Forbo has been manufacturing linoleum flooring over the last 125 years, under the brand Marmoleum - the sustainable flooring choice.
Linoleum is the most sustainable, resilient flooring choice for over 150 years, made from natural raw materials.
Discover the natural and beautiful world of Marmoleum;
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Our Marmoleum flooring is created from linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour and other natural ingredients, which is naturally biodegradable.
Marmoleum is produced in a modern and efficient production environment running on green electricity, the production of this floor covering is actually carbon negative from cradle to gate.
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COP26 global climate summit: how we support climate goals
Forbo Flooring Systems Australia has partnered with Carbon Positive Australia to plant native Australian trees and shrubs to help restore Australia's biodiversity. Not as an offset program, rather as regeneration, since Marmoleum is already CO2 neutral from cradle to gate.
Over the past two years we have managed to plant over 12,000 trees/shrubs and plan to plant many more this year and beyond.
➔ Restoring Australia's biodiversity with Marmoleum program
Because Marmoleum floors are made from natural raw materials we depend highly on humans who guide the process of harvesting and preparing the raw materials for further transportation and preparation.
Only when this process is perfectly organised, our craftsmen in the factory can make high quality Marmoleum out of it.
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We care for the people that touch our business, from employees to suppliers. That’s most of our manufacturing sites in Europe are certified to SA8000® The SA8000 Standard is one of the world’s preeminent social standards which aims to protect workers along each step of the supply chain.
When was Marmoleum / linoleum invented?
Linoleum flooring is over 150 years old after first being invented by Frederik Walton. At the time, linoleum was the first resilient floor covering.
The craft of manufacturing linoleum has evolved over the last 150 years.
Making Marmoleum is an art, which is not learned at any trade or craft school.
Watch the video to find out how we make Marmoleum
Are you new to Marmoleum?
We'd love to provide you with the opportunity to discover the natural and beautiful world of Marmoleum by offering an A4 sample and a practical information pack. ➞ Order a free Marmoleum sample package
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Over 100 years and more, linoleum has found its way into an incredibly large number of buildings all over the world. Such as the elegant White House in Washington, DC. Not to be outdone, linoleum is also installed in the Kremlin in Moscow, the German Reichstag and Buckingham Palace!
➔ Marmoleum case studies
Forbo Flooring Systems is a European flooring manufacturer that supplies to numerous of flooring retailers across Australia & New Zealand.
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A natural winner! Our linoleum floor coverings with the Marmoleum brand are natural floors associated with sustainability, durability, high quality and innovative design.
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Marmoleum, Forbo brand for Linoleum, is phthalates free, alllergy approved and is CO2 neutral (cradle to gate). Find out more about all special characteristics of Marmoleum.
Learn more about the characteristics of Marmoleum
The craft of manufacturing linoleum has evolved over the last 150 years. Forbo has been driving this development through its Marmoleum brand. Making Marmoleum flooring is an art, which is not learned at any trade - or craft school. In fact, only a handful of people know how to make Marmoleum.
Find out how we make Marmoleum
Marmoleum, Forbo's brand for linoleum, is a floor made from natural raw materials. This makes Marmoleum the sustainable flooring choice. Find out more about the ingredients we use to make our Marmoleum.
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With the enormous variety of floors, we can imagine that it's not always easy to know the difference between different flooring types. We explain what the difference is in build up of linoleum and vinyl, PVC, synthetic and rubber flooring solutions.
Marmoleum and other flooring types
All Marmoleum collections offer you endless possibilities to mix and match, even with other Forbo flooring products such as our entrance flooring solution Coral, Flotex flocked flooring and Impressa naturally PVC free flooring.
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Floor coverings are an intrinsic part of the built environment, they are omnipresent in every square meter of our schools, health care institutions, workplaces, leisure centers, and our home. Forbo Marmoleum floors are designed to contribute to a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment, adding to your health.
Why is Marmoleum so healthy?
The weighted average of our Marmoleum product range is CO2 neutral (cradle to gate) without carbon offsetting and does not affect worldwide climate change. It combines ecological values with contemporary design and offers an important contribution to a sustainable world.
Carbon offsetting means that the CO2 emissions are not actually reduced in the production of the floor but rather by taking other initiatives like planting trees to compensate for the emission after the production cycle. The manufacturing of Marmoleum is CO2 neutral (cradle to gate) by itself without the need to purchase carbon offsets.
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At Forbo Flooring Systems, we support the objectives that have been set for this year's COP26, the global UN climate summit that takes place in Glasgow. We take pride in being actively involved in the dialogue by close contact with policymakers and influencers to share our views and solutions where we can.
Connect with us online as we follow the news and developments at and around this seminal event. We will keep you informed on the expectations, the progress and the result of the COP26 talks with special guests such as WorldGBC CEO, Cristina Gamboa.
TO OUR COP26 PROGRAMME AND OBJECTIVES
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Receive the maximum Green Star points under the 'Sustainable products' for the Green Building Council of Australia Assessment Framework for Product Certification Scheme when using Marmoleum.
Simply, submit our GECA certificate which is equivalent to Green Tag Level A cert:
Forbo Marmoleum GECA certificate
MARMOLEUM SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT Declaration
Other sustainable documentations for Marmoleum
The restoring capacity of natural resources is the basis for the circular economy. In essence, linoleum is a bio-cycle product, this means that the natural raw materials can be composted and returned to earth as nutrients to the new grown rapid natural raw materials. Another alternative is clean energy generation at the end of useful life reducing the reliance on fossil fuels.
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Forbo Flooring Systems partners with international associations and bodies in setting up pilot projects and alliances in which innovations and new developments can be tested and introduced. They are particularly valuable when it comes to developing for the circular economy.
We work with European institutions such as the European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers' Institute, the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, the European Carpet and Rug Association and other industry leaders such as the Green Building Council, universities and innovative start-ups. All to continuously improve the environmental profile of our company and product portfolio.
In 2021, Forbo Flooring Systems has joined the global action network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), to help transform the building and construction sector across three strategic areas – climate action, health & wellbeing, and resources & circularity.
more information about our collaborations
From how they’re made to how they perform, we make truly sustainable floors that are good for people, good for buildings and good for the environment.
Are you new to Marmoleum? If so, we'd love to provide you the opportunity to discover our natural and beautiful Marmoleum products for free.
➞ Order a free Marmoleum sample package
If you are already familiar with Marmoleum we offer you the opportunity to order a free Marmoleum colour sample of a specific collection. Browse our collections and explore Marmoleum.
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"The path to real carbon neutral buildings is made from Natural Raw Materials, NOT PLASTIC"
Forbo’s installation and maintenance support is offered through the sales subsidiaries and customer service departments of Forbo Flooring. Clear descriptions and manuals are available for our linoleum flooring coverings. Installation material and installation tools can be obtained from Forbo. Following the guidelines will assure lifetime performance of the floor and offer you a lasting appearance retention.
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Topshield pro Marmoleum finish developed by Forbo has been designed as a highly performing finish to create a ‘ready to use floor’ that requires no initial maintenance or polymer application after installation or annually! It's even more resistant to dirt pick-up, less prone to wear and has improved resistance to scratches and stains!
In fact, Marmoleum with Topshield pro has been is use for more than 15 years. We have sold over 100 million m² worldwide, therefore has a proven track record.
Because of its two layer system Marmoleum can be repaired or refreshed in cases of accidents or after years of use.
Read about our Proven performance with Topshield pro
Do you have any questions about Marmoleum? Take a look at the Marmoleum FAQ or get in contact with us.
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