Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous polyurethane floor coverings - Specification

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous resilient floor coverings based on polyurethane with thermosetting properties supplied in either roll, planks or tile form. This specification does apply for floor covering consisting of a wear layer and other compact layers made from polyurethane which differ in composition, chemical crosslinking and/or design and can contain a decor layer, reinforcement and other backing.
This specification does not apply for floor coverings that are specified in EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 1817 or EN 14565.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the standard includes a classification system (see EN ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

Elastische Bodenbeläge - Heterogene Polyurethan-Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften für heterogene elastische Bodenbeläge ((TITEL+homogen?)) auf Basis von Polyurethan mit duroplastischen Eigenschaften fest, die als Rolle, Dielen oder in Plattenform geliefert werden. Diese Spezifikation gilt für Bodenbeläge, die aus einer Nutzschicht und weiteren, aus Polyurethan hergestellten kompakten Schichten bestehen, die sich in Zusammensetzung, chemischer Vernetzung und/oder im Design unterscheiden, und die eine Dekorschicht, Stabilisierungseinlage und eine sonstige Rückenschicht enthalten können.
Diese Spezifikation gilt nicht für Bodenbeläge, die in ISO 10582, ISO 24011, EN 1817 oder EN 14565 festgelegt sind.
Um den Verbraucher zu ermutigen, eine sachkundige Entscheidung zu treffen, enthält diese Norm ein Klassi¬fizierungssystem (siehe EN ISO 10874) auf Basis der Nutzungsintensität, das zeigt, wofür diese Bodenbeläge zufriedenstellend eingesetzt werden könnten. Die Norm legt auch die Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung fest.

Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements hétérogènes en polyuréthanne - Spécification

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des revêtements de sol résilients hétérogènes à base de polyuréthanne et ayant des propriétés thermodurcissables fournis sous forme de rouleaux, de lames ou de dalles. La présente spécification s'applique aux revêtements de sol consistant en une couche d’usure et en une ou plusieurs autres couches compactes en polyuréthanne. Elles sont de composition et/ou de conception différentes, ont un taux de réticulation différent et peuvent contenir une couche décorative, une armature et un autre envers.
Elle ne s’applique pas aux revêtements de sol spécifiés dans les normes EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 1817 ou EN 14565.
Pour aider le consommateur à faire un choix éclairé, la présente norme inclut un système de classification (voir l'EN ISO 10874) basé sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique les zones considérées pour l’usage de ces revêtements de sol. Elle prescrit également des exigences relatives au marquage.

Netekstilne talne obloge - Homogene in heterogene poliuretanske talne obloge - Specifikacija

Ta evropski standard določa lastnosti netekstilnih talnih oblog na osnovi poliuretana in njegovih sprememb, ki so na voljo v obliki plošč ali zvitkov. Ta specifikacija ne zajema talnih oblog, ki jih določa standard ISO 10582, ISO 24011, EN 1817 ali EN 14565. Da bi ta standard potrošnike spodbujal k sprejemanju utemeljenih odločitev, vključuje sistem razvrščanja (glej EN 10874) na podlagi intenzivnosti uporabe, ki kaže, kje bi se naj te talne obloge zadovoljivo uporabljale. Vključuje tudi zahteve za označevanje.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
15-Mar-2016
Withdrawal Date
29-Sep-2016
ICS
97.150 - Floor coverings
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 134/WG 7 - Resilient floor coverings
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
26-Jan-2022
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 16776:2016 - Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyurethane floor coverings - Specification

Overview

EN 16776:2016 is a CEN European Standard for resilient floor coverings - specifically heterogeneous polyurethane (PU) floor coverings with thermosetting properties supplied as rolls, planks or tiles. It defines the characteristics, test methods and marking required to ensure consistent performance for products constructed from a PU wear layer together with one or more compact PU layers (which may include decor layers, reinforcement or backing). The standard excludes products covered by EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 1817 and EN 14565.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 16776 sets measurable product requirements and prescribes test methods. Important elements include:

