prEN ISO 10874

prEN ISO 10874 is the CEN draft aligned with ISO/DIS 10874:2026 for the classification of resilient, textile, laminate and modular mechanical locked floor coverings. It establishes a class system based on areas of use and intensity of use, so manufacturers, specifiers and consumers can select a floor covering for the expected service conditions.

What does prEN ISO 10874 specify?

prEN ISO 10874 specifies a classification system for floor coverings in four product families: resilient, textile, laminate and modular mechanical locked floor coverings. It is a selection standard, not a product-performance test method, and it links the class system to the relevant product document for each floor covering type.

The document is organized into a foreword, introduction, Scope, Normative references, Terms and definitions, Explanation of the classification system, and Classification. Clause 4 explains how the system should be applied, and Clause 5 contains the classification table used in practice.

The scope is limited to choosing an appropriate class for a given area of use or specific room. Other product properties are to be considered in the manufacturer's product specifications, and the introduction notes that installation, maintenance, the subfloor and the type of traffic also affect wear and appearance.

What are the key requirements of prEN ISO 10874?

prEN ISO 10874's main requirement is to classify floor coverings by intended use and expected intensity of use. In practice, that means the class should match the service conditions of the space, not just the product type.

• Clause 4 bases the classification on areas of use and intensity of use. This matters because a floor in a residence, public area or light industrial space is selected against different demands.
• Clause 4 says the specifier should decide whether a higher or lower class than the recommended one is sufficient. In practice, the standard allows project-specific judgement when the room conditions are unusual.
• Clause 4 says other properties should also be considered and stated in the manufacturer's product specifications. This means class alone is not enough for procurement or design decisions.
• Introduction and Scope note that wear and appearance are influenced by installation, maintenance, the condition of the subfloor and the kind of use, including footwear and concentrated traffic. This reminds users that a suitable class still depends on proper installation and care.
• Clause 5, Table 1 organizes the system into domestic, commercial and light industrial use groups, each with increasing intensity levels. This gives buyers and specifiers a shared way to compare products for different environments.
• Foreword states that this edition adds modular mechanical locked floor coverings to the title and scope. That broadens the classification to cover that product family as well.
• Foreword also states that class 22+ has been deleted. For users, this means earlier class references need to be checked against the revised system.

What terms does prEN ISO 10874 define?

prEN ISO 10874 uses a small set of classification terms to describe where a floor covering is intended to be used.

• Areas of use - the setting for which the floor covering is selected, such as domestic, commercial or light industrial use.
• Intensity of use - the expected loading on the floor, from lower or intermittent use to very heavy use.
• Domestic - areas considered for residential use.
• Commercial - areas considered for public and commercial use.
• Light industrial - areas where work is mainly sedentary or standing, with possible use of light vehicles.
• Specifier - the person who decides whether a higher or lower class is appropriate for the project.
• Manufacturer's product specifications - the product information where other relevant properties are stated alongside the class.

Who uses prEN ISO 10874?

prEN ISO 10874 is used by manufacturers, specifiers and consumers who need to choose a floor covering class for a particular room or area. In practice, it supports product selection, project specification and purchasing decisions for residential, public/commercial and light industrial spaces.

It is especially useful when comparing products from different families, because the same class logic applies across resilient, textile, laminate and modular mechanical locked floor coverings. That helps different project roles use one common language for expected service level.

What changed in prEN ISO 10874 from the previous edition?

prEN ISO 10874 replaces ISO 10874:2009 and is technically revised. The stated changes are the addition of modular mechanical locked floor coverings to the title and scope, and the deletion of class 22+.

What does the prEN ISO 10874 document contain?

prEN ISO 10874 contains a foreword with revision history, an introduction on how use conditions affect wear, and five main clauses. Clause 4 explains how the classification system should be interpreted, and Clause 5 contains Table 1, the core class table.

The key working content is the classification table, which groups floor coverings by area of use and intensity of use. The document is therefore used mainly for product selection and specification, rather than for testing or certification procedures.