Flooring
ABOVE LEFT:
Marmoleum
Real
FR2 in Arabesque
ABOVE RIGHT:
Marmoleum Walton
FR2 in Berlin Red
FR
LEFT:
Vivace
Marmoleum
FR2 in
FR
Asian Tiger
CROATIAN CONTRACT
Koncar signed a contract for the
delivery of 44 low-floor multiple
units to HŽ – Croatian Railways
on 30 January 2014. The order was
for 32 electric multiple units (EMUs)
and 12 diesel-electric multiple units
(DMUs), to be used for commuter
and regional operations. The first of
the EMUs started regular operation
on 9 April 2015, while the first of
the DMUs began operations on 15
February 2016.
Forbo’s Marmoleum Real FR
floor covering was specified for this
project. In total 7,658m2 (82,430ft2)
of flooring was supplied via the
distributor Pervius dizajn in Croatia.
Forbo created Marmoleum FR to
offer sustainability, durability and
performance. The product is created
using a high percentage of natural
raw materials with renewable and
recycled content.
All Marmoleum FR2 and Striato FR
floors include Topshield 2, a doublelayer,
UV-cured finish designed
to make the flooring resistant
to scratches and scuffs, easy to
maintain and ensure its appearance
lasts a long time.
“With their natural bacteriostatic
properties and resistance to
chemicals, Marmoleum FR2 and
Striato FR are ideal solutions for
heavy traffic rail vehicles,” says
Jemma Masters of Forbo.
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Marmoleum FR2 has a homogeneous
construction for optimum durability,
and is designed to offer low
lifecycle costs, because it can
be renovated and repaired. It
features a Topshield 2 doublelayer,
UV-cured finish to make
it easy to clean and maintain.
The new Marmoleum FR2
linoleum collection is now available
in five design styles, including solid
and marbled patterns. Within each there
is a wide array of colourways to choose
from. This new product has been tested to
EN45545-2 and achieves a HL3 rating. Marmoleum
FR2 is also an Allergy UK-approved floor covering.
Five styles
One of the five design styles is Marmoleum Real FR2, which
offers a classic blend of many carefully selected individual
colour tones that combine to create graded colours ranging from
warm neutrals, calm greys and exciting brights.
Marmoleum Vivace FR2 offers the liveliest and most outspoken
blend, made with 6-8 tones in each colourway. “The different
elements combine to create a chameleon-like product that adapts
well to a multitude of interiors,” comments Masters. “The highcontrast
construction of Vivace makes it a smart choice for areas
prone to soiling, where superior appearance retention is required.”
Marmoleum Fresco FR2 has a palette of subtly blended
tone-on-tones, designed to create a fresh, delicate and balanced
aesthetic. The soft contrast of its refined marbled structure
is designed to give a gentle feel, setting the stage for
calm and soothing interiors.
Marmoleum Walton FR2 is a contemporary
collection suitable where an operator requires
more solid visuals and raw tactility.
With its variety of plain to semi-plain aesthetics,
it provides a large choice of designs that give the
collection a strong and modern identity.
The solid marble design of Marmoleum
Concrete FR2 differentiates itself from other designs
with its subtle concrete structure. The colour palette
is neutral, with both warm and cool tones along with an
extension of six bright colours.
In addition to the Marmoleum FR2 collection, there is also
the linear design of the Marmoleum Striato FR range. Marmoleum
Striato FR offers a palette that has natural and bright colours with
warm tones and grey-infused hues spanning from light to dark.
The subtle linear pattern is designed to pick out colours from its
environment, and so work well with other materials. This collection
also achieves the EN45545-2: HL3 rating.
Flotex FR
Another offering from Forbo is the Flotex FR range of
electrostatically flocked floor coverings. The company says Flotex
FR has seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years and is now
challenging conventional carpets in all sectors, including the
international transport market, where demanding conditions