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Forbo Flooring Systems is part of the Forbo Group, a global leader in �ooring, bonding and movement systems, and o�ers a full range of �ooring products for both commercial and residential markets. High quality linoleum, vinyl, textile, �ocked and entrance �ooring products combine functionality, colour and design, o�ering you total �ooring solutions for any environment.
Safety. Design. Confidence.
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safety vinyl
Forbo Flooring Systems is part of the Forbo Group, a global leader in flooring, bonding and movement systems, and offers a full range of flooring products for both commercial and residential markets. High quality linoleum, vinyl, textile, flocked and entrance flooring products combinefunctionality, colour and design, offering you total flooring solutions for any environment.
1. Safety vinyl flooring with sustainable slip resistance for the guaranteed life of the product.
2. The widest offering and contemporary visuals of PUR finished R10, R11 and R12 safety flooring.
3. Fit for purpose in both visual, low lifecycle costs and non slip performance, the total collection offers solutions for all major specified slip resistant areas.
4. Unique and attractive solutions for wet room applications, offering the best in barefoot, but also combined barefoot and footwear slip resistance in a comfortable way.
5. NEW unique, innovative slip resistant “Step Crystals” that provide security, a clean, modern and fresh design, easier cleaning and an improved Life Cycle Assessment.
Content
Introduction Safety. Design. Confidence 2
Your steps; Sure and Safe 3
Slip resistance explained 4
Step: a versatile performance product 5
Safety flooring classification guide
for commercial and industrial areas 6
Surestep- Original & Star 8
Surestep Wood, -Mineral, -Stone & -Texture 10
Safestep R11 & R12 12
Safestep Aqua & Surestep Laguna 14
Installation 16
Sustainable vinyl from Forbo Flooring Systems 17
More Forbo vinyl collections 18
More Forbo flooring 19
Service products 20
Technical details Step collection 22
Sustainable R10 slip resistance: all Surestep
products are particle enhanced slip resistant
and can be applied in all types of general
walking areas, where an increased slip risk
may occur. Surestep offers lasting perfor-
mance and keeps looking good with easy
regular cleaning.
Typical area’s;High traffic areas, corridors, ramps, special
areas such as coffee corners, washrooms,
toilet, crafts and science class rooms, public
rooms etc.
Collections;Surestep Original, Star, Wood, Stone, Mineral
Step: a versatile high performance productSlip resistance explained
The superior construction and engineer-ing of all Step products reflects the modern
method of producing high-performance
vinyl floor coverings. Utilising advanced
production techniques, high quality
ingredients are placed where it matters most.
Pure PVC providing excellent wear resistance
is placed above filler material such as
limestone and recycled PVC content,
creating an impervious barrier to ingrained
dirt, chemicals, oils, stains and water. This
layer is impervious, cannot wear through and
is tested to the highest wear standards
achieving Group T, the best class possible.
Incorporating a non woven glass fleece layer
provides superior dimensional stability in
areas where heavy rolling and static loads are
used. The glass layer also protects
against indentation from heavy furniture and
equipment providing leading indentation
resistance. The backing contains up to 70%
recycled content and materials that ensure a
strong and lasting bond to the subfloor. PUR
Pearl protection is a proven matt surface
finish that optimizes appearance retention
and is permanent for the guaranteed life and
beyond. Even under high traffic conditions
maintenance properties are world class and
the clear design visual of the product is not
endangered throughout the life. The PUR
Pearl finish minimizes scratches and offers
optimal stain and chemical resistance as
required in safety floor applications.
Additionally heterogeneous floors never
need to be stripped and sealed and offer low
lifecycle costs. Wet room embossing
structures are designed for a specific
purpose: organic and hygienic; but still
comfortable and attractive.
Forbo has designed all Step products to have the cleanest possible look, not jeopardizing the functionality or compliance of the product. For this purpose the Step Crystal was developed, which is used in many of our designs.
Crystal offers an improved design visual
while reducing soiling due to its small
particle size and is also a sustainable choice
as it is made from recycled material.
