Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Specification, requirements and test method for multilayer modular panels for floating installation

This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation.
This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354, to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486.
This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, only if specified by the producer.
This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging.
In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the classification of the flexibility is given.

Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Bodenbeläge (MMF) - Spezifikation, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für mehrschichtige modulare Paneele für die schwimmende Verlegung

Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von mehrschichtigen mechanisch verriegelnden Fußbodenbelägen mit einer abriebbeständigen und dekorativen Deckschicht fest, die als Paneele (in Fliesen- oder Dielenform) geliefert werden. Die Fußbodenpaneele werden für den Gebrauch im privaten und gewerblichen Bereich als geeignet angesehen und sind für schwimmende Verlegungen vorgesehen.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für elastische Fußbodenpaneele für lose Verlegung nach EN ISO 20326, für Mehrschichtparkettelemente nach EN 13489, für furnierte Fußbodenbeläge nach EN 14354, für Laminatböden nach EN 13329, EN 14978 und EN 15468, sowie für Produkte nach EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 und ISO 14486.
Dieses Dokument ist nur anwendbar für Bereiche, die regelmäßig Nässe ausgesetzt sind, z. B. Badezimmer, Hauswirtschaftsräume oder Saunen, wenn dies vom Hersteller angegeben wird.
Dieses Dokument enthält auch Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und Verpackung.
In Anhang A (informativ) sind optionale Eigenschaften angegeben. Anhang B (informativ) enthält ein Prüfverfahren zur Klassifizierung der Flexibilität.

Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique (MMF) - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai pour panneaux multicouches modulaires pour pose flottante

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique, munis d'un parement décoratif et résistant à l'usure, fournis sous forme de panneaux (dalles ou lames). Ces panneaux de revêtement de sol sont considérés comme étant appropriés à des niveaux d'utilisation domestique et commerciale ; ils sont en outre conçus pour être mis en œuvre en pose flottante.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux panneaux de revêtement de sol résilients pour pose flottante conformes à l'EN ISO 20326, ni aux éléments de parquet contrecollés conformes à l'EN 13489, ni aux revêtements de sol à placage en bois conformes à l'EN 14354, ni aux revêtements de sol stratifiés conformes à l'EN 13329, à l'EN 14978 et à l'EN 15468 ni aux produits spécifiés dans l'EN ISO 10581, l'EN ISO 10582, l'EN ISO 24011, l'EN 12104 et l'ISO 14486.
Le présent document ne s'applique aux lieux soumis à une humidification fréquente (par exemple, les salles de bain, les buanderies ou les saunas) que si le fabricant le spécifie.
Le présent document comprend également des exigences relatives au marquage et à l'emballage.
L'Annexe A (informative) donne des propriétés facultatives. L'Annexe B (informative) présente une méthode d'essai pour la classification de la flexibilité.

Modularne mehansko spojene talne obloge (MMF) - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metode za večslojne modularne plošče za plavajočo namestitev

Ta dokument določa lastnosti večslojnih mehansko spojenih talnih oblog z dekorativno površino, odporno proti obrabi, ki so dobavljene v obliki plošč (ploščic ali trakov). Talne plošče so primerne za domačo in komercialno uporabo ter zasnovane za plavajočo namestitev.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za netekstilne talne plošče za prosto polaganje iz standarda EN ISO 20326, večslojne lesene talne obloge iz standarda EN 13489, leseni furnir za talne obloge iz standarda EN 14354, laminatne talne obloge iz standardov EN 13329, EN 14978 in EN 15468 ter izdelke, opisane v standardih EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 in ISO 14486.
Ta dokument se uporablja samo za območja, ki se pogosto zmočijo, na primer v kopalnicah, pralnicah in savnah pod pogojem, da je to navedel proizvajalec.
Ta dokument vključuje tudi zahteve za označevanje in pakiranje.
V dodatku A (informativni) so navedene opcijske lastnosti. V dodatku B (informativni) je določena preskusna metoda za razvrščanje prožnosti.

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Publication Date
16-May-2023
Withdrawal Date
22-Sep-2025
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
21-May-2025
Completion Date
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EN 16511:2023 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Specification, requirements and test method for multilayer modular panels for floating installation". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation. This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354, to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486. This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, only if specified by the producer. This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging. In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the classification of the flexibility is given.

This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation. This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354, to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486. This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, only if specified by the producer. This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging. In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the classification of the flexibility is given.

