EXAMPLES OF ACOUSTIC FLOORING
At Forbo, we recognise that achieving lower noise pollution is essential to reducing stress and promoting the well-being and comfort of individuals. From our extensive experience, we believe that acoustic flooring solutions represent one of the most effective options, when looking to reduce impact building noise – especially in multi-occupancy buildings, such as housing, healthcare facilities and schools. As such, we have developed a wide selection of both sheet and tile products, in a range of acoustically-engineered forms.
Acoustic Vinyl
We offer a range of vinyl products that combine high acoustic performance with optimal resistance to indentation. These products form our industry-leading Sarlon collection. The floor coverings in this range have been developed and tested to maximise impact sound reduction, whilst meeting the needs of heavy traffic commercial areas and also retaining a minimum residual indentation. There are also two levels of sound reduction available: 15dB and 19dB.
On projects where sound-insulation is key, the Sarlon 19 dB floors offer the highest levels of acoustic performance.
Alternatively, the Sarlon 15dB products offer the ideal solution on projects where wheeled traffic and rolling loads are a daily part of the working building. The tough, durable and sound reducing solution offers an effective acoustic floor covering with excellent residual indentation resistance, making it ideal for use in heavy traffic commercial applications.
How we manufacture Sarlon:
Loose lay acoustic vinyl sheet
It is always important to reduce downtime – especially within healthcare or education facilities. In fact, it is crucial to avoid impacting on the daily activities of staff, students or patients, so finding quick fit solutions is important. For this reason, leading manufacturers are developing quick, easy and economical product collections that do not require the need for adhesive. At Forbo we have Modul’up. Requiring no adhesive or tackifier, Modul’up can not only be installed quickly, but it can also be walked on immediately after installation, reducing downtime and minimising impact on day-to-day business.
Featured within the collection is an enhanced Decibel version, which provides 19dB impact sound reduction as well as an compact version.
How we manufacture Modul’up:
Luxury Vinyl Tile solutions
Setting new standards in acoustic luxury vinyl tile (LVT) solutions, Forbo’s Allura Decibel range has been developed to offer 19dB impact sound reduction, without compromising on aesthetics or ease of installation. This collection combines proven acoustic technology with exceptionally low indentation, a unique combination for an acoustic flooring solution. The range is particularly suitable for multi-occupancy buildings, such as high-rise office buildings, where noise pollution and the well-being of occupants is of vital consideration. Additionally, our LVT solutions can be fitted with a tackifier, which enables them to be used alongside standard carpet tiles.
How we manufacture Allura Decibel:
Acoustic Linoleum
We are also proud to offer a range of acoustic linoleum products within our Marmoleum collection. Compared with standard linoleum flooring, these solutions provide enhanced impact sound reduction, helping to create quieter and more comfortable interior environments. Marmoleum Acoustic is a linoleum floor construction consisting of 2 mm Marmoleum calendered onto a 2 mm corkment backing, delivering an impact sound reduction of 14 dB. Marmoleum Decibel consists of 2.5 mm Marmoleum laminated to a 1 mm polyolefin foam backing and provides an impact sound reduction of 19 dB.
How we manufacture Marmoleum Decibel:
Carpet tiles
Carpet tiles can offer an excellent acoustic solution when it comes to heavily trafficked areas which require a higher level of warmth and comfort underfoot. Forbo’s Tessera collection of carpet tiles offer sound impact reduction ratings of between 22 - 28 dB.
Additionally our Tessera carpet tiles can be manufactured with our innovative SOFTbac® secondary backing. Providing greater backing adhesive strength, the solution ensures higher sound absorption in tiles, and delivers impact sound reduction ratings of up to 30 dB.
Flocked flooring technology
Last but not least, we also have our popular flocked flooring option, Flotex. The unique floor covering, which combines the hard-wearing characteristics of a resilient floor with the quality, warmth and comfort of a carpet is perfect for a variety of commercial and domestic applications. In addition Flotex provides excellent acoustic properties of between 19 and 22 dB.
How we manufacture Flotex®:
