DLW LINOLEUM: CREATIVE BY NATURE
At Gerflor, we believe that architecture has the power to improve people’s lives. Nature is our greatest source of inspiration.
With the DLW Linoleum offer, we can provide architects with a collection of 82 colours, these are natural designs, that can enhance the sustainability and the creativity of their projects.
Made in Germany since 1882 and Cradle to Cradle certifiedTM Silver (Landscape, Arabesque, Lino Art Flow and Lino Art Urban), the DLW Linoleum products are made of 98% natural (bio based and mineral) raw materials including linseed oil, wood, limestone, jute and resin. It’s simply our way of connecting people closer to nature.
Creative by nature
DLW Collections : new designs and colors
Mix & Match : let's play with our designs !
Sustainability
Bio based composition
Circular Economy
Carbon footprint
Cradle to cradle certified™ - Silver
Neocare - exclusive surface treatment
Indoor air quality
Matte Finish
Easy to clean
Hygienic
The Genuine Linoleum Brand
DLW heritage
FAQ Linoleum US
BIO-BASED COMPOSITION
- 98% natural (bio-based and mineral)
- 76 % rapidly renewable materials
- 40 % recycled content
- 100 % recyclable
CARBON NEUTRAL*
Our CO² emissions are neutral during the first stages of the product life cycle, from the growing of raw materials to the end of the production process..
All the details can be found in our Environmental Product Declaration, which has been third-party certified (EVEA laboratory) according to the guidelines of the international certification body (UL).
(*) From Cradle to Gate: includes raw materials and manufacturing process (A1-A3 stages of EPD) sourced materials.
CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED™ SILVER*
Cradle to Cradle is both product certification and a philosophy Gerflor embraces, in search of continuous improvement.
The products and the company must meet rigorous requirements according to five criteria: material reutilization, material health, water stewardship, renewable energy, and social fairness.
DLW linoleum products have been Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver*
* LANDSCAPE, ARABESQUE, URBAN, FLOW
LIGHT SENSITIVITY
Linoleum is interacting with its environment, especially the light in the area of installation. Due to the linseed oil oxidization process, the flooring will achieve its final color once installed, depending on the light in the areas where it has been laid. We recommend specifiers put samples in direct light a few hours before making a final choice, to get the best idea of the sample's true color.
ÞYellowing effect: Yellowing is a natural process common to all linoleum collections in the market. When deprived of light, the linseed oil (main product component/yellow) is migrating to the surface (oxidization process). This happens after a long period of time (several months). It is a reversible process, as original colors appear again when linoleum is exposed to the light (sunlight or artificial light does not make any difference).
LINSEED OLFACTIVE SIGNATURE
Due to the materials used to manufacture linoleum, especially linseed oil, the flooring has a slight and unique odor. However, this smell will partly disappear when the flooring is glued, the rest decreasing over time (a few weeks). Neocare, the new exclusive surface treatment also encapsulates phenols, greatly reducing this phenomenon from the start.
WATERPROOFNESS
Although linoleum can be installed in a wide variety of areas, we recommend not to lay linoleum in wet or humid rooms (professional kitchens, locker rooms). Due to its composition (jute backing, wood powder), linoleum does not resist standing water. It can however be cleaned with water in normal conditions.
DURABILITY
- Inlaid product construction: long-lasting appearance
- Extreme wear resistance: adapted to high pedestrian and mechanical traffic
- Micro scratch resistance: no problem with tears and scratches
HEALTH
- Third-party certified antiviral and antibacterial activity: hygienic solution
- Very low emissions TVOC < 10 micrograms/m3 after 28 days: highest indoor air quality
- Neocare surface treatment (dirt and stain barrier): easy to clean
COMFORT
- Resilient and soft surface: low-impact
- Up to19dB sound insulation: acoustic comfort
- Suitable for underfloor heating: thermal comfort
DESIGN
- A large palette of designs and colors: freedom of choice
- Matte finish: trendy and contemporary
- Mix and match possibilities: creativity and differentiation
- 9 designs, among which 3 are new
- 159 unique colors, among which 63 are new
- Product constructions to fit all needs: compact, acoustic up to 19dB, heavy mechanical traffic, dissipative, sport
Adapted finishes :
- Uni and camouflage welding rods adapted to each flooring color
- Cove formers and preformed coving solutions (HSLA) for ultra cleanliness
- HDF skirtings
- Korkment acoustic underlay (15dB)
- Floor protection
PERFORMANCE (Neocare exclusive surface treatment)
- Best in class indoor air quality: TVOC <10 micrograms/m3 after 28days => Blue Angel, M1, Floorscore, A+, Scandinavian Swan, Tüv
- Profizert certified
- Higher scratch resistance
- Excellent resistance against chemicals
- No dust attraction, easy to clean
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- 2m width / 21 to 30m length.
- Thickness: 2,5mm, 2mm, 3,2mm, and 4mm
- Cuts from 5 linear meters
- In the same area, installed rolls should have the same batch number and the difference between roll numbers should not exceed 20.
Complementary products are available through special requests :
- Compact colors in Acoustic 15dB
- Compact colors in Acousticplus 19dB
- Tiles : 48x, 60x, 61x
- Bfl-s1 production
Detailed information on minimum quantities, lead time, and pricing available from Gerflor local branch.
DLW Linoleum is manufactured in our Delmenhorst plant in Germany, an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified industrial site.

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