EN 259-2:2001

Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2: Determination of impact resistance

This European Standard describes a method for the determination of the impact resistance of heavy duty wallcoverings..

Wandbekleidungen in Rollen - Hoch beanspruchbare Wandbekleidungen - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Stoßfestigkeit

Anwendungsbereich
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Stoßfestigkeit von hoch bean-
spruchbaren Wandbekleidungen.
EN 259-2:2001 (D)

Revêtements muraux en rouleaux - Revêtements muraux à usage intense - Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance à l'impact

La présente Norme européenne décrit une méthode de détermination de la résistance à l'impact des revêtements muraux à usage intense.

Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2: Determination of impact resistance

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Apr-2001
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Oct-2001
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 99 - Wallcoverings
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 99 - Wallcoverings
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 19-Oct-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 259-2:2002 - Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2: Determination of impact resistance

Relations

• Replaces: EN 259:1991/AC:1997 - Wall coverings in roll form - Specification for heavy duty wall coverings
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaces: EN 259:1991/A1:1996 - Wall coverings in roll form - Specification for heavy duty wall coverings
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaces: EN 259:1991 - Wall coverings in roll form - Specification for heavy duty wall coverings
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 259-2:2001 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the method for determining the impact resistance of heavy duty wallcoverings in roll form. This standard is essential for assessing the durability and performance of wallcoverings intended for high-traffic or commercial environments. It ensures that wallcoverings meet the necessary robustness requirements to withstand impacts that occur during everyday use.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  EN 259-2:2001 focuses exclusively on impact resistance testing of heavy duty wallcoverings, a critical attribute for products used in demanding indoor settings.

• Test Methodology
  The standard describes a falling weight impact test where a weighted striker delivers a 1 Joule energy impact onto wallcovering samples bonded to 12.5 mm plasterboard. This simulates real-world impacts to evaluate surface integrity.

• Sample Preparation
  Wallcovering samples are adhered to an extra-hard grade plasterboard using the manufacturer’s recommended adhesive and instructions. After bonding, test pieces are conditioned under standardized temperature and humidity to ensure consistent results.

• Apparatus and Setup
  The standardized apparatus includes a vertical tubular guide for the striker, a weighted steel striker with a hardened steel striking surface, and a rigid specimen holder set at a 30° angle. Precise dimensions and tolerances are defined to guarantee repeatability.

• Evaluation Criteria
  Post-impact assessment determines whether the surface has suffered irreversible damage such as cracking or bursting. Four out of five impacts must show no irreversible damage for the wallcovering to be classified as "impact resistant."

• Reporting Requirements
  The test report must document the wallcovering identity, test date, results, and note any deviations from the prescribed procedure.

Applications

• Commercial Interiors
  EN 259-2:2001 is crucial for specifying heavy duty wallcoverings in commercial premises like offices, hospitals, schools, and retail spaces, where enhanced durability is required.

• Quality Control
  Manufacturers use this standard to validate product performance claims relating to impact resistance, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Building and Construction Specifications
  Architects and interior designers rely on EN 259-2 compliance to select wallcoverings that meet safety and durability standards for heavy use environments.

• Regulatory Compliance and Certification
  Compliance with this standard supports national and European regulations, facilitating product approvals and market access across member countries.

Related Standards

• EN 259-1:2001 – Specifications for heavy duty wallcoverings, complementary to Part 2 impact resistance testing.
• EN 12956 – Related test methods for wallcoverings including determination of dimensions, straightness, spongeability, and washability.
• prEN 235:1998 – Provides vocabulary and symbols important for understanding terms used in EN 259-2 and other wallcovering standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2002
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 259:2000
SIST EN 259:2000/A1:2000
SIST EN 259:2000/AC:2001
Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2: Determination of
impact resistance
Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2: Determination of impact
resistance
Wandbekleidungen in Rollen - Hoch beanspruchbare Wandbekleidungen - Teil 2:
Bestimmung der Stoßfestigkeit
Revetements muraux en rouleaux - Revetements muraux a usage intense - Partie 2:
Détermination de la résistance a l'impact
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 259-2:2001
ICS:
91.180 1RWUDQMD]DNOMXþQDGHOD Interior finishing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 259-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2001
ICS 91.180 Supersedes EN 259:1991
English version
Wallcoverings in roll form - Heavy duty wallcoverings - Part 2:
Determination of impact resistance
Revêtements muraux en rouleaux - Revêtements muraux à Wandbekleidungen in Rollen - Hoch beanspruchbare
usage intense - Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance à Wandbekleidungen - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Stoßfestigkeit
l'impact
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 January 2001.
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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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© 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 259-2:2001 E
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Contents
Page
Foreword 3
Introduction 4
1 Scope 4
2 Normative references 4
3 Terms and definitions 4
4 Principle 4
5 Materials 5
6Apparatus 5
7 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces 7
8 Procedure 7
9 Evaluation and expression of results 8
10 Test report 8
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee 99 “Wallcoverings in roll
form”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
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 October 2001, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2001.
This European Standard supersedes EN 259:1991 and Amendment EN 259:1991/A1:1996. It
comprises two Parts. Part 1 covers the specifications for heavy duty wallcoverings. Part 2
specifies the method of test for the determination of impact resistance which is particular to
heavy duty wallcoverings.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
A heavy duty wallcovering is a wallcovering intended for use in areas of heavy traffic or in
commercial premises.
There are many types of wallcovering and many processes used in their manufacture. To
ensure satisfactory performance, it is important that decorators follow the manufacturer’s
recommended hanging instructions for each particular product.
1 Scope
This European Standard describes a method for the determination of the impact resistance of
heavy duty wallcoverings.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and
the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of any of these publication apply to this European Standard only when incorporated
in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 12956 Wallcoverings in roll form - Determination of dimensions, straightness,
spongeability and washability
prEN 235:1998 Wallcoverings in roll form - Vocabulary and symbols
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in
prEN 235:1998 apply.
4 Principle
A test piece
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