Flotex Naturals Commercial Textile Sheet Flooring

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Flotex Naturals Commercial Textile Sheet Flooring by Forbo

Flotex Naturals is Forbo's high-definition printed wood look for Flotex, pairing the appearance of timber with the comfort and sound control of a textile floor. This listing covers the 20 designs Forbo US groups as its Flotex Naturals stocked range, which brings together 10 best-selling designs and 10 newer ones across oak, pine, beech, chestnut and walnut looks, planks, chevron and Hungarian point. Naturals is offered as sheet only.

Flotex is Forbo's flocked textile floor: a dense pile of upright nylon 6.6 fibers bonded to a waterproof, closed-cell vinyl cushion backing. It gives the warmth, comfort and sound control of a textile, but because the fibers stand straight and the backing is impervious, spills stay on the surface and the floor can be cleaned much like a hard floor, including wet cleaning. Forbo also notes that the pile traps fine dust and allergens until it is vacuumed, and Flotex carries the Allergy UK Seal of Approval.

Best for: Offices, hospitality, senior living, education and retail interiors that want a wood look with the warmth and quiet of a textile floor.

Colors

Flotex Naturals sheet comes in 20 designs:

• Oak looks: Distressed Oak 010035F, American Oak 010036F, Blackened Oak 010037F, White Oak 010038F, Titanium Oak 010058F, Warm Oak 010075F, Shaded Oak 010078F
• Other wood species: European White Wood 010039F, Antique Pine 010040F, Smoked Beech 010041F, Steamed Beech 010042F, Chestnut 010055F, Limed Wood 010076F, Smoked Walnut 010077F
• Plank designs: Heritage Plank 010073F, Shadow Plank 010074F
• Chevron and Hungarian point: Summer Chevron 010071F, Autumn Chevron 010072F, Hungarian Point Grey 010079F, Hungarian Point 010080F

Screen colors vary, so request free samples before you choose.

Why Choose Flotex Naturals

• Textile warmth and comfort underfoot with a surface that can be wet cleaned like a hard floor
• Waterproof closed-cell vinyl backing keeps spills from reaching the subfloor
• Dense, straight nylon 6.6 pile that releases stains and traps fine dust until vacuumed
• Allergy UK Seal of Approval
• Class 1 fire rating (ASTM E648) and suitable for castor chairs
• Impact sound reduction of 21 dB (ISO 717-2) for quieter rooms
• CDPH 01350 compliant, 100% phthalate free and made with 100% renewable electricity

How Flotex Sheet Is Sold

Flotex Naturals is a 0.17" (4.3 mm) sheet in rolls about 79" (2 m) wide x 98.4 ft (30 m) long, about 71.76 sq. yd. per roll. It is cut to the length your project needs and quoted by the square yard. Its pattern repeat varies by design (for example, Distressed Oak 010035F is 59.06" x 78.74"), so allow for pattern match. The factory edge is not seam quality, so allow at least 1" at each seam for trimming. Give us your room dimensions and we will help you plan roll cuts and quantities.

Because sheet is cut to your order, cut sheet goods are not returnable. Please confirm colors with samples and measurements with your installer before ordering.

Installation and Supplies

Flotex sheet is a glue-down floor installed by a flooring professional following Forbo's Installing Flotex Sheet Flooring guide. Installation supplies are sold only with a Flotex flooring order and are included in your quote.

• Adhesive: Forbo Sustain 1195, Forbo FST 1299 or Forbo 660, as listed for Flotex sheet on Forbo's US website. FST 1299 is not applicable to all installations; for example, Forbo's FST 1299 data sheet says it is not intended for slabs without a moisture vapor retarder. Your installer selects the adhesive based on the subfloor and job conditions.
• Seams: Net-fit seams rolled with a steel seam roller, with cross seams cut using the Forbo Seam & Strip Cutter, per Forbo's Flotex sheet installation guide
• Care: Forbo Neutral pH Cleaner for routine and interim cleaning, and the Forbo Flotex Spot Eraser for spot cleaning, as listed on Forbo's US Flotex floor care page and in Caring for Flotex

Installation and Technical Documents (PDF)

• Flotex Sheet Technical Data Sheet
• Installing Flotex Sheet Flooring
• Forbo General Installation Guidelines
• Substrate Evaluation and Preparation Guidelines
• Caring for Flotex
• Flotex Stain Chart
• Forbo Limited Commercial Warranty: Flotex (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flotex? Flotex is a flocked textile floor from Forbo. Upright nylon 6.6 fibers are bonded to a waterproof vinyl backing, so it feels like a textile but can be wet cleaned like a hard floor.

Is Flotex Naturals real wood? No. Naturals is a digitally printed wood look on the flocked Flotex surface. It looks like timber but performs like Flotex: a textile floor with a waterproof backing that can be wet cleaned.

How is Flotex sheet priced? Flotex sheet is cut to length and quoted by the square yard. Call 1-888-976-8166 with your square footage for a project quote. The minimum order is 250 sq ft.

Can I return Flotex Naturals sheet? No. Sheet is cut to the length you order, so cut sheet goods are not returnable. Order free samples first to confirm your colors.

How do I clean Flotex? Vacuum regularly, treat spots with water and the Forbo Flotex Spot Eraser or the Flotex Stain Chart, and use a diluted neutral pH cleaner followed by wet extraction with clean water for deeper cleaning. Wait at least five days after installation before the first wet cleaning.

What adhesive is used for Flotex sheet? Forbo's US website lists Forbo Sustain 1195, FST 1299 or 660 for Flotex sheet. FST 1299 is not applicable to all installations, so your installer chooses based on the job. Adhesive is sold only with a flooring order and included in your quote.

Can I order samples? Yes. Request free samples to see the colors in person before you order.

Product Specs

• Collection: Flotex Naturals
• Range: Flotex HD
• Brand: Flotex
• Manufacturer: Forbo Flooring Systems
• Type: Flocked textile sheet: nylon 6.6 wear layer, fiberglass layer, recycled closed-cell vinyl cushion backing
• Thickness: 0.17" (4.3 mm)
• Roll Size: about 79" (2 m) wide x 98.4 ft (30 m) long, about 71.76 sq. yd. per roll
• Pattern Repeat: Varies by design (for example, Distressed Oak 010035F is 59.06" x 78.74")
• Fire Rating: ASTM E648 / NFPA 253 Class 1; ASTM E662 smoke density 450 or less
• Slip Resistance: ASTM D2047, meets or exceeds 0.5
• Acoustics: Impact sound reduction 21 dB (ISO 717-2); IIC 68 (ASTM E492)
• Durability: EN 1307 Class 4 heavy duty; suitable for castor chairs (ISO 4918)
• Recycled Content: 20%
• Certifications: CDPH 01350 compliant, contributes to LEED v4.1, Allergy UK Seal of Approval
• Designs: 20
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Returns: Cut sheet goods are not returnable
• Complete Specs: Technical data sheet (PDF)
• Warranty: See Forbo's Flotex warranty (PDF)

Specifier Tips

Naturals designs are printed, and their pattern repeat varies by design (Distressed Oak 010035F, for example, repeats at 59.06" x 78.74"), so include pattern match in your quantity. Forbo's installation guide asks that all sheets run with their arrows in the same direction and be installed in roll sequence from one batch.

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