation guide
Modul'up Installation guide
Step safety vinyl installation guide
Surestep laguna / Safestep aqua installation guide
Onyx+ & 2 mm wall vinyl sheet Installation guide
A good end result always starts with proper subfloor preparation in accordance with the AS1884-2021 “Resilient sheet and tiles laying and maintenance practices”.
Each floor requires a compatible adhesive. Find the approved option for your project in the
Forbo Adhesive guide
Adhesive
Forbo F54 is a high-performance, water-based adhesive with a high initial grab and low VOC emissions, designed for the installation of vinyl sheet flooring. Providing a strong, permanent bond once cured.
F54 Safety Data Sheet
F54 Technical Specifications
F54 TVOC EMISSIONS test CERTIFICATE
| Basis | Polymer blend |
| Packaging | 12 litres (14 kg) |
| Approx. coverage | up to 56 m²* |
| Tool: | V1 trowel |
| Shelf life | 12 months, unopened |
The Modul’up single-sided tape is a key component of the Modul’up installation system and is recommended for use in all Modul’up installations. The tape helps secure the flooring in place as part of the adhesive-free system, supporting dimensional stability, especially when welding the seams.
Suitable for:
• Modul'up
• Eternal Next
| Article reference: | 792 |
| Order unit: | roll |
| Coverage: | up to 50 lm |
Subfloor levelling / underlays
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).
Quickfit safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | 60696 |
| Spreading capacity: | 3.6 m² per pack, 36 m² per pallet |
| Thickness: | 7 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1,200 mm, Width: 600 mm |
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: | 25 linear metres |
| Thickness: | 4.5 mm |
| Dimension: | 1000 mm |
Sarlibase T.E. is a loose-lay underlay that features a dimpled underside that creates underfloor ventilation beneath compact vinyl sheet flooring, helping to manage residual moisture and separate the finished floor from the subfloor. Designed to decouple the floor covering from problematic substrates, reducing the risk of moisture-related failures.
Sarlibase T.E safety data sheet
| Material: | Compact PVC |
| Thickness: | 1.5 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 35 m, Width: 2 m |
Sarlibae Acoustic is a resilient PVC acoustic underlay designed to improve impact sound reduction when installing compact vinyl sheet. The system incorporates glass fleece reinforcement for stability and a foam backing to enhance acoustic performance, helping reduce noise transfer in multi-storey and noise-sensitive environments.
Sarlibase Acoustic safety data sheet
| Thickness: | 2 mm |
| Dimensions: | Length: 35 lm, Width: 2 m |
| Impact sound reduction: | ∆Lw 18 dB |
After installation, Forbo's vinyl floorings can be hot-welded for functional, decorative or hygienic reasons. Vinylweld is available in plain colours that perfectly suit the vinyl flooring collections.
Vinylweld Material safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | various |
| Package: | 15 x 42 ml |
| Colours: | all Step and Eternal |
Solvent-based cold welding system providing a seamless appearance to PVC floor coverings for small to moderate commercial applications.
Cold weld is not suitable for acoustic vinyls.
| SAP nr: | 251708 |
| Package: | 100 ml |
| Colours: | transparent liquid |
The Forbo vinyl collections are easy to clean and maintain, thanks to their smooth and highly durable PUR coated surface.
A well designed entrance flooring system will prevent dirt and moisture from being tracked into the building, prolonging the life of your floor and reducing cleaning, repair and overall maintenance costs. Forbo Coral entrance systems keep your floor cleaner for longer and reduce cleaning costs by up to 65%.