Installation tools Forbo

Installation tools

Forbo takes care of providing high quality floors, but also insures that the installation of these floors can be conducted in a trouble free and efficient manner. For this we have a complete assortment of high-grade installation tools. These can help you to achieve a simple and professional installation of our floor coverings.
Your health and ease of working with our products is important to us. Forbo actively promotes ‘Standing Installation’, a new method that save-guards your back and knees, preventing injuries and speeding up the installation process. To support this we have a range of ergonomic installation tools.

Traditional installation tools

Installation

The Forbo Trimmer is ideally suitable for trimming edges, cutting strips (width of strip 10-15-20 and 30 mm) and for cutting seams in one operation.

Making circular and circle strips in the floor covering is straightforward when using the Forbo Compass. When connected to a hot air gun it can also be used for routing. Any diameter between 6 and 200 cm can be scribed, cut or routed.

The Forbo Former consists of a scratching head and a set of templates: 2 triangles, 2 squares and 2 circles, in selected sizes between 10 and 20 cm. This toolkit allows the installer to achieve a decorative floor quickly and efficiently. By combining shapes, all kind of figures can be cut

Welding

Seams and decorative welds in Marmoleum can be routed out by hand with the Forbo Groover. This is a unique tool for preparation of the welding procedure. When routing linoleum, the Forbo Groover is used in combination with the Welding gun. Width of the obtained groove is approx. 3.5 mm; the depth is adjustable.

Basic Tools

All the basic tools needed for either preparing, installing or welding a resilient floor can be ordered separately.

General
106 Forbo Overall
114 CM dampness meter
123 Tool bag, leather
145 Knee protectors, 1 pair
157 Mixing paddle for levelling screed

Preparation
168 Levelling screed spreader (+169 blade)
172 Bucket 30 l.
173 Spiked roller

Installation
101 Long scriber
102 Short scriber
103 Forbo Trimmer
108 Disc and ruler
110 Mitre box
113 Folding rule
121 Retractable ruler
137 Chalk line
141 Robbertblade straight 100 pcs
142 Robbertblade hook 100 pcs

143 Dolphin knife
176 Forbo Former
177 Forbo Former (scratcher head)
179 Forbo Compass
180 Forbo Compass - extension bar

Adhesion
111 Hand roller
161 Adhesive spreader, A2 (fine), 5 pcs.
162 Adhesive spreader, B1(normal), 5 pcs.
228 Forbo Roller, demountable, 70 kgs.

Welding
105 Forbo Thermogroover
115 “P” type groover
117 Spatula
118 Slide
119 Speed welding nozzle
120 Concave-cutting gouge
126 Hot air welding gun
131 Marmoleum Cork knife
133 Forbo Groover

For spare parts please contact us.

Ergonomic installation tools

The installation of resilient floor coverings can be performed in an improved and more ergonomic way, using specially designed tools. The general concept behind this method is that many of the activities can be performed in a standing position, rather than on the knees. An adjustable shaft and a flexible joint allow the use of purpose designed basic tools for activities such as levelling, scribing, cutting and welding. A combination of good tools and good technique is vital for a good result. Naturally, Forbo Flooring supports the use of this technique and can supply the necessary tools and support. All in all, with this ergonomic technique flooring installation takes an important step towards a healthy future, in more ways than one!

Screed levelling

The screed-levelling tool is suitable for the application of all types of cement based levelling screeds. The trowel kit is adjustable, so that the correct working position can be obtained. The unique swivel joint helps to achieve perfect results. The screed blade is interchangeable.

Adhesive spreader

The flexible joint on the adhesive spreader allows easy swivelling without straining the installer’s back. All types of adhesive can be applied using the correct blade type. Commonly used blades are added to the kit; for linoleum adhesive (B1, coarse) and vinyl adhesive (A2, fine).

Scribing

Scribing, using the trolley scriber is not only easier but also timesaving. When the scriber is accurately set to the correct angle, it is easy to scribe in a quick, controlled and ergonomic way.

Cutting

The upright cutter allows quick, controlled and easy cutting. Using standard hook blades, it is easily attached to the telescopic shaft.

Typical ergonomic starter sets

A starter set for Ergonomic Screed and Adhesive would typically consist of
300 * Ergonomic Adjustable Shaft (100-190 cm)
309 Ergonomic Adjustable Click Mount
308 Ergonomic Blade Holder Mount
381 Ergonomic Blade Holder for Screed 60cm
310 Screed Blade 60 cm
382 Ergonomic Blade Holder for Adhesive 28cm
313 Adhesive Blades Linoleum (B1, 28 cm, 12 pcs)
312 Adhesive Blades Vinyl (A2, 28 cm, 12 pcs)
370 Ergonomic Trolley

A starter set for Ergonomic Installation and Welding would typically consist of
300 * Ergonomic Adjustable Shaft (100-190 cm)
391 Ergonomic Scriber
392 Ergonomic Cutter
393 Ergonomic Weld Gun Holder
394 Ergonomic Weld Cable Holder
395 Ergonomic Weld Trimmer
149 Scriber Pins (100 pcs)
142 Cutter Blades (hook, 100 pcs)
314 Welding Trimmer Blades (10 pcs)
118 Cutting plate

* For practical reasons it is recommended to have at least 2 ergonomic shafts available