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Following the installation guidance will enhance the appearance, performance and durability of your Forbo's Sphera homogeneous vinyl floors.
Sphera 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 |
Subfloor levelling
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 |
After installation, all seams of the Sphera floor should be hot-welded with weld cable. Carefully matched uni welding rods are available for all Sphera items. Multi-coloured welding rods are available for relevant items from the Element collection.
Vinylweld Material safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | various |
| Package: | 15 x 42 ml |
| Colours: | all Sphera colours |
Sphera homogeneous vinyl floors are easy to clean and the specially developed SMART-top finish ensures the highest resistance to chemicals, scratches and stains.
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 Forbo Floorcare guidelines will ensure that the appearance retention of your Sphera floor is retained.
Sphera cleaning and Maintenance guide
Following the installation guidance will enhance the appearance, performance and durability of your Forbo's Sphera homogeneous vinyl floors.
Sphera 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 |
Subfloor levelling
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 |
After installation, all seams of the Sphera floor should be hot-welded with weld cable. Carefully matched uni welding rods are available for all Sphera items. Multi-coloured welding rods are available for relevant items from the Element collection.
Vinylweld Material safety datasheet
| SAP nr: | various |
| Package: | 15 x 42 ml |
| Colours: | all Sphera colours |
Sphera homogeneous vinyl floors are easy to clean and the specially developed SMART-top finish ensures the highest resistance to chemicals, scratches and stains.
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 Forbo Floorcare guidelines will ensure that the appearance retention of your Sphera floor is retained.
Sphera cleaning and Maintenance guide