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Linodesign Floating
Linodesign Floating
Linodesign Floating
Linodesign Floating
Linodesign Floating
Linodesign Floating
Swiss LinoDesign floating flooring merges natural linoleum surfaces with cork-backed click-lock installation. These 9.5mm planks offer the durability and easy maintenance of linoleum with the comfort and sound insulation of cork. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and gyms.
Step Into the Future of Natural Flooring
Experience the next generation of sustainable flooring with Forna’s Lenodesign Floating Collection, powered by groundbreaking Hydrowood Core Technology. This innovation unites more than 150 years of linoleum tradition with modern waterproof engineering to deliver the world’s first fully waterproof natural linoleum floating floor. Featuring six carefully selected premium styles, this collection offers unmatched durability, 100% water resistance, and the timeless beauty of authentic Lenodesign.
Unlike vinyl or laminate imitations, Lenodesign is crafted from 97% natural raw materials—linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, resins, and natural minerals. The Hydrowood Core solves linoleum’s age-old sensitivity to moisture, making it suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and commercial environments where ordinary linoleum cannot be used. Now available exclusively through Forna, Lenodesign transforms linoleum into a versatile, modern solution for USA homes and businesses.
Hydrowood Core Technology
The Breakthrough That Redefines Linoleum
Hydrowood Core combines a waterproof composite base with a genuine linoleum surface, achieving dimensional stability that traditional linoleum has never been able to provide. The limestone-polymer composite core is completely waterproof while still flexible enough for an easy click-lock installation. This innovation preserves all the natural benefits of linoleum while eliminating its greatest weakness—moisture.
Technical Highlights:
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100% Waterproof: Endures 72 hours of submersion without swelling
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Dimensional Stability: Less than 0.05% expansion in extreme humidity (vs. 0.5% in standard linoleum)
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Strength: 50% stronger than HDF cores used in laminates
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Thermal Resistance: Stable from -20°C to 60°C
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Impact Resistance: 30% stronger than vinyl, 200% stronger than conventional linoleum
Eco-Friendly Innovation
Hydrowood balances technology with sustainability. Limestone is naturally abundant and safe, while polymers used are minimal and free of harmful phthalates. The floor remains 85% natural—far beyond vinyl (0%) or laminate (70%). Production consumes 40% less energy and produces 60% fewer emissions than luxury vinyl plank (LVP).
Indoor Air Quality Certified
Swiss Real Linoleum Floating Flooring is UL GREENGUARD & GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meeting strict standards for low chemical emissions. This guarantees healthier indoor air quality, making it an ideal choice for schools, offices, healthcare spaces, and homes where well-being is a priority.
Why Choose Lenodesign?
Natural Composition, Time-Tested Since 1863
The recipe for linoleum has remained simple for over a century: linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, resins, limestone, and natural pigments. The result is antibacterial, antistatic, and hypoallergenic flooring that actually improves indoor air quality by neutralizing airborne pollutants.
Durability That Outlasts Alternatives
With a 40+ year residential life expectancy, Lenodesign far outlasts vinyl (15–20 years) and laminate (10–15 years). Its homogeneous wear layer ensures scratches are nearly invisible, unlike printed vinyl or laminate surfaces that wear through.
Natural Antimicrobial Protection
Linseed oil continues oxidizing throughout its lifetime, creating an environment hostile to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Tests confirm a 99.9% reduction in E. coli and Staphylococcus within 24 hours—without added chemicals.
Comfort & Acoustic Performance
Warm underfoot, resilient to walk on, and with 18dB sound reduction, Lenodesign creates quieter, more comfortable spaces than vinyl, laminate, or tile.
Design Collections
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Classic Marbled Series (3 styles): Elegant marbling in Dove Grey and Warm Beige adds sophistication while disguising daily wear.
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Wood Grain Series (3 styles): Authentic Oak-inspired visuals, achieved naturally (not printed), provide the look of wood with the warmth and quiet comfort of linoleum.
Easy Installation with Click-Lock
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Installs as easily as laminate thanks to the Uniclic® system
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Requires no adhesives, saving $1–2/sq.ft. compared to glue-down linoleum
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Waterproof joints prevent moisture problems during installation
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DIYers can install up to 500 sq.ft. per day
Cost & Value Comparison
| Flooring Type | Material Cost | Install Cost | Initial Total | 20-Year Cost | Key Advantage |
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| Lenodesign + Hydrowood Core | $6.99–$8.99 | $2–$3 | $8.99–$11.99 | $8.99–$11.99 | Waterproof, natural, 40+ years |
| Traditional Linoleum | $4–$6 | $4–$6 | $8–$12 | $16–$24 | Natural but moisture-sensitive |
| Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) | $3–$7 | $2–$3 | $5–$10 | $10–$20 | Waterproof but synthetic |
| Hardwood | $6–$12 | $4–$6 | $10–$18 | $20–$35 | Prestigious but high upkeep |
Performance Specifications
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Thickness: 9.5mm total (1.5mm linoleum + 7mm Hydrowood Core + 1mm backing)
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Plank Size: 1235 × 200mm
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Sound Reduction: ca. 18dB
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Fire Rating: Cfl-s1 (B1)
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Slip Resistance: R10 – very safe
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Wear Resistance: Class 33 heavy commercial, Class 23 residential
Full European EN and ISO certifications apply (fire, thermal resistance, lightfastness, stain resistance, chemical resistance, and more).
Care & Maintenance
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No sealing required—factory finish ready to use immediately
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Daily/Weekly: Sweep and damp mop with pH-neutral cleaner
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Long-Term: Surface can be buffed and restored thanks to through-body color
Unlike vinyl or laminate, scratches don’t reveal a printed image layer. After 10–15 years, buffing restores the original finish at a fraction of replacement costs.
Applications
Residential: Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, children’s rooms
Commercial: Healthcare, schools, retail, offices
Lenodesign combines waterproof performance with natural antibacterial protection, comfort, and superior acoustics—making it an ideal solution across residential and professional spaces.
FAQs
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How is it different from vinyl? Vinyl is 100% plastic; Lenodesign is 97% natural. Vinyl degrades and never biodegrades; linoleum improves with age and biodegrades at end-of-life.
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Can it be repaired? Yes—planks can be replaced individually, and surface scratches buff out thanks to its through-body color.
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Does it need special care? No—just sweep and mop. No waxing or sealing required.
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Why choose Lenodesign? You get the unique benefits of natural linoleum—antibacterial, carbon-neutral, hypoallergenic, biodegradable—now made completely waterproof by Hydrowood technology.