EN ISO 10581:2020
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering - Specifications (ISO 10581:2019)
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document also includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Feb-2020
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134/WG 7 - Resilient floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 05-Feb-2020
- Completion Date
- 05-Feb-2020
Overview
EN ISO 10581:2020 specifies requirements for homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resilient floor coverings supplied as tiles or rolls. It defines product identification, minimum performance characteristics, a use-based classification system (see ISO 10874) to help consumers and specifiers choose appropriate flooring, and mandatory marking, labelling and packaging information. Products may include a transparent, non‑PVC factory finish.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Binder content (identification): three types by PVC binder percentage
- Type I: > 55%
- Type II: 35–55%
- Type III: 25–<35%
- Dimensional and physical tolerances: tests referenced include ISO 24341 (rolls), ISO 24342 (tiles) and ISO 24346 (thickness). Typical requirements: thickness average = nominal +0.15/‑0.10 mm; individual results within ±0.15 mm of average.
- Mass per unit area: average within nominal –10% to +13% (ISO 23997).
- Residual indentation: average ≤ 0.1 mm (ISO 24343‑1).
- Dimensional stability after heat: ≤ 0.40% (sheets/tiles intended for welding) and ≤ 0.25% (tiles for dry‑joint laying) (ISO 23999).
- Flexibility: no cracking on a 20 mm mandrel (ISO 24344).
- Castor chair resistance: after 25 000 cycles, no delamination and only slight appearance change (ISO 4918).
- Colour fastness to artificial light: ≥ grade 6 (ISO 105‑B02) or ΔE ≤ 8 after 300 h (ASTM F1515).
- Seam strength and classification: seam strength requirements depend on the level of use/class (domestic, commercial, light industrial) and product type; seam strength values typically range from about 1.0 to 2.5 N/50 mm (see ISO 16906 and ISO 10874 for classification detail).
- Marking and labelling: must include standard reference (ISO 10581), manufacturer ID, product name, colour/pattern, batch/roll number, product class/symbol, dimensions and area/length where applicable.
Applications and who uses it
- Manufacturers use EN ISO 10581:2020 for product design, production control and conformity demonstration of homogeneous PVC flooring.
- Testing laboratories apply the referenced test methods to verify compliance (dimensional stability, indentation, seam strength, etc.).
- Architects, specifiers and contractors rely on the classification and performance data to select flooring for domestic, commercial or light‑industrial environments.
- Procurement and quality managers use marking and classification requirements in tenders and acceptance criteria.
- Retailers and consumers benefit from the classification information (via ISO 10874) to make informed choices.
Related standards
- ISO 10874 (classification by intensity of use)
- ISO 24341, ISO 24342, ISO 24343‑1, ISO 24344, ISO 24346, ISO 23997, ISO 23999, ISO 4918, ISO 105‑B02, ISO 16906
- Optional/ancillary tests: reaction to fire (EN ISO 9239‑1, ISO 11925‑2), electrical resistance (EN 1081), staining (ISO 26987), ASTM methods.
Keywords: EN ISO 10581:2020, homogeneous PVC floor covering, resilient floor coverings, ISO 10874, binder content, seam strength, dimensional stability, residual indentation, product marking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 10581:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering - Specifications (ISO 10581:2019)". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document also includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.
This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document also includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.
EN ISO 10581:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 10581:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 10581:2013, ISO 105-B02:2014, ISO 23999:2018, ISO 24343-1:2007, ISO 24346:2006, ISO 4918:2016, ISO 24341:2006, ISO 24344:2008, ISO 16906:2015, ISO 24342:2018, ISO 23997:2007, EN 16956:2017, EN ISO 24025-2:2020, EN ISO 17231:2017, EN ISO 13137:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10581:2013
Netekstilne talne obloge - Homogene polivinilkloridne talne obloge - Specifikacije
(ISO 10581:2019)
Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering -
Specifications (ISO 10581:2019)
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Homogene Polyvinylchlorid-Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation (ISO
10581:2019)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements de sol homogènes en poly(chlorure de
vinyle) - Spécifications (ISO 10581:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10581:2020
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 10581
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN ISO 10581:2013
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous poly(vinyl
chloride) floor covering - Specifications (ISO 10581:2019)
Revêtements de sol résilients - Revêtements de sol Elastische Bodenbeläge - Homogene Polyvinylchlorid-
homogènes en poly(chlorure de vinyle) - Spécifications Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation (ISO 10581:2019)
(ISO 10581:2019)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10581:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 219 "Floor
coverings" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile and laminate floor
coverings” the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
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Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10581:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10581:2020 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10581
Second edition
2019-11
Resilient floor coverings —
Homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride)
floor covering — Specifications
Revêtements de sol résilients — Revêtements de sol homogènes en
poly(chlorure de vinyle) — Spécifications
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Identification requirements. 2
4.2 General requirements . 2
5 Classification . 3
6 Marking, labelling and packaging . 4
Annex A (informative) Optional properties . 6
Bibliography . 7
ISO 10581:2019(E)
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