In response to a world
where 24 hour environments are increasingly becoming the norm, and the demand
for flooring solutions which can be installed with minimal impact on daily
business is on the rise, Forbo Flooring Systems’ has launched Allura Puzzle; a
new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collection that can be quickly and easily ‘puzzled’
together, without the need for an adhesive or tackifier.
Allura Puzzle is a
collection of completely loose lay tiles that can be installed by simply using
a rubber mallet to ‘puzzle’ the pieces together. With no need for an adhesive
and minimal subfloor preparation required, the tiles can be installed over existing
floors, including ceramic ones, and walked on immediately after installation,
reducing downtime and minimising impact on daily business.
Janet Lowe, Head of
Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems said: “As consumers continue
to demand a 24-hour service, particularly in retail, there is an increasing
need for flooring that can be installed in minimal time, and with minimal disruption
and downtime. Allura Puzzle is an attractive proposition for these applications
as the floor covering is not only easy to handle and to install, but it is also
easy to maintain and replace.
“The large scale 96cm
x 96cm loose lay tiles have been designed to seamlessly interlock with each
other on all sides, without the need for it to be tessellated. Allura Puzzle
can also be fitted while the premises are still in use and can be removed with ease
if a redesign or new layout is needed due to the fact there is no adhesive
used.”
The collection
consists of 12 colourways in an array of wooden and stone shades. Offering the
aesthetics of its natural counterpart, with the advantages of a strong,
comfortable and durable vinyl, Allura Puzzle differentiates itself not only by
design but also by its quality. Designed for high traffic areas, the LVT
provides a dimensionally stable and balanced product that lays flat and stays
flat for a completely loose laid solution.
What’s more, Allura LVT is 100% phthalate
free, REACH* compliant and produced in Europe with low emission levels. The
excellent dimensional stability also ensures safe and hygienic floors are
created, as dirt isn’t trapped in the seams. Allura Puzzle is just one of the
ranges in Forbo’s Fast Fit collection of genuinely loose lay products which
includes sheet, tile, plank and entrance products.
