Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Panel - Dark Bistre 12" x 36"

Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Dark Bistre — 12" x 36" Click Linoleum Panel

Dark Bistre is a near-black colour of Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal with a faint warm undertone, the floating linoleum panel Forbo sizes at roughly 12" x 36". Its natural linoleum top is bonded to a waterproof HDF core with a cork backing, and the edges click together with no glue. Dark Bistre is part of Forbo's current colour list for the line.

Best for: dining rooms, home theaters, libraries and kitchens with light cabinetry.

The Look

Bistre is a traditional artist's pigment made from wood soot, and the word has long described a dusky brown. Dark Bistre takes that idea almost to black: Forbo lists it at NCS S 8502-Y with an LRV of just 7%, so it reads as a near-black with only a faint warm undertone and works much like a very dark wood floor. Check a sample to see its depth under your lighting.

Why Choose Dark Bistre

• Dark-wood mood, linoleum benefits: a near-black on a natural, renewable surface.
• Ready on day one: furniture can go back as soon as the last panel is clicked in.
• Scuff protection: Topshield pro factory finish shields against dirt and scuffs.
• Cork comfort: cork backing softens each step.

Installation

Dark Bistre floats, so it must never be pinned down by cabinets or by screws through transition strips. Keep 3/8" clear at walls and fixed objects, and install expansion joints in doorways. Over concrete, Forbo requires QuietWalk Versa or an equivalent vapor barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Dark Bistre? A near-black with a faint warm undertone (Forbo NCS S 8502-Y, LRV 7%). Bistre is the name of a soot-based brown pigment, and Dark Bistre sits at the very darkest end of that range.

Is Dark Bistre a good alternative to a dark hardwood floor? It gives a similar dark, warm base, while the cork backing and anti-static linoleum surface make it quieter and easy to sweep.

Will Dark Bistre fade? Linoleum can show ambering when new, a temporary effect explained in the Forbo PDF linked above. Ask us if you have questions about strong sunlight.

Is there a matching square? Forbo lists Dark Bistre in the Cinch Loc Seal range, which comes in both panels and squares. Call us to confirm current square availability.

Product Specs

• Brand: Marmoleum by Forbo Flooring
• Collection: Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal
• Colour: Dark Bistre
• Forbo colour no. (item number): 933236
• Forbo colour data: NCS S 8502-Y, LRV 7%
• Format: panel, approx. 12" x 36" (300 x 900 mm); Forbo lists 35.43" x 11.81"
• Total thickness: 9.8 mm (0.39")
• Construction: Marmoleum linoleum surface, waterproof HDF core, cork backing
• Surface finish: Topshield pro (factory applied)
• Locking system: Välinge 5G glue-free click
• Installation method: floating
• Installation level: above, on or below grade
• Carton: 7 panels, 20.34 sq ft, approx. 40 lbs
• Class of use: 23 domestic heavy / 33 commercial heavy
• Recycled content: 17%
• Warranty (Forbo US limited warranty): 25 years residential wear, 5 years light commercial wear; lifetime limited structure and lifetime limited waterproof coverage
• Documents (PDF): Installing Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal (v1.25), Forbo Limited Warranty, Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal, Cleaning and maintenance

Design Pairing Guide

• Cabinets: cream, pale sage or white shaker fronts.
• Walls: warm whites to stop a dark floor from feeling heavy.
• Accents: cognac leather, brass lamps.
• Rugs: a light Berber or ivory flat-weave.

See Dark Bistre with the other dark neutrals in our Cinch Loc Seal panel collection.