Additional design changes were made to
clean up and brighten the particle look of
our products. (see picture).
Apart from the Surestep Design products,
such as Wood, -Stone, -Mineral and – Texture,
all coloured Step products are produced
with pure PVC pigmented layer.
Step is:
• Sustainable slip resistance across
R10, R11, R12 and barefoot
safety…
• Easy to clean and maintain with
Pearl PUR…
• Excellent indentation resistance
with a flexible reinforcement layer
• Can handle heavy rolling and static
loads
• Durable Group T for highest wear
resistance
• Visually appealing with creative
designs and natural matt finish
All Suresteps LagunaSafestep Aqua
Surestep LagunaSafestep Aqua
All Surestep R10Safestep R11 + R12Safestep Aqua R10
safestep® R12surestep® R10 surestep® lagunasafestep® R11 safestep® aqua
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Forbo’s new Step safety flooring collection provides a complete range of floor coverings that are designed to meet safety requirements in a wide range of applications. All products in the Step collection meet and exceed strict health and safety requirements and comply with the BCA and all slip resistant standards.
What to use where
General and spillage areas with increased (a higher) slip risk
• General workrooms areas• Wet cellars in food and beverage production• Kitchens: thawing, coffee related, hotels and station• Acceptance for packaged (meat) goods• Areas for packaged goods• General storage areas• Parking areas• School areas: toilets, kitchens, • Healthcare: sterilization, sewage, section, wash/bath
room• Wet areas in food and beverage production• Kitchens, dining rooms• Outlets, commercial spaces• Rooms in health / welfare care• Storerooms• School and kindergartens• Operational infrastructure
Wetroom areas, predominantly barefoot use, but also accessed by footwear
• Continuously wet areas, mainly barefoot but also footwear
• Changing rooms in combination with footwear• Bathrooms in combination with footwear
Showers, swimming pool areas
• Continuously wet areas, barefoot and soft shoes• Walk in showers• Hydrotherapy areas• Indoor swimming pool
Light industrial usage
• Production and processing of most dairy products
• Manufacturing of bakery and associated products
• Slaughter and meat processing• Vegetable processing• Gourmet kitchens over 100 meals a day• Cold rooms for unpackaged goods• Paint shops with wet grinding• Ceramic industry: casting and glazing area• Wastewater treatment plants• Next to outdoor loading and oblique ramps,
fueling areas• Manufacture of margarine, edible fats and oil• Milk processing, cheese production• Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing• Slaughter and meat processing• Kitchens, dining rooms• Cold rooms, freezer rooms, cold stores, freezer
houses• Outlets, commercial spaces• Leather production, textiles• Paint shops• Ceramic industry• Storerooms• Chemical treatment of iron and metal• Metalworking, metal processing, metal
workshops• Workshops for vehicle maintenance• Wastewater treatment plants• Fire brigade• Operational infrastructure
Area’s with increased slip risk due to accidental or continuous contamination
• Gourmet kitchens up to 100 meals a day• Community kitchens for meals in public areas• Cold rooms for packaged goods• Acceptance and operation of meat products• Washing machine areas with wet laundry
removal• Food production• Ceramic industry: wet milling, mixers and
presses• Loading and processing of glass and stone• Milk processing, cheese production• Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing• Manufacture of bakery products• Wet areas in food and beverage production• Kitchens, dining rooms• Schools: crafts and woodworking machinery
and other specialist rooms• Cold rooms, freezer rooms, cold stores, freezer
houses• Outlets, commercial spaces• Rooms in health / welfare care• Laundry• Leather production, textiles• Ceramic industry• Loading and processing of glass and stone• Concrete buildings• Chemical and thermal treatment of iron and
metal• Metalworking, metal processing, metal
workshops• Workshops for vehicle maintenance• Workshops for the maintenance of aircraft• Operational infrastructure
R10 R10
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original surestep®
star
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Surestep Original R10The fresher looking alternative to the
conventional safety flooring visual,
hardwearing 100% PVC wearlayer
Improved cleaner, brighter visual. A
palette of 24 colours, built up in
coordinated colour gradations of
saturation/hue/lightness.
