Big news in flooring is the arrival of Forbo Marmoleum Global 3 the world's biggest selection of eco-friendly linoleum flooring.
The new Forbo Marmoleum Global 3 flooring collection, available in Australia from April 2009, represents the biggest leap in linoleum since this eco-friendly product was first developed.

With a number of uniquely different looks and the best ecological performance of any resilient floor covering, Forbo Marmoleum Global 3 is the world's largest, most comprehensive linoleum flooring collection.

Design opportunities are unlimited with 164 colours and styles, in graduations from light to dark and saturations in all shades.Additionally, Forbo Marmoleum Global 3 is also easy to clean and requires very little maintenance!

Three exciting ranges come under the Global 3 banner - Marmoleum, Artoleum and Walton.

Heading up the looks is the generally well-known, lightly marbled effect that is created naturally when Forbo's linoleum products are made.Added to this is a variety of solid-toned plain styles; a host of flecked options some in bold tone-on-tone and others incorporating many tiny splashes of colour that from a distance blend to give the appearance of a textured and altogether different colour!

New and never before offered in linoleum is a look that has the familiarity of timber grain yet is delicately different. It is called Forbo Artoleum striato and is ideal for visually lengthening areas, in eight nature-derived and bright colours. Another new look is Forbo Walton cirrus a contemporary, 'closest to solid colour' option that has the finest lineoleum patterning within it. Walton cirrus is available in six strong colours.

Forbo Marmoleum dual is a tile of linoleum that can be laid in chequerboard, random or lineal patterns. 30 colour options produce smart tone-on-tones or powerful contrasts, to suit traditional to bold contemporary design requirements.

Forbo Walton crocodiles has an embossed, mock-croc surface and is available in natural leather tones or red. It creates a unique look ideal for home entertainment areas, or to add designer interest to a kitchen or living room.All are finished with a unique protective surface called Forbo Topshield that ensures long-lasting appearance retention and easy cleaning.

In 'eco' terms, these Forbo floor coverings are exceptional and boast a 'closed lifecycle'. They are created from renewable raw materials (such as linseed oil, wood flour, limestone, pigments and jute), using minimum energy consumption; there are no heavy metals involved in the creation process which means recycling can take place during production; and they have a long lifespan, after which they can be safely returned to nature to decompose completely without releasing harmful substances or gases.
Naturally, Forbo's linoleum products have attracted numerous international independent environmental quality marks and awards, and the Australian Good Environmental Choice Award.

Forbo is the world's biggest producer of linoleum. It practices environmental responsibility and spends on average 12 per cent of its total investment on measures designed to further improve environmental performance.Forbo Marmoleum Global 3 is available through flooring retailers. Contact Forbo Flooring Systems for your nearest stockist by phoning toll free on1800 22 44 71.www.forbo-flooring.com.au