EN 13329:2006+A1:2008

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.QRSODVWLþQLKLaminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenRevêtements de sol stratifiés - Eléments dont la surface est à base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essaiLaminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13329:2006+A1:2008SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009en,fr,de01-april-2009SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
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EN 13329:2006+A1
October 2008 ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 13329:2006English Version
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
Revêtements de sol stratifiés -Eléments dont la surface est à base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai
Laminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze -Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 April 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 September 2008.
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Determination of thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness and flatness.11 Annex B (normative)
Determination of openings and height difference between elements.18 Annex C (normative)
Determination of dimensional variations after changes in relative humidity.20 Annex D (normative)
Determination of surface soundness.22 Annex E (normative)
Determination of abrasion resistance and abrasion classification.24 Annex F (normative)
Determination of impact resistance and impact classification.29 Annex G (normative)
Determination of thickness swelling.31 Annex H (informative)
Calibration and maintenance of abrasion equipment.34 Annex I (normative)
!Requirements for class 34 - Very heavy commercial use and pictogram".38 Bibliography.40
1 Scope This European Standard specifies characteristics, states requirements and gives test methods for laminate floor coverings (as defined in 3.1). It includes a classification system, based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging. Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but it does apply to domestic kitchens. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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. EN 311, Wood-based panels — Surface soundness — Test method EN 318, Wood based panels — Determination of dimensional changes associated with changes in relative humidity EN 322, Wood-based panels — Determination of moisture content EN 424, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of the effect of simulated movement of a furniture leg EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test EN 433, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of residual indentation after static loading EN 438, (all parts) High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) — Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called Laminates) EN 685, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Classification EN 12529:1998, Castors and wheels — Castors for furniture — Castors for swivel chairs — Requirements EN 20105-A02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour (ISO 105-A02:1993) EN ISO 105-B02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:1994, including amendment 1:1998) EN ISO 6506 (all parts), Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness (Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD) ISO 7267-2, Rubber-covered rollers — Determination of apparent hardness — Part 2: Shore-type durometer method !ISO 24334, Laminate floor coverings — Determination of locking strength for mechanically assembled panels SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009

laminate floor covering floor covering with a surface layer consisting of one or more thin sheets of a fibrous material (usually paper), impregnated with aminoplastic, thermosetting resins (usually melamine) NOTE By the simultaneous action of heat and pressure, these sheets are either pressed as such (HPL, CPL, Compact), and in the case of HPL and CPL bonded on a substrate (usually wood-based panels), or in the case of DPL directly pressed on a substrate (usually wood-based panels). The product is usually finished with a backing (e.g. HPL, CPL, impregnated papers and veneers), primarily used as a balancing material. 3.1.1
surface layer upper decorative layer intended to be the visible side when the floor is installed.
NOTE This layer consists of sheets impregnated with thermosetting resins, pressed by three different techniques. High-pressure laminates (HPL), as defined in EN 438; Continuous pressed laminates (CPL); Directly pressed to the substrate (DPL). 3.1.2
substrate core material of the laminate floor covering NOTE It is generally a particleboard, as defined in EN 309, or a Medium Density Fibreboard or High Density Fibreboard (MDF or HDF), as defined in EN 316. 3.1.3
backing layer opposite to the surface layer NOTE The backing is generally made of HPL, CPL, impregnated papers or veneers. It is primarily used to balance and stabilise the product. 3.2
laminate floor covering element consisting of a surface layer, a substrate and a backing, shaped and machined on its sides to the appropriate dimensions
NOTE See Figure 1. The elements are usually tongued and grooved to facilitate assembly at installation. SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009

123 Key 1 Surface layer 2 Substrate 3 Backing
Figure 1 — Construction of a laminate floor-covering element 4 Requirements 4.1 General requirements All laminate floor coverings shall conform to the general requirements given in Table 1, when tested by the methods given therein. For special applications, such as decorative pattern effects, tighter tolerances may be required. The tolerances of the tongue and groove shall be such that when, for testing, the elements are assembled without glue, the maximum permissible opening and height difference values are not exceeded. To determine the capability of laminate floor coverings to withstand ambient humidity variations, a laboratory test in controlled conditions shall be made. SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009

Table 1 — General requirements Characteristic Requirement Test method Thickness of the element, t
∆∆∆∆t average
≤ 0,50 mm, relative to nominal value t max.- t min.
≤ 0,50 mm Annex A Length of the surface layer, l For the nominal values given, no measured value shall exceed: l
≤ 1500 mm:
∆∆∆∆l
≤ 0,5 mm l
> 1500 mm:
∆ ∆ ∆ ∆l
≤ 0,3 mm/m Annex A Width of the surface layer, w ∆∆∆∆w average
≤ 0,10 mm, relative to nominal value w max. – w min.
≤ 0,20 mm Annex A Length and width of squared elements, l = w ∆∆∆∆laverage
≤ 0,10 mm relative to nominal value
∆∆∆∆w average
≤ 0,10 mm, relative to nominal value
lmax. – lmin.
≤ 0,20 mm w max. – w min.
≤ 0,20 mm
Annex A Squareness of the element, q
q max.
≤ 0,20 mm Annex A Straightness of the surface layer, s s max.
≤ 0,30 mm/m Annex A Flatness of the element, f Maximum single values: f w, concave
≤ 0,15 %
f w, convex
≤ 0,20 % f l, concave
≤ 0,50 %
f l, convex
≤ 1,00 %
Annex A Openings between elements, o o average ≤ 0,15 mm o max. ≤ 0,20 mm Annex B Height difference between elements, h h average ≤ 0,10 mm h max. ≤ 0,15 mm Annex B Dimensional variations after changes in relative humidity, δδδδl, δδδδw δδδδl average ≤ 0,9 mm δδδδw average ≤ 0,9 mm Annex C Blue wool scale, not worse than 6, EN ISO 105-B02 Light fastness Grey scale, not worse than 4 EN 20105-A02 Static indentation No visible change, i.e. ≤ 0,01 mm indentation using a straight steel cylinder, Ø = 11,30 mm EN 433
Surface soundness ≥ 1,00 N/mm2 Annex D
!NOTE
For classification "very heavy commercial use, class 34" see Annex I." SIST EN 13329:2006+A1:2009

Levels of use
Domestic
Commercial
Moderate
General
Heavy
Moderate General
Heavy
Class:
33 Test methodAbrasion resistance
AC1 AC2 AC3 AC4 AC5 Annex E Impact resistance
IC1 IC2 IC3 Annex F Resistance to staining
4, (groups 1 and 2) 3, (group 3) 5, (groups 1 and 2) 4, (group 3) EN 438 Resistance to cigarette burns
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4 EN 438 Effect of a furniture leg
___ No damage
shall be visible, when tested with foot type 0 EN 424 Effect of a castor chair
___ No change in appearance or damage, as defined in EN 425.
Single-wheel castors, as defined in EN 12529:1998, 5.4.4.2 (Type W) shall be used. EN 425 Thickness swelling
≤ 20,0 % ≤ 18,0 % Annex G 4.3 Additional requirements When any of the characte
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