Textile floor coverings - Classification

This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating.
This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.

Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Einstufung aller textilen Bodenbeläge und Teppichfliesen, ausgenommen abgepasste Teppiche und Läufer, (siehe ISO 2424) in Gebrauchsklassen bezüglich mindestens einer der folgenden Eigenschaften fest: Verschleiß, Aussehenserhalt, zusätzliche Gebrauchseigenschaften und Komfort Klassen.
Diese Europäische Norm bezieht sich auf die in EN ISO 10874 definierte Einstufung.

Revêtements de sol textile - Classement d'usage

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives au classement de l'ensemble des revêtements de sol textiles et des dalles de moquette, à l'exclusion des tapis et des passages (voir ISO 2424), en fonction d'un classement d'usage selon une ou plusieurs des propriétés suivantes : usure, conservation d'aspect, autres caractéristiques de performance et classes de confort.
La présente Norme européenne se réfère à la classification définie dans l'EN ISO 10874.

Tekstilne talne obloge - Razvrščanje

EN 1307 določa zahteve za razvrščanje vseh tekstilnih talnih oblog in oblog v ploščah, razen preprog in tekačev (glejte ISO 2424) v razrede uporabe z upoštevanjem ene ali več naslednjih lastnosti: obraba, ohranjanje videza, dodatne lastnosti delovanja ter razredi za oceno luksuznosti. Ta evropski standard se nanaša na razvrstitev po standardu EN ISO 10874.

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EN 1307:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textile floor coverings - Classification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating. This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating. This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.

EN 1307:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.60 - Textile floor coverings; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1307:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1307:2008, EN 13297:2007, EN 13297:2007/AC:2008, EN 1470:2008, EN 15114:2006+A1:2008, EN 1307:2014+A1:2016, EN ISO 105-E01:2013, EN 1269:2024, EN 15398:2020, EN 985:2001, EN ISO 105-X12:2016, EN 12237:2003, EN 13763-19:2003, EN ISO 10340:1996, EN 984:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textile Bodenbeläge - EinstufungRevêtements de sol textile - Classement d'usageTextile floor coverings - Classification59.080.60Tekstilne talne oblogeTextile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1307:2014SIST EN 1307:2014en,fr,de01-julij-2014SIST EN 1307:2014SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1470:2009SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008SIST EN 13297:2007/AC:2009SIST EN 1307:2009SIST EN 13297:20071DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1307
May 2014 ICS 59.080.60 Supersedes EN 1307:2008, EN 13297:2007, EN 1470:2008, EN 15114:2006+A1:2008English Version
Textile floor coverings - Classification
Revêtements de sol textile - Classement d'usage
Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 March 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 1307:2014 ESIST EN 1307:2014

Requirements for carpet tiles . 19 Annex B (normative)
Summary of test report . 20 B.1 General . 20 B.2 List of references to Annex B . 21 B.2.1 Ref 1 Type of manufacture . 21 B.2.2 Ref 2 Type of surface (combinations are possible) . 21 B.2.3 Ref 3 Type of primary backing (combinations are possible) . 21 B.2.4 Ref 4 Type of additional backings (combinations are possible) . 22 B.2.5 Ref 5 Type of colouring/patterning . 22 Annex C (normative)
Criteria for the assessment of stair suitability . 23 C.1 Pile carpets . 23 C.2 Flat needled floor covering . 25 C.3 Pile needled floor covering . 26 C.4 Carpets without pile: assessment of stair suitability . 27 Annex D (informative)
Impact sound insulation . 28 Annex E (normative)
Determination of work of compression of underlay . 29 Annex F (normative)
Flocked floor coverings – Blade test . 30 F.1 Principle of test . 30 SIST EN 1307:2014

Flocked floor coverings – Water Impermeability Test . 32 G.1 Principle of test . 32 G.2 Equipment . 32 G.3 Conditioning and preparation of test specimens . 32 G.4 Test procedure . 32 G.5 Assessment of results . 32 G.6 Test report . 32 Bibliography . 34 SIST EN 1307:2014

Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.2 adhered removable tile tile installed with a bonding system allowing easy removal and reinstallation
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.3 permanently adhered tile tile installed with a permanent bonding system
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.4 nominal value value stated by the manufacturer 3.5 flat needled floor coverings types floor coverings divided into the following three types: a) Type A1: one visible layer (homogeneous product); b) Type A2: more than one visible layer, the bonding compound of which does not reach the top of the use surface; c) Type A3: more than one visible layer, the bonding compound of which is present throughout its thickness Note 1 to entry: Layers such as secondary backing are also taken into consideration for the determination of the number of layers. SIST EN 1307:2014

Type A2, B1, B2
Effective pile mass / Mass of pile above substrate per unit area (SPW) (in g/m2) ISO 8543 EN 984 a + 15 % i −10 % X
Type A2, B1, B2
Surface pile density (SPD)
(in g/cm3) ISO 8543
X
Type A2, B1, B2
Number of tufts or loops (per dm2) ISO 1763 + 10 % i −7,5 % X
a
EN 984 applicable for needled floor coverings categories A2, B1 and B2. NOTE EU Regulation 1007/2011 and associated national regulations address fibre composition. 6 Basic requirements Textile floor coverings shall conform to the basic requirements specified in Table 3. SIST EN 1307:2014

