SIST EN 233:2017
(Main)Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings
Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings
This European Standard:
- specifies requirements for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings;
- specifies requirements for marking;
- gives the designation system.
The marking requirements of this standard are primarily for the consumer's information to enable optimum selection of the product.
This standard applies to finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings not intended for subsequent decoration supplied in rolls for hanging on indoor walls and ceilings by means of an adhesive covering the whole of the interface between the wallcovering and the support surface.
Excluded from this standard are rigid materials, materials not attached or not wholly attached by adhesive, wallcoverings for subsequent decoration, textile wallcoverings and non-decorative wallcoverings such as wall linings or those with special properties, e.g. thermal or acoustic insulation.
Wandbekleidungen in Rollen - Festlegungen für fertige Papier-, Vinyl- und Kunststoffwandbekleidungen
Diese Europäische Norm:
- legt Anforderungen an fertige Papier-, Vinyl- und Kunststoffwandbekleidungen und
- an die Kennzeichnung fest und
- enthält das Bezeichnungssystem.
Die Anforderungen dieser Norm an die Kennzeichnung dienen hauptsächlich der Verbraucherinformation zur Ermöglichung einer optimalen Auswahl des Produktes.
Diese Norm gilt für fertige Papier-, Vinyl- und Kunststoffwandbekleidungen in Rollen, für die keine nachträgliche Behandlung vorgesehen ist, die beim Tapezieren von Wänden und Decken mit einem Klebstoff angeklebt werden, der die gesamte Grenzfläche zwischen Wandbekleidung und Untergrund bedeckt.
Harte Werkstoffe, Werkstoffe, die nicht oder unvollständig angeklebt werden, Wandbekleidungen zur nachträglichen Behandlung, Textilwandbekleidungen und Wandbekleidungen ohne dekorative Funktion, wie Wandbeläge, oder Wandbekleidungen mit besonderen Eigenschaften, z. B. Wärme- oder Schalldämmvermögen, sind nicht Gegenstand dieser Norm.
Revêtements muraux en rouleaux - Spécification des papiers peints finis, des revêtements muraux vinyles et des revêtements muraux en plastique
La présente Norme européenne :
- spécifie les exigences pour les papiers peints finis, les revêtements muraux vinyles et les revêtements muraux en plastique ;
- spécifie les exigences pour le marquage ;
- donne un système de désignation.
Les spécifications de marquage de la présente norme visent, en premier lieu, l’information du consommateur afin de permettre un choix optimal du produit.
La présente norme s’applique aux papiers peints finis, aux revêtements muraux vinyles et aux revêtements muraux en plastique non destinés à une décoration ultérieure, vendus en rouleaux pour être appliqués sur les murs et les plafonds intérieurs à l’aide d’un adhésif couvrant la totalité de l’interface entre le revêtement mural et le subjectile.
Sont exclus de cette norme les matériaux rigides, les matériaux qui ne se fixent pas à l’aide d’adhésif ou pas sur toute leur surface, les revêtements muraux pour décoration ultérieure, les revêtements muraux textiles et les revêtements muraux non décoratifs, tels que les revêtements d’apprêt, ou ceux ayant des propriétés particulières, par exemple isolation thermique ou acoustique.
Stenske obloge v zvitkih - Specifikacija za tapete, stenske obloge iz vinila in umetne mase
Ta evropski standard:
– določa zahteve za tapete ter stenske obloge iz vinila in umetne mase;
– določa zahteve za označevanje;
– podaja sistem za označevanje.
Zahteve za označevanje tega standarda služijo predvsem kot informacija za potrošnike, ki jim omogoča lažjo izbiro najustreznejšega izdelka.
Ta standard se uporablja za tapete ter stenske obloge iz vinila in umetne mase v zvitkih, ki niso namenjene nadaljnjemu okraševanju in se uporabljajo za nanašanje na notranje stene in strop s pomočjo lepila, s katerim se prekrije celotno območje med stensko oblogo in podporno površino.
Iz tega standarda so izključeni togi materiali, ki delno ali v celoti niso pritrjeni z lepilom, stenske obloge, ki so namenjene nadaljnjemu okraševanju, stenske obloge iz blaga in stenske obloge, ki niso namenjene okraševanju ali ki imajo posebne lastnosti, npr. toplotna ali zvočna izolacija.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Mar-2016
- Publication Date
- 29-Nov-2016
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 24-Nov-2016
- Due Date
- 29-Jan-2017
- Completion Date
- 30-Nov-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Nov-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2016
Overview
SIST EN 233:2017 establishes European requirements and marking guidelines for finished wallcoverings in roll form, specifically focusing on wallpapers, wall vinyls, and plastics wallcoverings. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard applies to products supplied in rolls for direct installation on indoor walls and ceilings using adhesives. It ensures quality, safety, and clear labelling for consumers, enabling informed product selection. This standard does not cover rigid wall materials, textile coverings, wall linings, or wallcoverings intended for later decoration or special performance (e.g., insulation).
Key Topics
- Scope of Products: Finished wallpapers, wall vinyls, and plastics wallcoverings supplied in roll form for direct installation.
- Requirements for Dimensions and Categories: Defines categories for wallcoverings and friezes based on size and use, including specific tolerances for dimensions.
- Quality Specifications: Covers spongeability, washability, colour fastness to light, and permitted levels of heavy metals, vinyl chloride monomer, and formaldehyde release.