Surestep Star R10Innovative, muted and sophisticated. The
holographic chips add colour to the
natural and neutral colour series. Colour
tones of today, all with hints of grey,
provide a uniquely refined identity. 100%
PVC wear layer, with added holographic
large chip. Improved cleaner visual.
Particles colour match the terrazzo/
natural base color of each item. Neutral
and natural tones of today, available in 13
colours.
176982carbon
176952mercury
176282dragon
171082snow
171032smoke
176362clay
171332violet
171732storm
171962steel
171642cloudy
171512oyster
171362clay
171442jade
171952elephant
176412forest
176412forest
176032smoke
176422trout
171262umber
176072pewter
176272raisin
176692mouse
176952mercury
176922concrete
171282dragon
171812taupe
176262umber
171992charcoal
171782night
176082 | 176072snow | pewter
171422trout
171712sky
171842 pistachio
171302pale
171842 pistachio
171602plum
171562pepper
171442jade
176082snow
171222dune
171132bianco
171532sun
1110
surestep® wood | stone | mineral | texture
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Surestep Wood R10Natural designs, realistic and close to
nature, for area’s with a warm ambience.
The popular Wood designs continue, but
all have a clear and sharp wood visual
with the practically invisible ‘Step Crystals’
for slip resistance. Amongst the additions
are abstract woods, allover designs for
both very small (pantry) and larger
applications. Matching with other Forbo
wood or stone designs in sheet or plank/
tile formats
All colourways are also available as
Surestep Wood Decibel on request which
offers 17db impact sound reduction.
Surestep Stone R10True to life stone floor designs with a
modern look, for contemporary areas.
Both in a series of concrete designs and in
a black and white granite all-over stone
variety. A range with a hard and solid
appearance, in straightforward colours,
dark & light, warm & cool, enriched by
both carborundum or Step Crystals
particles for realistic visuals.
Surestep MineralA unique mineral design; a small speckle
with a monumental gesture for large
areas. A unique new trend of focused
design with a unique look the chips in the
transparent wear layer create depth and
add refinement to the floor.
Surestep Texture R10A trendy focused design with a subtle
textile impression, for a soft and elegant
look & feel. A textured embossing
enhances the tactility and the gentle look
of the visual. A natural colour range
incorporating Step Crystals to give an
unobtrusive, non-compromise, safety
floor.
89082felt
89932sepia
17142warm concrete
89032linnen
18542white seagrass
18552natural seagrass
18242sunny beech
18562grey seagrass
89912opal
89952grape
17132blue concrete
18362chestnut
17112sand concrete
18572black seagrass
89922cloud
89982shadow
17122cool concrete
18932rustic oak
17172black concrete
89092indigo
17112sand concrete
17072anthracite granite
17162grey concrete
89012leather
18662pear
18802elegant oak
89922cloud
89022cotton
18462middle beech
18792dark oak
18942natural oak
17092white granite
18802elegant oak
89012leather
18942natural oak
18562grey seagrass
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safestep®
R11 safestep® R12
1312
Safestep R11A range of 8 colours, matching the target
applications - including professional
kitchens - for hygienic and clean
appearance. All available R11 colours
match with a Surestep collection item. As
with Original, and compared with other
non-slip collections, the amount of black
particles is reduced to realize a friendlier
floor visual. A combination of high slip
resistance and high hygienic standards,
ideal for areas with a higher or general
need for enhanced slip resistance. Safe
and long lasting, and with PUR Pearl™
coating for easy cleaning and mainte-
nance. Available in 8 colours.
Safestep R12A range of 4 colours, matching the
application in light industrial areas. A soil
hiding colour range. All colours match
with a Surestep item and with Safestep
R11. Long lasting, high slip resistant R12
rated floor ensures slip resistance under
even the most extreme conditions.
