This document defines terms relating to textile floor coverings and categories of these products.

  • Standard
    34 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    36 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies methods for determining side lengths, straightness of edges and squareness of square and/or rectangular resilient or textile floor tiles and planks.

  • Standard
    12 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    12 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies characteristics, requirements and test methods for laminate floor coverings with a surface layer as defined in 3.2 to 3.5. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
It includes a classification system, based on EN ISO 10874, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice.
Laminate floor coverings are generally designed for floating installations and are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic kitchens. This document does not specify requirements relating to the use in areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas. In general, laminate floor coverings can only be used in those areas when authorized by the manufacturer and under conditions described in the manufacturer's installation guidelines.

  • Standard
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies characteristics, requirements and test methods for laminate floor coverings with a surface layer as defined in 3.2 to 3.5. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
It includes a classification system, based on EN ISO 10874, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice.
Laminate floor coverings are generally designed for floating installations and are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic kitchens. This document does not specify requirements relating to the use in areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas. In general, laminate floor coverings can only be used in those areas when authorized by the manufacturer and under conditions described in the manufacturer's installation guidelines.

  • Standard
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of multi-layer parquet elements for internal use as flooring.

  • Standard
    17 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document defines terms regarding circular economy that are used by the flooring sector.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document defines terms regarding circular economy that are used by the flooring sector.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the requirements for cork floor coverings made from agglomerated composition cork, with or without a decorative surface layer, with or without applied colours, supplied in tile form which are designed to be used with a factory finish and/or an in situ finish.
The cork floor decorative surface layer can be made of cork or other bio-based decorative materials, e.g. wood or bamboo veneers, linoleum, leather or natural fibres.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use which shows where cork floor tiles with a factory finish can give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packing.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-
resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are
considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation.
This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to
multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354,
to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in
EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486.
This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms
or saunas, only if specified by the producer.
This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging.
In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the
classification of the flexibility is given.

  • Standard
    15 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation.
This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354, to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486.
This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, only if specified by the producer.
This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging.
In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the classification of the flexibility is given.

  • Standard
    15 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the requirements for cork floor coverings made from agglomerated composition cork, with or without a decorative surface layer, with or without applied colours, supplied in tile form which are designed to be used with a factory finish and/or an in situ finish.
The cork floor decorative surface layer can be made of cork or other bio-based decorative materials, e.g. wood or bamboo veneers, linoleum, leather or natural fibres.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use which shows where cork floor tiles with a factory finish can give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packing.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document gives guidelines for the development of specific textile floor covering maintenance and cleaning standards, procedures and criteria to reflect local specific conditions. This document specifies the factors which will impact the final results of textile floor covering cleaning, defining maintenance and cleaning terms to highlight differences. It establishes textile floor covering maintenance and cleaning as achieving a low-cost, non-residue and environmentally friendly cleaning under the premise of maximizing the use value of textile floor covering.

  • Technical specification
    15 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam, based on poly(vinyl chloride), and supplied in roll form or tile and plank. Such products can contain a transparent, non PVC factory finish.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system, based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings can be expected to give satisfactory service.
It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    17 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

ISO 26986:2010 specifies the characteristics of floor coverings based on expanded (cushioned) poly(vinyl chloride), supplied as either tiles or rolls.
ISO 26986:2010 includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings give satisfactory service.

  • Amendment
    7 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

ISO 26986:2010 specifies the characteristics of floor coverings based on expanded (cushioned) poly(vinyl chloride), supplied as either tiles or rolls.
ISO 26986:2010 includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings give satisfactory service.

  • Amendment
    7 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies test methods for assessment of the moisture conditions of any kind of subfloor prior to the installation of levelling compounds and/or floor coverings or parquet floors bonded with adhesives. The methods are independent from subfloor chemical composition or materials and applicable with available equipment.
For some highly reactive cement based compositions (e.g. ternary systems) the manufacturer might recommend a specific time when the subfloor is ready to be covered.
This document describes the methods in detail and includes a protocol template for documenting the measured values.

