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  • Claire Vos Bulletin board

    The 0.36m2

    of pinboard linoleum

    The 0.36m2 - of pinboard linoleum

    During the recent lockdown, Thomas Eurlings (Senior Designer Vinyl) and Marijke Griffioen (Senior Designer Linoleum) came up with an exciting plan: for their 0.36m2 project they offered a selected group of creatives a pinboard with Bulletin Board of 60x60 cm and invited them to use it in any way they wanted. Here they explain the story behind this idea.

    Read the full article

  • Falling leaves

    How to prepare

    For Autumn and winter

    3 tips to prevent falls and slips

    Keeping your floors clean is of course important from an esthetic point of view; people feel more at ease in a clean and tidy environment. But there are other reasons to take dirt seriously.

    Without a proper entrance flooring system, leaves, sand, and dirt will find their way indoors and lead to scratches and wear and tear on the rest of the flooring. Intensively used floors – such as those in schools, shops, and office buildings – will consequently need replacing much sooner.

    And as beautiful as the fall foliage is, leaves can become slippery underfoot when it rains, posing all kinds of risks for people entering or leaving the building.

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  • Sustainability

    Linoleum

    How sustainability is done

    Linoleum - How sustainability is done

    Linoleum from Forbo is naturally good. It captures more climate-harming CO2 than it releases, if you produce it the right way, like Forbo does. The Netherlands is home to the most modern linoleum plant in the world, a factory that shows how industry and ecology really can be compatible.

    Read the full article

  • Meet the maker

    Meet The Maker

    Thomas Eurlings

    Meet The Maker - Thomas Eurlings

    In the first of our Allura Meet The Maker blog series, we catch up with Thomas Eurlings, Senior Designer Vinyl at Forbo Flooring Systems, to find out more about his involvement in the creation of the new collection, what it means to him, and current design trends within the flooring industry.

    Read the full article

  • Designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum

    designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum - Designing with linoleum

    Linoleum is a 160-year-old innovation.
    What makes this material special is its scope for endless new possibilities. One of the challenges our Design studio faces, is identifying these possibilities and translating them into a new visual that is in-keeping with the modern zeitgeist.

    Read the full article

  • Design series

    Design Series

    The Dynamics of A Building

    Design Series - The Dynamics of A Building

    Over time, there has been a strong shift in segment design. Before, there was clear uniformity; a hospital would look like a hospital and an office would be designed to be exactly what you would expect from an office, simply a place to work. Our designer takes a look at how the boundaries between different segments have blurred, and buildings are adopting a variety of identities.

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Product

Product stories

  • Designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum

    designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum - Designing with linoleum

    Linoleum is a 160-year-old innovation.
    What makes this material special is its scope for endless new possibilities. One of the challenges our Design studio faces, is identifying these possibilities and translating them into a new visual that is in-keeping with the modern zeitgeist.

    Read the full article

  • Sustainability

    Linoleum

    How sustainability is done

    Linoleum - How sustainability is done

    Linoleum from Forbo is naturally good. It captures more climate-harming CO2 than it releases, if you produce it the right way, like Forbo does. The Netherlands is home to the most modern linoleum plant in the world, a factory that shows how industry and ecology really can be compatible.

    Read the full article

  • no heat involved

    The slim chair

    There may be no heat involved

    The slim chair - There may be no heat involved

    “There may be no heat involved, but it’s hot stuff nonetheless” says designer Elvin den Haan about his and Jan Nijland’s latest Lonc chair: the Slim. Not only is this chair cold-pressed, requiring significantly less energy to make, it is also produced using a by-product from Zaanstreek-based linoleum factory, Forbo.

    Read the full article

  • Furniture Linoleum 4184

    Linoleum

    Rise of Off the Floor Applications

    Linoleum - Rise of Off the Floor Applications

    The naturally smooth and durable nature of linoleum lends itself perfectly to finishing all kinds of surfaces, with the versatile material being used for much more than just creating beautiful floors. Our Senior Designer, Marijke, takes a look.

    Read the full article

Design

Design stories

  • Claire Vos Bulletin board

    The 0.36m2

    of pinboard linoleum

    The 0.36m2 - of pinboard linoleum

    During the recent lockdown, Thomas Eurlings (Senior Designer Vinyl) and Marijke Griffioen (Senior Designer Linoleum) came up with an exciting plan: for their 0.36m2 project they offered a selected group of creatives a pinboard with Bulletin Board of 60x60 cm and invited them to use it in any way they wanted. Here they explain the story behind this idea.

    Read the full article

  • Designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum

    designing with linoleum

    Marmoleum - Designing with linoleum

    Linoleum is a 160-year-old innovation.
    What makes this material special is its scope for endless new possibilities. One of the challenges our Design studio faces, is identifying these possibilities and translating them into a new visual that is in-keeping with the modern zeitgeist.

    Read the full article

  • Faust

    Faust

    Passion for Linoleum

    Faust - Passion for Linoleum

    What inspires us most about linoleum is its incredibly velvety and pleasant feel, the variety of its deep-matt colours, and the fact that it is also a sustainable product made with linseed oil. Material properties such as these are held in high regard, particularly as a table surface in the office area.

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  • Design series

    Design Series

    The Dynamics of A Building

    Design Series - The Dynamics of A Building

    Over time, there has been a strong shift in segment design. Before, there was clear uniformity; a hospital would look like a hospital and an office would be designed to be exactly what you would expect from an office, simply a place to work. Our designer takes a look at how the boundaries between different segments have blurred, and buildings are adopting a variety of identities.

