EN ISO 11638:2022
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam - Specification (ISO 11638:2020, including corrected version 2021-09)
Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam - Specification (ISO 11638:2020, including corrected version 2021-09)
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.
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Heterogene Polyvinylchlorid-Bodenbeläge mit Schaumstoff - Spezifikation (ISO 11638:2020, korrigierte Fassung 2021‑09)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements de sol hétérogènes sur mousse à base de poly(chlorure de vinyle) - Spécification (ISO 11638:2020, y compris version corrigée 2021-09)
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des revêtements de sol en poly(chlorure de vinyle) hétérogènes sur mousse, à base de poly(chlorure de vinyle), fournis sous forme de rouleaux, de dalles ou de lames. Ces produits peuvent comporter une finition en usine transparente non constituée de PVC.
Afin de permettre au consommateur de faire un choix éclairé, le présent document inclut un système de classification, fondé sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique les cas dans lesquels l'on peut attendre que ces revêtements de sol assurent un service satisfaisant.
Elle spécifie également des exigences en matière de marquage.
Netekstilne talne obloge - Heterogene polivinilkloridne talne obloge na peni - Specifikacija (ISO 11638:2020, vključno s popravljeno različico 2021-09)
Ta dokument določa značilnosti heterogenih polivinilkloridnih talnih oblog na peni na osnovi polivinilklorida, dobavljenih v obliki zvitkov ali plošč in trakov. Takšni izdelki imajo lahko prosojen tovarniški zaključni sloj, ki ni iz PVC.
Da bi ta dokument potrošnike spodbujal k sprejemanju utemeljenih odločitev, vsebuje sistem razvrščanja na podlagi intenzivnosti uporabe, ki kaže, kje bi se te talne obloge lahko zadovoljivo uporabljale.
Vključuje tudi zahteve za označevanje.
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Overview
EN ISO 11638:2022 (adoption of ISO 11638:2020, corrected 2021‑09) specifies requirements for heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) flooring on foam. It covers products supplied in roll form or as tiles/planks, and allows for a transparent, non‑PVC factory finish. The standard defines identification, minimum performance characteristics, a use‑intensity classification to help consumers and specifiers make informed choices, and marking requirements. EN ISO 11638:2022 supersedes EN 651:2011.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Product scope: Heterogeneous PVC floor coverings with a wear layer and foam backing (rolls, tiles, planks).
- Identification / binder content: Two binder classes by wear‑layer PVC content - Type I ≥ 80% and Type II ≥ 30% (manufacturer certificate).
- Dimensional and geometric tolerances: Length, width and tile/plank side straightness and squareness limits (e.g., tile side deviation limits, roll width deviation ≤ 0.15% of nominal).
- Thickness & mass: Overall thickness declaration and tolerances (nominal +0.18/−0.15 mm; average ±0.20 mm), wear‑layer thickness tolerance (+13%/−10%), and mass per unit area requirements.
- Mechanical properties: Flexibility (mandrel test: Type 1 - 20 mm, Type 2 - 50 mm no cracking), peel resistance (average ≥ 50 N/50 mm, individual ≥ 40 N/50 mm), and seam strength (added requirements).
- Thermal behaviour: Dimensional stability and curling limits after heat exposure (sheet flooring typically ≤ 0.4% dimensional change; curling limits e.g., sheets ≤ 10 mm). Manufacturer may permit ≤ 1% for specific applications with disclosed deviation.
- Durability & aesthetics: Indentation/residual indentation criteria, colour fastness to artificial light (ISO 105‑B02 ≥ Blue Wool 6 or ΔE ≤ 8 after 300 h / ASTM F1515 equivalent).
- Classification & marking: Use‑intensity classification (based on ISO 10874 style system) and marking rules to guide end users and installers.
Applications and users
EN ISO 11638 is intended for:
- Manufacturers developing and certifying foam‑backed PVC flooring.
- Product testing laboratories and quality control teams validating compliance (referenced test methods in the standard).
- Architects, specifiers and facility managers selecting floors based on wear class, dimensional stability and performance.
- Installers, distributors and procurement teams who require consistent marking and classification information for selection and warranty decisions.
Use cases: commercial offices, retail areas, healthcare and education environments where foam‑backed, heterogeneous PVC flooring is specified for comfort, acoustic properties and resilient performance.
Related standards
Common normative references and complementary documents include:
- ISO 10874 (classification of floor coverings)
- ISO 24340 / ISO 24346 / ISO 24341 (layer & overall thickness; length/width/straightness)
- ISO 23997 / ISO 23999 (mass per unit area; dimensional stability and curling)
- ISO 16906 (seam strength)
- ISO 24344, ISO 24345 (flexibility; peel resistance)
- ISO 105‑B02, ASTM F1515 (colour fastness / light stability)
For specification or procurement, cite EN ISO 11638:2022 and consult the standard text for full test methods, limits and marking clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 11638:2022 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam - Specification (ISO 11638:2020, including corrected version 2021-09)". This standard covers: 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.
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.
