Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum Modular collection of planks and tiles has seen an extensive palette refresh, with a focus on neutral shades and warm hues, all aimed at modern commercial design schemes.
As Forbo’s flagship product, Marmoleum has an enduring heritage in the flooring industry, providing architects, specifiers and end users with a tough and proven, yet sustainable, floor covering.
The updated Marmoleum Modular collection reaffirms this commitment, manufactured in the UK, with a very low embodied carbon, high renewable content and a refreshed palette of key trend colourways in plank and tile format – 21 of which are entirely new to the modular offering.
Split into Linear, Neutral and Accent, the new Marmoleum Modular range contains 30 designs in total, with a focus on providing more neutral tones to complement other interior finishing material trends on the market.
The Linear sub-collection features organic linear designs that are reminiscent of wood tones, creating a soft and natural finish to a space. This includes the ‘Desert Sand’ colourway, new to Marmoleum Modular, which is a light, almost birch-like, shade.
Within Neutral, the designs have a marbled effect that meets the stone and material trends seen on the market. From the dusty yellow of ‘Sandstone’ to the deep brown of ‘Clay’, these floor coverings are ideal for interiors looking to connect back to nature.
While Accent is a more eye-catching part of Marmoleum Modular, with the neutral yellow of ‘Corn Silk’ and pale green of ‘Fresh Thyme’ adding a contemporary pop of colour to any space.
Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems, spoke on this refresh saying: “Marmoleum Modular is made in our Kirkcaldy factory and is one of our long-standing collections. With the current increasing demand for sustainable design choices, it was the ideal time to refresh and bring it in line with new market trends.
“Designed for creative freedom, this updated collection and modular format allows architects and designers to mix and match colours, textures, and patterns to achieve a personalised look. Whether you’re seeking a bold statement or a subtle design, Marmoleum Modular provides the perfect foundation for a beautiful and sustainable interior.”
Marmoleum is one of the most sustainable floor coverings on the market, with Marmoleum Modular having a very low embodied carbon of 0.395kg CO2 / m2 (achieved without offsetting and verified by an independent EPD). The collection is made from 88% natural raw materials, contains 58% recycled and reused material, and is manufactured in a factory powered by 100% renewable electricity). It is also PVC and phthalate free with low emissions, ensuring it positively contributes to healthy indoor environments.
As with other Marmoleum collections, this range also benefits from the Topshield pro lacquer, protecting the floor covering against wear and tear in busy environments.