    Read the full article

  • Sensory experience

    Sensory Experiences

    Bespoke Flooring

    Sensory Experiences - Bespoke Flooring

    In today’s competitive economic environment, businesses are constantly looking for ways to stand out. Whether it’s unique branding or clever marketing campaigns, Dorothé Kessels, Head of Vinyl Design, looks at how companies continually seek out opportunities to set themselves apart from the competition.

    Read the full article

  • no heat involved

    The slim chair

    There may be no heat involved

    The slim chair - There may be no heat involved

    “There may be no heat involved, but it’s hot stuff nonetheless” says designer Elvin den Haan about his and Jan Nijland’s latest Lonc chair: the Slim. Not only is this chair cold-pressed, requiring significantly less energy to make, it is also produced using a by-product from Zaanstreek-based linoleum factory, Forbo.

    Read the full article

  • Finding magic

    Finding Magic

    Blending Materials

    Finding Magic - Blending Materials

    With an increasing focus on creating interiors that have a more ‘lived in’ look, many designers are breaking down pre-conceived conventions by juxtaposing seemingly disparate materials, finishes and styles to create more fluid spaces.

    Read the full article

  • Tessera Nexus 3501 3507

    Connected Spaces

    Collaborative Working

    Connected Spaces - Collaborative Working

    When it comes to workspace design, many researchers seem to agree on the positive impact of face-to-face and informal interactions – providing distinct connections and opportunities for information exchange, collaboration, networking and problem-solving.

    Read the full article

  • Furniture Linoleum 4184

    Linoleum

    Rise of Off the Floor Applications

    Linoleum - Rise of Off the Floor Applications

    The naturally smooth and durable nature of linoleum lends itself perfectly to finishing all kinds of surfaces, with the versatile material being used for much more than just creating beautiful floors. Our Senior Designer, Marijke, takes a look.

    Read the full article

Sustainability

Sustainability

  • Sustainability

    Linoleum

    How sustainability is done

    Linoleum - How sustainability is done

    Linoleum from Forbo is naturally good. It captures more climate-harming CO2 than it releases, if you produce it the right way, like Forbo does. The Netherlands is home to the most modern linoleum plant in the world, a factory that shows how industry and ecology really can be compatible.

    Read the full article

  • Marmoleum Fresco 3271 & Splash 3430

    CO2 Neutral

    A Conscious Choice

    CO2 Neutral - A Conscious Choice

    With slow progress being made on the Paris climate agreement, Mark Bauer, Environmental Specialist at Forbo Flooring Systems, explains why we should all be striving to make a conscious choice when it comes to choosing building and interior products – as well as taking a closer look at the difference between carbon offsetting and carbon neutral manufacturing.

    Read the full article

Segments

Segments

  • Retail

    Retail

    Making An Entrance

    Retail - Making An Entrance

    Enhancing the shopping experience starts from the moment a customer sets foot in the building. As part of our ‘Floored It’ blog series, Louise Serjeant, Key Account Manager for Retail, discusses the importance of choosing an effective entrance flooring system for retail environments.

    Read the full article

  • Healthcare

    BIM

    The Rise of BIM in Healthcare

    BIM - The Rise of BIM in Healthcare

    It is clear that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is steadily taking its place at the forefront of the construction sector. Here, we look at how the many benefits of BIM are becoming most apparent within the healthcare sector, assisting in the efficient construction of our country’s new, modern and technologically advanced medical facilities.

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  • Office

    Office

    Towards a new work landscape

    Office - Towards a new work landscape

    Whereas a number of years back, flexible working meant being able to work at any workstation in the office, the term has now evolved to encompass pop-up work places. After all, you can work any time, any place these days.

    Read the full article

Meet The Maker

Meet The Maker

  • Allura 2020 - Thomas Eurlings

    Meet The Maker

    Thomas Eurlings

    Meet The Maker - Thomas Eurlings

    In the first of our Allura Meet The Maker blog series, we catch up with Thomas Eurlings, Senior Designer Vinyl at Forbo Flooring Systems, to find out more about his involvement in the creation of the new collection, what it means to him, and current design trends within the flooring industry.

    Read the full article

  • Allura 2020 - Arjen Roelofs

    Meet The Maker

    Arjen Roelofs

    Meet The Maker - Arjen Roelofs

    As part of our Allura Meet The Maker blog series, we catch up with Arjen Roelofs, Director of Research and Development and Forbo employee for over 28 years, to find out more about his involvement in the creation of the new collection, what it means to him, and what working in the Forbo R&D department really involves.

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  • Allura 2020 - Roy Schepers

    Meet The Maker

    Roy Schepers

    Meet The Maker - Roy Schepers

    As part of our Allura Meet The Maker blog series, we catch up with Roy Schepers, Product Manager LVT at Forbo Flooring Systems, to find out more about his involvement in the creation of the new collection, what it means to him, and the new products within the collection designed to make installation easier and quicker.

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  • Anna Ray

    Meet The Maker

    Anna Ray

    Meet The Maker - Anna Ray

    Earlier this year, renowned textile artist, Anna Ray, took up a three-month residency at our Bamber Bridge factory, creating artworks inspired by the colours and yarns used in our carpet tiles, before premiering her creations at this year’s National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire.

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