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Forbo Flotex · Made in Ripley, Derbyshire

Flotex Concrete

Flocked flooring planks with a concrete visual — waterproof, washable, 100cm x 25cm.

Forbo Flotex Concrete carpet planks installed

Concrete gives you the look of polished or poured concrete with none of the cold, the noise or the fall risk. It is flocked flooring in a 100cm x 25cm plank — textile underfoot, waterproof underneath, and washable in a way no carpet is.

540 g/m² at 5.3mm, 62.5% recycled content, 19 dB impact sound reduction, Class 33 heavy commercial with continuous castor chair use. Eight colourways.

This is the specification for interiors that want an industrial or minimal aesthetic but cannot accept what a genuinely hard floor does to acoustics and comfort. You get the visual without the reverberation, and without the slip risk when it gets wet.

Key features

  • Delivery 5-6 working days
  • An innovative alternative to real concrete
  • Approved by Allergy UK
  • Glass fibre reinforcement for added stability
  • Low slip risk properties
  • Compatible with mechanical wet cleaning
  • Won't trap dirt particles - super hygienic
  • Suitable for heavy contract commercial use
  • Really good at absorbing excess noise

Where Concrete works

  • Industrial and minimal interiors
  • Retail and showrooms
  • Cafes and food service
  • Acoustic comfort with a hard-floor look

Forbo Flotex Concrete specification

ManufacturerForbo Flooring UK (Forbo Holding AG)
Made inRipley, Derbyshire, England
BrandForbo Flotex®
FormatCarpet plank
Module size100 cm x 25 cm
ConstructionFlocked
Pile weight540 g/m²
Total thickness5.3 mm
Wear classificationClass 33
Castor chair ratingContinuous use
Total recycled content62.5%
Impact sound reduction19 dB
Coverage per pack2.5 m²
Units per pack10
Wear warranty10 years
Colourways8
WaterproofYes — completely waterproof
WashableYes — wet cleanable, 4–6 hour drying
Allergy accreditationAllergy UK Seal of Approval™ (Flotex range)

Specification data as published by the manufacturer and supplied by DCTUK. Confirm current figures against Forbo’s datasheet before issuing for construction.

In place

Concrete installed

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Supply & fit

Fitting Concrete in the UK

DCTUK’s Forbo fitting service covers site survey and subfloor moisture testing, latex screeding and preparation, uplift and recycling of existing floorcoverings, and installation by employed fitting teams — out of hours and in phases where a building has to stay open. Free survey within 72 hours, fixed pricing, and a 12 month fitting warranty.

Because Concrete is a plank, damaged units can be lifted and replaced individually years into the building’s life. Keep one to two boxes per colourway from the original production batch as attic stock.

Questions

Forbo Flotex Concrete — frequently asked questions

Where is Forbo Flotex Concrete made?

Forbo Flotex Concrete is manufactured at Forbo"s facility in Ripley, Derbyshire, England. Forbo states that all Tessera carpet tiles are designed and manufactured at Bamber Bridge, and that Flotex flocked flooring is produced at Ripley, which is also Forbo Flooring UK"s head office. More on the two factories.

Is Flotex a carpet or a vinyl?

Neither. Flotex is flocked flooring — up to 80 million nylon fibres per square metre standing upright on a waterproof backing. It feels like a textile underfoot but is completely waterproof and can be wet-cleaned like a resilient floor. How flocked flooring works.

What is the recycled content of Concrete?

62.5% total recycled content. Across its portfolio Forbo states 44% average recycled content, and that 84% of all flooring sold carries a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration. More on sustainability.

How many colourways does Concrete come in?

8 colourways are currently supplied. Every colourway on this page links directly to that exact colour at DCTUK, where you can order a free sample.

Can DCTUK fit Forbo Flotex Concrete?

Yes. DCTUK runs a nationwide Forbo fitting service — free site survey within 72 hours, fixed pricing, a 12 month fitting warranty, and typically around 15 working days from first call to fitted floor. See the Forbo fitting service.

Can Forbo Flotex Concrete be exported?

Yes. DCTUK ships British-made Forbo flooring worldwide, palletised or by full container load, with commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin confirming UK manufacture. See export details.

DCTUK In Focus

forbocarpettiles.com is published by DCTUK, a UK commercial and residential flooring supplier. It is one of a series of In Focus microsites covering the brands we stock in depth. Forbo®, Tessera® and Flotex® are trademarks of Forbo Holding AG; we are a retailer and installer, not the manufacturer.

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