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Event & Leisure Venues Flooring

Discover durable, stylish and acoustic flooring for museums, theatres, cinemas and event venues. Forbo offers solutions that enhance design, safety & comfort.

Ultimate visitor experience

Museum Van Bommel Van Dam | Elegant museum natural flooring linoleum marmoleum flooring

Why flooring matters in event & leisure venues

Designing spaces for culture, entertainment, and events requires flooring that can do it all withstand thousands of visitors, provide comfort underfoot, and deliver an unforgettable first impression. From museums and theatres to cinemas and convention centres, the right flooring plays a vital role in both the guest experience and long-term maintenance.


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Considerations for event & leisure flooring

  • High foot traffic resistance – Venues often see thousands of daily visitors. Flooring must resist wear, scratches, and dents while remaining visually appealing over time.

  • Acoustic comfort – Museums, cinemas, and theatres demand noise reduction. Acoustic flooring or textile solutions help absorb sound and improve visitor experience.

  • Design freedom – Large venues rely on wayfinding and zoning through colour and pattern. Flooring that allows customisation and branding, navigation and aesthetics.

  • Safety & compliance– Slip resistance, fire safety (to Australian standards), and easy cleaning are essential for public spaces.

  • Sustainability – Many organisations now prioritise eco-friendly materials in line with green building rating systems.

Museums & Galleries

Recommended Forbo Flooring:

  • Marmoleum – Natural, CO₂ positive flooring with endless design options for zoning, wayfinding, or creating bold statements. Resistant to heavy traffic and easy to clean.

  • Flotex – A unique blend of carpet comfort with vinyl performance. Excellent for acoustic control and stain resistance. Option to fully customise.

  • Eternal – Hardwearing, easy maintenance, modern designs. Option to fully customise designs.

Estonian Museum of National History - Eternal digital print vinyl flooring

Theatres & Cinemas

Recommended Forbo Flooring:

  • Tessera – Carpet tiles, superior acoustic performance, soft underfoot comfort, and a luxurious feel that enhances ambience.

  • Flotex – Ideal for aisles and lobby areas where spills occur but sound absorption is still critical. Option to fully customise.

iQ Student Accommodation Flotex Concrete Planks in Cinema Room | Textile flooring for cinema and theatres

Need more inspiration?

If you’d like to see how others have brought their hospitality and leisure projects to life, explore our case studies. You’ll find real-world examples across hotels, restaurants, wellness spaces, cultural venues and more designed with Forbo flooring.


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