EN 16511:2023 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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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Modularne mehansko spojene talne obloge (MMF) - Specifikacije, zahteve in
preskusne metode za večslojne modularne plošče za plavajočo namestitev
Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Specification, requirements and test
method for multilayer modular panels for floating installation
Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Bodenbeläge (MMF) - Spezifikation, Anforderungen
und Prüfverfahren für mehrschichtige modulare Paneele für die schwimmende Verlegung
Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique (MMF) - Spécifications,
exigences et méthodes d'essai pour panneaux multicouches modulaires pour pose
flottante
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16511:2023
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 16511
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 16511:2014+A1:2019
English Version
Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) -
Specification, requirements and test method for multilayer
modular panels for floating installation
Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Bodenbeläge
mécanique (MMF) - Spécifications, exigences et (MMF) - Spezifikation, Anforderungen und
méthodes d'essai pour panneaux multicouches Prüfverfahren für mehrschichtige modulare Paneele
modulaires pour pose flottante für die schwimmende Verlegung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 April 2023.

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.
This European Standard 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, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16511:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 General requirements for the panels . 7
5.2 Classification requirements . 8
6 Marking and packaging .12
6.1 Marking .12
6.2 Packaging .12
Annex A (informative) Optional properties .13
Annex B (informative) Test method for the determination of the Modulus of Elasticity and
classification of the flexibility .14
Bibliography .15

European foreword
This document (EN 16511:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile and laminate floor 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 November 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
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 16511:2014+A1:2019.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are listed below:
a) title changed;
b) terms and definitions added in Clause 3;
c) EN 17539 included as test method for general requirements in 5.1;
d) light fastness and dimensional stability added as general requirements in 5.1;
e) classification requirements divided in floorings with wear layers (Table 2) and floorings with non-
film-forming oil or wax finishes (Table 3);
f) additional technical characteristics for moisture resistance added as Table 4;
g) Annex B presenting a test method for the classification of the flexibility added.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of multilayer mechanical locked floor covering with a wear-
resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are
considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation.
This document does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose-laying according to EN ISO 20326, to
multilayer wood floorings according to EN 13489, to wood veneer floor coverings according to EN 14354,
to laminate floor covering according to EN 13329, EN 14978 and EN 15468 nor to products specified in
EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 and ISO 14486.
This document is applicable to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms
or saunas, only if specified by the producer.
This document also includes requirements for marking and packaging.
In Annex A (informative), optional properties are given. In Annex B (informative), a test method for the
classification of the flexibility is given.
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 317, Particleboards and fibreboards - Determination of swelling in thickness after immersion in water
EN 438-2, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called
laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
EN 13329:2006+A1:2008, Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic
thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
EN 16094, Laminate floor coverings - Test method for the determination of micro-scratch resistance
EN 17539, Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Determination of geometrical
characteristics
EN 20105-A02, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour (ISO
105-A02)
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 178:2019, Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178:2019)
EN ISO 4918, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Castor chair test (ISO 4918)
EN ISO 10874, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification (ISO 10874)
EN ISO 16581, Resilient and laminate floor coverings - Determination of the effect of simulated movement
of a furniture leg (ISO 16581)
EN ISO 23999, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of dimensional stability and curling after exposure
to heat (ISO 23999)
EN ISO 24343-1, Resilient and laminate floor coverings - Determination of indentation and residual
indentation - Part 1: Residual indentation (ISO 24343-1)
ISO 4760:2022, Laminate Flooring — Topical Moisture Resistance — Assembled joint
ISO 24334, Laminate floor coverings — Determination of locking strength for mechanically assembled
panels
ISO 24336, Laminate floor coverings — Determination of thickness swelling after partial immersion in
water
ISO 24338, Laminate floor coverings — Determination of abrasion resistance
ISO 24339, Laminate and textile floor coverings — Determination of dimensional variations after exposure
to humid and dry climate conditions
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
modular mechanical locked floor panel
MMF
decorative floor covering element in plank or tile form, with a multiple layer structure and worked edges
with a mechanical interlocking system that allows joining elements to form a larger integral floating floor
Note 1 to entry: The multi-layer structure consists of a top layer, a substrate (core) and usually a backing layer.
3.2
substrate
core layer providing thickness, stability and other properties needed
3.2.1
polymer substrate
core layer based on polymer(s)
3.2.2
wood based substrate
core layer with a content of wood > 65 % by weight
3.2.3
other substrate
core layer which is not covered by 3.2.1 and 3.2.2
3.3
surface layer
all layers above the core including decorative and wear layer
3.4
wear layer
layer(s) providing wear resistance
Note 1 to entry: Wear layers can consist of solid polymer layers or coatings with or without factory finish.
3.5
decorative layer
layer providing visual and esthetical properties, intended to be the visible side when the floor is installed
Note 1 to entry: Decorative layers can consist of resilient layers including cork, layers with aminoplastic
thermosetting resins and wood veneer layers with a thickness < 2,5 mm.
3.6
backing layer
layer(s) attached to the bottom side of the substrate (3.2)
Note 1 to entry: These layers can include a pre-attached underlay.
3.7
underlay
separate material used between the floor covering and the subfloor
3.8
pre-attached underlay
underlay permanently attached to the panel at the factory
3.9
moisture sensitive panel
panel which undergoes a change in dimensional stability with a change in relative humidity and in direct
contact with water
3.10
temperature sensitive panel
panel which undergoes a change in dimensional stability with a change in temperature
3.11
water resistant floor
floor which can withstand topical water spillages on to its surface
3.12
resistance of mechanical joints to water leakage
resistance of joints between panels to penetration of liquid water standing on the surface for 24 h
3.13
water proof panel
panel consisting of materials which don’t swell or increase their mas
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기사 제목: EN 16511:2023 - 모듈식 기계 잠금 바닥 커버링 (MMF) - 부유 설치용 다중층 모듈 패널의 사양, 요구사항 및 테스트 방법 기사 내용: 이 문서는 판형(타일 또는 판 모양)으로 제공되는 내마모성 및 장식용 표면층이 있는 다중층 기계 잠금 바닥 커버링의 특성을 명시합니다. 바닥 패널은 가정용과 상업용 수준에서 사용하기에 적합하며 부유 설치를 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 문서는 EN ISO 20326에 따른 탄력적 바닥 패널, EN 13489에 따른 다중층 목재 바닥재, EN 14354에 따른 목재 베니어 바닥 커버링, EN 13329, EN 14978 및 EN 15468에 따른 라미네이트 바닥 커버링, 그리고 EN ISO 10581, EN ISO 10582, EN ISO 24011, EN 12104 및 ISO 14486에서 지정된 제품에는 적용되지 않습니다. 이 문서는 생산자가 명시한 경우에만 욕실, 세탁실 또는 사우나와 같이 자주 젖는 공간에도 적용됩니다. 또한, 이 문서에는 표시 및 포장 요구사항도 포함됩니다. 부록 A(안내적 정보)에서는 선택적인 속성들이 제시되며, 부록 B(안내적 정보)에서는 유연성 분류를 위한 시험 방법이 제시됩니다.

