The word linoleum derives from the Latin terms linum as in “linseed” and oleum “oil”, and thanks to its composition of regenerative materials and is a durable material for floor or furniture covers thanks to its longevity. Cork or wood dust, linseed oil and natural resins, lime, color pigments and jute fiber mesh as the backing constitute the main components of linoleum. The Forbo company offers a broad but also highly specialized line of linoleum floor coverings for a vast array of different requirements: linoleum is the material of choice in the healthcare sector, for educational establishments, offices, hotels and the hospitality trade, for stores, industry, and even for sports floor coverings. Forbo has, moreover, developed a water-based surface protection for linoleum coverings. “Topshield” features two layers: the underlay section evens out irregularities in the surface of the material. The upper layer provides highly effective protection against dirt, scratches and traces of use; it facilitates cleaning and care while delivering long-lasting color beauty. If necessary, the surface protection can simply be renovated and in part even be refinished without much effort.
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All in linoleum! Various building types, with floors made of linoleum from Forbo - as here, the conversion of a high school in Graz by the planners of Architektur Consult ZT | All photos © Forbo
Covering an area of 5,000 square meters Artoleum and Touch duet products have been transferred here
Foyer of a new training center of Schüco in Bielefeld, Germany
The architects of Anderhalten BDA, Berlin have planned an extension at a Federal Ministry with a classic shade of red chosen as a floor covering that suits the clay plaster of the walls
The architects of Augustin and Frank from Berlin have decided to use Linoelum because of its robust properties and the particular impact sound quality
A day care center at Hamburg, with different colors of linoleum from Forbo Marmoluem series
In another school-house building, this time located in Vaduz, the architects have opted for a rich shade of red (Uni Walton 168)
Green color: Artloleum Piano 3626
In the canteen of "Schüco Technology Center," about 1,100 sqm Artoleum Mineral 5714 linoleum floor was used
In a primary school in Berlin linoleum of the type Marmoleum Real 2939 has been used for flooring
Approximately 5,500 square linoleum come here in the optical interaction with exposed concrete walls to advantage