X X X X X - Man-made fibres ≥ 5
- Natural fibres ≥ 4
Colour fastness to rubbing a b EN ISO 105-X12
X X X X X - Wet ≥ 3
- Dry ≥ 3–4
Colour fastness to water (change in colour) a b EN ISO 105-E01
X X X X X - Plain carpets ≥ 3–4
- Other carpets ≥ 4
Colour fastness to water(staining) a b
X X X X X - All carpets ≥ 2–3
Fibre bind < 80 % natural fibres
- Loop pile carpets EN 1963:2007 test C Fuzzing below level of reference photographs X
- Cut pile carpets EN 1963 test A (Number of cycles defined by calibration) Loss of mass < 25 % X
X Fibre bind ≥ 80 % natural fibres ISO/PAS 11856:2003, at 30.000 rubs Weight loss < 0,0035 mg per rub and/or < 250 mg at 10 000 rubs X
Dimensional stability c ISO 2551 Shrinkage ≤ 1,2 % Extension ≤ 0,5 %
X X X X Assessment of impregnation EN 1269 ≥ 2–3
X
Hairiness/pilling EN 1963 test D 200 cycles ≥ 2,5
X X
Peel resistance EN ISO 24345 ≥ 40 N per 50 mm
X Water impermeability Annex G pass
X a Conformity to be declared by manufacturer for each colour. b In case of blends, the predominant fibre is leading. In case of 50/50 blends, the most stringent criterion is valid. c At the final stage due to the effects of varied heat and water conditions, only applicable if loose laid. SIST EN 1307:2014

Abrasion resistance Hairiness (pilling) General structural integrity Change in colour Change of appearance Additional mandatory requirements Pile carpets except needled pile carpets
Clause 8 For class 32 ≥ 80 % wool SPD
≥ 0,10 g/cm3 Needled carpets
- Flat Needled A1,A2,A3 9.2
9.3 9.4
- Pile needled B1 10.2 10.3 10.4
10.5
- Pile needled B2+B3
10.4
10.5
Carpets without pile 11.2
11.3
11.4
Flocked 12.2
12.1 For class 32/33: Dimensional stability according to ISO 2551 shrinkage and extension
≤ 0,2 % 8 Classification of Pile Carpets Pile carpets are classified by testing for change in appearance. Carpets shall be tested in accordance with ISO 10361 in either the Hexapod or the Vettermann apparatus using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified in Table 5 and shall be assessed for change in appearance in accordance with EN 1471. The median grade for overall change in appearance shall conform to the minimum requirements specified in Table 5. The use of an underlay is optional but shall always be mentioned in reporting. If the carpet is to be tested over an underlay, the underlay shall have a work of compression (see Annex E) of (175 ± 25) J/m2. SIST EN 1307:2014

Short-terma Long termb Short-terma Long termb 21 2 No requirement 2 No requirement 22 No requirement 2 No requirement 2 23 3,5 2,5 3 2,5 31 3 2,5 3 2,5 32 No requirement 3 3 2,5 c 33 4 3,5 3,5 3 a Vetterman 5 000 cycles or hexapod 4 000 cycles. b Vetterman 20 000 cycles or hexapod 12 000 cycles. c Additional requirement: SPD ≥ 0,10 g/cm3. 9 Classification for flat needled floor coverings 9.1 General Flat needled floor coverings are classified by testing abrasion resistance, general structure integrity and change in colour. The final class is the lowest result of all individual classes obtained. 9.2 Abrasion resistance – Lisson test - Mass loss per unit area (mv) The requirements for each class are specified in Table 6; mv is calculated as indicated in EN 1963 test A. Table 6 — Abrasion resistance requirements for all flat needled products Class mv (g/m2) 21 No requirement 22 ≤ 80 23 ≤ 40 31 ≤ 50 32 ≤ 40 33 ≤ 30 9.3 General structural integrity The requirements for all flat needled floor coverings for each class are specified in Table 7. Table 7 — General structural integrity Class Test Method (EN 985 test C) Requirement Domestic (21,22,23) 10 000 cycles No destruction (as described in EN 985:2001, Clause 9.3) Commercial (31,32,33) 25 000 cycles SIST EN 1307:2014

Type B2 Type B1 and B3 21 No requirement No requirement 22 ≤ 45 ≤ 80 23 ≤ 25 ≤ 40 31 ≤ 35 ≤ 50 32 ≤ 25 ≤ 40 33 ≤ 15 ≤ 30 SIST EN 1307:2014

(EN 985 test C) Requirement Domestic (21,22,23) 10 000 cycles No destruction (as described in EN 985:2001, 9.3) Commercial (31,32,33) 25 000 cycles 10.5 Change in appearance Carpets shall be tested in accordance with ISO 10361 in either the Hexapod or the Vettermann apparatus using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as spe
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