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Forbo Flooring Systems is part of theForbo 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 combine functionality, colour and design, offering you total flooringsolutions for any environment.

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A unique flooring solution 3

All plus added values at a glance 4

Construction 6

Finishing accessories 8

Performance characteristics 11

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Colour overview 19

Hygiene critical environments 20

Easy and fast to install 22

Forbo FloorCare method 24

Forbo Flooring Collections 26

Technical specifications 27

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EC

ST

featuring a genuine Colorex tile on top, with comfort antistatic properties

thorough conductivity by a Colorex EC tile on top and a conductive backing,the EC version is the first loose laid vinyl tile for conductive floors

suitable for rough industrial environments, with increased slip resistance by a structured surface

Content

Content

Colorex Plus is a homogeneous vinyl tile that can be loose laid on any kind of floor surface, regardless of itscondition, without the need for any specific treatment or preparation. This means that you will no longer need toremove old, scruffy, brittle or simply worn out floor coverings. Thanks to the honeycomb structure of the backing,Colorex Plus tiles can be installed directly on any kind of surface, thereby saving a lot of time and costs.

Old epoxy floors Damaged ceramic Worn out concrete Humidity problems ESD protected areas

Time is money. If your business must continue even whilethe new floor is being fitted, Colorex Plus is the solution youwere looking for. It can be installed in no time with simpletools and it is immediately accessible. This means thatbusiness can continue, no downtimes, no disturbing odours,no emissions, no dust.

Even if you were looking for a fast and cost sensitive solutionto renovate the floor of your ESD protected area, ColorexPlus EC is the first loose laid flooring system with conductiveproperties, perfectly conforming to all current internationalstandards for ESD protection.

A unique flooring solution

A unique flooring solution

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All plus added values at a glance

Unique features Benefits

• Loose laid on any type of existing floor surface • Save on expensive, labour intensive and time consuming subfloor preparations

• Honeycomb structure with ventilation effect • No problems with residual humidity, no need for moisture barriers

• Dovetailing system remains hidden under surface • Option to weld the tiles, monolithic look

• Simple and fast to install • Time saving, no need for highly specialised labour

• Simple and clean to cut and fit • No need for expensive tools, no dust when sawn

• Immediately accessible • Install & use, no waiting time

• No dust, no emissions, no disturbances, no construction site like conditions

• Business can continue, no down times

• Genuine Colorex tiles on top • Reliable, proven–and–tried surface quality

• EC type for consistent ESD protection • No conductive glue and no copper strip grids needed

• High tolerance to heavy dynamic loads • Suited for rough industrial environments, frequent traffic

• Can be removed, re–used, recycled • 2nd use, respect for the environment

Colorex Plus vs. regular Colorex SD/EC

Floor renovation costs comparison

Colorex Plus AS Colorex SDwith moisturebarrier

Colorex SDno moisturebarrier

Colorex Plus EC Colorex ECwith moisturebarrier

Colorex EC no moisturebarrier

The above graph is based on average costs prevailing in the building trade in central Europe today.

Renovating an industrial floor with conventional methods and materials can be extremely time consuming and cost intensive, especially when a moisture barrier is necessary due to rising humidity or when renovating the floor of an ESD protected area.

Do not only consider the immediate costs of material and labour. Downtimes are consequential costs that can be dramatic. How time critical is your business?

DowntimeMaterial & Labour

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Colorex Plus AS / Colorex Plus EC Back view

SurfaceColorex Plus AS and Colorex Plus EC are featuring a genuineColorex surface, with its proven excellence and quality.

Homogeneous materialThe surface and the backing structure of Colorex Plus ASand EC are made of the same material. The backing actuallyconsists of manufacturing waste of Colorex tiles, com- pounded and moulded by injection directly onto the backing of the surface tile.

DovetailsUnlike traditional loose laid flooring systems, Colorex Plustiles are featuring a unique dovetailing system that remainshidden under the surface, thereby giving you a simply better looking floor and the possibility to heat weld the joints if necessary.

Honeycomb structureThe honeycomb structure of the backing is responsible forthe stability, robustness and load bearing capacity of ColorexPlus.

Ventilation effectIf the residual humidity of new concrete or anhydrite screedsis a problem, the honeycomb backing structure of ColorexPlus also produces a ventilation effect by allowing free aircirculation underneath the tile. This will assist the naturaldrying process of new screeds, without the risk that mouldsor bad odours will develop underneath the floor covering.

Construction

Enhanced slip resistanceColorex Plus ST tiles are featuring a solid, embossed surface,with certified R11 slip resistance to meet specific safetyrequirements.