174962steel
174992charcoal
174952elephant
174262umber
174032smoke
175962steel
175992charcoal
175952elephant
174642cloudy
174642cloudy
175032smoke
174262umber
174992charcoal
174362clay
174562pepper
175032smoke
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safestep® aqua surestep
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laguna
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Innovation in wetroom flooring. Forbo at its best when combining functionality with design. Both products coming in a fresh, contem-porary and suitable for application colour scheme.
Surestep Laguna R10 - BarefootThis product combines barefoot and
footwear slip resistance, for areas where
both are likely and frequently will take
place. Complying with the relevant
norms for both products it can cover all
transition areas, like changing rooms and
circulation areas. The subtle, soil hiding
particle is integrated in the visual,
offering a clean and fresh look.
Safestep Aqua R10 - BarefootThis modern, organic design with a new
and unique embossing shape is designed
for barefoot (and soft soled shoes) areas.
A flexible product, that can easily be
installed to the specific requirements of
these areas; but most importantly will
perform to the highest barefoot class.
The clean and modern collection content
fits the hygienic and sensitive require-
ments of the application areas, such as
bathrooms and swimming pool areas.180232taupe
181202oyster
180052slateblue
180052slateblue
181262trout
180352steel
181232taupe
180012misty
180052slateblue
180262trout
181202oyster
180292pale
181262trout
181292pale
181092elephant
181122charcoal
181052slateblue
18132jade
180152smoke
181182tender
181152smoke
181352steel
180322jade
180092elephant
181232taupe
180012misty
180122charcoal
180182tender
180352steel
180202oyster
181012misty
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Step InstallationStep FloorCare
New speckled (hiding) Weld rodsMatching solid welding rods are developed
for each collection item. Selected colours
available in the speckled rod can create a
more seamless visual.
Seams in vinyl and linoleum can be made
impervious by hot welding. Use the correct
type of weld rod for the flooring material.
The seams in the flooring material are
grooved usually 2/3 of the total thickness.
After thorough cleaning, welding is carried
out using a hot air gun and special nozzle
available to perform the task properly. Finally
weld is trimmed in two stages. First, trim off
the excess material using a quarter moon
knife and slide plate. After the weld has
completely cooled down, the final trimming
should be performed with the quarter moon
knife only.
For straight angles in vinyl, a special
triangular welding rod is available. This type
also requires grooving before welding, but
final trimming of the welded seam may be
skipped. Always follow the instructions,
provided with the weld rod.
Installation adviceOn the backing of Step there is an arrow,
showing the direction of production and
advice on the installation direction.
Installation direction advice is also found on
the roll label.
• All over designs: reverse installation of the 2m wide sheetsSurestep – Original, Star, Stone, Mineral,
Laguna Safestep – R11, R12, Aqua
• Directional designs: install all 2m wide sheets in one or the same directionSurestep – Wood, Texture
AdhesivesAdhesive advice for compact (and acoustic)
sheet vinyl installation is:
• 540 Eurosafe Special
• Solvent free; project vinyl specific
• V885 Forbo Fix
• Solvent free; Low VOC
For more information about Service
Products and System Solutions contact
your sales office or visit the website
www.forbo-flooring.com.au
Drains• Use floor drains with clamping covers
• Drains > 30cm from the wall
• Some regulations allow 15 cm but more
room makes installation easier
CovingCovings are used to cover the transition
between horizontal and vertical surfaces by
installing a strip of flooring material over a
cove former profile. When applying covings
always use pressure sensitive (contact)
adhesive for installation of both the cove
former and the strip and ensure that the
material is firmly pressed into position.
Check the adhesive instructions for detailed
information. For vinyl, the horizontal and
vertical seams can be sealed by hot welding
The Forbo Surestep slip resistant vinyl collections are easy to clean and maintain,
thanks to their highly durable PUR pearl surface. Colour choice, expected level
and type of foot traffic should always be considered before selecting lighter
options.
surestep®
Cleaning after installationRemove all debris, dirt and dust off the floor and clean the floor with a neutral
floor cleaner. For larger areas a scrubber dryer or a rotary machine with a suitable
cleaning pad/brush may be used. Pick up dirty water with a wiper and mop or
wet vacuum, rinse with clean water and allow floor to dry.