The article discusses the specifications, requirements, and test methods for multilayer mechanical locked floor coverings. These floor coverings have a wear-resistant and decorative surface and come in panels (tiles or planks). They are suitable for both domestic and commercial use and are designed for floating installation. However, this document does not apply to other types of floor coverings like resilient floor panels, multilayer wood floorings, wood veneer floor coverings, laminate floor coverings, and various other specified products. The document also includes requirements for marking and packaging. In addition, there are optional properties mentioned in Annex A and a test method for classifying flexibility in Annex B.

記事のタイトル:EN 16511:2023 - モジュール型のメカニカルロック床カバー(MMF)- 浮遊設置用の多層モジュールパネルの仕様、要件、およびテスト方法 記事の内容:この文書では、耐摩耗性と装飾性のある表面層を持つ多層メカニカルロック床カバーの特性について、パネル(タイルまたはプランク形式)で提供されるものを定義しています。これらの床パネルは居住用および商業用の使用に適しており、浮遊設置のために設計されています。 ただし、この文書は、EN ISO 20326に準拠した弾性床パネル、EN 13489に準拠した多層木製床材、EN 14354に準拠した木の薄板床カバリング、EN 13329、EN 14978、およびEN 15468に準拠したラミネート床カバリング、およびEN ISO 10581、EN ISO 10582、EN ISO 24011、EN 12104、ISO 14486で指定された他の製品には適用されません。 また、この文書は、製造業者が指定した場合にのみ、浴室、洗濯室、サウナなど、頻繁に湿る場所にも適用されます。 文書にはマーキングや梱包の要件も含まれています。 付録A(情報提供)では、選択的な特性が示されています。付録B(情報提供)では、柔軟性分類のためのテスト方法が示されています。