EN 12455:1999
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corkment underlay
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corkment underlay
This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Korkmentunterlagen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an Korkmentunterlagen mit Linoleum-Cement als Bindemittel fest, die in Plattenform geliefert werden. Korkmentunterlagen werden zusammen mit Bodenbelägen zur Schalldämmung eingesetzt. Diese Leistung hängt daher von der Kombination von Korkment und dem eingesetzten Typ des Bodenbelags und auch von deren Installation ab. Um den korrekten Gebrauch von Korkmentunterlagen sicherzustellen, sollten die Anweisungen der Hersteller befolgt werden.
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécification pour les sous-couches de composition de liège
La présente Norme européenne prescrit les exigences des souscouches de composition de liège liées avec du ciment de linoléum et fournies sous forme de feuilles. Les sous-couches en liège sont utilisées en combinaison avec les revêtements de sol pour une meilleure atténuation du bruit d'impact. Leur performance par conséquent dépend de la combinaison de liège et du type de revêtement de sol utilisé ainsi que de la pose de chacun d'eux. Il y a lieu de respecter les instructions du fabricant pour garantir une utilisation adéquate de la sous-couche de composition de liège.
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija za podlogo iz plute
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Sep-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2000
- 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
- 03-Jun-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 12455:1999 - Resilient floor coverings: Specification for corkment underlay - is a CEN European Standard that defines the requirements for corkment underlay products manufactured with linoleum cement as binder and supplied in sheet form. The standard is intended for corkment underlays used beneath resilient floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction in buildings. It emphasizes that overall acoustic and functional performance depends on the combination of corkment, the chosen floor covering, and correct installation; therefore, following the manufacturer’s instructions is essential.
Key Topics
- Scope and product definition
- Describes corkment underlay composed of cork aggregates bound with linoleum cement, provided as sheets for use under resilient floor coverings.
- Performance requirements
- Sets general requirements related to suitability for improving impact sound reduction; performance is conditional on floor-covering pairing and installation.
- Form and supply
- Specifies that corkment underlay is supplied in sheet form and intended to be used in combination with other floor finishes.
- Installation and use
- Stresses that correct application and adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions are required to achieve intended acoustic and functional results.
- Applicability
- Targets non-textile resilient floor covering systems where corkment underlay is selected as the acoustic/underlay component.
Applications
EN 12455:1999 is practical for professionals involved in flooring specification, manufacture and installation:
- Architects and specifiers selecting underlay materials to meet acoustic or comfort criteria in residential and commercial buildings.
- Flooring manufacturers producing corkment underlay sheets that must meet European requirements for composition and intended use.
- Acoustic consultants and engineers assessing underlay contribution to impact sound reduction in floor assemblies.
- Flooring contractors and installers who must follow manufacturer guidance to ensure correct performance.
- Building owners and facility managers evaluating retrofit or new-install options for improved impact sound insulation.
Related Standards
- This standard sits within the family of resilient floor coverings and building acoustics standards published by CEN. For complete specification and testing guidance, consult other EN standards covering resilient floor coverings, acoustic performance testing, and installation practices.
Keywords: EN 12455:1999, corkment underlay, linoleum cement binder, resilient floor coverings, impact sound reduction, flooring underlay specification, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12455:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corkment underlay". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
EN 12455:1999 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.
EN 12455:1999 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija za podlogo iz pluteElastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für KorkmentunterlagenRevetements de sol résilients - Spécification pour les sous-couches de composition de liegeResilient floor coverings - Specificat
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