Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Panel - Barbados 12" x 36"

Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Barbados — 12" x 36" Click Panel

Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Barbados is a warm cream linoleum in a 12" x 36" glueless click format. With a light reflectance value of 65%, it is a strong choice when the main goal is a bright, airy room. Forbo builds each panel on a Seal core with a natural cork underlayer.

Best for: Small apartments, dim hallways, bedrooms and Scandinavian-style interiors that rely on light floors.

The Look

Forbo lists Barbados at NCS S 1510-Y10R and an LRV of 65%, which makes it a creamy off-white with a slight warm cast. Across long panels it creates a clean, uninterrupted field that lets furniture and art take the lead.

Why Choose Barbados Panels?

• High 65% LRV, so it reflects plenty of light back into the room
• Warm cream instead of a stark white, so it feels relaxed rather than clinical
• Made largely from renewable ingredients with a cork backing
• Glueless click system, ready to use right after installation

Installation

Barbados installs as a floating floor joined with the Välinge 5G system. The product data requires a vapor barrier over concrete and over radiant heat, and lists suitability above, on or below grade. Start with a flat, clean base: Forbo asks for extra prep where the subfloor varies by 2 mm or more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Barbados Marmoleum? Barbados is a warm cream, close to an off-white. Forbo gives it an NCS code of S 1510-Y10R and an LRV of 65%.

Will a cream floor be hard to keep clean? Forbo describes the linoleum surface as anti-static, so dust does not cling, and recommends regular dust mopping plus damp mopping. Use entry mats to catch grit at the door.

Is Barbados still made by Forbo? Yes. Barbados appears on Forbo's US Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal product page as square 333858 and panel 933858.

How heavy is a carton of Barbados panels? About 40 lbs. Each carton has 7 panels for 20.34 sq ft; order a minimum of 5 cartons, with 32 per pallet.

Product Specs

• Brand: Marmoleum by Forbo Flooring
• Collection: Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal (formerly Marmoleum Click)
• Color: Barbados, Forbo color no. 933858
• Forbo color data: NCS S 1510-Y10R, LRV 65%
• Panel size: 35.43" x 11.81" (nominal 12" x 36", 300 x 900 mm)
• Total thickness: 9.8 mm (0.39")
• Surface: natural linoleum (linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour) with Topshield pro factory finish
• Core: Seal core (HDF), described by Forbo as waterproof
• Backing: cork
• Locking system: Välinge 5G, glueless floating installation
• Carton: 7 panels, 20.34 sq ft, approx. 40 lbs
• Installation level: above, on or below grade
• Forbo-rated use: all rooms in the home and main street commercial
• Recycled content: 17% (Forbo)
• 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

• Pale ash or birch furniture for a Nordic feel
• Sage or soft green walls
• Black Cinch Loc Seal squares as an accent border
• Off-white cabinetry with natural stone counters

Want something deeper? See darker and bolder Cinch Loc Seal panels, or the Barbados square.