Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of corklinoleum, supplied in roll form.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the 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 includes requirements for marking.
The term 'linoleum' is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are excluded from this standard.

Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Korklinoleum

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften von Korklinoleum fest, das in Form von Rollen geliefert wird.
Um den Verbraucher bei seiner Auswahl zu unterstützen, enthält diese Norm ein Klassifizierungssystem
(siehe EN 685) auf Basis der Nutzungsintensität, das zeigt, wo für diese Bodenbeläge ein zufriedenstellender
Nutzen möglich wäre. Die Norm legt auch die Anforderungen zur Kennzeichnung fest.
Der Begriff „Linoleum“ wird häufig fälschlicherweise auch für andere Bodenbeläge, oft für solche auf Basis von
Polyvinylchlorid oder Elastomeren, verwendet. Derartige Materialien sind nicht in dieser Norm eingeschlossen.

Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications pour le linoléum sur liège

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques du linoléum sur liège, fourni sous forme de
rouleaux.
Pour aider le consommateur à faire un choix éclairé, la présente norme inclut un système de classification
basé sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique l'endroit où il convient que ces revêtements de sol résilients
rendent un service satisfaisant (voir l'EN 685). Elle inclut également les exigences relatives au marquage.
Le terme «linoléum» est fréquemment appliqué à tort à une gamme de revêtements de sol, souvent à base de
polychlorure de vinyle ou de caoutchouc. De tels produits sont exclus de la présente norme.

Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija plutovinastih linolejev

Ta evropski standard določa značilnosti plutovinastih linolejev, ki so na voljo v zvitkih.
Da bi ta evropski standard potrošnike spodbujal k sprejemanju utemeljenih odločitev, vsebuje klasifikacijski sistem, temelječ na intenzivnosti uporabe, ki kaže, kje bi se te netekstilne talne obloge lahko zadovoljivo uporabljale (glej EN 685). Vključuje tudi zahteve za označevanje.
Izraz »linolej« se večkrat nepravilno uporablja za različne talne obloge, pogosto za talne obloge na osnovi polivinil klorida ali gume. Ta standard ne vključuje takih materialov.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
24-Nov-2010
Publication Date
23-Jun-2011
ICS
79.100 - Cork and cork products
 
97.150 - Floor coverings
Technical Committee
ITEK - Textile and textile products
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
16-Jun-2011
Due Date
21-Aug-2011
Completion Date
24-Jun-2011
Directive
305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
89/106/EEC - Construction products
Ref Project
EN 688:2011 - Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum

Relations

Replaces
SIST EN 688:1999 - Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum
Effective Date
01-Sep-2011
Revised
oSIST prEN 688:2025 - Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum
Effective Date
01-Nov-2023

Overview

EN 688:2011 - Resilient floor coverings: Specification for corklinoleum - is a European Standard published by CEN that defines the essential characteristics, identification, testing and marking requirements for corklinoleum supplied in roll form. The standard helps manufacturers, test laboratories, specifiers and buyers ensure product conformity, clarify performance expectations and support informed consumer choice. Note: products based on PVC or rubber are explicitly excluded - the term “linoleum” in EN 688 refers only to cork-based linoleum produced with a linoleum cement binder.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope & identification
    • Applies to corklinoleum produced by calendering a mix of linoleum cement, granulated cork, pigments and inorganic filler onto a fibrous backing.
    • Identification test: disintegration in 0.5 mol/L potassium hydroxide/methanol solution.
    • Maximum inorganic filler (ash residue) = 25 % (test: EN 670).
    • Density requirement: ≤ 850 kg/m³ (EN 436).
  • Dimensional and physical properties
    • Roll length/width per EN 426; overall thickness per EN 428; layer thickness per EN 429; mass per unit area per EN 430.
  • Comfort and durability
    • Residual indentation limits given by nominal thickness (3.2 mm, 4.5 mm, 6.0 mm) using EN 433.
    • Flexibility: no cracking when bent around defined mandrels (EN 435).
    • Impact sound reduction targets by thickness measured per EN ISO 10140-3 and expressed per EN ISO 717-2.
  • Colour fastness
    • Colour fastness to artificial light (xenon arc) requirements: ≥ grade 5 (EN ISO 105‑B02) with pre‑exposure conditioning.
  • Classification & marking
    • Classification of intended use follows EN 685 (level of use linked to nominal thickness). Typical examples: domestic moderate (class 21, ~3.2 mm), domestic general (class 22, ~4.5 mm), commercial moderate (class 31, ~6.0 mm).
    • Mandatory marking on product/packaging includes: EN 688:2011 reference, manufacturer, product name, colour/pattern and batch, class/symbol, roll dimensions and thickness.

Applications and users

  • Who uses EN 688:2011:
    • Flooring manufacturers (product specification & quality control)
    • Test laboratories (type and conformity testing)
    • Architects, specifiers and procurement teams (performance criteria for contracts)
    • Installers and building owners (selection for acoustic comfort and durability)
  • Practical uses:
    • Writing technical datasheets and tender specifications
    • Verifying compliance for CE/market access in CEN member countries
    • Comparing corklinoleum options by comfort, durability, acoustic performance and colour stability

Related standards

  • EN 685 (classification of resilient floor coverings)
  • EN 670 (linoleum identification & ash)
  • EN 426, EN 428, EN 429, EN 430, EN 433, EN 435, EN 436
  • EN ISO 105‑B02, EN ISO 10140‑3, EN ISO 717‑2

Keywords: EN 688:2011, corklinoleum, resilient floor coverings, linoleum specification, flooring standard, EN 685, product marking, floor covering testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 688:2011 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of corklinoleum, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the 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 includes requirements for marking. The term 'linoleum' is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are excluded from this standard.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of corklinoleum, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the 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 includes requirements for marking. The term 'linoleum' is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are excluded from this standard.

SIST EN 688:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.100 - Cork and cork products; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 688:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 688:1999, oSIST prEN 688:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 688:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 688
April 2011 ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 688:1997English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications pour le linoléum sur liège
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Korklinoleum This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 March 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a 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.
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