Colorex Plus ST

Construction

Construction

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Finishing accessoriesIntegrated system to seal floor-to-wall transition areas with a neat, seamless cove skirting solution made of the same Colorex floor covering material, available in all collection colours and especially developed for hygiene critical environments:

Cove skirting stripe in roll form. 12 m long, standard height 15 mm.

Cove forming profile, can be fitted loose between tiles and wall. 2500 mm long x 50 mm wide, rubber material.

Groove. In order to provide a smooth and weldable connection between the edge of the tiles and the skirting stripe, you will need to plane off a 10-15 mm wide strip of top material at the edge of the tiles. This can be done with a plunge type router.

Preformed internal and external corners, with resin reinforcement on the back.

Finishing accessories

1. The cove forming profile is fitted loose against the wall.

3. The preformed internal and external corner pieces...

5. All components can now be heat welded for perfect hygiene and functionality.

2. Colorex Plus tiles are fitted in place and provided with the skirting connection groove.

4. ...and the cove skirting stripes are installed with contact adhesive.

6. Final result with neat, hygienic and watertight floor-to-wall transitions.

Finishing accessories

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Solid ramps for personnel safety and to ease access with carts and pallet jacks. Available in all collection colours, made of the same Colorex floor covering material. Ramps are not provided with dovetails, they can be glued in place with a polyurethane adhesive or textile double sided self adhesive tapes.

Welding rods for Colorex Plus tiles are available in all collection colours, in standard 4 mm diameter and 100 m coils.

Special skirting solution in a decent grey tone for industrial applications or where there is a need to cover a larger gap against the wall. These skirtings are made of a solid MDF core, fully enclosed in a chlorine free plastic profile. 22 mm wide sit-on lip with tiny ventilation holes. Internal and external corners as well as connection pieces are also available.

Finishing accessories

Heavy loadsThe honeycomb structure of the backing typically has a high load bearing capacity against both static and dynamic loads. From large powered fork-lift trucks rolling on air tyres down to hand pulled manual pallet jacks with small polyamide or hard rubber wheels, all Colorex Plus tiles are perfectly suited to heavy loads.

ESD protectionThe backing structure of Colorex Plus EC is filled with carbon black. Together with the Colorex EC tile on top, it forms a thoroughly conductive vinyl tile. With Colorex Plus EC, no conductive glue is of course required: the backing structure is conductive and all tiles are electrically connected with each other by the tight and secure dovetailing system.

Hygiene critical environmentsOwing to the absolutely pore free and smooth Colorex surface with its bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties, Colorex Plus AS and EC are perfectly suited for hygienic applications as well, resisting strong disinfectants and intensive cleaning cycles without problems.With Colorex Plus AS and EC it will also be possible to form watertight, coved skirtings made of Colorex material with welded inner and outer corners.

Performance characteristics

Performance characteristics

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Think about renovating an old floor in a large and busy industrial environment: it might look nearly impossible withoutincurring major production downtimes and significant disturbances to the current activities. Using a loose laid flooringsystem like Colorex Plus is in most cases the only viable solution.

Combines the indentation and wear resistance

of a homogeneous, pressed vinyl tile with the

unmistakable advantages of a loose laid flooring

system.

- for general industrial useand factory floor renovations

With Colorex Plus AS you can easily and quickly renovate any factory floor, without downtimes, disturbances or construction site like conditions. With just one flooring type you can accommodate all the various needs and requirements found in any modern factory environment, such as standing or sitting working positions, internal transport pathways, storing areas, technical departments and even rest areas.

Colorex Plus AS is not conductive, it only has comfort antistatic properties, with body voltage values well below 2 kV, wearing any kind of shoe (Tested in-house according to IEC 61340-4-5 and EN 1815).

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- the first loose laid tilefor ESD protected areas

With Colorex Plus EC we have brought our 40 years of experience in the manufacturing of conductive vinyl tiles for the firsttime in a loose laid flooring system.

The result are thoroughly conductive tiles that are electrically connected with each other by their conductive backing andthe tight dovetailing system. Therefore, to ground a Colorex Plus EC floor you just need to connect one tile to ground every30 m² or so. The connection can be made with a simple piece of electrical wire or a copper strip, attached to any point of theconductive backing of the tile.

In Colorex Plus EC, the proven premium quality of

Colorex EC static control tiles are combined with a

carbon black filled backing in a injection moulding

system.

