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LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 Collections | 2020-2022
LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 Collections | 2020-2022


Designers: Janette Murray, Tarkett North America Holdings, Inc., Solon, Ohio, USA
Manufacturer: Tarkett North America Holdings, Inc., Solon, Ohio, USA


The carbon-negative collection made of natural and renewable materials is naturally anti-microbial and 100% recyclable. Made entirely of natural raw materials and enriched by more than a century of heritage, Tarkett’s LinoFloor xf2 is a modern solution to the challenges of contemporary interior design.

The collection is now available in five patterns and 106 colorways, including the Originale series’ expanded offering of 16 colors made from all-natural dyes. Ideal for healthcare, education, and hospitality spaces, LinoWall xf2 protects walls from daily wear and tear and helps soften acoustics for overall comfort.

The material offers natural antibacterial properties and is now available in an expanded palette of 10 colors that coordinate easily with the LinoFloor collection. Sustainable Solutions Tarkett’s linoleum is Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver and meets Health Care without Harm Silver Level certification requirements.

The collection has been made with the same natural, renewable materials in Tarkett’s Narni, Italy facility since 1898: linseed oil, pine rosin, wood and cork flour, and jute. LinoFloor and LinoWall are both carbon-negative from ‘cradle to gate’, including raw material extraction, transport, and linoleum production, resulting in the category’s smallest environmental footprint throughout its lifecycle.

The Narni facility operates with: 100% renewable electricity, 100% closed-loop water system, 34% self-generated energy, 0% production waste to landfill, and 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2010. In addition to its use of healthy materials, LinoFloor and LinoWall include Tarkett’s proprietary xf2 protection with a matte finish, which delivers superior resistance to stains, abrasions, and chemicals, as well as durability under heavy traffic and rolling loads. Further simplifying daily maintenance, Tarkett’s Lino surfaces never have to be refinished.


LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 Collections | 2020-2022
LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 Collections | 2020-2022

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