Installation Extras
Linoleum Installation Reminders
Are you glueing down Marmoleum tile or sheet goods? Always check moisture content in your concrete slabs, if appropriate with a reliable method. Forbo adhesives do have moisture limiting properties but they vary. A professional installer will always confirm moisture content in concrete before installing and Forbo installation guidelines will determine which moisture limitor and/or adhesive is correct. Do not guess at moisture conditions for a Marmoleum installation.
Installing Click Flooring over concrete? All installations over concrete require a vapor barrier. Please consult the Marmoleum Click Installation Guide for specific instructions but generally a 6 mil poly or the Forbo combo padding and vapor barrier is adequate for most installations. Not to be installed over damp or wet floors. Generally the presence of floor drains or sump pumps are good indicators that Marmoleum Click is not appropriate for those areas.
Cleaning Supplies
All Forbo Marmoleum Flooring products come with a topshield coating that makes the product 21st century ready to roll. Over time, your resilient floor will need some maintenance, which generally involves a good solid cleaning with Forbo PH Balanced Cleaner and a followup with an application of Marmoleum Finish. Depending on the amount of traffic your floor gets, you may choose to recoat in one or two years, while some people go five years or even fifteen years if they are a shoes off household. Recoating your floor does add a soft gloss.







