prEN 13489

Wood-flooring and parquet - Multi-layer parquet elements

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of multi-layer parquet elements for internal use as flooring.

Holzfußböden und Parkett - Mehrschichtparkettelemente

Dieses Dokument legt die Merkmale von Mehrschichtparkettelementen für die Verwendung als Fußbodenbelag in Innenräumen fest, schlägt Anforderungen vor und gibt Prüfverfahren an.

Planchers en bois et parquets - Eléments de parquet contrecollé

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des éléments de parquet contrecollé pour utilisation en intérieur comme revêtement de sol, propose des exigences applicables et indique des méthodes d’essai appropriées.

Lesene talne obloge in parket - Večslojni parketni elementi

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 17-Dec-2023
• ICS: 79.080 - Semi-manufactures of timber
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 175/WG 33 - Specific user requirements - Timber in flooring
• Current Stage: 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
• Start Date: 12-Dec-2022
• Due Date: 09-Mar-2023
• Completion Date: 12-Dec-2022
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 13489:2022 - Wood-flooring and parquet - Multi-layer parquet elements

Relations

• Revises: EN 13489:2017 - Wood-flooring and parquet - Multi-layer parquet elements
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 13489:2022
01-januar-2022
Lesene talne obloge in parket - Večslojni parketni elementi
Wood-flooring and parquet - Multi-layer parquet elements
Holzfußböden und Parkett - Mehrschichtparkettelemente
Planchers en bois et parquets - Eléments de parquet contrecollé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13489
ICS:
79.080 Polizdelki iz lesa Semi-manufactures of timber
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
oSIST prEN 13489:2022 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13489
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2021
ICS 79.080 Will supersede EN 13489:2017
English Version
Wood-flooring and parquet - Multi-layer parquet elements
Planchers en bois et parquets - Eléments de parquet Holzfußböden und Parkett -
contrecollé Mehrschichtparkettelemente

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee

CEN/TC 175.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 13489:2021 E

worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page

European foreword ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Normative references .......................................................................................................................... 5

3 Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 5

4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Technical requirements...................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.2 Moisture content ................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.3 Dimensional characteristics and limit deviations .................................................................... 6

4.1.4 Hardness ................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1.5 Finishing ................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1.6 Bonding quality ...................................................................................................................................... 8

4.1.7 Specific site requirements ................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 Requirements for wood species ....................................................................................................... 8

4.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 8

4.2.2 General rules ........................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2.3 Classification rules for species ......................................................................................................... 8

4.2.4 Natural colours ....................................................................................................................................13

4.2.5 Classification .........................................................................................................................................13

5 Renovation and repair ......................................................................................................................13

6 Labelling .................................................................................................................................................14

Annex A (informative) Botanical and trade names of the most commonly used species for

wood flooring (hardwood and softwood species) ...................................................................15

Annex B (normative) Principles for the classification of the free class ........................................23

Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................25

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European foreword

This document (EN 13489:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 175 “Round and

sawn timber”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13489:2017.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following changes have been made:
— A complete revision of EN 13489 has been done, especially:
a) Update to revised terminology standard EN 13756:2019;

b) Update to revised standard for geometrical characteristics acc. EN 13647:2019;

c) Update to revised Brinell Hardness standard EN 1534:2020.

— Including a reference to test methods for surface finishes (Chemical resistance / Abrasion /

Elasticity) acc. EN 13696 and EN 13442.

— Including a reference to a test method and min. requirement for top layer bonding acc. prEN 17459.

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Introduction

This document is one of a series of standards about wood flooring and wood panelling and cladding.

This document specifies the characteristics of multi-layer parquet. It is based upon current dimensional

standards used in the industry and other characteristics together with functions that have been verified

by test.

A large amount of knowledge exists about multi-layer parquet and values for product characteristics are

attested by long use and experience. It is therefore not necessary to have test results. For new products

technical data will have to be verified by testing.

The appearance of the parquet floor is mainly influenced by species, classification and the pattern.