  • Standard
    14 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the technical requirements, test methods and requirements for the handling, storage, packaging and marking of outdoor bamboo flooring. It is applicable to outdoor bamboo flooring including bamboo laminated flooring and bamboo scrimber flooring

  • Standard
    14 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam, based on poly(vinyl chloride), and supplied in roll form or tile and plank. Such products can contain a transparent, non PVC factory finish.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system, based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings can be expected to give satisfactory service.
It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    17 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document concerns floor covering products falling under the scope of EN 14041 as well as mandate M/119 and M/119 rev.1. Such products are considered construction products for indoor use.
Excluded are products which are loose laid (barrier)mats, runners and rugs, as well as products which might be covered by other harmonized standards, such as indoor sports flooring, or other legislation such as flooring in public transport.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on how to deal with the situation that
a)   the version EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 has to be used for placing CEN TC134 products onto the European market, even though it
1)   was developed under the no longer applicable “Council Directive 89/106/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (CPD)”,
and
2)   has been withdrawn and replaced by EN 14041:2018 in the current CEN catalogue;
and
b)   the more recent version EN 14041:2018 cannot be used for placing CEN TC134 products onto the European market, even though it
1)   was developed under the currently applicable legislation, “Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products (CPR)”
2)   is the active version of the standard in the current CEN catalogue.
The focus will be on an overview of the resources available from the European commission for CE marking and placing products onto the European market as well as how to implement EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 under the current European legislation pointing out sections which are no longer valid.

  • Technical report
    13 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies how to determine the impact resistance of laminate floor covering elements. The test described measures the ability of the surface layer to withstand impact from both small and large objects dropped on the floor covering. The testing is destructive by means of the impact on the surface layer from one small and one larger steel ball simulating different scenarios. The falling height of both the small and the large steel ball is used to define the ability for a laminate floor covering element to withstand impacts. Both tests are generally carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes. The precision of the large-diameter ball method is not known. When interlaboratory data become available, a precision statement will be added in subsequent revisions. The precision regarding the small diameter method is stated in Clause 8.

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    13 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

This document concerns floor covering products falling under the scope of EN 14041 as well as mandate M/119 and M/119 rev.1. Such products are considered construction products for indoor use.
Excluded are products which are loose laid (barrier)mats, runners and rugs, as well as products which might be covered by other harmonized standards, such as indoor sports flooring, or other legislation such as flooring in public transport.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on how to deal with the situation that:
a) the version EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 has to be used for placing CEN TC134 products onto the European market, even though it:
1) was developed under the no longer applicable “Council Directive 89/106/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (CPD)”;
and
2) has been withdrawn and replaced by EN 14041:2018 in the current CEN catalogue;
and
b) the more recent version EN 14041:2018 cannot be used for placing CEN TC134 products onto the European market, even though it:
1) was developed under the currently applicable legislation, “Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products (CPR)”;
2) is the active version of the standard in the current CEN catalogue.
The focus will be on an overview of the resources available from the European commission for CE marking and placing products onto the European market as well as how to implement EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 under the current European legislation pointing out sections which are no longer valid.

  • Technical report
    13 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets, tiles or planks after exposure to heat.

  • Standard
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Draft
    20 pages
    German language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a test method to evaluate moisture resistance to surface water exposure of a joined, floating, laminate flooring assembly/element. This document also establishes criteria for rating and assessing performance.

  • Standard
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies two methods (A and B) for measuring abrasion of laminate floor covering elements. The tests described measure the ability of the surface layer to resist abrasive wear-through. Abrasion according to method A is achieved by rotating a test specimen in contact with a pair of loaded cylindrical wheels covered with specified abrasive paper. The resistance to wear according to method B is evaluated by abrading the face of test pieces with a specified abrasive applied by means of two loaded wheels. The number of revolutions of the test specimen required to cause a defined degree of abrasion is measured by both methods. NOTE The precision of the methods is not known. When inter-laboratory data become available, a precision statement will be added.

  • Standard
    19 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    19 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

This document specifies test methods for the determination of geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked floor covering panels in respect of thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness, width flatness, length flatness, openings between assembled elements and height differences between assembled elements.
The geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked panels are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This can cause the installed panels to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams, uneven surfaces and corners that do not match.

  • Standard
    16 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a test method for the micro-scratch resistance with two procedures (A and B) and a test method for polishing resistance (procedure C) which can be used for all types of laminate floor coverings. The resistance to polishing is related to mat surfaces.

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor
coverings, in the form of sheets, tiles or planks after exposure to heat.

  • Standard
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Draft
    20 pages
    German language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets, tiles or planks after exposure to heat.

  • Standard
    14 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    14 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    15 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    15 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

ISO 4918:2016 specifies methods for determining the change of appearance and stability of a textile floor covering or any damage caused by detachment of layers, opening of joints, or crazing of a resilient or laminate floor covering under the movement of a castor chair.

  • Standard
    20 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a method for the determination of the number of tufts and/or loops per unit length and per unit area of a textile floor covering. It is applicable to textile floor coverings with the pile of which consists of tufts and/or loops.

  • Standard
    5 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    5 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    9 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Standard
    5 pages
    French language
    sale 15% off

This document describes test methods for determination of the geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked floor covering panels in respect to thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness, width flatness, length flatness, openings between assembled elements and height differences between assembled elements.
The geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked panels are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This can cause the installed panels to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams, uneven surfaces and corners that do not match.

