EN 1817:2020
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings
This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für homogene und heterogene ebene Elastomer-Bodenbeläge
Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von homogenen und heterogenen ebenen (einschließlich genarbten oder geprägten) Elastomer-Bodenbelägen fest, die als Rollenware oder in Plattenform geliefert werden.
Dieses Dokument enthält ein Klassifizierungssystem auf der Grundlage der Nutzungsintensität, das zeigt, wo diese Bodenbeläge einen zufriedenstellenden Nutzen bieten (siehe EN ISO 10874). Dieses Dokument legt auch die Anforderungen zur Kennzeichnung fest.
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des revêtements de sol homogènes et hétérogènes en caoutchouc lisse
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des revêtements de sol homogènes et hétérogènes en caoutchouc lisse (y compris ceux à surfaces grainées) fournis sous forme de dalles ou de rouleaux.
Le présent document inclut un système de classification basé sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique l'endroit où il convient que ces revêtements de sol rendent un service satisfaisant (voir l’EN ISO 10874). Il spécifie également des exigences de marquage.
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija homogenih in heterogenih gladkih gumenih talnih oblog
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Apr-2020
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134/WG 7 - Resilient floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-May-2020
Overview
EN 1817:2020 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings, including grained or embossed types. Applicable to floor coverings supplied in either tile or roll form, this standard ensures consistent quality, durability, and performance across resilient rubber flooring products. It supersedes EN 1817:2010 and provides updated references and classification criteria aligned with EN ISO 10874, supporting effective use in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments.
Key Topics
- Scope and Definitions: Covers smooth rubber floor coverings made from natural or synthetic rubber, with homogeneous products having a uniform composition throughout, and heterogeneous products consisting of a wear layer plus various backing layers.
- Performance Requirements: Specifies general requirements such as thickness, dimensional stability, flexibility, hardness (minimum 75 Shore A), residual indentation, abrasion resistance, and color fastness to artificial light, ensuring long-lasting resilient flooring solutions.
- Classification System: Introduces use-based classification aligned with EN ISO 10874, categorizing floor coverings by intensity of use for domestic (moderate to heavy), commercial, and light industrial settings. This classification guides selection for appropriate service conditions.
- Marking Requirements: Defines essential product and packaging labeling details including reference to EN 1817:2020, manufacturer identification, product name, color/pattern, batch or roll number, classification symbol, and dimensions or covered area.
- Optional Properties: Highlights additional features that may be important depending on application, such as electrical resistance (EN 1081), electrostatic propensity (EN 1815), stain resistance (EN ISO 26987), furniture leg movement resistance (EN ISO 16581), and cigarette resistance (EN 1399).
Applications
EN 1817:2020 supports the specification and selection of resilient rubber floor coverings ideal for:
- Residential Flooring: Domestic class coverings suitable for moderate to heavy foot traffic areas in homes, offering durability, ease of maintenance, and aesthetic variety.
- Commercial Environments: Products classified for general to very heavy commercial use are suitable for office buildings, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions, where performance and safety are critical.
- Light Industrial Use: Specialized classifications address the demands of light industrial settings, requiring resilient flooring that can tolerate mechanical stresses and protect against wear while maintaining stability and appearance.
- Safety-Conscious Spaces: Optional properties like electrostatic discharge control and cigarette resistance extend the standard’s applicability to environments with specific safety or hygiene requirements.
Related Standards
- EN ISO 10874: Classification of resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings by use and durability, referenced for defining intensity of use classes.
- EN ISO 24346, 24341, 24342: Test methods for determining thickness, length, width, and dimensional stability of floor coverings.
- EN 425: Castor chair test method, relevant for verifying suitability in furniture environments.
- EN ISO 105-B02: Assessing color fastness to artificial light to ensure color durability under exposure.
- EN 1081: Test for electrical resistance, important for installations requiring static control.
- EN 1815 and EN ISO 16581: Evaluation of electrostatic propensity and resistance to simulated furniture leg movement, respectively, important for safety and durability.
- EN 1399: Testing resistance to stubbed and burning cigarettes, supporting fire safety in floor coverings.
EN 1817:2020 provides a comprehensive framework for manufacturers, specifiers, architects, and end-users to ensure resilient smooth rubber floor coverings meet stringent performance criteria, classifications, and marking standards necessary for a wide range of functional and aesthetic flooring applications. This facilitates better decision-making and compliance with European standards, enhancing the longevity and safety of rubber flooring installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1817:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form. This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.
This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form. This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also specifies requirements for marking.
EN 1817:2020 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 1817:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1817:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1817:2010
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija homogenih in heterogenih gladkih
gumenih talnih oblog
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth
rubber floor coverings
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für homogene und heterogene Elastomer-
Bodenbeläge
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des revêtements de sol homogènes et
hétérogènes en caoutchouc lisse
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1817:2020
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1817
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 1817:2010
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous
and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für homogene
revêtements de sol homogènes et hétérogènes en und heterogene ebene Elastomer-Bodenbeläge
caoutchouc lisse
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General requirements . 5
5 Classification requirements . 6
6 Marking . 8
Annex A (informative) Optional properties . 9
Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 1817:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile and laminate 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
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1817:2010.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— updated references to standards in Table 1, Table 2 and Annex A.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including
grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings, supplied in either tile or roll form.
This document includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these
resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). 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.
EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
EN 12466, Resilient floor coverings — Vocabulary
EN ISO 105-B02:2014, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light:
Xenon arc fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:2014)
EN ISO 10874, Resilient, textile and
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