SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008

Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation

This Technical specification gives guidelines for installation of parquet flooring. Products which are  defined in EN 13226, EN 13227, EN 13228, EN 13488, EN 13489, EN 13629, and  EN 14761 are concerned.This Technical specification applies for installations indoors, and does not apply to the installation of joists and sub floors. This Technical specification does not cover installations in service class 3 (see 3.4).
This Technical specification applies for installations indoors, and does not apply to the installation of joists and sub floors.
This Technical specification does not cover installations in service class 3 (see 3.4).

Parkett - Allgemeine Verlegeanleitung

Die vorliegende Technische Spezifikation enthält Leitlinien für die Verlegung von Parkettfußböden. Behandelt werden Produkte, die in EN 13226, EN 13227, EN 13228, EN 13488, EN 13489, EN 13629 und EN 14761 definiert sind.
Diese Technische Spezifikation gilt für die Verlegung in Innenräumen, sie gilt nicht für den Einbau von Deckenbalken und Unterböden.
Die vorliegende Technische Spezifikation behandelt keine Verlegung der Nutzungsklasse 3 (siehe 3.4).

Parquet en bois - Guide général de mise en oeuvre

La présente spécification technique donne des recommandations pour la pose du parquet en bois. Les
produits concernés sont définis dans l’EN 13226, l’EN 13227, l’EN 13228, l’EN 13488, l’EN 13489,
l’EN 13629, et l’EN 14761.
La présente spécification technique s'applique aux poses en intérieur et ne s’applique pas à la pose des
solives et des sols sous-jacents.
La présente spécification technique ne couvre pas les poses dans la classe de service 3 (voir 3.4).

Parketne talne obloge - Splošne smernice za polaganje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Jul-2008
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: LLZ - Les, lesni izdelki in zaščita lesa
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-May-2008
• Due Date: 12-Jul-2008
• Completion Date: 23-Jul-2008
• Ref Project: CEN/TS 15717:2008 - Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
01-september-2008
Parketne talne obloge - Splošne smernice za polaganje
Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation
Parkett - Allgemeine Verlegeanleitung
Parquet en bois - Guide général de mise en oeuvre
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 15717:2008
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 15717
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
April 2008
ICS 97.150

English Version
Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation
Parquet en bois - Guide général de mise en oeuvre Parkett - Allgemeine Verlegenanleitung
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 28 February 2008 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 15717:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Exchange of information.5
5 General.5
6 Control before installation .5
6.1 Storage and handling.5
6.2 Materials and components used for installation.6
6.3 Site conditions.7
6.4 Sub floor.7
7 Installation.8
7.1 Glued installation (description and characteristics).8
7.2 Floating installation (description and characteristics).8
7.3 Screwed/nailed installation (description and characteristics).9
7.4 Under floor heating.9
7.5 Finishing and/or coating.9
7.6 Installation instruction.9
8 Requirements.10
8.1 Requirements for laying products .10
8.2 Requirements for laid floors.10
9 Final control and evaluation of laid floors .12
Bibliography .13

