SIST EN 12455:2000
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corkment underlay
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2000
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Jul-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Jul-2000
Overview
EN 12455:1999 - Resilient floor coverings: Specification for corkment underlay - is a CEN European Standard that defines the requirements for corkment underlay products manufactured with linoleum cement as binder and supplied in sheet form. The standard is intended for corkment underlays used beneath resilient floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction in buildings. It emphasizes that overall acoustic and functional performance depends on the combination of corkment, the chosen floor covering, and correct installation; therefore, following the manufacturer’s instructions is essential.
Key Topics
- Scope and product definition
- Describes corkment underlay composed of cork aggregates bound with linoleum cement, provided as sheets for use under resilient floor coverings.
- Performance requirements
- Sets general requirements related to suitability for improving impact sound reduction; performance is conditional on floor-covering pairing and installation.
- Form and supply
- Specifies that corkment underlay is supplied in sheet form and intended to be used in combination with other floor finishes.
- Installation and use
- Stresses that correct application and adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions are required to achieve intended acoustic and functional results.
- Applicability
- Targets non-textile resilient floor covering systems where corkment underlay is selected as the acoustic/underlay component.
Applications
EN 12455:1999 is practical for professionals involved in flooring specification, manufacture and installation:
- Architects and specifiers selecting underlay materials to meet acoustic or comfort criteria in residential and commercial buildings.
- Flooring manufacturers producing corkment underlay sheets that must meet European requirements for composition and intended use.
- Acoustic consultants and engineers assessing underlay contribution to impact sound reduction in floor assemblies.
- Flooring contractors and installers who must follow manufacturer guidance to ensure correct performance.
- Building owners and facility managers evaluating retrofit or new-install options for improved impact sound insulation.
Related Standards
- This standard sits within the family of resilient floor coverings and building acoustics standards published by CEN. For complete specification and testing guidance, consult other EN standards covering resilient floor coverings, acoustic performance testing, and installation practices.
Keywords: EN 12455:1999, corkment underlay, linoleum cement binder, resilient floor coverings, impact sound reduction, flooring underlay specification, CEN standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12455:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corkment underlay". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
This European Standard specifies the requirements of corkment underlay with linoleum cement as binder, supplied in sheet form. Corkment underlay is used in combination with floor coverings to improve impact sound reduction. The performance therefore depends on the combination of corkment and the type of floor covering used and also the installation of both. To ensure correct use of corkment underlay the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.
SIST EN 12455:2000 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.
SIST EN 12455:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 24341:2012, SIST EN ISO 23997:2012, SIST EN ISO 24340:2012, SIST EN ISO 24343-1:2012, SIST EN ISO 24344:2012, SIST EN 672:1999, SIST EN ISO 26985:2012, SIST EN ISO 24346:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12455:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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