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LINO Design (Enhanced Linoleum)

Produced from natural and renewable ingredients such as linseed oil and wood-based fibers. Naturally low in emissions and environmentally responsible. View details ...

Vinyl Flooring

Manufactured from PVC and other petroleum-based plastics. Not biodegradable and contributes to a larger environmental footprint.View details ...

The Next Evolution in Eco-Friendly Flooring

Introducing Forna’s Lenodesign Floating Collection, featuring the pioneering Hydrowood Core. This breakthrough merges over 150 years of linoleum heritage with advanced waterproof construction to create the first-ever natural linoleum floating floor that is fully waterproof. With six curated style options, Lenodesign offers long-lasting performance, total water resistance, and the classic elegance of real linoleum.

Unlike vinyl or laminate alternatives, Lenodesign is built from 97% natural ingredients—linseed oil, cork, wood flour, natural minerals, and tree resins. Thanks to the Hydrowood Core, linoleum’s traditional weakness against moisture is eliminated, making this flooring ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and high-traffic commercial spaces. Exclusive to Forna in Canada, this collection takes linoleum from a niche specialty to a modern, versatile design choice.

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Hydrowood Core: The Innovation Behind the Strength

Hydrowood Core integrates a waterproof mineral-polymer composite with a linoleum surface, resulting in a floor that resists moisture while maintaining dimensional stability. The structure supports simple click-lock installation and outperforms traditional cores in both strength and resilience.

Key Performance Benefits:

• Completely Waterproof: Withstands 72 hours of water exposure without swelling or warping

• Stability: Expansion of less than 0.05% under extreme humidity (vs. 0.5% for standard linoleum)

• Strength: 50% tougher than HDF laminate cores

• Temperature Resistant: Holds form from -20°C to 60°C

• Impact Protection: 30% stronger than vinyl, twice as tough as standard linoleum

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A Balance of Technology and Sustainability

Hydrowood uses limestone, an abundant and safe natural resource, combined with minimal phthalate-free polymers. The result is flooring that remains 85% natural, outperforming vinyl (0% natural) and laminate (70%). Even the production process is cleaner, requiring 40% less energy and generating 60% fewer emissions than luxury vinyl plank (LVP) manufacturing.

Certified for Clean Indoor Air

Swiss Real Linoleum Floating Flooring holds UL GREENGUARD & GREENGUARD Gold Certification, ensuring compliance with strict chemical emission limits. This protects indoor air quality, making it a trusted option for schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and homes.

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Why Choose Lenodesign?

Naturally Safe, Naturally Proven

The formula for linoleum has barely changed since 1863: linseed oil, cork, wood flour, limestone, tree resins, and natural pigments. The result is a flooring that is antibacterial, antistatic, and hypoallergenic, while also actively improving indoor air quality by neutralizing airborne toxins.

Built for Generations

With a residential lifespan of 40+ years, Lenodesign surpasses vinyl (15–20 years) and laminate (10–15 years). Its solid-through wear layer means scratches stay nearly invisible, unlike printed laminate or vinyl surfaces that degrade quickly.

Naturally Antimicrobial

Linseed oil continues to oxidize over time, creating a surface hostile to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Tests show a 99.9% reduction in E. coli and Staphylococcus within 24 hours—all without added chemicals.

Comfort and Acoustic Control

Soft underfoot, warm even in winter, and with sound absorption up to 18dB, Lenodesign creates spaces that are both more comfortable and quieter than tile, laminate, or vinyl.

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Design Options

• Classic Marbled (3 styles): Subtle marbled patterns in Dove Grey and Warm Beige add refined character while disguising everyday wear.

• Wood Grain (3 styles): Oak-inspired visuals, achieved with natural linoleum mixing—not printing—bring the look of wood with the warmth and quiet of cork and linoleum.

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Easy to Install

• Simple Uniclic® click-lock system (no glue required)

• Waterproof joints secure against spills and moisture during fitting

• Installation is fast: up to 500 sq.ft. in a single day for DIYers

• Saves $1–2 per sq.ft. compared to glue-down linoleum

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Cost and Value Comparison

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Technical Specifications

• Total Thickness: 9.5mm (1.5mm linoleum + 7mm Hydrowood Core + 1mm backing)

• Plank Size: 1235 × 200mm

• Sound Reduction: ca. 18dB

• Fire Safety: Cfl-s1 (B1)

• Slip Resistance: R10 – suitable for commercial safety standards

• Durability: EN Class 33 (heavy commercial), Class 23 (residential)

Certified to EN and ISO standards for fire resistance, chemical resistance, lightfastness, dimensional stability, and more.

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Care & Upkeep

• Factory-finished surface—ready to use immediately, no sealing needed

• Routine Care: Sweep or vacuum daily, damp mop weekly with neutral cleaner

• Long-Term Care: Thanks to the through-body color, scratches remain hidden; surface can be buffed back to like-new condition after 10–15 years at a fraction of replacement cost

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Where It Works Best

Residential: Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, kids’ playrooms
Commercial: Schools, healthcare, offices, retail

With its waterproof design, natural antibacterial properties, and comfort, Lenodesign is a flooring solution built for today’s most demanding environments.

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FAQs

• How is this different from vinyl? Vinyl is 100% synthetic and never biodegrades. Lenodesign is 97% natural, improves with age, and biodegrades at the end of its life.

• Can it be repaired? Yes—individual planks can be replaced, and surface scratches buff out easily.

• Does it need special upkeep? No waxing or sealing needed—just simple cleaning with a pH-neutral cleaner.

• Why pick Lenodesign? It combines the timeless natural benefits of linoleum—antibacterial, carbon-neutral, hypoallergenic, biodegradable—with modern waterproof performance thanks to Hydrowood Core.