SIST EN 15115:2025

Textile floor coverings - Determination of sensitivity to spilled water

This document specifies a method to determine the sensitivity of a textile floor covering for appearance change after water has been spilled and dried on the surface.
This change can be:
a)   a colour change;
b)   a change in structure;
c)   migration and concentration of chemicals coming from the product.
NOTE   A concentration of chemicals on a part of the surface can cause accelerated uneven soiling of textile floor coverings.

Textile Bodenbeläge - Bestimmung der Wasserfleckenempfindlichkeit

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Empfindlichkeit eines textilen Bodenbelages hinsichtlich der Veränderung des Aussehens fest, nachdem Wasser auf der Oberfläche vergossen wurde und getrocknet ist.
Bei dieser Veränderung kann es sich um Folgendes handeln:
a)   eine Farbveränderung;
b)   eine Veränderung in der Struktur;
c)   eine Migration und Konzentration von Chemikalien aus dem Produkt.
ANMERKUNG   Eine Konzentration von Chemikalien auf einem Teil der Oberfläche kann ein beschleunigtes ungleichmäßiges Anschmutzen des textilen Bodenbelags verursachen.

Revêtements de sol textiles - Détermination de la sensibilité aux taches d’eau

Le présent document spécifie une méthode permettant de déterminer la sensibilité d’un revêtement de sol textile en matière de changement d’aspect lorsque de l’eau est renversée puis séchée à sa surface.
Ce changement peut être :
a)   un changement de couleur ;
b)   un changement de structure ;
c)   une migration et une concentration de produits chimiques provenant du produit.
NOTE   Une concentration de produits chimiques sur une partie de la surface peut provoquer une salissure irrégulière accélérée des revêtements de sol textiles.

Tekstilne talne obloge - Ugotavljanje občutljivosti za razlitje vode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Sep-2024
• Publication Date: 04-Nov-2025
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-Oct-2025
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2026
• Completion Date: 05-Nov-2025
• Ref Project: EN 15115:2025 - Textile floor coverings - Determination of sensitivity to spilled water

Relations

• Revises: SIST EN 15115:2007 - Textile floor coverings - Determination of sensitivity to spilled water
• Effective Date: 25-Oct-2023

Overview

EN 15115:2025 - Textile floor coverings: Determination of sensitivity to spilled water is a CEN standard that specifies a laboratory method to evaluate appearance change of textile floor coverings after water has been spilled and dried on the surface. The standard addresses visible effects such as colour change, structural change, and migration or concentration of chemicals from the product that can lead to uneven soiling. EN 15115:2025 supersedes EN 15115:2006 and was approved by CEN in 2025.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Measures sensitivity of textile floor coverings to spilled water (appearance change).
• Specimens: Representative samples (minimum 300 × 300 mm) selected per ISO 1957; patterned or multi-construction coverings may require multiple specimens.
• Conditioning: Specimens conditioned flat in the standard atmosphere defined in EN ISO 139: (20 ± 2) °C and (65 ± 4) % RH for at least 24 h; testing in same atmosphere.
• Apparatus:
  • Calibrated 100 ml measuring cylinder.
  • Large grey scales (EN 20105‑A02) for visual grading.
  • Demineralized water complying with Grade 3 of EN ISO 3696.
  • Flat waterproof support and a stainless-steel ring (weight 750 g ± 250 g; inner diameter ≥ 100 mm; outer diameter ≤ 150 mm; height 15 ± 1 mm).
• Procedure:
  • Slowly pour 100 ml (±1 ml) demineralized water from max 15 mm height into the ring within ~20 s so water is absorbed and does not overflow.
  • Remove ring after absorption; let specimen dry on waterproof support in standard atmosphere for at least 48 h.
  • Repeat for all specimens.
• Evaluation:
  • Compare treated vs untreated area using large grey scales under viewing conditions in EN ISO 9405.
  • Rotate each specimen through four 90° orientations; record the worst grading if differences occur. Result is the median of assessments.
• Test report: Must reference EN 15115:2025 and include product ID, history, individual results, median grade, atmosphere, specimen count and any deviations.

Applications and who uses it

• Manufacturers: quality control and product development to assess water‑spill resistance and formulation effects (dye migration, finishes).
• Testing laboratories: standardized method for certification and comparative testing.
• Specifiers, architects and flooring installers: informed product selection for wet‑area risk management.
• Retailers and procurement: objective data for claims and performance communication.
• Standards bodies and regulators: harmonized basis for national standards and conformity.

Related standards

• EN ISO 139 (conditioning atmosphere), EN ISO 3696 (water quality), EN ISO 9405 (appearance assessment), EN 1307 (classification), ISO 1957, ISO 2424, EN 1269 and ISO 11378-2 (soiling tests).

Keywords: EN 15115:2025, textile floor coverings, sensitivity to spilled water, appearance change, colour change, demineralized water, grey scales, conditioning atmosphere.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Tekstilne talne obloge - Ugotavljanje občutljivosti za razlitje vode
Textile floor coverings - Determination of sensitivity to spilled water
Textile Bodenbeläge - Bestimmung der Wasserfleckenempfindlichkeit
Revêtements de sol textiles - Détermination de la sensibilité aux taches d’eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15115:2025
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 15115
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 15115:2006
English Version
Textile floor coverings - Determination of sensitivity to
spilled water
Revêtements de sol textiles - Détermination de la Textile Bodenbeläge - Bestimmung der
sensibilité aux taches d'eau Wasserfleckenempfindlichkeit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 September 2025.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists 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
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Apparatus . 5
6 Sampling and selection of test specimens. 5
7 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing . 5
8 Procedure . 5
9 Evaluation . 6
10 Test report . 6
Bibliography . 7

European foreword
This document (EN 15115:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile, laminate and modular mechanical locked floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15115:2006.
— Clause 5: Apparatus: added description of the waterproof surface and ring.
— Clause 6: Sampling and selection of test specimens: consistency in number of samples.
— Clause 7: Atmosphere for conditioning and testing: reference made to EN ISO 139:20051
((20 ± 2) °C) / (65 ± 4) % RH)).
— Clause 8: Procedure: improved with respect to the application of demineralized water.
— Clause 9: Evaluation: improved evaluation procedure including reference to current standard
(= EN ISO 9405).
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
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