Forbo Flooring: Sustainable Marmoleum & Commercial Solutions
Forbo Flooring — Marmoleum, Commercial Vinyl & Carpet Across Canada
Forbo is one of the world's leading commercial flooring manufacturers, best known for Marmoleum (premium linoleum) and a complete range of commercial vinyl, carpet tiles, and entrance systems. Forbo products are widely specified for healthcare, education, retail, and corporate environments where durability, sustainability, and FloorScore-certified indoor air quality matter most. Yaletown Floor stocks the complete Forbo Canadian catalog — 180+ SKUs across Marmoleum, commercial vinyl, and carpet tile — with free samples Canada-wide via national freight.
Why Forbo flooring
- Marmoleum natural linoleum — The original natural-material flooring made from linseed oil, wood flour, jute, and limestone. Naturally biodegradable, antimicrobial, and recognized for galleries, museums, and architect-spec residential.
- Commercial-grade durability — Forbo is widely specified for healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality where strict slip-resistance and chemical-resistance standards apply.
- Sustainability leadership — Marmoleum is carbon-negative from manufacture; Forbo carries Cradle-to-Cradle, BREEAM, and LEED certifications across multiple product lines.
- FloorScore-certified low-VOC — Indoor air quality certification across the catalog — important for healthcare and education installs.
- Swiss engineering heritage — Forbo is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland with manufacturing in the Netherlands, UK, and other European facilities.
Forbo purchasing concerns — solved
- "Marmoleum vs vinyl?" Marmoleum is natural linoleum — biodegradable, antimicrobial, made from natural materials. Vinyl is synthetic PVC — lower cost, full waterproofing, broader design range. Choose Marmoleum for sustainability/design statement; vinyl for everyday durability.
- "Is Marmoleum waterproof?" Marmoleum is water-resistant, not fully waterproof at seams. Forbo Allura (commercial vinyl) is fully waterproof. Choose Allura for bathrooms.
- "Forbo for residential vs commercial?" Marmoleum Click is the residential-friendly DIY format. Marmoleum Sheet is the commercial format requiring professional install.
- "Best Forbo for high-traffic?" Forbo Allura LVT with 28+ mil wear layer or homogeneous vinyl sheet — commercial-grade durability.
- "Delivery and samples?" Free samples Canada-wide in 2–3 business days via national freight. Free shipping on orders 1,000+ sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marmoleum?
Marmoleum is Forbo's natural linoleum line made from linseed oil, wood flour, jute, and limestone — biodegradable, antimicrobial, and carbon-negative from manufacture.
Where is Forbo flooring made?
Forbo is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland with primary manufacturing in the Netherlands and UK. Marmoleum is manufactured in Assendelft, Netherlands.
How much does Forbo flooring cost?
Forbo at Yaletown Floor ranges from $4 to $12 CAD per sq ft. Marmoleum Click at $6–$9; Marmoleum Sheet at $4–$7; Forbo Allura LVT at $5–$12.
Is Forbo Marmoleum durable?
Yes — Marmoleum carries 35-year residential warranties and is commercial-rated. Many original Marmoleum installations from the 1950s remain in use today.
Is Forbo eco-friendly?
Yes — Marmoleum is carbon-negative from manufacture. Forbo carries Cradle-to-Cradle, BREEAM, and LEED certifications across multiple lines.
How do I order a sample?
Free samples on every Forbo SKU — click "Order Sample" on any product page. Ships Canada-wide in 2–3 business days.