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CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)
Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 15717:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 175 “Round and
sawn timber”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The aim of this Technical Specification is to give some principles and rules for good installation of parquet.
This Technical Specification is not intended to replace the existing national guides or standards on installation
or manufacturer guidelines. Its purpose is to identify a framework of good practice common to the existing
national standards and not to attribute responsibility for each stage of the work.
NOTE specific national terms and definitions are included in national vocabulary.
1 Scope
This Technical specification gives guidelines for installation of parquet flooring. Products which are defined in
EN 13226, EN 13227, EN 13228, EN 13488, EN 13489, EN 13629, and EN 14761 are concerned.
This Technical specification applies for installations indoors, and does not apply to the installation of joists and
sub floors.
This Technical specification does not cover installations in service class 3 (see 3.4).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13489, Wood flooring – Multi-layer parquet elements
EN 13629, Wood flooring – Wood flooring - Solid pre-assembled hardwood board
EN 13756: 2002, Wood flooring - Terminology
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13756:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
installation
aspects of the assembly of parquet (i.e laying method, materials, requirements, etc.)
3.2
service class 1
characterized by a moisture content in the product corresponding to a temperature of 20 °C and the relative
humidity of the surrounding air only exceeding 65 % for a few weeks of the year.
3.3
service class 2
characterized by a moisture content in the product corresponding to a temperature of 20 °C and the relative
humidity of the surrounding air only exceeding 85 % for a few weeks of the year.
3.4
service class 3
climatic conditions leading to a higher moisture content than in Service class 2.
4 Exchange of information
In order to install parquet in appropriate conditions, at the right time in the building process, it is essential that
all parties have a clear understanding of the requirements of the project and of the implications for all
concerned. To ensure that this is achieved, it is essential to have a wide consultation between all parties
involved in the project, including subcontractors and material suppliers. This consultation should start early in
the design stage. The consultation should go throughout the project from the design stage to the end of the
building construction.
5 General
National specifications and installation guides from the producer shall be applied, if they exist.
6 Control before installation
6.1 Storage and handling
The parquet should be handled and stored according to the producers' recommendation in order to maintain
the technical characteristics.
Parquet should be stored in a dry place (with a certain temperature). The elements should be stored and
conditioned in their unopened packaging in the room in which installation is to take place (or in a room with
similar climate conditions) long enough to achieve the same temperature as the room of installation.
Do not open the bundle’s packaging until installation commences. Open the bundles as the installation
progresses.
Glue and other materials shall be stored according to the producer's recommendations. If no recommendation
exists, glue should be stored at a minimum temperature of 15 °C.

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6.2 Materials and components used for installation
6.2.1 General
Materials and components used for installation include parquet products, supporting components (joist,
battens, wood-based panels etc.), fixation components (glue, screws, nails etc.), underlays, vapour barriers,
filling materials and false floors.
The materials and components should comply with the technical specifications needed for the design (i.e.
thickness of sub floor and parquet).
6.2.2 Parquet
The properties of the wood products are defined in the product standards respectively.
The wood product should have a moisture content suitable for the climate in use. In the event of persistent,
prolonged extreme climatic conditions, dimensional changes and distortion may occur.
The installer should check the received packages of parquet prior to installation with regard to:
 type, colour and pattern of the product, compared to the order;
 delivered quantity, compared to the order;
 dimensions, appearance, visible defects and possible damage,
 if in doubt, the moisture content of the elements, in accordance with the methods specified in the product
standards.
In case of dispute about the conformity of the product quality and without agreement to the contrary between
the parties, the customer and the supplier should perform an evaluation of conformity to EN 14762.
6.2.3 Fixation components (glue, screw, nails, etc.)
Joints, such as expansion joints and joints between the parquet and walls, pillars etc., should be in line with
the size and geometry of the floor surface.
6.2.4 Under floor layers
The appropriate underlay should be chosen according to the intended uses. Under floor layers should cover
the following issues:
 vapour barrier – A thin flexible sheet, thic
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
01-september-2008
Parketne talne obloge - Splošne smernice za polaganje
Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation
Parkett - Allgemeine Verlegeanleitung
Parquet en bois - Guide général de mise en oeuvre
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 15717:2008
ICS:
97.150 Netekstilne talne obloge Non-textile floor coverings
SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 15717
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
April 2008
ICS 97.150

English Version
Parquet flooring - General guideline for installation
Parquet en bois - Guide général de mise en oeuvre Parkett - Allgemeine Verlegenanleitung
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 28 February 2008 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 15717:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Exchange of information.5
5 General.5
6 Control before installation .5
6.1 Storage and handling.5
6.2 Materials and components used for installation.6
6.3 Site conditions.7
6.4 Sub floor.7
7 Installation.8
7.1 Glued installation (description and characteristics).8
7.2 Floating installation (description and characteristics).8
7.3 Screwed/nailed installation (description and characteristics).9
7.4 Under floor heating.9
7.5 Finishing and/or coating.9
7.6 Installation instruction.9
8 Requirements.10
8.1 Requirements for laying products .10
8.2 Requirements for laid floors.10
9 Final control and evaluation of laid floors .12
Bibliography .13

