Resilient floor coverings - Specification for smooth rubber floor coverings with or without foam backing with a decorative layer

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of smooth, grained or embossed rubber coverings with a decorative surface layer, with or without a foam backing supplied in either tile or roll form.
This European Standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packaging.

Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für ebene Elastomer-Bodenbeläge mit oder ohne Schaumunterschicht mit einer dekorativen Schicht

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften von ebenen, genarbten oder geprägten Elastomer-Bodenbelägen mit einer dekorativen Oberflächenschicht fest, die mit oder ohne eine Schaumunterschicht versehen sein können und in Platten- oder Rollenform geliefert werden.
Diese Europäische Norm enthält ein Klassifizierungssystem auf der Grundlage der Nutzungsintensität, das zeigt, wo für diese Bodenbeläge ein zufriedenstellender Nutzen möglich wäre (siehe EN 685). Die Norm legt auch die Anforderungen zur Kennzeichnung fest.

Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécification des revêtements de sols lisses en caoutchouc avec ou sans sous-couche en mousse avec couche décorative

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des revêtements de sol en caoutchouc lisses, grainés ou à relief avec couche décorative et avec ou sans sous-couche en mousse, en dalle ou en rouleau.
La présente Norme européenne comporte un système de classification reposant sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique où il convient que les revêtements de sol résilients donnent satisfaction (voir l'EN 685). Elle spécifie également des exigences de marquage, d'étiquetage et d'emballage.

Elastične talne obloge – Specifikacija za gladke gumene talne obloge s penastim hrbtiščem ali brez njega z dekoracijo

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
08-Jun-2004
Withdrawal Date
30-Dec-2004
ICS
97.150 - Floor coverings
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 134/WG 7 - Resilient floor coverings
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
07-Jun-2023
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 14521:2004 - Resilient floor coverings - Specification for smooth rubber floor coverings with or without foam backing with a decorative layer

Overview

EN 14521:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for smooth rubber floor coverings, either with or without foam backing, featuring a decorative surface layer. Applicable to both tiles and rolls, this standard covers natural and synthetic rubber coverings that are smooth, grained, or embossed. It establishes clear criteria for product characteristics, classification by intensity of use, and guidelines for marking, labelling, and packaging.

Designed to ensure high quality and durability, EN 14521:2004 supports manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users in selecting resilient rubber flooring suitable for various residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Key Topics

  • Product Scope: Applies to smooth rubber floor coverings supplied in tile or roll form, with or without foam backing, featuring a decorative surface layer.
  • Requirements: Defines essential technical properties such as thickness, dimensional stability, flexibility, hardness (≥ 75 Shore A), residual indentation, abrasion resistance, cigarette heat resistance, and colour fastness to artificial light.
  • Classification: Categorizes floor coverings according to levels of use (domestic, commercial, light industrial) and minimum overall thickness. Also considers pattern depth and wear resistance as per EN 685.
  • Testing Methods: Incorporates normative references to established European and ISO test methods (e.g., EN 425 Castor chair test, EN 660-1 Wear resistance, ISO 7619-1 Hardness testing).
  • Marking and Labelling: Specifies mandatory information for product identification, including standard reference, manufacturer details, product name, colour/pattern, classification symbol, dimensions, batch or roll number, and covered area.
  • Optional Properties: Addresses additional factors beneficial for specialized uses such as electrical resistance (EN 1081), electrostatic propensity (EN 1815), resistance to staining, and effects of furniture leg movement.

Applications

EN 14521:2004 standard is highly practical for the construction, interior design, and flooring industries seeking compliant resilient rubber floor coverings. Key applications include:

  • Residential Flooring: Durable and decorative options designed for moderate to heavy foot traffic within homes.
  • Commercial Use: Suitable for offices, retail, and hospitality environments where moderate to heavy wear resistance is required.
  • Light Industrial Settings: Provides resilient flooring solutions for areas needing robust performance under machinery or foot traffic.
  • Interior Design Projects: Assurance of decorative surface uniformity aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Flooring Product Manufacturing: Guideline for quality control, product development, and compliance with European market requirements.
  • Procurement and Installation: A valuable resource to specify products that meet classification and durability expectations.

Related Standards

This standard is closely linked with several other European and international standards that provide complementary testing and terminology for resilient floor coverings:

  • EN 685: Classification of resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings by intensity of use.
  • EN 425: Castor chair test to assess surface resistance under rolling loads.
  • EN 428 - EN 435: Testing for dimensions, thickness, dimensional stability, flexibility, and peel resistance.
  • EN 660-1: Determination of abrasion resistance by the Stuttgart test.
  • EN 1399: Resistance to stubbed and burning cigarettes.
  • EN ISO 105-B02: Colour fastness to artificial light.
  • ISO 7619-1: Durometer method for rubber hardness measurement.
  • EN 1081 & EN 1815: Assessment of electrical resistance and static electrical propensity for flooring materials.

Adherence to EN 14521:2004 and related standards ensures that smooth rubber floor coverings maintain durability, safety, and aesthetic appeal across diverse applications while complying with European regulatory frameworks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 14521:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for smooth rubber floor coverings with or without foam backing with a decorative layer". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of smooth, grained or embossed rubber coverings with a decorative surface layer, with or without a foam backing supplied in either tile or roll form. This European Standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packaging.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of smooth, grained or embossed rubber coverings with a decorative surface layer, with or without a foam backing supplied in either tile or roll form. This European Standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packaging.

EN 14521:2004 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.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für ebene Elastomer-Bodenbeläge mit oder ohne Schaumunterschicht mit einer dekorativen SchichtRevetements de sol résilients - Spécification des revetements de sols lisses en caoutchouc avec ou sans sous-couche en mousse avec couche décorativeResilient floor coverings - Specification for smooth rubber floor coverings with or without foam backing with a decorative layer97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14521:2004SIST EN 14521:2004en01-november-2004SIST EN 14521:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14521June 2004ICS 97.150English versionResilient floor coverings - Specification for smooth rubber floorcoverings with or without foam backing with a decorative layerRevêtements de sol résilients - Spécification desrevêtements de sols lisses en caoutchouc avec ou sanssous-couche en mousse avec couche décorativeElastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für ebeneElastomer-Bodenbeläge mit oder ohneSchaumunterschicht mit einer dekorativen SchichtThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 April 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14521:2004: ESIST EN 14521:2004

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1 Scope This European Standard specifies the characteristics of smooth, grained or embossed rubber coverings with a decorative surface layer, with or without a foam backing supplied in either tile or roll form. This European Standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also specifies requirements for marking, labelling and packaging. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 425, Resilient and lamin
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