SIST EN 12103:1999

Resilient floor coverings - Agglomerated cork underlays - Specification

This European Standard specifies the requirements for cork underlays made from agglomerated cork designed to be used in conjunction with any type of resilient floor covering to improve its acoustical performance and/or to provide a base for any rigid floor coverings. Optionally, they may be used to improve thermal performance. This standard also specifies requirements for marking and labelling.

Elastische Bodenbeläge - Preßkorkunterlagen - Spezifikation

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an Preßkorkunterlagen fest, die in Verbindung mit irgendeiner Art von elastischem Bodenbelag verwendet werden, um,die akustischen Eigenschaften zu verbessern und/oder als Unterlage für Hartbeläge zu dienen. Wahlweise können sie verwendet werden um die thermischen Eigenschaften zu verbessern. Diese Europäische Norm legt auch die Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und Etikettierung fest. Korkunterlagen werden in Form von Platten oder als Rollen geliefert.

Revetements de sols résilients - Sous-couches en aggloméré de liege - Spécification

La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences des thibaudes en aggloméré de liège, destinées à être utilisées avec tous les types de revêtements de sol résilients afin d'en améliorer leurs performances acoustiques et/ou de servir de support aux revêtements de sol rigides. Le cas écheant il est possible de les utiliser afin d'en améliorer leurs performances thermiques. La présente norme européenne spécifie également les exigences de marquage et d'étiquetage. Les sous-couches en aggloméré de liège sont fournies sous forme de  feuilles ou de rouleaux.

Netekstilne talne obloge - Podlage iz zlepljene plute - Specifikacija

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-1999
• ICS: 79.100 - Cork and cork products
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-1999
• Due Date: 01-Nov-1999
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-1999
• 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: EN 12103:1999 - Resilient floor coverings - Agglomerated cork underlays - Specification

Overview

EN 12103:1999 is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies requirements for agglomerated cork underlays used with resilient floor coverings. The standard covers underlays designed to improve acoustical performance, provide a stable base for rigid floor coverings, and, optionally, enhance thermal performance. EN 12103:1999 also sets requirements for marking and labelling to ensure clear product information and traceability.

Key topics and requirements

The standard addresses the essential characteristics and conformity-related information for cork underlays, including:

• Scope and intended use - suitability with different resilient floor coverings and as a base for rigid finishes; possible thermal benefits.
• Material and product description - agglomerated cork composition and product formats (sheets, rolls, panels).
• Performance characteristics - acoustic improvement, mechanical behavior, dimensional stability and durability under normal use (general performance categories rather than specific values are defined by the standard).
• Thermal properties - optional requirements or guidance where thermal performance is claimed.
• Moisture and compatibility considerations - suitability for subfloors and interaction with adhesives or coverings.
• Marking and labelling - mandatory product information, identification, and documentation to support specification and installation.
• Conformity and testing - reference to relevant test methods and procedures (standard indicates the need for testing to verify declared characteristics).

Note: EN 12103:1999 sits within ICS categories 97.150 (Non-textile floor coverings) and 79.100 (Cork and cork products).

Applications and practical value

EN 12103:1999 is practical for:

• Flooring manufacturers producing agglomerated cork underlays who need to meet recognized European requirements.
• Product specifiers and architects selecting underlays to achieve acoustic or thermal targets in residential, commercial or institutional projects.
• Acoustic engineers and building consultants assessing floor assemblies where sound transmission control is required.
• Installers and contractors ensuring the correct underlay type and labelling during installation.
• Procurement and quality assurance teams verifying supplier declarations and conformity for building projects.

Benefits of compliant cork underlays:

• Improved impact sound insulation under resilient floor coverings
• Stable, even base for rigid finishes
• Natural, sustainable material option with specific performance documentation

Related standards and context

• Published by CEN and adopted nationally (e.g., SIST EN 12103:1999 in Slovenia).
• Associated ICS classifications: 97.150 and 79.100.
• When specifying products, consider complementary standards for floor coverings, acoustic testing, fire classification, and installation guidelines.

Keywords: EN 12103, agglomerated cork underlays, resilient floor coverings, acoustic underlay, cork underlay specification, thermal performance, marking and labelling.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Netekstilne talne obloge - Podlage iz zlepljene plute - SpecifikacijaElastische Bodenbeläge - Preßkorkunterlagen - SpezifikationRevetements de sols résilients - Sous-couches en aggloméré de liege - SpécificationResilient floor coverings - Agglomerated cork underlays - Specification
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