F.A.Q

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have collected some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you happen to not find the answer to your specific question here. Feel free to get in touch with us at info@bolon.com.

COMMON QUESTIONS

General

Where can I buy Bolon flooring?

Bolon is represented globally by exclusive and trained partners. Get in touch with your local partner for more information about Bolon in your country.

From where do you deliver?

All floors are designed and manufactured in Sweden, we have a complete inhouse production.

Product

What sizes is it available in?

Rolls 200 cm – Tiles 50 x 50 cm – Planks 667 mm x 222 mm – Studio shapes

Is the flooring acoustic?

Yes it will improve the impact sound insulation and airborne sound absorption.

What is the fire rating of your flooring?

The fire rating is Bfl-S1.

What is the warranty?

Bolon flooring warranty on product is 10 years for use classification 32 and 15 years for use classification 33.

Is it suitable for high traffic-areas?

Bolon's flooring has use classifications 32 and 33, depending on which collection you choose. Use classification 32 is for general commercial use and 33 is for heavy commercial use.

Is it suitable for underfloor heating?

Bolons flooring is perfectly suitable in combination with underfloor heating. The thermal resistance is very low.

Is Bolon flooring anti-static?

Bolon flooring does not generate a static charge but it cannot be classified as an electrostatic dissipating floor. Bolon flooring has been tested and fulfill the requirements of the European Directive EN 1815.

Is the flooring water-proofed?

Bolon flooring is water resistant and does not allow water to penetrate.

Installation & Maintenance

How do I clean Bolon flooring?

Bolon flooring is very easy to clean and maintain. Important is to vacuum daily and to clean on a regular base with just water and no soap. Read more about cleaning here.

How do I install Bolon flooring?

Bolon floors should always be installed by qualified professionals according to the instructions. Installation instructions may vary slightly depending on the choice of design and floor size. Visit Installation for guides and videos.

Environmental

How transparent are you with the content and impact of your products?

We are completely transparent and have third-party certifications for both environmental performance and content declarations.

Which products contain recycled material?

100 % of our collections contain recycled materials.

Do you use renewable energy?

Yes, all our manufacturing and our headquarters are powered by 100% renewable energy for both electricity and heat.

How can Bolon achieve products with such a high degree of recycled materials?

Our products have a very high amount of recycled material because we have chosen to use circular and clean sources of chalk and PVC, two of our main components. This results in a product with an average of 68% recycled material. 

How does Bolon achieve climate-neutral products?

All Bolon products are climate-neutral due to the high amount of BIO-sourced and recycled material.

How does Bolon achieve climate-neutral production?

At Bolon, we use 100% renewable energy in our factory, which results in production with zero climate impact. 

Are Bolon floorings resource-efficient?

Bolon floorings are light and strong per square meter and include recycled material. They have a long lifespan and do not need any special treatment during their full lifespan to stay beautiful. Most cleaning can be done with only water. This makes Bolon a very resource-efficient choice. 

How many times can the Bolon material be recycled?

Our flooring and rugs are made with recycled material and can be recycled again. The PVC polymer in our products can be recycled seven times or more. The chalk can be recycled infinite times.

At Bolon, we have our very own recycling plant, where we can recycle our own products if no permanent adhesives have been used and the floors originate within the EU. 

What are Bolon's next steps when it comes to sustainability?

We are constantly looking for new ways to push recycling in the design industry. We are currently looking into developing a takeback of used floorings and rugs. We are also going to continue our journey to replace virgin materials with recycled or BIO-sourced materials.

What does being climate neutral mean? Can Bolon be climate neutral without buying carbon offsets?

Our production, as well as our products, are climate neutral, a result we achieve without buying carbon offsets. Our production is run on renewable energy, and we use BIO-sourced PVC and recycled material, which results in climate neutrality. 

Bolon products have an average of 68% recycled material, what does it consist of?

Bolon products consist of 68% recycled material. The material we use comes from waste when producing marble slabs and PVC products, as well as BIO-sourced PVC that is produced from waste in the pulp and paper industry. This sums up to 68% recycled material.

Where does the recycled PVC come from?

Bolon products consist of 68% recycled material. The recycled PVC that we use in our products comes from industrial waste from the production of threads, foils, pipes, and window frames.

Where does the BIO-sourced PVC come from?

The BIO-sourced PVC that we use comes from the same PVC industry where we previously bought virgin PVC. The difference is that BIO-sourced PVC is made of carbon from pulp and paper industry waste instead of carbon from the oil industry. The quality is 100 % the same as for fossil PVC.

What are the benefits of woven vinyl flooring compared to other materials?

Our woven vinyl floorings offer a combination of resource efficiency, no climate impact, and a long lifespan. On top of that, we have a unique woven design. This combination gives a compatible advantage towards other materials.

Do Bolon products have the same performance when using recycled and BIO-sourced material?

All our products contain a majority of recycled material, without compromising on design, colours, quality and long warranties. 

Is Bolon certified according to ISO 14001?

Yes, we are certified according to ISO 14001.

Do Bolon products contain fossil PVC?

No, our products only contain recycled PVC and BIO-sourced PVC.

Health & Hygiene

Is Bolon flooring healthy and safe?

Bolon is Floorscore certified for low VOC emissions and contributes positively to indoor air quality. Bolon flooring is even recommended by the NAAF, the Norwegian Asthma & Allergic Association.