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J UNE 2018 | 39 Resilient Flooring Resilient flooring takes its cues from nature by LAURIE JONES R esilient flooring choices for 2018 are shaping up to include a wide variation. Combined with the desire for classic looks produced by manufacturers, the choices are endless. Forbo Flooring Systems refreshes its sustainable Marmoleum Modular tile collection with a contempo- rary range of colours and textures that are inspired by nature and available in co-ordinated plank and tile sizes for endless design possibilities. "The collection is created around visuals of wood, concrete, stone, and marble with vibrant accent colours that can be used alone, or combined to create stunning interior envi- ronments," says Lori Lagana, marketing manager. "Two new embossed designs, Slate and Textura, bring the floor to life, adding depth and dimension, while subtly playing with light and changing points of view." Made from natural, renewable ingredients, Marmoleum Modular has a low carbon footprint and is naturally PVC, phthalate, and styrene free. "It is USDA BioPreferred Certified 100 percent biobased and fea- tures inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties that improve indoor air quality and resist bacteria growth without chemical additives," says Lagana. Marmoleum Modular's sustainable, water-based Topshield 2 finish provides occupancy-ready installation and exceptional performance against real-world flooring damage, including soiling, staining, scratching, and scuffing. "While non-renewable floor coverings may be permanently damaged, your beautiful Marmoleum Modular floor can easily and cost-effectively be renewed, bringing it back to its original beauty, even after years of heavy use," says Lagana. "In fact, Marmoleum Modular has a system service life of 30 years and provides a beautiful, durable, sustainable, and hygienic flooring solution for health-care, educa- tion, government, corporate, and retail facilities." LSI Floors is changing the conversation in lux- ury vinyl tile. "Shapes define a new way of looking at flooring and explore a new means of communication: hexagons suggesting you stay and mingle; paral- lelograms creating organization and efficiency or interlaced designs; while chevrons encourage direc- tion and motion," says Christine Neufeld, director of marketing. "With endless variation, these shaped tiles can suggest physical form and direct eye movement. LSI is offering its extensive array of patterns, colours, and textures in a full roster of shapes including trian- gles, fractured chevrons, and connecting rings." One Step Ahead Altro Cantata line from Altro Floors. Marmoleum Modular from Forbo Flooring Systems.

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