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SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)
Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 15717:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 175 “Round and
sawn timber”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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SIST-TS CEN/TS 15717:2008
CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)
Introduction
The aim of this Technical Specification is to give some principles and rules for good installation of parquet.
This Technical Specification is not intended to replace the existing national guides or standards on installation
or manufacturer guidelines. Its purpose is to identify a framework of good practice common to the existing
national standards and not to attribute responsibility for each stage of the work.
NOTE specific national terms and definitions are included in national vocabulary.
1 Scope
This Technical specification gives guidelines for installation of parquet flooring. Products which are defined in
EN 13226, EN 13227, EN 13228, EN 13488, EN 13489, EN 13629, and EN 14761 are concerned.
This Technical specification applies for installations indoors, and does not apply to the installation of joists and
sub floors.
This Technical specification does not cover installations in service class 3 (see 3.4).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13489, Wood flooring – Multi-layer parquet elements
EN 13629, Wood flooring – Wood flooring - Solid pre-assembled hardwood board
EN 13756: 2002, Wood flooring - Terminology
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CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13756:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
installation
aspects of the assembly of parquet (i.e laying method, materials, requirements, etc.)
3.2
service class 1
characterized by a moisture content in the product corresponding to a temperature of 20 °C and the relative
humidity of the surrounding air only exceeding 65 % for a few weeks of the year.
3.3
service class 2
characterized by a moisture content in the product corresponding to a temperature of 20 °C and the relative
humidity of the surrounding air only exceeding 85 % for a few weeks of the year.
3.4
service class 3
climatic conditions leading to a higher moisture content than in Service class 2.
4 Exchange of information
In order to install parquet in appropriate conditions, at the right time in the building process, it is essential that
all parties have a clear understanding of the requirements of the project and of the implications for all
concerned. To ensure that this is achieved, it is essential to have a wide consultation between all parties
involved in the project, including subcontractors and material suppliers. This consultation should start early in
the design stage. The consultation should go throughout the project from the design stage to the end of the
building construction.
5 General
National specifications and installation guides from the producer shall be applied, if they exist.
6 Control before installation
6.1 Storage and handling
The parquet should be handled and stored according to the producers' recommendation in order to maintain
the technical characteristics.
Parquet should be stored in a dry place (with a certain temperature). The elements should be stored and
conditioned in their unopened packaging in the room in which installation is to take place (or in a room with
similar climate conditions) long enough to achieve the same temperature as the room of installation.
Do not open the bundle’s packaging until installation commences. Open the bundles as the installation
progresses.
Glue and other materials shall be stored according to the producer's recommendations. If no recommendation
exists, glue should be stored at a minimum temperature of 15 °C.

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CEN/TS 15717:2008 (E)

6.2 Materials and components used for installation
6.2.1 General
Materials and components used for installation include parquet products, supporting components (joist,
battens, wood-based panels etc.), fixation components (glue, screws, nails etc.), underlays, vapour barriers,
filling materials and false floors.
The materials and components should comply with the technical specifications needed for the design (i.e.
thickness of sub floor and parquet).
6.2.2 Parquet
The properties of the wood products are defined in the product standards respectively.
The wood product should have a moisture content suitable for the climate in use. In the event of persistent,
prolonged extreme climatic conditions, dimensional changes and distortion may occur.
The installer should check the received packages of parquet prior to installation with regard to:
 type, colour and pattern of the product, compared to the order;
 delivered quantity, compared to the order;
 dimensions, appearance, visible defects and possible damage,
 if in doubt, the moisture content of the elements, in accordance with the methods specified in the product
standards.
In case of dispute about the conformity of the product quality and without agreement to the contrary between
the parties, the customer and the supplier should perform an evaluation of conformity to EN 14762.
6.2.3 Fixation components (glue, screw, nails, etc.)
Joints, such as expansion joints and joints between the parquet and walls, pillars etc., should be in line with
the size and geometry of the floor surface.
6.2.4 Under floor layers
The appropriate underlay should be chosen according to the intended uses. Under floor layers should cover
the following issues:
 vapour barrier – A thin flexible s
...