SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020
(Amendment)Resilient floor coverings - Specification for floor panels/assembly for loose laying - Amendment 1: Requirements depending on the substrate (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for floor panels/assembly for loose laying - Amendment 1: Requirements depending on the substrate (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Fußbodenpaneele für lose Verlegung - Änderung 1: Anforderungen nach Substrat (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
No scope available
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des panneaux de plancher/assemblages pour pose flottante - Amendement 1: Exigences en fonction du support (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija talnih plošč/sestava za prosto položeno instalacijo - Dopolnilo A1: Zahteve glede na podlago (ISO 20326:2016/Amd 1:2020)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Publication Date
- 26-Oct-2020
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 22-Oct-2020
- Due Date
- 27-Dec-2020
- Completion Date
- 27-Oct-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2020
Overview
SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 is an important amendment to the international standard for resilient floor coverings. This European Standard, developed by CEN in collaboration with ISO Technical Committees, specifies requirements for floor panels and assemblies designed for loose laying. The amendment particularly focuses on requirements depending on the substrate-the surface or base onto which the floor panels are installed.
Published in December 2020, this amendment updates the original ISO 20326:2016 standard by clarifying properties such as dimensional stability under atmospheric humidity changes and specifying classification requirements depending on substrate type. This makes the standard highly relevant for manufacturers, installers, and specifiers aiming to ensure durable and stable loose laid resilient flooring solutions.
Key Topics
Substrate Dependent Requirements
The amendment introduces specific requirements for floor panels depending on whether the substrate is hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) or non-hygroscopic. This affects properties like dimensional variation due to atmospheric humidity.Classification of Floor Panels by Use Intensity
Updated classification tables define performance categories for different usage scenarios ranging from domestic moderate use to very heavy commercial use. These classifications incorporate:- Resistance to furniture leg and castor chair impacts
- Locking strength of floor panel assemblies
- Thickness swelling limits, especially for products used on hygroscopic substrates
Test Methods and Performance Criteria
Performance is assessed via referenced ISO test methods such as ISO 16581 for furniture leg resistance and ISO 24336 for locking strength. These ensure robust evaluation supporting product certification and quality assurance.Dimensional Stability
Attention to dimensional variation caused by humidity changes, particularly when installed on hygroscopic substrates, addresses a key durability factor in resilient floor coverings.
Applications
SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 is critical for:
Floor Covering Manufacturers
Assists in product development and quality compliance by setting measurable thresholds for physical and mechanical properties related to substrate performance.Installation Professionals
Provides clear guideline requirements to determine suitable floor panel types for specific substrates, ensuring longevity and preventing surface damage.Building & Construction Industry
Enables architects, engineers, and facility managers to specify loose laying resilient floors that meet industry-recognized standards, particularly in environments with variable moisture or substrate conditions.Commercial & Domestic Flooring Projects
Supports decision-making on flooring solutions tailored to different intensity levels of foot traffic and furniture loads, optimizing performance and maintenance.
Related Standards
- ISO 16581: Test method for resistance to furniture legs, referenced for durability assessment in EN ISO 20326 amendment.
- ISO 24336: Method for determining locking strength of floor panels, critical for assembly stability.
- EN 655 / EN 12104: Standards relevant for testing cork surfaced panels under furniture leg pressure, noted as applicable in amendment tables.
- CEN/TS 16354: Underlay requirement specifics for testing products, referenced for castor chair tests.
This amendment enhances the global framework for resilient floor coverings by aligning product requirements with substrate characteristics, ensuring that loose laying flooring solutions perform reliably in varying installation conditions. Adopting SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction in the flooring industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for floor panels/assembly for loose laying - Amendment 1: Requirements depending on the substrate (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)". This standard covers: No scope available
No scope available
SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 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.
SIST EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 20326:2018. 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-december-2020
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija talnih plošč/sestava za prosto položeno
instalacijo - Dopolnilo A1: Zahteve glede na podlago (ISO 20326:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for floor panels/assembly for loose laying -
Amendment 1: Requirements depending on the substrate (ISO 20326:2016/DAM
1:2020)
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Fußbodenpaneele für lose Verlegung -
Änderung 1: Anforderungen nach Substrat (ISO 20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des panneaux de plancher/assemblages
pour pose flottante - Amendement 1: Exigences en fonction du support (ISO
20326:2016/DAM 1:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 20326:2018/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for floor
panels/assembly for loose laying - Amendment 1:
Requirements depending on the substrate (ISO
20326:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications des Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für
panneaux de plancher/assemblages pour pose Fußbodenpaneele für lose Verlegung - Änderung 1:
flottante - Amendement 1: Exigences en fonction du Anforderungen nach Substrat (ISO 20326:2016/Amd
support (ISO 20326:2016/Amd 1:2020) 1:2020)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 20326:2018; it was approved by CEN on 6 August 2020.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant 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 amendment 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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 219
"Floor coverings" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile and
laminate floor coverings” the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 20326:2018 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2021, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2021.
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.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 20326:2016/Amd 1:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 20326:2018/A1:2020
without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20326
First edition
2016-12-15
AMENDMENT 1
2020-09
Resilient floor coverings —
Specification for floor panels/
assembly for loose laying
AMENDMENT 1: Requirements
depending on the substrate
Revêtements de sol résilients — Spécifications des panneaux de
plancher/assemblages pour pose f
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