EN 14322:2021
(Main)Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Definition, requirements and classification
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the surface requirements and dimensional tolerances for decorative melamine faced boards for interior use which are common for particleboards, extruded particleboards fibreboards and sandwich boards for furniture.
This document is not applicable to boards laminated with so called priming foils or finish foils and laminates according to EN 438-1 and EN 438-2.
This document is not applicable to laminate floor coverings.
Melamine faced wood-based boards in accordance with this document can be referred to as MFB.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Nov-2021
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2022
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 112 - Woodbased panels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 112/WG 7 - Semi-finished and finished products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 24-Nov-2021
- Due Date
- 16-May-2022
- Completion Date
- 24-Nov-2021
Overview
EN 14322:2021 (CEN) defines the definition, requirements and classification for melamine faced boards (MFB) intended for interior uses, primarily in furniture. The standard specifies surface requirements, dimensional tolerances and inspection principles that apply to particleboards, extruded particleboards, fibreboards and sandwich boards when surfaced by melamine-impregnated papers. It excludes HPL/finish foils (EN 438) and laminate floor coverings.
Keywords: EN 14322:2021, melamine faced boards, MFB, surface requirements, dimensional tolerances, furniture, formaldehyde, EN 14323.
Key Topics
Scope and definition
- MFB: boards produced by applying uncured aminoplastic (mainly melamine) resin-impregnated papers to one or both faces and curing by heat and pressure without intermediate adhesive.
Surface and dimensional requirements
- Boards must meet factory dispatch requirements (see EN 14323 test methods). Typical parameters include thickness tolerances, length/width tolerances, flatness and limits on edge damage and surface defects. Specific tolerance classes and values are defined in the standard.
Appearance and colour matching
- Colour comparison may be done visually (light box) or via spectral measurement technology (ISO 13655 / EN ISO 11664-6). Acceptance criteria (visual rating or similarity index) are agreed between supplier and purchaser. Matching boards from the same production batch is recommended for side-by-side installations.
Surface texture
- Texture matching is assessed per EN 14323; only slight deviation (rating 4) is normally acceptable.
Abrasion classification
- MFB are classified into five abrasion classes based on the initial wear point (IP):
- Class 1: IP < 50 revolutions
- Class 2: IP ≥ 50
- Class 3A: IP ≥ 150
- Class 3B: IP ≥ 250
- Class 4: IP ≥ 350
- Tests for classification reference EN 14323.
- MFB are classified into five abrasion classes based on the initial wear point (IP):
Formaldehyde release
- Two classes: E1 and E2. EN 717-1 and EN ISO 12460-3 are the referenced test methods. Class E1 corresponds to a chamber result ≤ 0.124 mg/m³ (air); factory production control limits are also given (EN 14322, Annex B).
Marking and verification
- Required marking: manufacturer ID, substrate EN reference and type (e.g., MFB EN 312 P2), nominal thickness, formaldehyde class and batch number. Verification uses test methods in EN 14323 with factory production control and optional external control.
Applications
- Interior furniture components and panels where decorative surface appearance, controlled dimensional tolerances and wear resistance are required.
- Specification reference for manufacturers, purchasers and specifiers to ensure colour consistency, surface quality, abrasion performance and compliance with emission limits.
Related Standards
- EN 14323 - Melamine faced boards: test methods referenced throughout EN 14322
- EN 717-1, EN ISO 12460-3 - Formaldehyde emission test methods
- EN 311 - Surface soundness
- EN 320 - Screw withdrawal resistance
- EN 438-1 / EN 438-2 - High-pressure decorative laminates (not applicable to MFB per EN 14322)
For procurement and quality control, reference EN 14322:2021 together with EN 14323 and substrate standards (EN 312, EN 622, EN 14755 or CEN/TS 16526) to ensure complete product specification and compliance.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 20-Jun-2018
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14322:2021 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Definition, requirements and classification". This standard covers: This document specifies the surface requirements and dimensional tolerances for decorative melamine faced boards for interior use which are common for particleboards, extruded particleboards fibreboards and sandwich boards for furniture. This document is not applicable to boards laminated with so called priming foils or finish foils and laminates according to EN 438-1 and EN 438-2. This document is not applicable to laminate floor coverings. Melamine faced wood-based boards in accordance with this document can be referred to as MFB.