Regular cleaningWipe with a dust mop and dust cloth, or vacuum the floor.
Remove spots with a damp mop.
Spray clean with a rotary machine and a buffing pad, use spray where necessary.
Occasional maintenanceScrub with cleaner, a rotary machine and a scrub pad.
Pick up dirty water with a wiper and mop or a water vac.
Cleaning after InstallationRemove all debris, dirt and dust off the floor. Vacuum clean and/or sweep the floor thoroughly then scrub with a neutral deter-
gent. For larger areas a scrubber drier or rotary machine with a suitable brush or a cylindrical brush machine e.g. Rotowash/
Multiwash, will be most effective. Pick up dirty water with wiper and suitable mop or wet vacuum, rinse and allow floor to dry.
Due to the increased abrasive qualities of this flooring, traditional mops are not recommended for use. Soft bristled brushes and
continuous filament microfibre mops will provide better results when cleaning this floor.
Expected level and type of foot traffic should always be considered before selecting lighter colours. Lighter colours in high
contamination areas may need increased frequency of cleaning.
Regular cleaningVacuum or sweep the floor to remove loose dirt and dust.
Manual Cleaning – Scrub with a neutral detergent (ph7-8) and a scrubbing brush. Remove dirty water with a wiper and mop.
Machine Cleaning - A combined scrubber drier or rotary machine with a suitable brush or a cylindrical brush machine e.g.
Rotowash/Multiwash, will produce best results on larger areas. If the floor is heavily soiled, a stronger detergent with a ph of
around 10 can be used. Rinse well afterwards with clean water.
Periodic cleaningClean the floor periodically using the manual or machine methods above. Clean heavily soiled areas with a concentrated cleaning
solution, which should be allowed to soak on the floor for a few minutes before scrubbing. Rinse well with clean water afterwards.
High pressure cleaning is an alternative method to scrubbing provided the excess water can be dealt with.
N.B. Do not use sealers or polishes on Step Ranges as the slip resistant properties could be reduced.
For more information: www.forbo-flooring.com.au
6. Coving Covings are used to cover the transition between horizontal and vertical
parts, by installing a strip of � ooring material over a cove former pro� le. Always use pressure sensitive (contact) adhesive for installation of both the cove former and the strip and ensure that the material is � rmly pressed into position. Check the adhesive instructions for detailed information. For vinyl and linoleum, the horizontal and vertical seams can be sealed, e.g. by hot welding technique.
7. Hot welding Seams in vinyl and linoleum can be made impervious by using the hot
welding technique. Use the relevant weld rod for the � ooring material i.e. vinyl or linoleum.
The seams in the fl ooring material are routed out, usually 2/3 of the total thickness. After thorough cleaning, the weld is made using the hot air gun and special nozzle available to perform the task properly. Finally weld is trimmed o� in two stages. First, trim o� the excess material using a quarter moon knife and seam sledge. After the weld has completely cooled down, the � nal trimming should be performed with the quarter moon knife only. For straight angles in vinyl, a special triangular welding rod is available. This type also requires routing before welding, but � nal trimming of the welded seam may be skipped.
Always follow the instructions, provided with the weld rod.
8. Stair noses, edging and transition pro� les Stair nosings are subject to heavy tra� c and therefore they should be
mechanically � xed using screws or similar techniques. When installing compound pro� les, such as transitions, it is recommended that pressure sensitive adhesives are used. This adhesive is applied to both the substrate and the pro� le, usually with a texture roller to obtain a maximum adhesive surface area. Be aware that pressure sensitive adhesives require an extended drying time before the materials can be fi xed, especially water-based types! Check the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for more detailed information.