Colorex Plus ASColorex Plus EC

Typical performance values of Colorex Plus EC, field measured by independent testing institutes:

Resistance to ground IEC 61340-4-1 6.2 x 104 Ω

Person/footwear/flooringsystem resistance

IEC 61340-4-5 9.5 x 105 Ω

Body Voltage (Walking Test) IEC 61340-4-5 and ESD STM 97.2 66.4 VESD shoes data: Person/footwear/metal plate system resistance: 2.6 x 105 Ω

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- higher tolerance torough conditions and enhanced slip resistance

When performance and safety are first priority and rough conditions of use are prevailing, Colorex Plus ST is the right answer. With its dirt resistant dark grey colour and the studded surface, the Colorex Plus ST tiles are the ideal solution not only to pave high traffic areas like for example forklift paths, but also for production halls and factory sections in general where the floor is being particularly strained by the activity.

Grease, oil, chemicals, heavy dirt and any kind of waste falling on the floor will not harm Colorex Plus ST. Loose dirt can be vacuumed and the floor can be cleaned with scrubber drier machines mounting normal brushes. Also with Colorex Plus ST, like with any other Colorex Plus floor, the perfect fit of the dovetailing system will not require seam welding when wet cleaning methods are used.

Injection moulded in one solid piece. The slightly

rough, structured surface with round dots has a

certified R11 slip resistance rating.

Sahara

JasmineKiwi

Gobi

Oasis

Quartz

Niagara

AdulaMontblanc

Pacific

Dark grey

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Colour overview

Colour overviewAdditional colours from the Colorex® collection available upon request.Inlaid company logos and signs possible on AS and EC tiles.

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Colorex Plus AS/EC is an ideal solution also for thepharmaceutical industry and related applications, whereclean room like conditions are prevailing.

The smooth, compact and absolutely pore free surfaceof the tiles is certified bacteriostatic and fungistatic by itsown nature, without any factory coating that might wearoff. Colorex Plus AS/EC is of course also easy to clean andto maintain, resisting without problems all the intensivecleaning cycles and strong disinfectants which are typicalto hygiene critical environments.

Hygiene criticalenvironments

Floor-to-wall transitions can be sealed with neat, seamlesscovings as well as inner and outer corners made of the sameColorex material, heat welded with the loose laid tiles. Weprovide all accessories dedicated to this solution, which isunique among loose laid flooring systems and is comingfrom our know-how in vinyl flooring for clean and asepticenvironments.

Hygiene critical environments

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Packaging & delivery Acclimatisation Conductive

Easy and clean to cut

Welding

Installation

Easy and fast to install

Colorex Plus tiles are packed in dedicated, solidwooden crates, containing 160 tiles each = 59.14 m².Smaller quantities are packed in boxes of 5 tiles each= 1.84 m².

Colorex Plus is a thermoplastic product which canreact to temperature fluctuations by shrinking orexpanding. It is therefore important to acclimatise thetiles prior to installation, at least 48 hours in the areaswhere they will be installed.

To ground Colorex Plus EC floors, you just needto provide a connection to earth every 30 m² onaverage. Simply use a piece of electrical wire orcopper strip attached to any point of the tile backing.For large areas with a perfectly flat subfloor, alsoa classic grid of self adhesive copper strips can beconsidered.

The tiles are very easy to cut. For straight cuts, bestresults are obtained with a heavy duty guillotine,like those used to cut high pressure laminates (HPF).Alternatively, a circular saw for wood or even ahandheld electric jigsaw can be used. Colorex Plustiles are clean, they do not produce any dust whensawn, but just swarfs.

Heat welding of the seams is not mandatory andcompletely up to your own requirements andpreferences. For example, hygiene critical areas orapplications subject to frequent spillages of largequantities of liquids should always be welded. A welded floor can also result in an aestheticallyvaluable monolithic look.

A crew of two skilled floor installers can reach anaverage of 300 m²/day installation performanceon free areas. Colorex Plus tiles are immediatelyaccessible, allowing for a maximum of movementfreedom for both the installers and your own staff.

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Colorex Plus AS and EC do not carry any factory coating. Depending on your own requirements and preferences,a polymer sealer can be applied after installation for later ease of maintenance. If this is the case, follow themanufacturer’s instructions on how to apply, correctly maintain and strip & renew the sealer.The following care and maintenance advice applies to Colorex plus AS and EC without any coating, as they aredelivered.

Forbo FloorCare methodThe structured surface of Colorex plus ST requires a different and more simple set of techniquesfor its care and maintenance.

