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NEW PRODUCTS

Allura Decibel LVT
Acoustic performance meets contemporary LVT design in ‘All-in-One’
Allura Decibel update

ORBO FLOORING SYSTEMS has where durability and ease of maintenance material, clean installation waste and
Funveiled the latest update to its Allura are essential.’ recycled plasticisers partly derived from
Decibel luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collection, Contemporary design refresh used plastic bottles.
bringing together ‘superior acoustic The evolved collection places greater The b+ option also replaces traditional
performance and a refreshed, on-trend emphasis on a natural aesthetic, finishes fossil-based PVC with a bio-based
design palette tailored to today’s fast- and texture. The ‘Minerals and Textiles’ PVC, increasing the share of renewable
moving interiors market’. range has been expanded and now materials and further reducing
Alongside its refreshed range of forms the largest part of the collection, environmental impact. This all supports a
natural-look and contemporary designs, reflecting increased demand for stone and more circular approach to flooring design,
all influenced by wood, concrete and terrazzo-inspired finishes. Six new designs production and end-of-life recycling.
textile materials, the updated Allura have been introduced - Terrazzo, Urban Commenting on the updated Allura
Decibel collection delivers ‘19dB impact Concrete, Gravelstone, Perlino, Pompeii Decibel range, Donna Hannaway, head
sound reduction, coupled with exceptional and Twill. of marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo,
indentation resistance of 0.11mm and said: ‘Acoustic performance is a key
high dimensional stability. Classic herringbone requirement in many multi-occupancy
‘By integrating acoustic performance Within the ‘Woods’ range, nine colours projects, but it can add complexity or limit
directly in the LVT construction and are available in a new 50x12.5cm plank design choice. Allura Decibel simplifies this
eliminating the need for a separate format, making it easier to achieve by integrating the acoustic layer within the
acoustic underlay, which can result in the classic herringbone installation product, removing the need for additional
compression levels doubling and increased even in compact areas such as student
indentation over the life of the product, accommodation and housing, bringing underlay, all while maintaining best-in-
Allura Decibel helps reduce installation a premium, design-led finish to smaller class indentation resistance.
time, material costs and on-site complexity. footprints. ‘Available in a choice of wearlayers
The new collection also marks an In total, the Allura Decibel collection (0.35 and 0.8mm) to suit different
improved sustainability profile, with a 25% offers a palette of 100 items across 12 project requirements and price points,
increase in recycled content compared to designs, all featuring four-sided bevelling and with a modular format that’s easy
the previous range.’ for added depth and realism. to handle, install and maintain, the
The company continues: ‘As well as Sustainability improvements and updated collection also introduces a more
reducing noise transfer between floors in unique new b+ option contemporary design palette and an
multi-occupancy buildings, the looselay, Challenging traditional perceptions of vinyl enhanced sustainability offer – especially
tackified installation method allows for flooring, the updated range also delivers through our new Allura Decibel b+ range.’
easy handling in smaller spaces and meaningful sustainability improvements. Concludes Forbo: ‘Allura Decibel brings
simple plank replacement in the event of The standard collection now contains comfort, performance and contemporary
damage further down the line. This makes a 25% increase in recycled content, style into balance, supporting interior
it particularly suitable for sectors such as whilst the newly introduced enhanced designers and specifiers to create quieter,
Build to Rent (BTR) and Private Rented sustainability Allura Decibel b+ range more considered living spaces without
Sector (PRS), student accommodation, takes this further still with 31% recycled compromising on design or practicality. 
housebuilding, education and hotels, content, incorporating post-production www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/alluradecibel

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