EN 15468:2016/FprA1

Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer - 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 ISO 10874, providing 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, e.g. in domestic kitchens. This standard does not specify requirements relating to areas that are subject to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas.

Laminatböden - Direktbedruckte Elemente mit Kunstharz-Deckschicht - Spezifikationen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

"Für Laminatböden werden die Anwendungsgebiete "Wohnen" und "Gewerblich" berücksichtigt, z. B. für die Verwendung in Küchen im Wohnbereich. Diese Norm legt keine Anforderungen für Bereiche fest, die regelmäßig Nässe ausgesetzt sind wie etwa Badezimmer, Hauswirtschaftsräume oder Saunen."
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"Laminatböden sind im Allgemeinen zur schwimmenden Verlegung in den Anwendungsgebieten "Wohnen" und "Gewerblich" bestimmt, einschließlich einer Verwendung in Küchen im Wohnbereich. Dieses Dokument legt keine Anforderungen für die Verwendung in Bereichen fest, die regelmäßig Nässe ausgesetzt sind wie etwa Badezimmer, Hauswirtschaftsräume oder Saunen. Im Allgemeinen können Laminatböden in diesen Bereichen nur verwendet werden, wenn dies durch den Hersteller erklärt wird und unter den in den Installationsrichtlinien des Herstellers beschriebenen Bedingungen.".

Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments comportant une couche d'impression appliquée directement et une couche de surface à base de résine - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essai

Laminatne talne obloge - Elementi z direktnim nanosom potiska in sloja iz umetne smole - 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: 07-Mar-2022
• Completion Date: 17-Jun-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15468:2016/FprA1:2021 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer - Specifications, requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 15468:2016+A1:2021 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer - Specifications, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 30-Jun-2021
• Amends: EN 15468:2016 - Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer - Specifications, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 25-Dec-2019

Overview

EN 15468:2016/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the specifications, requirements, and test methods for laminate floor coverings with elements featuring directly applied printing and a resin surface layer. This standard sets out practical guidelines for the classification, performance, and durability of laminate flooring products intended for domestic and commercial use.

The standard focuses on laminate floor coverings designed primarily for floating installations, suitable for a wide range of environments including domestic kitchens, but it excludes areas subject to frequent wetting such as bathrooms, saunas, or laundry rooms unless specifically authorized by the manufacturer.

Key Topics

• Classification System
  EN 15468:2016/FprA1 uses a classification system based on EN ISO 10874 to define levels of use and application for laminate floor coverings. It categorizes levels of abrasion resistance, impact resistance, and other critical performance criteria suitable for moderate, general, and heavy domestic or commercial traffic.

• Performance Requirements
  The standard outlines specific limits and testing procedures for:

  • Abrasion resistance (based on EN 13329)
  • Impact resistance measured with small and large balls (EN 17368, EN 13329)
  • Staining resistance (EN 438-2)
  • Resistance to effects from furniture legs and castor chairs (EN 424, EN 425)
  • Thickness swelling limits (ISO 24336)
  • Locking strength for installation (ISO 24334)
  • Surface soundness (EN 13329)

• Material Definitions
  It defines substrate requirements, specifying that the core material of laminate flooring must comprise at least 65% wood mass per EN 13756, ensuring consistent quality and durability.

• Marking and Packaging
  To facilitate consumer information and product traceability, the standard also details the requirements for clear marking and appropriate packaging of laminate floor covering elements.

Applications

EN 15468:2016/FprA1 applies to laminate floor coverings used in:

• Domestic environments, such as living areas and kitchens, particularly where moderate to heavy foot traffic is expected.
• Commercial spaces with general to heavy use, including office areas and retail premises, where durability and impact resistance are critical.

The standard does not cover usage in wet or high-humidity environments unless explicitly stated by manufacturers, thus helping consumers and installers make informed decisions on flooring suitability based on environment and usage pattern.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 10874 – Classification of floor coverings by use and abrasiveness
• EN 13329 – Laminate floor coverings - Specifications and test methods for general performance
• EN 17368 – Testing impact resistance of laminate flooring
• EN 438-2 – Stain resistance tests for laminate surfaces
• EN 424 & EN 425 – Resistance to furniture leg and castor chair impact
• ISO 24334 & ISO 24336 – Methods for testing locking strength and thickness swelling in laminate flooring
• EN 13756 – Definitions related to wood-based core materials

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020
01-julij-2020
Laminatne talne obloge - Elementi z direktnim nanosom potiska in sloja iz umetne
smole - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metode
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer
- Specifications, requirements and test methods
Laminatböden - Direktbedruckte Elemente mit Kunstharz-Deckschicht - Spezifikationen,
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments comportant une couche d'impression appliquée
directement et une couche de surface à base de résine - Spécifications, exigences et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15468:2016/prA1
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020
SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 15468:2016
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
July 2020
ICS 97.150
English Version
Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied
printing and resin surface layer - Specifications,
requirements and test methods
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments comportant Laminatböden - Direktbedruckte Elemente mit
une couche d'impression appliquée directement et une Kunstharz-Deckschicht - Spezifikationen,
couche de surface à base de résine - Spécifications, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
exigences et méthodes d'essai
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 A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15468:2016. If this draft becomes an amendment,
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SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020
EN 15468:2016/prA1:2020 (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 1 . 4

SIST EN 15468:2016/oprA1:2020
EN 15468:2016/prA1:2020 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 15468:2016/prA1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134
“Resilient, textile and laminate floor covering”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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