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More Forbo collections
Eternal Eternal is Forbo’s general purpose Project vinyl
offer. Within our Eternal general purpose project
vinyl collection you’ll discover a combination of
state of the art designs in a strong durable, fit for
purpose range – whatever your application. The
collection presents a balanced range of wood-,
stone-, and abstract designs, alongside with
a comprehensive modern colour palette that
complements your interior design.
Allura Luxury Vinyl Tile and Flex Loose Lay TilesThe all new Forbo Allura collection
presents the ultimate finesse in realistic
natural and abstract designs that have
been created with state of the art
production techniques and processes
to create the most realistic and natural
material expression in luxury vinyl tiles.
Available in 5 individual collections,
from glue down to loose lay and click
systems.
FlotexFlotex floor coverings are high tech textiles which
are characterized by the fact that they combine
comfort and warmth underfoot with excellent
properties for cleaning and hygiene. The dense
nylon 6.6. fibre surface (over 70 million per square
metre) create a hard wearing and extremely
durable floor that withstands high traffic and
heavy loads. The Flotex designs come in a great
variety of colourways. Digital printing assures
both bright and natural colour tones with which
an infinite number of designs and collections can
be created.
TesseraForbo offers a wide range of contem-
porary high quality tufted loop, cut &
loop and cut-pile carpet tiles for office
and leisure environments. With over 20
ranges the offer covers a wide
spectrum of design, price and quality
that can match any competitive offer.
Entrance FlooringCreating better environments starts at the
entrance of any building. To avoid water,
sand, mud and gravel being carried into
the building a proper entrance floor is a
good line of defense. Coral entrance floors
are created to absorb moisture and scrape
dirt off shoes and wheels that find their
way into a building. Entrance floors can
reduce cleaning and maintenance costs
and give the floors inside the building their
optimum appearance retention along with
creating a healthier indoor environment.
allura entrance flooringeternal flotexmarmoleum tessera
MarmoleumAs the world market leader in Linoleum
flooring solutions, Forbo offers a huge
range in natural linoleum floor coverings
as well as surface linoleum for furniture
and wall covering. Over a 100 years of
experience and modern manufacturing
techniques today create the most durable
and sustainable resilient floor covering
available. Made from linseed oil, rosin,
wood flour and limestone, linoleum is a
truly natural product that can be applied
a in wide range of commercial and
residential environments.
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100%
With the focus on LCA improvement, the key developments for the new Step collection can be summarised as follows:
• Produced with 100% green renewable
electricity
• ISO14001:2004 certified production
facility
• Increased recycled content in the
backing layer; from 39 to 60%
• New internal recycling of production
waste including safety floor with particles
• LCA improvements by using Step
Crystals: a recycled by-product,
• PUR PEARL resulting in less soiling:
therefore less water usage for cleaning
• Better for the Indoor air quality; Low VOC
compliant, CETEC and Greenstar.
• Compliant to the REACH substances list
• Water based inks used in printed designs
• Low requirements for cleaning and
maintenance, reduced water and
detergent use
• A 100% recyclable product
Sustainable and vinyl from Forbo Flooring
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surestep®
safestep®
A highly engineered, durable floor
covering combining outstanding
slip resistance across R10, R11 and
R12 categories. Step combines
function with a wide range of
design possibilities. The PUR Pearl
surface provides superior, long-
lasting appearance and
performance.
• R10, R11 and R12 with enhanced slip
resistance performance
• Low gloss surface for low scuff and a
natural look
• Transparent or coloured durable wear
layer for a long-lasting appearance
• Zero filler material at the surface of the
product for less tracking, dirt absorption
and better chemical resistance.
• High recycled PVC content
• Wide design variety
• Optional with or without felt backing for
better adhesion properties in transport
applications.
Benefits
Construction
Scratch resistant PUR Pearl with anti-slip particles
Glass fleece for dimensional stability
Clear and coloured wearlayer with anti-slip particles embedded throughout
Compact backing with 60% recycled content
Technical specificationsStep meets the requirements of EN - ISO 10582 & EN 13845