- Marking and Labelling: Outlines mandatory markings for rolls and packaging, such as standard number, manufacturer’s details, product description, dimensions, and relevant performance symbols.
- Designation System: Provides rules for product category designation and marking to facilitate selection and comparison.
- Exclusions: Does not apply to rigid wall materials, textile wallcoverings, or those with thermal or acoustic insulation properties.
Applications
Wallcoverings specified under SIST EN 233:2017 are vital for:
- Interior Architectural Finishing: Used in homes, offices, hotels, and commercial spaces to provide decorative and protective finishes to indoor walls and ceilings.
- Renovation and Refurbishment: Suitable for upgrading or refreshing the look of spaces by covering existing walls with easy-to-apply, adhesive-backed materials.
- Product Labelling Compliance: Manufacturers and suppliers use the standard to ensure that all necessary consumer information and safety specifications are visible and easily understood, promoting market transparency and consumer confidence.
- Quality Assurance and Testing: Establishes clear criteria for testing wallcovering durability, washability, and safety-facilitating procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance by professionals.
Related Standards
For comprehensive understanding and extended applications, consider these related European standards:
- EN 235: Wallcoverings in roll form - Vocabulary and symbols
- EN 234: Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for wallcoverings for subsequent decoration
- EN 259: Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for heavy-duty wallcoverings
- EN 266: Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for textile wallcoverings
- EN 12149: Determination of migration of heavy metals, vinyl chloride monomer, and formaldehyde release
- EN 12956: Determination of dimensions, straightness, spongeability, and washability
- EN ISO 105-B02: Colour fastness to artificial light
- EN ISO 186: Paper and board - Sampling to determine average quality
Practical Value
Implementing SIST EN 233:2017 supports:
- Manufacturers in meeting essential performance, labelling, and safety criteria for roll-form wallcoverings.
- Installers and Designers in specifying and applying compliant products, ensuring long-lasting, safe, and visually appealing results.
- Consumers and Specifiers in making informed decisions through clear, standardized markings and performance indicators.
By adhering to this standard, the wallcoverings industry promotes higher quality, consistent consumer information, and safer indoor environments. This standard is essential for anyone involved in the production, selection, installation, or purchase of finished wallpapers, wall vinyls, and plastics wallcoverings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 233:2017 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings". This standard covers: This European Standard: - specifies requirements for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings; - specifies requirements for marking; - gives the designation system. The marking requirements of this standard are primarily for the consumer's information to enable optimum selection of the product. This standard applies to finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings not intended for subsequent decoration supplied in rolls for hanging on indoor walls and ceilings by means of an adhesive covering the whole of the interface between the wallcovering and the support surface. Excluded from this standard are rigid materials, materials not attached or not wholly attached by adhesive, wallcoverings for subsequent decoration, textile wallcoverings and non-decorative wallcoverings such as wall linings or those with special properties, e.g. thermal or acoustic insulation.
This European Standard: - specifies requirements for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings; - specifies requirements for marking; - gives the designation system. The marking requirements of this standard are primarily for the consumer's information to enable optimum selection of the product. This standard applies to finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings not intended for subsequent decoration supplied in rolls for hanging on indoor walls and ceilings by means of an adhesive covering the whole of the interface between the wallcovering and the support surface. Excluded from this standard are rigid materials, materials not attached or not wholly attached by adhesive, wallcoverings for subsequent decoration, textile wallcoverings and non-decorative wallcoverings such as wall linings or those with special properties, e.g. thermal or acoustic insulation.
SIST EN 233:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.180 - Interior finishing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 233:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 233:2000, SIST EN ISO 186:2003, SIST EN ISO 105-B02:2014, SIST EN 235:2020, SIST EN 12149:2000, SIST EN 234:2020, SIST EN 12956:2000, SIST EN 233:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stenske obloge v zvitkih - Specifikacija za tapete, stenske obloge iz vinila in umetne maseWandbekleidungen in Rollen - Festlegungen für fertige Papier-, Vinyl- und KunststoffwandbekleidungenRevêtements muraux en rouleaux - Spécification des papiers peints finis, des revêtements muraux vinyles et des revêtements muraux en plastiqueWallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastics wallcoverings91.180Interior finishingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 233:2016SIST EN 233:2017en,fr,de01-januar-2017SIST EN 233:2017SLOVENSKI
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Page European foreword . 3 Introduction . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Categories . 5 5 Specifications . 6 5.1 General . 6 5.2 Dimensions . 6 5.2.1 General . 6 5.2.2 Category 1 . 6 5.2.3 Category 2 . 6 5.2.4 Category 3 (friezes) . 6 5.3 Straightness and parallelity of the edges . 6 5.4 Spongeability . 6 5.5 Washability . 7 5.6 Colour fastness to light . 7 5.7 Maximum migration of heavy metals and certain other elements . 7 5.7.1 Test method . 7 5.7.2 Requirements . 7 5.7.3 Interpretation of results . 7 5.8 Maximum vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) content . 8 5.8.1 Test method . 8 5.8.2 Requirements . 8 5.9 Maximum formaldehyde release . 8 5.9.1 Test method . 8 5.9.2 Requirements . 8 6 Matching, application of adhesive, removal and miscellaneous symbols . 8 7 Marking, Iabelling, packaging . 9 7.1 Visible marking . 9 7.2 Additional marking . 9 Annex A (normative)
Sampling for testing . 10
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