EN 13329:2006
(Main)Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies characteristics, states requirements and gives test methods for laminate floor coverings (as defined in 3.1).
It includes a classification system, based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but it does apply to domestic kitchens.
Laminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt Merkmale, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Laminatböden fest (wie in
3.1 definiert).
Sie enthält ein Klassifizierungssystem, das auf EN 685 basiert, mit praktischen Anforderungen für bestimmte
Verwendungsbereiche und Beanspruchungsklassen. Dies dient dazu aufzuzeigen, in welchen Bereichen
Laminatböden zufrieden stellend eingesetzt werden können sowie dazu den Verbraucher in die Lage zu
versetzen, informiert eine Auswahl zu treffen. Sie legt ebenfalls Anforderungen an Kennzeichnung und
Verpackung fest.
Für Laminatböden werden die Anwendungsgebiete ‘Wohnen’ und ‘Gewerblich’ berücksichtigt. Diese Norm
legt keine Anforderungen für Bereiche fest, die regelmäßig Nässe ausgesetzt sind (wie etwa Badezimmer,
Hauswirtschaftsräume oder Saunen); sie gilt jedoch für Küchen im Wohnbereich.
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Elements dont la surface est à base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques, fixe les exigences et donne les méthodes
d’essai pour les revêtements de sol stratifiés (tels que définis en 3.1).
Elle comporte un système de classification, basé sur l’EN 685, définissant des exigences pratiques pour les
zones et niveaux d’utilisation, afin d’indiquer dans quels cas les revêtements de sol stratifiés fournissent un
service satisfaisant et d’encourager le consommateur à faire un choix informé. Elle précise également les
exigences relatives au marquage et à l’emballage.
Les revêtements de sol stratifiés sont destinés à un usage domestique et commercial. La présente norme ne
précise pas les exigences relatives aux zones présentant des risques d’humidification fréquente comme les
salles de bain, les buanderies ou les saunas ; en revanche, elle s’applique aux cuisines domestiques.
Laminatne talne obloge - Elementi z zunanjo plastjo na osnovi aminoplastičnih termostabilnih smol - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metode
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methodsQRSODVWLþQLKRevetements de sol stratifiés - Elements dont la surface est a base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essaiLaminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13329:2006SIST EN 13329:2006en97.15079.080ICS:SIST EN 13329:20001DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13329:200601-julij-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13329May 2006ICS 97.150Supersedes EN 13329:2000
English VersionLaminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer basedon aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications,requirements and test methodsRevêtements de sol stratifiés - Elements dont la surface està base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables -Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essaiLaminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basisaminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen,Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 April 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Determination of thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness and flatness.11 Annex B (normative)
Determination of openings and height difference between elements.17 Annex C (normative)
Determination of dimensional variations after changes in relative humidity.19 Annex D (normative)
Determination of surface soundness.21 Annex E (normative)
Determination of abrasion resistance and abrasion classification.23 Annex F (normative)
Determination of impact resistance and impact classification.28 Annex G (normative)
Determination of thickness swelling.30 Annex H (informative)
Calibration and maintenance of abrasion equipment.33 Bibliography.37
a) Classification symbols changed. b) Provisions for the designation deleted. c) Requirements for abrasion resistance changed. d) Regarding the test method for abrasion resistance the hardness of the abrasive wheels and the loss in mass of
the zinc plate for calibration of the abrasive paper have been changed and the dimensions of the test apparatus have been specified more precisely.
e) Annex H for calibration and maintenance of abrasion equipment added. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope This European Standard specifies characteristics, states requirements and gives test methods for laminate floor coverings (as defined in 3.1). It includes a classification system, based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging. Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but it does apply to domestic kitchens. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 318, Wood based panels - Determination of dimensional changes associated with changes in relative humidity EN 322, Wood-based panels — Determination of moisture content EN 424, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of the effect of simulated movement of a furniture leg EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test EN 433, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of residual indentation after static loading EN 438, (all parts) High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called Laminates)
EN 685, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification EN 12529:1998, Castors and wheels – Castors for furniture – Castors for swivel chairs – Requirements EN 20105-A02, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour (ISO 105-A02:1993) EN ISO 105-B02, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:1994, including amendment 1:1998) EN ISO 6506, (all parts) Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test
ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness (Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD) ISO 7267-2, Rubber-covered rollers – Determination of apparent hardness – Part 2: Shore-type durometer method
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1
laminate floor covering floor covering with a surface layer consisting of one or more thin sheets of a fibrous material (usually paper), impregnated with aminoplastic, thermosetting resins (usually melamine) NOTE By the simultaneous action of heat and pressure, these sheets are either pressed as such (HPL, CPL, Compact), and in the case of HPL and CPL bonded on a substrate (usually wood-based panels), or in the case of DPL directly pressed on a substrate (usually wood-based panels). The product is usually finished with a backing (e.g. HPL, CPL, impregnated papers and veneers), primarily used as a balancing material. 3.1.1
surface layer upper decorative layer intended to be the visible side when the floor is installed.