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1 Scope

This document specifies the characteristics, suggest requirements and indicates test methods of multi-

layer parquet elements for internal use as flooring.
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 1310:1997, Round and sawn timber - Method of measurement of features
EN 1311, Round and sawn timber - Method of measurement of biological degrade

EN 1534:2020, Wood flooring and parquet - Determination of resistance to indentation - Test method

EN 13183-1, Moisture content of a piece of sawn timber - Part 1: Determination by oven dry method

EN 13647:2019, Wood flooring and wood panelling and cladding - Determination of geometrical

characteristics

EN 13696, Wood flooring - Test methods to determine elasticity and resistance to wear and impact

resistance
EN 13756:2019, Wood flooring – Terminology
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13756:2019 and the following

apply.
3.1
multi-layer parquet

wood flooring system of laminated construction with a solid wood top layer of at least 2,5 mm thickness

and additional layer(s) as a core/backing constituted of wood based and/or lignified material of more or

equal to 75 % in mass

Note 1 to entry: 2-layer and 3-layer parquet are specific variants of multilayer parquet. 2-layer parquet consists of

top layer and core layer made of solid wood, wood based panels or combinations of them. Additionally a veneer or

a secondary wood based panel is applied as backing in 3-layer parquet
[SOURCE: EN 13756:2019, 4.2.1.6, modified adding Note 1 to entry]
3.2
element

smallest individual piece or the smallest piece as delivered prior to installation

[SOURCE: EN 13756:2019, 4.1]
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3.3
top layer

finished or unfinished upper wood layer, intended to be the visible side when the floor is installed

[SOURCE: EN 13756:2019, 7.12]
3.4
strip
smallest single item forming the top layer of each element
4 Requirements
4.1 Technical requirements
4.1.1 General

The element shall be precisely machined, properly sanded and shall have tongue and/or groove on all

sides, or integral locking profile. The tongue may be detachable.

The laying instructions shall be supplied or made available by the producer/supplier.

NOTE 1 The cross laminated construction minimizes the possibility of the wood to move (shrink and swell)

under changing climatic conditions.

NOTE 2 Optical and slight mechanical changes of surface may occur, but do not limit the usage.

NOTE 3 Low use frequency combined with climate changes may lead to slight creaking effects on floated installed

multilayer parquet.
4.1.2 Moisture content

The moisture content shall be between 5 % and 9 % at the time of the first delivery of the product.

The only suitable method of measurement for moisture content for multi-layer parquet is given in

EN 13183-1 (oven-dry method).

NOTE 1 EN 13183-2 (electrical method) can only provide an estimation of the moisture content.

NOTE 2 Depending on the construction of multilayer parquet (f.e. the amount and type of glue, type of core board,

etc.), the equilibrium moisture content at the same climate conditions differ to solid wood.

4.1.3 Dimensional characteristics and limit deviations

Dimensional characteristics and permitted deviations of dimensions of elements at all points at the time

of the first delivery of the product are shown in Table 5.
Measurement of geometrical characteristics shall be done according to EN 13647.
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Table 1 — Dimensional characteristics and limit deviations of element
Characteristics Dimension Limit deviations
characteristic
Top layer thickness ≥ 2,5 mm
Permitted deviation of length ±0,1 %
Permitted deviation of width ±0,2 mm
Lipping ≤ 0,2 mm
(between elements)
Permitted deviation of squareness ≤ 0,2 % over the width
Cup ≤ 0,2 % over the width
(across the element)
Spring ≤ 0,1 % over the length
(across the element)
For small elements, squareness should be ≤ 0,1 % and cup ≤ 0,3 %.

NOTE Due to process in production, the deviation of declared top layer thickness can be ± 0,2 mm but the

thickness never less than 2,5 mm.
4.1.4 Hardness
Values for wood hardness shall be determined by the test defined in EN 1534.
NOTE In EN 1534:2020 Annex A a list of HB of typical wood species is available.
4.1.5 Finishing

The surface treatment used and any artificial change of the natural wood colour shall be stated in the

product description.

NOTE The product is usually delivered with a factory applied surface coating which allows the product to be

taken into use immediately after installation.

If applicable, characteristics of finishing shall be de determined according Table 2:

Table 2 — Test procedures for finishes on multilayer parquet
Characteristics Reference Test
procedure
Resistance to chemical EN 13442
agents
Abrasion resistance* EN 13696
Impact resistance* EN 13696
Elasticity* EN 13696
* film forming finishes according to EN 13442 only
: to comply to local requirements other standardised test
methods may apply
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4.1.6 Bonding quality

The procedures for the evaluation of top layer bonding are defined in prEN 17456:2020. The limit for

mean value of top layer delamination after aging treatment 1 is ≤ 10 % and for single values is ≤ 25 %.