This document specifies the surface requirements and dimensional tolerances for decorative melamine faced boards for interior use which are common for particleboards, extruded particleboards fibreboards and sandwich boards for furniture. This document is not applicable to boards laminated with so called priming foils or finish foils and laminates according to EN 438-1 and EN 438-2. This document is not applicable to laminate floor coverings. Melamine faced wood-based boards in accordance with this document can be referred to as MFB.
EN 14322:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.060.20 - Fibre and particle boards. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14322:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14322:2017, ISO 13655:2017, EN ISO 12460-3:2023, EN ISO 15494:2018, EN 14323:2021, EN 311:2002, EN 717-1:2004, EN 320:2011, EN ISO/CIE 11664-6:2022, EN 16337:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14322:2021 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/113. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 14322:2017
Lesne plošče - Z melaminom oplemenitene plošče za notranje prostore - Definicija,
zahteve in klasifikacija
Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Definition, requirements
and classification
Holzwerkstoffe - Melaminbeschichtete Platten zur Verwendung im Innenbereich -
Definition, Anforderungen und Klassifizierung
Panneaux à base de bois - Panneaux surfacés mélaminés pour usages intérieurs -
Définition, exigences et classification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14322:2021
ICS:
79.060.01 Lesne plošče na splošno Wood-based panels in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 14322
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 79.060.20 Supersedes EN 14322:2017
English Version
Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior
uses - Definition, requirements and classification
Panneaux à base de bois - Panneaux surfacés Holzwerkstoffe - Melaminbeschichtete Platten zur
mélaminés pour usages intérieurs - Définition, Verwendung im Innenbereich - Definition,
exigences et classification Anforderungen und Klassifizierung
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Requirements . 5
5 Appearance . 6
5.1 Colour comparison . 6
5.2 Surface texture . 6
6 Classification by resistance to abrasion . 6
7 Verification of compliance . 7
7.1 General. 7
7.2 Factory production control . 7
7.3 External control . 7
8 Marking . 7
Annex A (normative) Supplementary properties. 8
Annex B (normative) Formaldehyde release . 9
Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 14322:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 112 “Wood-based
panels”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
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 14322:2017.
Compared to EN 14322:2017 the following modifications have been made:
a) spectral measurement technology added as an option in 5.1 to determine colour matching.
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, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the surface requirements and dimensional tolerances for decorative melamine
faced boards for interior use which are common for particleboards, extruded particleboards
fibreboards and sandwich boards for furniture.
This document is not applicable to boards laminated with so called priming foils or finish foils and
laminates according to EN 438-1 and EN 438-2.
This document is not applicable to laminate floor coverings.
Melamine faced wood-based boards in accordance with this document can be referred to as MFB.
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 311, Wood-based panels - Surface soundness - Test method
EN 320, Particleboards and fibreboards - Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of screws
EN 717-1, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde emission
by the chamber method
EN 14323:2021, Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Test methods
EN ISO 11664-6, Colorimetry - Part 6: CIEDE2000 Colour-difference formula (ISO/CIE 11664-6)
EN ISO 12460-3, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 3: Gas analysis
method (ISO 12460-3)
ISO 13655, Graphic technology - Spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic arts
images
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1
melamine faced board
MFB
board manufactured by directly applying uncured aminoplastic resin impregnated papers to one or
both faces of board substrates and achieving bonding and curing in the same process using heat and
pressure but without the use of an intermediate adhesive
Note 1 to entry: The resin of the surface layer is an aminoplastic resin
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