NOTE This layer consists of sheets impregnated with thermosetting resins, pressed by three different techniques. High-pressure laminates (HPL), as defined in EN 438; Continuous pressed laminates (CPL); Directly pressed to the substrate (DPL). 3.1.2
substrate core material of the laminate floor covering NOTE It is generally a particleboard, as defined in EN 309, or a Medium Density Fibreboard or High Density Fibreboard (MDF or HDF), as defined in EN 316. 3.1.3
backing layer opposite to the surface layer NOTE The backing is generally made of HPL, CPL, impregnated papers or veneers. It is primarily used to balance and stabilise the product. 3.2
laminate floor covering element consisting of a surface layer, a substrate and a backing, shaped and machined on its sides to the appropriate dimensions
NOTE See Figure 1. The elements are usually tongued and grooved to facilitate assembly at installation.
123 Key 1 Surface layer 2 Substrate 3 Backing
Figure 1 — Construction of a laminate floor-covering element 4 Requirements 4.1 General requirements All laminate floor coverings shall conform to the general requirements given in Table 1, when tested by the methods given therein. For special applications, such as decorative pattern effects, tighter tolerances may be required. The tolerances of the tongue and groove shall be such that when, for testing, the elements are assembled without glue, the maximum permissible opening and height difference values are not exceeded. To determine the capability of laminate floor coverings to withstand ambient humidity variations, a laboratory test in controlled conditions shall be made.
Table 1 — General requirements Characteristic Requirement Test method Thickness of the element, t
∆∆∆∆t average
≤ 0,50 mm, relative to nominal value t max.- t min.
≤ 0,50 mm Annex A Length of the surface layer, l For the nominal values given, no measured value shall exceed: l
≤ 1500 mm:
∆∆∆∆l
≤ 0,5 mm l
> 1500 mm:
∆ ∆ ∆ ∆l
≤ 0,3 mm/m Annex A Width of the surface layer, w ∆∆∆∆w average
≤ 0,10 mm, relative to nominal value w max. – w min.
≤ 0,20 mm Annex A Length and width of squared elements, l = w ∆∆∆∆laverage
≤ 0,10 mm relative to nominal value
∆∆∆∆w average
≤ 0,10 mm, relative to nominal value
lmax. – lmin.
≤ 0,20 mm w max. – w min.
≤ 0,20 mm
Annex A Squareness of the element, q
q max.
≤ 0,20 mm Annex A Straightness of the surface layer, s s max.
≤ 0,30 mm/m Annex A Flatness of the element, f Maximum single values: f w, concave
≤ 0,15 %
f w, convex
≤ 0,20 % f l, concave
≤ 0,50 %
f l, convex
≤ 1,00 %
Annex A Openings between elements, o o average ≤ 0,15 mm o max. ≤ 0,20 mm Annex B Height difference between elements, h h average ≤ 0,10 mm h max. ≤ 0,15 mm Annex B Dimensional variations after changes in relative humidity, δδδδl, δδδδw δδδδl average ≤ 0,9 mm δδδδw average ≤ 0,9 mm Annex C Blue wool scale, not worse than 6, EN ISO 105-B02 Light fastness Grey scale, not worse than 4 EN 20105-A02 Static indentation No visible change, i.e. ≤ 0,01 mm indentation using a straight steel cylinder, Ø = 11,30 mm EN 433
Surface soundness ≥ 1,00 N/mm2 Annex D
4.2 Classification requirements All laminate floor coverings shall be classified as suitable for different levels of use according to the requirements specified in Table 2, when tested by the methods given therein. Classification shall conform to the scheme specified in EN 685.
Levels of use
Domestic
Commercial
Moderate
General
Heavy
Moderate General
Heavy
Class:
33 Test methodAbrasion resistance
AC1 AC2 AC3 AC4 AC5 Annex E Impact resistance
IC1 IC2 IC3 Annex F Resistance to staining
4, (groups 1 and 2) 3, (group 3) 5, (groups 1 and 2) 4, (group 3) EN 438 Resistance to cigarette burns
___
4 EN 438 Effect of a furniture leg
___ No damage
shall be visible, when tested with foot type 0 EN 424 Effect of a castor chair
___ No change in appearance or damage, as defined in EN 425.
Single-wheel castors, as defined in EN 12529:1998, 5.4.4.2 (Type W) shall be used. EN 425 Thickness swelling
≤ 20,0 % ≤ 18,0 % Annex G 4.3 Additional requirements When any of the characteristics given in Table 3 are required for specific applications, the laminate floor coverings shall be tested by the methods given therein. The properties stated in Table 3 are considered important for some specific products or applications. Table 3 — Additional requirements Characteristic Requirement Test method Humidity at dispatch
from the manufacturer The elements shall have a moisture content of 4 % to 10 %. Any single batch shall be homogeneous with Hmax. – Hmin.
≤ 3 %
EN 322 Appearance, surface defects Minor surface defects as defined in EN 438 are permitted
EN 438
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