EN ISO 11638:2022 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 ISO 11638:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 651:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 651:2011
Netekstilne talne obloge - Heterogene polivinilkloridne talne obloge na peni -
Specifikacija (ISO 11638:2020, vključno s popravljeno različico 2021-09)
Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam -
Specification (ISO 11638:2020, including corrected version 2021-09)
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Heterogene Polyvinylchlorid-Bodenbeläge mit Schaumstoff -
Spezifikation (ISO 11638:2020, korrigierte Fassung 2021‑09)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements de sol hétérogènes sur mousse à base de
poly(chlorure de vinyle) - Spécification (ISO 11638:2020, y compris version corrigée
2021-09)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11638:2022
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 11638
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 651:2011
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl
chloride) flooring on foam - Specification (ISO
11638:2020, including corrected version 2021-09)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements de sol Elastische Bodenbeläge - Heterogene Polyvinylchlorid-
hétérogènes sur mousse à base de poly(chlorure de Bodenbeläge mit Schaumstoff - Spezifikation (ISO
vinyle) - Spécification (ISO 11638:2020, y compris 11638:2020, korrigierte Fassung 2021-09)
version corrigée 2021-09)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
The text of ISO 11638:2020 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 219 "Floor coverings” of
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 11638:2022
by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile, laminate and modular mechanical locked floor
coverings” the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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This document supersedes EN 651:2011.
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11638:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11638:2022 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11638
Second edition
2020-03
Corrected version
2021-09
Resilient floor coverings —
Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride)
flooring on foam — Specification
Revêtements de sol résilients — Revêtements de sol hétérogènes sur
mousse à base de poly(chlorure de vinyle) — Spécification
Reference number
ISO 11638:2020(E)
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ISO 11638:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Identification requirements. 2
4.2 General requirements . 3
4.3 Thickness of wear-layer requirements . 4
5 Classification requirements . 4
6 Marking . 8
Annex A (informative) Optional properties . 9
Bibliography .10
ISO 11638:2020(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 219, Floor coverings.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 11638:2012), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— References to ISO 16906 and ISO 24342 have been added to Clause 2;
— in Table 2, a column for units has been added and requirements linked to permitted deviation for
tile/plank length and diameter of mandrel for flexibility have been amended;
— in Table 3, new requirements for seam strength have been added.
This corrected version of ISO 11638:2020 incorporates the following corrections:
— in Table 3, in the column "Indentation measured after 15 s of load application (walking comfort)",
the symbol ≤ has been changed to ≥.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11638:2020(E)
Resilient floor coverings — Heterogeneous poly(vinyl
chloride) flooring on foam — Specification
1 Scope
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.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 105-B02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc
fading lamp test
ISO 4918, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
...
The EN ISO 11638:2022 standard presents a comprehensive specification for heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) flooring on foam, catering to a variety of consumer and technical needs. Its scope is notably significant as it delineates the specific characteristics required for PVC flooring supplied in various formats, including roll form and tiles or planks. This broad applicability makes the standard relevant for manufacturers, designers, and consumers alike, ensuring that all parties have a clear understanding of product specifications. A key strength of this standard is its classification system, which categorizes heterogeneous PVC flooring based on the intensity of use. This feature empowers consumers to make informed choices by clearly indicating the expected performance level of different floor coverings in various settings. The classification not only aids in the selection process but also sets expectations for durability and maintenance, which are critical in both residential and commercial applications. Moreover, EN ISO 11638:2022 addresses marking requirements that enhance product traceability and consumer awareness. This inclusion is essential as it facilitates better communication of product features, thereby promoting transparency in the marketplace. Overall, the EN ISO 11638:2022 standard stands out for its clarity, comprehensive approach to specification, and focus on consumer education through its classification system and marking requirements. Its relevance in the context of heterogeneous PVC flooring ensures that it serves as an indispensable reference point for stakeholders in the flooring industry.
SIST EN ISO 11638:2022 표준은 이종 폴리염화비닐(PVC) 바닥재에 대한 포괄적인 사양을 제공하고 있으며, 특히 폼 위에 설치되는 바닥재의 특성을 규명하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 롤 형태 또는 타일 및 플랑크 형태로 공급되는 제품에 대한 세부 정보를 포함하여, 소비자가 적절한 선택을 할 수 있도록 도와주는 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 사용 강도에 기반한 분류 시스템을 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 이 시스템은 다양한 환경에서 이 바닥재가 만족스러운 성능을 발휘할 수 있는지를 명확히 제시하여, 소비자가 자신의 필요에 맞는 제품을 선택하는 데 있어 큰 도움을 줍니다. 예를 들어, 고강도의 사용이 요구되는 상업적 공간에서는 특정한 등급의 바닥재가 적합함을 제시하여, 실제 사용 환경에 따라 최적의 솔루션을 찾도록 지원합니다. 또한, SIST EN ISO 11638:2022는 바닥재의 표기를 위한 요구 사항을 제시하고 있어, 소비자에게 필요한 정보들이 표기된 제품을 쉽게 확인할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 이는 제품 선택 과정에서 소비자의 인식을 높여주고, 제품 품질에 대한 신뢰성을 더욱 강화시킵니다. 마지막으로, 이 표준은 이종 PVC 바닥재의 특성뿐만 아니라, 투명하고 비 PVC 공장 마감 처리가 포함될 수 있다는 점에서 다양한 소비자의 요구를 충족시킬 수 있는 잠재력을 지니고 있습니다. 따라서, SIST EN ISO 11638:2022는 상업용 및 주거용 공간 모두에서 사용될 수 있는 안전하고 효과적인 바닥재 선택을 위한 필수 문서로 평가됩니다.
