Allura, the innovative LVT collection Experience Forbo technology The Allura LVT collection has been developed in-house by Forbo’s own R&D team. Combining customer insight with technological know-how, they set out to make a pure, functional floor with high performance characteristics in each layer of the tile’s construction. Each layer in an Allura tile is designed to perform a specific function. We feel this makes the new Allura collection the best Luxury Vinyl Tile collection available today. All Allura Luxury Vinyl Tiles are produced at one of our state-of-the-art European production facilities.    Glass fleece not mass The Allura story begins with a “glass fleece carrier” at the centre of the tile. This has a unique dual function: Improving dimensional stability and stiffness and providing increased general stability and the necessary flexibility by allowing for tension release. Thanks to the glass fleece carrier, Allura tiles require less “fill-out” or added mass to deliver the same performance. Every layer has a function so the final tile has everything necessary and nothing that is not. The tile is well balanced and will remain so during its lifetime. The result is a tile that is easier to install, a tile that demonstrates exceptional dimensional stability and none of the shrinkage often experienced with other LVT tiles.     Differentiated embossing on exclusive design Different woods or rocks appear, well, different – so why approach an LVT floor as if one look fits all? Forbo Allura includes a range of embossing types in wood and stone. These have different structures and depths that match the style for which it is used. In the Pine series, for example, the embossing structure matches the underlying print to deliver the optimum realistic effect. Allura features seven different embossing types, and because we develop all our designs and embossing structures ourselves for use exclusively by Forbo, we can guarantee an optimum match and unique results, from digital print to innovative ink techniques.    Double calandered supremacy: backing and top layer Allura’s backing and top layer are made using our unique calander technique. Applied under extreme pressure, these layers ensure the optimum balance and strength of the tile. The top layer provides the surface finish and is the main component in ensuring the floor’s durability, especially when combined with Forbo exclusive PU lacquering technique.     Unique bevelling and sizing Forbo’s ultrasonic cutting equipment makes it easy to bevel floor coverings to create the most realistic look. The bevelling is natural and sharp and does not leave any disturbing glossy edges on the tile after cutting. To further emphasise the natural and realistic touch, we use different sizes of planks and tiles. Based on the design, the appropriate size is chosen to, again, create the most natural and realistic effect.    Design and digital print No LVT collection is more varied than the Allura range. Our traditional woods series are made using 4-metre-wide cylinders that provide a unique design without repeating the pattern. Going a step further, we also use digital printing techniques to create fully random designs that are totally unique. These too cover the full 4-metre width of the base product.

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