Create serene, acoustically sound spaces with Forbo’s refreshed Allura Decibel LVT collection.

Forbo Flooring Systems’ refreshed Allura Decibel Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection offers both a stylish and practical solution for creating acoustically sound spaces.

With noise reduction playing an increasingly important consideration within key building standards such as BREEAM, architects and designers are specifying flooring solutions that not only complement their schemes, but also stand up to the demands of busy commercial environments.

The updated product portfolio offers 19 dB impact sound reduction, and is available in 49 contemporary colourways, which are split between two ranges: woods, and stones and materials.

Within the woods range, you will find a variety of beautiful wooden aesthetics that replicate their natural counterparts, as well as a selection of brand-new designs, including Serene Oak, Ash and Twine, a unique and on-trend hybrid between wood, stone and textile aesthetics for a softer and more elegant feel.

The stones and materials element to the range sees the introduction of striking new designs, such as Stromboli, a more mottled stone effect and Emperador, which has a marbled appearance. Exclusive to the Decibel range, there is a new abstract tweed design, Scott, which provides a softer and almost textured aesthetic - an alternative to some of the more industrial designs found within the stones and materials range. There is also a new digitally printed design, Sky, which is reminiscent of a tranquil early morning sunrise, helping to bring the outside in.

Karen Wilding, Marketing Communications Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems, commented about the updated collection: “Most publicly used spaces, from offices and hospitality venues through to multi-occupancy buildings, can often be noisy places, which can negatively impact the health and wellbeing of those who work, play or live there.

"For this reason, it’s important that architects and specifiers have access to sound acoustic flooring that can aid in the reduction of transmitted noise, thus helping to create healthier indoor spaces. With this in mind, we wanted to update our Allura Decibel collection to provide a use anywhere, high-quality acoustic LVT floor covering in a range of designs that reflect the modern trends on the market.

“Delivering exceptional acoustic properties, Allura Decibel doesn’t just offer architects and designers a stylish and practical LVT floor covering, but it can also help with sustainability goals too. This collection is installed using tackifier, which means it can be easily removed for re-use or can be recycled at the end of its long and useful life. This aids in the circularity of the flooring industry, as well as reducing waste further down the line.”

In the development of the new Allura Decibel collection, Forbo has continued its work in increasing the sustainability of its portfolio. Produced in Europe based on zero waste principles, Allura is a 100% phthalate free, REACH* compliant product and contains recycled content. The dimensional stability of the product ensures safe and hygienic floors, as dirt isn’t trapped in the seams. The superior embossed lacquering system guarantees long lasting appearance retention and improves resistance to stains and scratches.

Allura Decibel is available in two different qualities: a product with a wear layer of 0.8 mm for intensive use, and a product with a wear layer of 0.35 for use in any residential environment.