  • Standard
    16 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This European Standard specifies a test method for the micro-scratch resistance with two procedures (A and B) and a test method for polishing resistance (procedure C) which can be used for all types of laminate floor coverings. The resistance to polishing is related to mat surfaces.

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the technical requirements and test methods for indoor bamboo flooring for internal use. This document also specifies handling, storage, packaging and marking requirements. It is applicable to unfinished and finished indoor bamboo flooring. This includes laminated bamboo flooring, bamboo scrimber flooring, bamboo - wood composite flooring, and flattened bamboo flooring.

  • Standard
    16 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Standard
    16 pages
    English language
    sale 15% off
  • Amendment
    8 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Draft
    5 pages
    German language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies a test method to determine the top layer delamination of multilayer parquet elements according to EN 13489 with different structures, dimensions and adhesives for internal use as flooring, at the time of the first delivery of the product.
The document specifies 2 pre-treatments (PT1 and PT2) of the test specimens.
The test methods described in this document allow to determine the minimum top layer bonding quality, also for the use application on floor heating, and for the identification of bonding failure.
NOTE 1   For this application, the pre-treatments have proven to be suitable.
This document does not apply to the bonding quality of plywood if it is in use in the multilayer parquet construction.
NOTE 2   This standard doesn’t allow to estimate the compatibility of use in wet conditions.

  • Standard
    11 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies methods of measuring the geometrical characteristics of wood flooring and wood panelling and cladding elements.
This document does not specify sampling, which is intended to be found in the product standards or test methods and it does not apply to elements which are installed.

  • Standard
    22 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

ISO 4918:2016 specifies methods for determining the change of appearance and stability of a textile floor covering or any damage caused by detachment of layers, opening of joints, or crazing of a resilient or laminate floor covering under the movement of a castor chair.

  • Standard
    20 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies test methods for determining:
a)   the vertical resistance,
b)   the resistance to earth,
c)   the surface resistance
of a resilient, laminate and modular multilayer floor covering after installation in test piece or after installation.

  • Standard
    12 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies characteristics for adhesives for floor coverings, which comprise:
— resilient floor coverings (such as those manufactured from plastics, linoleum or rubber);
— textile floor coverings.
Adhesives for floor coverings are intended for use within a building according to the manufacturer's specification.
This document specifies requirements for establishing performance characteristics of adhesives for floor coverings with regard to their determination, evaluation and expression.
This document comprises all kinds of adhesives for floor coverings irrespective of the chemical composition and the mechanism of setting. Products according to this document can be put on the market as liquids, pastes and film adhesives for floor coverings. The products can be one-component or multi-component.
This document also defines a special kind of adhesives for floor coverings, which facilitate the easy removal of the floor covering after the utilization and where the need for a permanent bond is not always required. These types of floor covering adhesives are referred to as low peel strength, release bond adhesives.
This document does not:
— cover adhesives for bonding parquet to the subfloor, adhesives for bonding laminate floor coverings and adhesives for ceramic tiles;
— make provisions for testing the bond strength of low peel strength, release bond adhesives for floor coverings;
— take account of all influences which may occur in practice.

  • Standard
    14 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies four methods of test for textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay, see Clause 9) using the Lisson Tretrad machine.
—     test A: determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets;
—     test B: determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floor coverings;
—     test C: determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets;
—     test D: determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floor coverings and floor coverings without pile.

  • Standard
    20 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Draft
    18 pages
    German language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous quartz vinyl tiles based on polyvinyl chloride binder, quartz sand as a sole or partial filler, with or without a transparent, non-PVC factory finish and supplied in tile form.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system (see EN ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings will give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    11 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Amendment
    8 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day
  • Draft
    5 pages
    German language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document describes ways of containing infill materials used in many types of synthetic turf sports fields within the confines of the sports field, so they are not dispersed into the surrounding environment.
The options described are based on examples of best practice identified by members of CEN/TC 217.
This document is intended to be of practical use, to create awareness amongst field designers, venue owners, installation companies and those maintaining synthetic turf sports fields. It is applicable for all forms of synthetic turf sports field, from those used for community activities to those used by professional and elite level athletes.

  • Technical report
    21 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings with foam backing, supplied in roll or in tile form.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings will give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    9 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous relief or studded rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings will give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.

  • Standard
    10 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day

This document specifies test methods for determining:
a)   the vertical resistance,
b)   the resistance to earth,
c)   the surface resistance
of a resilient, laminate and modular multilayer floor covering after installation in test piece or after installation.

  • Standard
    12 pages
    English language
    sale 10% off
    e-Library read for
    1 day