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Furniture linoleum

Furniture linoleum

Product catalog summary

Overview
Forbo's Furniture Linoleum is a natural surfacing material ideal for high-end 3D furniture designs. It is recognized for its elegance, durability, and tactile warmth, making it suitable for various furniture applications. The material is flexible, easy to apply, and environmentally friendly.

Key Features

Warm, satin matt surface with fine texture.
Available in contemporary colors.
Antistatic and hygienic properties.
Flexible application on various substrates, including curved surfaces.
Natural composition with a protective acrylic finish.

Benefits
For Users:

Comfortable tactile finish.
No fingerprint marks.
Long-lasting vibrant colors.
Pleasant writing surface.

For Manufacturers:

Easy to apply and process like wood.
Suitable for both manual and industrial installation.

Application and Installation
Furniture Linoleum can be applied to various materials such as MDF, chipboard, plywood, steel, or composites. It is supplied in rolls and can be applied horizontally, vertically, or on curved surfaces. Acclimatization and specific adhesives are recommended before installation.

Handling and Storage

Store rolls vertically and sheets horizontally.
Protect from dirt and heavy objects.
Acclimatize at room temperature before installation.

Color and Maintenance

Slight color variations may occur due to natural raw materials.
Yellowing may occur but disappears with light exposure.
Generally does not require additional treatment.

Awards and Recognition
Furniture Linoleum has received multiple awards, including the Red Dot design award, for its aesthetic and functional properties.

Additional Products
Forbo also offers Pinboard linoleum, suitable for pinboards and creative spaces, with a tactile and colorful surface.

Specifications and Technical Details
Furniture Linoleum is versatile, with a total thickness of 2.0 mm, roll width of 1.83 m, and roll length up to 30 m. It weighs 2.1 kg/m² and has a residual indentation of less than 0.20 mm. It is resistant to diluted acids, oils, fats, and conventional solvents but not to prolonged exposure to alkalis. Maximum heat resistance is 70°C, and body voltage is less than 2 kV.

Finishing and Application Procedures
Edges can be finished using various methods, including cutting straight and milling, or using strips of aluminium, wood, or plastic. For rounded edges, an additional 3-5 cm of linoleum should be provided to prevent detachment.

Cleaning and Maintenance
Remove adhesive residues with a moist cloth and pH-neutral cleanser. Regular cleaning involves a damp cloth and optional pH-neutral detergent. For occasional maintenance, apply a 5% solution of pH-neutral detergent, scrub gently, rinse, and apply a maintenance film of Forbo Monel.

Preventive Measures
Use soft protection for sharp items to prevent scratches. Remove stains immediately to prevent stubborn marks. Use coasters under items like flowerpots and cups.

Certifications and Environmental Impact
Forbo Flooring Systems is certified under ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is documented in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Contact Information
Forbo Flooring Systems operates globally with contact details provided for various regions including the Netherlands, China, Baltic States, and Finland.

Catalog excerpts

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SEE ME, FEEL ME, TOUCH ME Elegant and natural Forbo’s Furniture Linoleum, Desktop, is a natural surfacing material that delivers the finishing touch for all high end 3D furniture designs such as desks, chairs, stools, cabinets, doors and displays. The material is flexible and can be applied as a surface on all kinds of constructions. Furniture Linoleum is renowned for its elegance and durability, radiating high quality and finesse. Unique benefits for users • tactile finish that is warm and comfortable • matt surface • natural material • environmentally friendly choice Warm and tactile character...

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THE FINISHING TOUCH Forbo’s Furniture Linoleum is distinctive the way it looks as well as the way it feels. Furniture Linoleum has an earthy, solid quality to it, yet it also ‘gives’ when you touch it. It looks matt and natural and feels warm to the hand. And it has one other unique feature: it doesn’t show fingerprints. Hygienic and antistatic by nature The all-natural composition and Forbo’s special surface finish ensure that Furniture Linoleum is naturally antistatic. This gives it a key practical advantage in comparison with other furniture finishes because the surface actively resists the...

