EN 13810-1:2002
(Main)Wood-based panels - Floating floors - Part 1: Performance specifications and requirements
Wood-based panels - Floating floors - Part 1: Performance specifications and requirements
This European Standard provides the performance specifications and requirements for wood-based panels used in floating floors.
Holzwerkstoffe - Schwimmend verlegte Fußböden - Teil 1: Leistungsspezifikationen und Anforderungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Leistungsspezifikationen sowie Anforderungen an Holzwerkstoffe fest, die in nichttragenden, schwimmend verlegten Fußböden verwendet werden, die vollflächig unterstützt werden.
Panneaux à base de bois - Planchers flottants - Partie 1: Exigences et spécifications fonctionnelles
La présente norme européenne prescrit les exigences et les spécifications fonctionnelles pour les panneaux à base de bois utilisés en planchers flottants.
Lesne plošče – Plavajoči podi – 1. del: Lastnosti in zahteve
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Dec-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 112 - Woodbased panels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 112/WG 4 - Test methods
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Aug-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Aug-2024
Overview
EN 13810-1:2002 - published by CEN - is the European performance standard for wood‑based panels used in continuously fully supported non‑structural floating floors. It specifies the performance criteria, required properties and documentation for decking panels (particleboard, OSB, plywood, solid wood panels, fibreboard and cement‑bonded boards) when used in floating floor systems. The standard complements test methods and links to other wood panel standards.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Applies to continuously fully supported floating floors that are not fixed to the sub‑floor.
- Panel types covered: Particleboard, OSB, plywood, solid wood panels, MDF/fibreboard, cement‑bonded particleboard.
- Essential parameters to specify:
- Panel type and thickness
- Joints (e.g. tongue & groove on all edges or glued joints)
- Glue type and joint treatment
- Conditioning before installation - required moisture content and expected dimensional changes (EN 322, EN 318)
- Durability:
- Biological durability, moisture resistance and glue bond quality depending on panel type and service class (service classes 1 and 2 are addressed)
- References to durability/test standards such as EN 335‑3, EN 321, EN 1087‑1
- Mechanical performance:
- Stiffness (bending modulus), uniformly distributed loads, deflection limits
- Concentrated point loads, dynamic impacts, and wheel loads (load categories A–D aligned with EN 1991‑1‑1)
- Sampling and characteristic value assessment per EN 789 and EN 1058
- Supporting materials and vapour control: Requirements for resilient supporting layers and vapour control layers to ensure correct performance and moisture management
- Documentation and sampling: Prescribed documentation, testing and sampling procedures to demonstrate compliance
- Annex A (informative): Practical guidance on installation, moisture during installation, sub‑floors, and supporting materials
Practical applications and users
EN 13810‑1:2002 is used by:
- Flooring manufacturers for product specifications and labeling
- Architects and specifiers to select suitable panel types and performance classes for floating floor designs
- Installation contractors for guidance on conditioning, joints and supporting materials
- Test laboratories and certification bodies to verify compliance with performance requirements
- Buyers and building owners seeking documented performance for interior floating floors
Related standards (selection)
- EN 13986 (load‑bearing panels for construction)
- EN 318, EN 322, EN 324 series (dimensional/moisture tests)
- EN 335‑3 (hazard classes)
- EN 789, EN 1058 (mechanical testing)
- EN 1991‑1‑1 / ENV 1995‑1‑1 (load categories and service classes)
- Panel product standards: EN 312 (particleboard), EN 300 (OSB), EN 636 (plywood), EN 622 (fibreboard), EN 634 (cement‑bonded)
EN 13810‑1:2002 is the reference standard when specifying or testing floating floors made from wood‑based panels, ensuring consistent performance, durability and documentation across European markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13810-1:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Wood-based panels - Floating floors - Part 1: Performance specifications and requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard provides the performance specifications and requirements for wood-based panels used in floating floors.
This European Standard provides the performance specifications and requirements for wood-based panels used in floating floors.
EN 13810-1:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.060.01 - Wood-based panels in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13810-1:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 13810-1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13810-1:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Holzwerkstoffe - Schwimmend verlegte Fußböden - Teil 1: Leistungsspezifikationen und AnforderungenPanneaux a base de bois - Planchers flottants - Partie 1: Exigences et spécifications fonctionnellesWood-based panels - Floating floors - Part 1: Performance specifications and requirements79.060.01Wood-based panels in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13810-1:2002SIST EN 13810-1:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13810-1:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13810-1December 2002ICS 79.060.01English versionWood-based panels - Floating floors - Part 1: Performancespecifications and requirementsPanneaux à base de bois - Planchers flottants - Partie 1:Exigences et spécifications fonctionnellesHolzwerkstoffe - Schwimmend verlegte Fußböden - Teil 1:Leistungsspezifikationen und AnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 October 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13810-1:2002 ESIST EN 13810-1:2004
Installation of floating floors.14A.1Examples for floating floors.14A.2Moisture during installation.16A.3Moisture content in use.16A.3.1General.16A.3.2Damp-proof membrane.16A.3.3Vapour control layer.16A.3.4Panel type.17A.4Installation.17A.4.1Sub-floors.17A.4.2Supporting material.18A.4.3Installation of panels.18Bibliography.19SIST EN 13810-1:2004
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