4.1.7 Specific site requirements
NOTE See EN 14342.
4.2 Requirements for wood species
4.2.1 Introduction

A list of the most commonly used species for parquet as described in this standard is given in Annex A.

NOTE Wood species exhibit natural colour and grain. Each species and consignment will have varied

decorative appearance according to the procurement area.
4.2.2 General rules

Tables 1 to 4 define the classification relating to appearance rules for the face and for the non-visible

parts (back and edges) of an element of the most commonly used species for multi-layer parquet as

defined in this standard.

Features shall be measured according to EN 1310 (knots assessed according to the general method of

EN 1310:1997, 4.1). Biodeterioration is measured according to EN 1311.

A classification named « Free class » is based on the principles laid out in Annex B.

A classification with three appearance classes is specified, designated ○, Δ and ◻.

The material used for the top layer shall be selected hardwood or softwood, fresh and sound without rot,

fungus, mould or insect attack and insect damage. Possible exceptions shall be listed in the “free class”

specification. There will be variations from strip to strip, but the total impression of the installed floor

shall show a homogeneous character of each classification.

To allow for unavoidable classification differences, 3 % of the strips in a batch may be from other classes.

Any additional strips from other classes are allowed as long as the general impression of the floor is not

disturbed.
4.2.3 Classification rules for species
4.2.3.1 Rules for the most commonly used species
4.2.3.1.1 Quercus spp. (oak)
Rules for oak are given in Table 3.
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Table 3 — Classification for Quercus spp. (oak)
Face of the element
Class
Features
○ Δ ◻
Sound sapwood Not permitted Permitted up to 50 %
of the face, if
distributed
Knots Permitted if: Permitted if:
Sound and intergrown diameter ≤ 3 mm diameter ≤ 8 mm
All features
Unsound knots diameter ≤ 1 mm if not diameter ≤ 2 mm
permitted without
grouped together
limit to size or
Checks Not permitted Permitted up to 20 mm
quantity if these do
in length per strip
not impair the
strength or the
Bark pockets Not permitted Not permitted
wearing quality of
Lightning shake Not permitted Not permitted the parquet flooring.
Slope of grain Permitted, no limit Permitted, no limit
Colour variation Slight variation Permitted
permitted
Medullary ray Permitted Permitted
Biodeterioration Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted,
except blue stain and
black holes.
Non-visible parts

All features permitted without limit to size or quantity if these do not impair the strength or the

wearing quality of the parquet flooring.
Cracks in knots and knot holes greater than 3 mm shall be filled.

Knots are grouped together if the distance separating them, measured from edge to edge, does

not exceed 30 mm.

4.2.3.1.2 Fraxinus excelsior (European ash), Fagus sylvatica (European beech), Betula spp.

(birch) and Acer spp. (maple)
Rules for European ash, European beech, birch and maple are given in Table 4.
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Table 4 — Classification for Fraxinus excelsior (European ash),
Fagus sylvatica (European beech), Betula spp. (birch) and Acer spp. (maple)
Face of the element
Class
Features
○ Δ ◻
Sound sapwood Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Knots Permitted if: Permitted if:
Sound and intergrown diameter ≤ 3 mm diameter ≤ 8 mm
Unsound knots diameter ≤ 1 mm if diameter ≤ 2 mm
not grouped together
Checks Not permitted Permitted up to
20 mm in length per
strip
All features
Bark pockets Not permitted Not permitted
permitted without
Lightning shake Not permitted Not permitted
limit to size or
quantity if these do
Slope of grain Permitted, no limit Permitted, no limit
not impair the
Colour variation Slight variation Permitted
strength or wearing
permitted . Slight
quality of the
traces of natural
parquet flooring.
discoloration
permitted
Red heart and black Not permitted Permitted up to 50 %
heart of the face, if
distributed
Stick marks Not permitted Permitted
Medullary ray Permitted Permitted
Biodeterioration Not permitted Not permitted N
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