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FEEL, TOUCH, LOVE With our products we aim at creating a better quality indoor environment, one that gives pleasure to people to live and work in. In the case of Furniture Linoleum this is created through high quality furnishings that are hygienic and pleasant to touch and use. Furniture Linoleum, being a natural product that has very low emission helps to create a healthier environment where people can be happy and are good company. Furniture Linoleum has a unique character, is flexible and supplied as a sheet on a roll. The material can be easily milled and shaped, in the same way as wood....

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SIMPLE ELEGANCE Furniture Linoleum 4183 | pistacio + 4154 | burgundy + 4180 | aquavert + 4174 | conifer Marmoleum Solid 3363 | lilac (floor covering) A number of new fresh and stylish colours have been added to the classic colour range as have several warm hues and natural tones used in contemporary furniture, providing inspiration for a hospitality feel. 4186 | orange blast + 4164 | salsa + 4185 | powder Marmoleum Solid 3360 | vintage blue (floor covering) 4023 | nero Furniture Linoleum

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MULTIPLE AWARDS Forbo Furniture Linoleum is widely recognised for its exceptional combination of aesthetic and functional properties and holds numerous prestigious awards including the Red Dot design award, the award for Good Industrial Design and the Interzum Award. 10 Furniture Linoleum Furniture linoleum

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REFERENCES Furniture Linoleum can be applied in numerous areas such as offices and similar work environments, kitchens, shops and hospitality and leisure centres. Designer: Suzanne Zolatan Illes | Producent: Furn by Ox | Foto: Maibritt Høj Clausen | www.furnbyox.dk Sabine T. Appel | www.vonappel.dk Photography: Forbo Flooring Systems Designer: Karsten Lauritsen | Producent: Zesigner Zoo | Foto: Tom Jersø | www.dzoo.dk Möbeltischlerei Marko Wust | www.tischlereiwust.de | Foto: Daniel Hanke Designer table; Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec | Producent: Hay | Photo: Hotze Eisma Designer: Thor Høy | Producent...

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AN EYE FOR DETAIL Furniture Linoleum can be milled and shaped like wood and, for edge solutions, it can be combined with other materials (also see page 22) Normann Copenhagen ApS | Designer: Simon Legald | www.normann-copenhagen.com Faust Linoleum | www.faustlinoleum.de | Foto: Arne Hofmann, Haw-Lin, Michael Kastenbauer, Studio Muy Faust Linoleum | www.faustlinoleum.de Møbelsnedkeri Kjeldtoft® | Designer: Arkitekt MAA Rasmua Thrane, Wilhelmsen, Marxen og Bech-Jensen A/S | Foto: Lars Kiel | www.kjeldtoft.com Produktion: &SHUFL | Design: | &SHUFL | www.andshufl.com Designer: Anders M. Jensen |...

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Furniture Linoleum can be applied easily on all common materials such as MDF, chipboard and Plywood as well as steel or composite materials. Furniture Linoleum has a special matt appearance to prevent unpleasant light reflections. Generally, Furniture Linoleum does not require additional treatment but an additional coat may be applied if required (e.g., a UV-resistant PU coating), using a spray gun for even application. Colour As Furniture Linoleum is made from natural raw materials, different production runs may show slight colour variations. This is something to bear in mind when repeating...

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Manual application on a flat surface If a flat surface is to be covered entirely with Furniture Linoleum: 1. Stick the slightly oversized linoleum to the carrier material. To prevent undesirable projections showing through, apply the adhesive to the carrier with a high-pile roller. 2. Press the linoleum firmly into position with, for example, a hand roller. 3. Saw, mill, cut or plane the carrier material and the linoleum together into the desired shape as soon as the adhesive has set. Always use sharp tools. 4. If required, apply an edge by way of finishing. Manual application of a countersunk...

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HYGIENIC AND CLEAN Cleaning after application • Remove any residual adhesive, coating and/or stains caused by fingerprints with a clean, moist cloth and, if necessary, a pH-neutral cleansing agent (e.g. Forbo Cleaner). • Use white spirit to remove dried adhesive, then immediately remove the white spirit with a clean dry cloth. Regular cleaning • Clean with a damp cloth, optional a pH-neutral detergent can be used. • Remove stains immediately after spillage. Occasional maintenance • Apply a 5 % solution of a pH-neutral detergent in water. • Allow soaking for 10 minutes. • Scrub the surface gently...

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