SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012
(Amendment)Textile floor coverings - Classification of flat, woven, knitted or needled textile floor coverings without pile
Textile floor coverings - Classification of flat, woven, knitted or needled textile floor coverings without pile
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the classification of textile floor coverings without pile in sheet form, as defined in ISO 2424, into use classes in respect of wear and appearance retention. This standard is not applicable to tiles; needled floor coverings covered by EN 1470, needled pile floor coverings with pile EN 13297, or pile carpets covered by EN 1307.
This standard refers to the classification as defined in EN685.
Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung von flachgewebten, gewirkten oder genadelten Bodenbelägen ohne Pol
Revêtements de sol textiles - Tissés plats, tricotés ou aiguilletés sans velours
Tekstilne talne obloge - Klasifikacija ravnih, tkanih, pletenih ali iglanih tekstilnih talnih oblog brez lasov
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 24-Jan-2012
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 29-Jan-2019
- Due Date
- 03-Feb-2019
- Completion Date
- 29-Jan-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Sep-2010
Overview
SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012 is a European standard developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) to establish a consistent method for the classification of textile floor coverings without pile. This standard specifically covers flat, woven, knitted, or needled textile floor coverings in sheet form, providing criteria for their classification based on use, wear, and appearance retention. It aligns with definitions provided in ISO 2424 and refers to the classification system outlined in EN 685. Notably, the standard does not apply to textile floor tiles, needled coverings addressed by EN 1470, needled pile floor coverings per EN 13297, or pile carpets classified under EN 1307.
Key Topics
- Classification Criteria: Establishes detailed requirements for sorting textile floor coverings without pile into distinct use classes.
- Product Types: Applies to flat, woven, knitted, or needled textile floor coverings supplied in sheet form.
- Performance Aspects: Focuses on parameters such as wear resistance and long-term appearance retention.
- Exclusions: Does not address tiles, needled floor coverings with pile, or pile carpets.
- Reference Documents: Uses definitions from ISO 2424 and classifies according to EN 685.
Applications
SIST EN 15114 provides practical value to various stakeholders across the flooring and textile industries by:
- Manufacturers: Helping producers of flat, woven, knitted, or needled non-pile floor coverings ensure their products meet recognized use class requirements and performance standards.
- Architects & Designers: Enabling professionals to select appropriate non-pile textile flooring based on standardized wear and durability classifications.
- Facility Managers & Building Owners: Assisting in specifying and maintaining the correct type of textile floor covering for diverse environments, optimizing both practicality and product lifespan.
- Regulatory and Compliance Officers: Ensuring commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities meet industry standards for floor safety, durability, and appearance.
- Installers: Providing guidance on the correct application contexts, reducing installation errors and improving end-user satisfaction.
Niche uses include specification in environments where pile-free flooring is important, such as hospitals, laboratories, offices, and high-traffic public spaces, where easy cleaning and long-term appearance maintenance are critical.
Related Standards
For comprehensive understanding and compliance, the following related standards should be considered alongside SIST EN 15114:
- ISO 2424: Defines terminology used for textile floor coverings.
- EN 685: Specifies the classification system applied to resilient and textile floor coverings.
- EN 1470: Covers needled textile floor coverings in tile form.
- EN 13297: Addresses needled pile floor coverings.
- EN 1307: Specifies requirements for pile carpets.
- EN 14041: Sets out essential characteristics for resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings, including safety aspects.
Conclusion
By standardizing the classification of flat, woven, knitted, or needled textile floor coverings without pile, SIST EN 15114 enables better product specification, enhances floor performance, and promotes safe and consistent flooring solutions throughout Europe and beyond. Adhering to this standard supports quality assurance and improves product integrity across multiple application areas within the textile and construction industries.
Keywords: SIST EN 15114, textile floor coverings, non-pile carpet, woven floor covering, knitted floor covering, needled textile flooring, flooring classification, wear resistance, appearance retention, ISO 2424, EN 685.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Textile floor coverings - Classification of flat, woven, knitted or needled textile floor coverings without pile". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for the classification of textile floor coverings without pile in sheet form, as defined in ISO 2424, into use classes in respect of wear and appearance retention. This standard is not applicable to tiles; needled floor coverings covered by EN 1470, needled pile floor coverings with pile EN 13297, or pile carpets covered by EN 1307. This standard refers to the classification as defined in EN685.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the classification of textile floor coverings without pile in sheet form, as defined in ISO 2424, into use classes in respect of wear and appearance retention. This standard is not applicable to tiles; needled floor coverings covered by EN 1470, needled pile floor coverings with pile EN 13297, or pile carpets covered by EN 1307. This standard refers to the classification as defined in EN685.
SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012 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 15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008. 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-januar-2012
Tekstilne talne obloge - Klasifikacija ravnih, tkanih, pletenih ali iglanih tekstilnih
talnih oblog brez lasov
Textile floor coverings - Classification of flat, woven, knitted or needled textile floor
coverings without pile
Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung von flachgewebten, gewirkten oder genadelten
Bodenbelägen ohne Pol
Revêtements de sol textiles - Tissés plats, tricotés ou aiguilletés sans velours
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15114:2006+A1:2008/prA2
ICS:
59.080.60 Tekstilne talne obloge Textile floor coverings
SIST EN en,de
15114:2007+A1:2008/oprA2:2012
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 15114:2006+A1:2008
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
November 2011
ICS 59.080.60
English Version
Classification of flat, woven, knitted or needled textile floor
coverings without pile
Revêtements de sol textiles - Tissés plats, tricotés ou Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung von flachgewebten,
aiguilletés sans velours gewirkten oder genadelten Bodenbelägen ohne Pol
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 134.
This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15114:2006+A1:2008. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same stat
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