  • Product forms: roll, plank, tile (dimensions and tolerances per EN ISO 24341 / EN ISO 24342).
  • Thickness and mass: overall thickness and layer thickness requirements (EN ISO 24346, EN ISO 24340, EN ISO 23997) with specified tolerances.
  • Wear layer: minimum wear layer thickness by class (e.g., 0.10–0.20 mm depending on intended use).
  • Residual indentation: maximum 0.10 mm (EN ISO 24343‑1).
  • Dimensional stability / curling: limits after heat exposure (EN ISO 23999); curling limits differ for welded and unwelded tiles.
  • Flexibility and cracking: mandrel tests (EN ISO 24344).
  • Scratch resistance: Annex A specifies a laboratory method using a WC–Co pin and soil rubbing; the load that produces the first uninterrupted visible scratch is recorded (used in the classification table).
  • Furniture leg and castor chair resistance: Type-specified furniture leg tests (ISO 16581 / EN 424) and castor chair performance after 25 000 cycles (EN 425).
  • Colour fastness: to artificial light (EN ISO 105‑B02 / ASTM F1515).
  • Marking: mandatory marking of the product/packaging including EN 16776:2016, manufacturer identification, product name, color/batch, applicable classes (EN ISO 10874), and size/area information.

Applications and who uses it

EN 16776 is used by:

  • Manufacturers and R&D teams for product specification, quality control and conformity assessment of heterogeneous PU floorings.
  • Test laboratories to perform standardized performance tests (scratch resistance, indentation, dimensional stability, etc.).
  • Architects, specifiers and contractors when selecting floor coverings suited to expected traffic and environment (domestic, commercial, light industrial).
  • Procurement professionals and distributors ensuring products meet declared classes and marking requirements.
  • Regulatory bodies and certification schemes that reference European standards.

Practical use: selecting the correct PU flooring for intended intensity of use (via EN ISO 10874 classification), ensuring durability against furniture movement and castors, and validating wear and aesthetic performance.

Related standards

Key normative references and related standards include: EN ISO 10874 (classification), EN ISO 24340/24346/24341/24342 (geometry and layer thickness), EN ISO 23999 (dimensional stability), EN ISO 24343‑1, EN ISO 24344, EN 424, EN 425, EN ISO 105‑B02, ISO 16581, ASTM F1515 and ISO 11378‑1.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 16776:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous polyurethane floor coverings - Specification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous resilient floor coverings based on polyurethane with thermosetting properties supplied in either roll, planks or tile form. This specification does apply for floor covering consisting of a wear layer and other compact layers made from polyurethane which differ in composition, chemical crosslinking and/or design and can contain a decor layer, reinforcement and other backing. This specification does not apply for floor coverings that are specified in EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 1817 or EN 14565. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the standard includes a classification system (see EN ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous resilient floor coverings based on polyurethane with thermosetting properties supplied in either roll, planks or tile form. This specification does apply for floor covering consisting of a wear layer and other compact layers made from polyurethane which differ in composition, chemical crosslinking and/or design and can contain a decor layer, reinforcement and other backing. This specification does not apply for floor coverings that are specified in EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 1817 or EN 14565. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the standard includes a classification system (see EN ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

EN 16776:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Netekstilne talne obloge - Homogene in heterogene poliuretanske talne obloge - SpecifikacijaElastische Bodenbeläge - Homogene und heterogene Polyurethan-Bodenbeläge - SpezifikationRevêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements homogènes et hétérogènes en polyuréthanne - SpécificationResilient floor coverings - Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyurethane floor coverings - Specification97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16776:2016SIST EN 16776:2016en,fr,de01-maj-2016SIST EN 16776:2016SLOVENSKI
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Method for test for resistance to scratching . 9 A.1 Introduction . 9 A.2 Principle . 9 A.3 Apparatus and materials . 9 A.4 Sampling and conditioning . 11 A.5 Procedure. 11 A.6 Evaluation . 12 A.7 Report . 12 A.8 Calibration of steel pins . 12 A.8.1 General . 12 A.8.2 Procedure. 12 A.8.3 Evaluation . 13 Annex B (informative)
Optional properties . 14 Bibliography . 15
400 mm > 400 mm Deviation
0,15 % of nominal length up to 0,5 mm maximum Deviation allowed at any point
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0,35 EN ISO 24342 Overall thickness in mm - averagea
- individual results in mm - minimum overall thickness Nominal value + 0,13 - 0,10 Average valueb ± 0,15 1,20 mm EN ISO 24
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