EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/FprA2

Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies characteristics, requirements and test methods for laminate floor coverings with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins as defined in 3.1 and 3.2. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
It includes a classification system, based on EN ISO 10874, 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.
Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic kitchens. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas.

Laminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments dont la surface est à base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai

Laminatne talne obloge - Elementi z zunanjo plastjo na osnovi aminoplastičnih termostabilnih smol - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-2021
• Withdrawal Date: 20-Mar-2022
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 134/WG 9 - Laminate floor coverings
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 17-Jun-2021
• Due Date: 23-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 17-Jun-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/FprA2:2021 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 13329:2016+A2:2021 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 13329:2016+A1:2017 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 11-Dec-2019

Overview

EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/FprA2 is an influential European Standard developed by CEN for laminate floor coverings featuring a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins. This standard outlines the essential specifications, performance requirements, and test methods to ensure product quality and consistency across the industry. It also provides a systematic classification for laminate flooring products, enabling clear guidance regarding their suitability for domestic and commercial applications.

The standard plays a vital role in protecting manufacturers, specifiers, and end users by standardizing technical criteria for laminate flooring, promoting consumer confidence and helping users make informed flooring choices.

Key Topics

• Product Characteristics: Specifies the composition and physical properties of laminate flooring elements, including substrate requirements and the use of aminoplastic thermosetting resins.
• Classification System: Uses EN ISO 10874 for a standardized classification, indicating appropriate uses (domestic, commercial) and service levels (moderate, general, heavy, very heavy use).
• Requirements and Tests: Details critical performance tests and metrics such as abrasion resistance, impact resistance (both small ball and large ball tests), resistance to staining, dimensional stability, and locking strength.
• Impact Resistance Testing: Provides procedures for determining large ball impact resistance, including sample preparation, underlay use, and criteria for identifying damage.
• Marking and Packaging: Sets out requirements related to product identification and packaging, which ensure traceability and facilitate correct installation.
• Installation Areas: Specifies that laminate flooring should primarily be used in dry indoor environments, such as living areas, offices, and domestic kitchens. Wet areas like bathrooms and saunas are excluded unless otherwise authorized by the manufacturer and specific installation guidelines are followed.

Applications

The guidance within EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/FprA2 is designed to be directly applicable to:

• Product Manufacturers: For defining production parameters, ensuring compliance, and enabling CE marking of laminate flooring products.
• Architects, Designers, and Specifiers: For selecting appropriate flooring materials based on expected use, performance classification, and required durability.
• Retailers and Distributors: To convey clear, standardized information to consumers and commercial buyers regarding product suitability.
• Installers: For ensuring correct installation procedures based on manufacturer guidelines and compliance with tested performance levels.
• End Users and Building Owners: To make informed choices about flooring options for residential and commercial premises, based on durability and maintenance needs.

The standard helps streamline decision-making and project planning by providing transparent performance benchmarks for laminate floor coverings.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 10874: Classification for resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings, forming the basis for service classification in EN 13329.
• EN 438 Series: Methods for surface resistance and impact testing, referenced in determining durability and resistance characteristics.
• EN 13756: Defines terminology and substrate requirements for laminate and wood-based floor coverings.
• ISO 24336 / EN 424 / EN 425: Detail test methods for thickness swell, effect of furniture leg, and castor chair effects, as referenced within performance requirements.
• ISO 24334 / ISO 24339: Specify methods for testing locking strength and dimensional stability.

These related standards collectively support a robust framework for the performance, quality, and safety of laminate floor coverings, ensuring reliable outcomes for stakeholders throughout the supply chain.

Keywords: EN 13329, laminate flooring, aminoplastic thermosetting resins, performance requirements, flooring standards, impact resistance, CEN, commercial flooring, domestic flooring, product testing, European Standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020
01-julij-2020
Laminatne talne obloge - Elementi z zunanjo plastjo na osnovi aminoplastičnih
termostabilnih smol - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metode
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic
thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements and test methods
Laminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf Basis aminoplastischer,
wärmehärtbarer Harze - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments dont la surface est à base de résines
aminoplastes thermodurcissables - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/prA2
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
SIST EN en
13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020

SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13329:2016+A1:2017
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
July 2020
ICS 97.150
English Version
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer
based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins -
Specifications, requirements and test methods
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments dont la surface Laminatböden - Elemente mit einer Deckschicht auf
est à base de résines aminoplastes thermodurcissables Basis aminoplastischer, wärmehärtbarer Harze -
- Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 134.

This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13329:2016+A1:2017. If this draft becomes an
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SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020
EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/prA2:2020 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 1, Scope . 4
2 Modification to term 3.3, substrate . 4
3 Modification to 4.2, Classification requirements, Table 2 . 4
4 Modification to Annex H, Determination of large ball impact resistance . 7
Annex H (normative) Determination of large ball impact resistance . 8
H.1 General. 8
H.2 Apparatus . 8
H.3 Procedure . 8

SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020
EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/prA2:2020 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/prA2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13329:2016+A1:2017.
In comparison with the previous version EN 13329:2016+A1:2017 of the original edition EN
13329:2016, the new consolidated version EN 13329:2016+A2:2020 will contain the following
technical modifications:
— Scope: replacement of the last paragraph;
— term 3.3 substrate: replacement of the definition;
— Table 2: change the requirements and test method for impact resistance: small ball and addition of
d
footnote to table as clarification for testing, replacement of Table 2;
— Annex H: small ball test method has been deleted, replacement of Annex H.

SIST EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/oprA2:2020
EN 13329:2016+A1:2017/prA2:2020 (E)
1 Modification to Clause 1, Scope
Replace the last paragraph of the scope
“Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic
kitchens. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas which are subjected to frequent
wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas.”
with
“Laminate floor coverings are generally designed for floating installations and are considered for
domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic kitchens. This document does not specify
requirements relating to the use in areas which are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms,
laundry rooms or saunas. In general laminate floor coverings can only be used in those areas when
authorized by the manufacturer and under conditions described in the manufacturer's installation
guidelines.”.
2 Modification to term 3.3, substrate
Replace the definition
”core material of the laminate floor covering”
with
“core material of the laminate floor covering made of wood, as defined in EN 13756, for at least 65 % in
mass”.
3 Modification to 4.2, Classification requirements, Table 2
...