EN ISO 11638:2022は、異種ポリ塩化ビニル（PVC）フローリングがフォーム上に適用される際の仕様を定めた非常に重要な標準である。この標準は、ポリ塩化ビニルベースのフロアカバーリングをロール形式またはタイルおよびプランク形式で提供する製品の特性を明確に規定している。また、透明な非PVC工場仕上げを含むことが可能な製品についても取り扱われており、その適用範囲は広い。 この標準の強みの一つは、消費者が情報に基づいた選択を行えるように設けられた使用強度に基づく分類システムである。このシステムは、各種のフロアカバーリングが期待できるサービスのレベルを示しており、消費者が自分のニーズに合った製品を選ぶ際に役立つ。また、標準にはマーク付けに関する要件も定められており、製品情報の透明性を高め、ユーザーがより良い判断を行えるようサポートしている。 EN ISO 11638:2022は、環境に配慮した製品選択を考慮したフローリング市場においても、非常に関連性が高い。PVCという素材は、持続可能な設計が求められる中で、その特性や使用方法が適切に理解されることが必要であり、この標準はその一助となるであろう。 このように、EN ISO 11638:2022は異種ポリ塩化ビニルフローリング製品の特性を網羅した仕様書であり、消費者の選択を支える分類システムやマーク付けの要件を明記することによって、市場の信頼性向上に寄与するものである。
La norme SIST EN ISO 11638:2022 traite des revêtements de sol résilients, en particulier des revêtements de sol hétérogènes en poly(chlorure de vinyle) sur mousse. Ce document joue un rôle crucial en spécifiant les caractéristiques de ces produits, qu'ils soient fournis sous forme de rouleaux, de dalles ou de lames. La norme met en avant l'importance du poly(chlorure de vinyle) comme matériau de référence, tout en reconnaissant que ces revêtements peuvent également inclure une finition transparente non PVC en usine, ce qui élargit leur application dans divers environnements. Un des points forts de cette norme est son système de classification basé sur l'intensité d'utilisation. Ce système permet aux consommateurs de faire un choix éclairé en les aidant à identifier les usages appropriés pour ces revêtements de sol. Grâce à cette approche, SIST EN ISO 11638:2022 valorise à la fois la durabilité et la fonctionnalité des revêtements de sol, ce qui est essentiel pour des performances optimales et une satisfaction à long terme. La norme inclut également des exigences de marquage, qui sont primordiales pour assurer la conformité et la transparence sur le marché. Ces exigences garantissent que les consommateurs disposent d'informations claires sur les produits, renforçant ainsi la confiance dans le choix de revêtements de sol en PVC hétérogène. En résumé, la norme SIST EN ISO 11638:2022 se révèle être un document de référence fondamental pour les professionnels du secteur du revêtement de sol, garantissant que les produits sont non seulement conformes aux exigences de qualité, mais qu'ils répondent également aux attentes des utilisateurs sur le long terme.
Die Norm EN ISO 11638:2022 bietet eine umfassende Spezifikation für heterogene Poly(vinylchlorid)-Bodenbeläge auf Schaumstoffbasis. Ihr Geltungsbereich umfasst Produkte, die sowohl in Rollenform als auch als Fliesen und Planken erhältlich sind, und legt die Eigenschaften dieser Bodenbeläge präzise fest. Dies ist besonders relevant für Hersteller, Händler und Anwender im Bereich der Bodenbelagsindustrie, da die Norm klare Kriterien für Qualität und Leistung definiert. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist das integrierte Klassifizierungssystem, das auf der Intensität der Nutzung basiert. Dieses System ermöglicht es den Verbrauchern, fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen, indem es zeigt, in welchen Anwendungsbereichen die heterogenen Poly(vinylchlorid)-Bodenbeläge zufriedenstellende Leistungen erbringen können. Somit wird eine einfache Orientierung im Auswahlprozess ermöglicht, was die Relevanz der Norm im Alltag der Benutzer unterstreicht. Zudem werden Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung festgelegt, was die Transparenz und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Produktinformationen erhöht. Durch diese Vorgaben trägt die Norm zur Sicherstellung von Qualität und Konsistenz in der Herstellung von heterogenen Poly(vinylchlorid)-Bodenbelägen bei. Insgesamt stellt die EN ISO 11638:2022 nicht nur eine technische Grundlage bereit, sondern fördert auch die Vertrauenbildung zwischen Herstellern und Verbrauchern durch klare Standards und Kennzeichnungen. Die Stärkung der Markttransparenz und die Verbesserung der Produktqualität machen diese Norm zu einem wertvollen Instrument für alle Akteure in der Branche.
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