Cleaning after installation • Vacuum the floor to remove dust and dirt • Scrub with water and neutral cleaner, low speed rotary machine and green scrub pad • Pick up dirty water with water vac • Allow the floor to dry • Dry polish with a low speed rotary machine with red buffing pad to restore the original

smooth surface of the floor

• For Colorex plus EC conductive floors, any coating, sealer or maintenance products you use can affect the conductive performance of the floor. Always pay attention that any product is duly certified for use on conductive floors.

Regular cleaning for small and low traffic areas • Wipe with impregnated single use towels or vacuum the floor

• Remove spots with a damp mop

Periodic cleaning for larger and high traffic areas • Spray clean with a low speed rotary machine and a red buffing pad

• A scrubber dryer with red pads can be used instead

Occasional maintenance • Scrub with water and neutral cleaner, low speed rotary machine and green scrub pad • Pick up dirty water with water vac • Allow the floor to dry • Dry polish with a low speed rotary machine with red buffing pad to restore the original

smooth surface of the floor

• For large areas, a scrubber dryer with green scrub pads can be used instead • Additional dry polishing with red buffing pads will still be required

Forbo FloorCare Method

Cleaning after installation • Vacuum the floor with a brush attachment to remove

dust and loose dirt

• Scrub with water and neutral cleaner, rotary machine and scrubbing brush

• Pick up dirty water with water vac

Regular cleaning • Vacuum the floor with a brush attachment

• Remove spots with a damp mop

Periodic cleaning and occasional maintenance • Scrub with water and neutral cleaner, rotary machine and scrubbing brush • Pick up dirty water with water vac

• A scrubber dryer with scrubbing brushes can be used instead

Forbo FloorCare Method

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General purpose Acoustic Conductive Dissipative Tiles Slip resistant

Marmoleum/Artoleum

Marmoleum Acoustic

Marmoleum Ohmex

Marmoleum Decibel

Marmoleum Sport

Marmoleum Dual

Cork linoleum

Eternal

Smaragd

Effect

Surestep

Safestep

Sarlon Tech

Sarlon Quartz

Sarlon Traffic

Eternal Wood Decibel

Allura

Flex SL

Colorex Concept

Colorex SD

Colorex EC

Colorex Plus EC

Colorex Plus AS

Colorex Plus ST

Forbo Flooring CollectionsForbo Flooring Systems offers you the most comprehensive range in commercial resilient floor coverings.

Below you will find the overview of our core ranges.

Technical specifications

EN 14041

Technical specificationsColorex Plus meets the requirements of EN 649

Colorex Plus AS Colorex Plus EC Colorex Plus ST

Total thickness EN 428 10.5 mm 10.5 mm 10.5 mm

Surface smooth smooth studded

Collection size 5 5 1

Commercial very heavy EN 685 34 34 34

Industrial general EN 685 43 43 43

Tile size (without dovetails) EN 427 608x608 mm 608x608 mm 608x608 mm

Tile weight 4.6 kg 4.6 kg 4.2 kg

Total weight EN 430 12.4 kg/m2 12.4 kg/m2 11.4 kg/m2

Abrasion resistance EN 660-1 Group M Group M n.a.

Light fastness EN 20 105-B02 ≥6 ≥6 ≥6

Resistance to chemicals EN 423 Excellent Excellent Excellent

Slip resistance DIN 51130 R9 R9 R11

Electrical resistance IEC 61340-4-1– < 1 x 106 Ω –

EN 1081 (R1; R2)

Impact sound reduction EN ISO 140-8 12 dB 12 dB 12 dB

Body voltage generation - Walking test

IEC 61340-4-5

ANSI/ESD STM 97.2 < 2 kV < 70 V < 2 kV

EN 1815

Thermal dilatation coefficient 0.11 mm/m°C 0.11 mm/m°C 0.11 mm/m°C

Resistance to loads(performance may vary,subject to local conditions)

Powered pallet trucks and forklifts: total weight up to 2.5 t with hard wheels and up to 5 t with air tires.Static loads: 50 kg/cm2 – Dynamic loads: 90 kg/cm2

Shipping units 160 tiles = 59.14 m2/crate

5 tiles = 1.84 m2/carton

Colorex Plus meets the requirements of EN 14041

Reaction to fire EN 13501-1 Bfl

– s1 Bfl

– s1 Bfl

– s1

Slip resistance EN 13893 DS: > 0.50 DS: > 0.50 DS: > 0.50

Body voltage EN 1815 < 2 kV < 2 kV < 2 kV

Electrical resistance EN 1081 n.a. < 106 Ω n.a.