CEN/TC 207/WG 7 - Surfaces and surface finishes of furniture

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to different kinds of visible scratches. It relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards (according to EN 14322) and HPL (according to EN 438 1). It simulates measurable penetrating and/or deforming scratches.
Method B is suitable for all types of surfaces. It simulates first visible traces (e.g. scratches, marks) that can also be a change in the gloss.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture. It can, however, be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the abrasion resistance of surfaces with foils, laminates, melamine faced boards, pigmented and transparent lacquers.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
It does not apply to the surfaces covered by EN 14434.
The test is intended to be carried out on an unused part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test is intended to be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface reflectance of furniture surfaces and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials, except for finishes on leather and fabrics, which are excluded from this document.
This document is applicable to the test, intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test method is not applicable to some metallic paints and pearly coatings.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to microscratching and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products, considering the following exceptions:
- Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for lacquers with pearly or metallic effects.
- Method B is suitable for all types of surface.
- No method applies to finishes on leather and fabrics.
This document is applicable to the test intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture, but it can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies a system for the classification of the resistance to:
—   Dry heat;
—   Wet heat;
—   Cold liquids;
—   Abrasion;
—   Scratching;
—   Microscratching.
The classification applies to foils, laminates, melamine faced boards, pigmented and transparent lacquers. The classification for the resistance to cold liquids also applies to oils and waxes.
The following classification does not apply to leather surfaces.

This document defines visual assessment procedures for the appearance of furniture surfaces with regard to surface defects and colour and gloss variations.
It is not applicable to constructive features or geometric dimensions, e.g. parallelism of edges.
This standard is applicable to all furniture surfaces except textile and leather surfaces.
It applies to the incoming and outgoing goods inspections, as well as local assessments.

This document specifies repeatability standard deviation and reproducibility standard deviation for results obtained from tests methods carried out according to following standards:
-   EN 12720:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids,
-   EN 12721:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat,
-   EN 12722:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to dry heat,
-   EN 15185:2011, Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to abrasion,
-   EN 15186:2012, Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching,
in order to provide the accuracy of results.
The above standards deal with all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials and they not apply to leather and textile surfaces.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to wet heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.
Annex A (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to dry heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.
Annex A (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.
The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties.
Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required.
Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the effects of light in indoor conditions, by exposure to artificial radiation and applies to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.
This standard describes the most important parameters, such as the colour change when a surface is exposed and specifies the conditions to be used in the exposure apparatus.
The light resistance of a surface can be assessed by using two apparatus as specified in clause 4, one as a reference test method, and the other for in-company testing.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface gloss of furniture surfaces using three reflectometer geometries, 20°, 60° or 85° and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials, except for finishes on leather and fabrics, which are excluded from this document.
The test is intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is not applicable for finishes on some metallic paints and pearly coatings.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the effects of light in indoor conditions, by exposure to artificial radiation and applies to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
This document describes the most important parameters, such as the colour change when a surface is exposed and specifies the conditions to be used in the exposure apparatus.
The light resistance of a surface can be assessed by using two apparatus as specified in Clause 4, one as a reference test method, and the other for in-company testing.

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to wet heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to dry heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to penetrating scratches. It relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards (according to EN 14322) and HPL (according to EN 438-1). It simulates measurable penetrating and/or deforming scratches.
Method B is suitable for all types of surfaces. It simulates first visible scratches that may only be a change in the gloss.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture. It can however be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the abrasion resistance of surfaces referred to under 7.4.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
It does not apply to the surfaces covered by EN 14434.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.

This Technical Specification specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to microscratching and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials.
Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for lacquers with pearly or metallic effects.
Method B is suitable for all types of surface.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface reflectance of furniture surfaces and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials, except for finishes on leather and fabrics, which are excluded from this document.
The test is intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test method does not apply to extreme reflectances, i.e. below 15 % and above 75 %, because in the extreme reflectance range the results of the different measurement methods could deviate.
It is not applicable to some metallic paints and pearly coatings.

This Technical Specification specifies a system for the classification of the resistance to:
-   Dry heat
-   Wet heat
-   Cold liquids
-               Abrasion
-   Scratching
For resistance to dry heat, resistance to wet heat, and resistance to cold liquids, this Technical Specification applies to all furniture surfaces regardless of materials, except finishes on leather and fabrics.
The classification for the surface resistance to abrasion applies to foil, laminate, melamine faced boards, pigmented and transparent coatings. It does not apply to the surfaces covered by EN 14434.
The classification for the surface resistance to scratching has two methods, A and B. Method A applies to all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards and HPL. Method B applies to all types of surfaces. It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.

This Technical Specification specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to microscratching and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials.
Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for lacquers with pearly or metallic effects.
Method B is suitable for all types of surface.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.

This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to dry heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.
Annex A (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.
The type and number of test liquids (Annex A) and the test periods (Table 1) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier or interested parties.
Annex A (normative) includes a selection of suitable test liquids. Other liquids can be used if required.
Annex B (informative) describes a direct light source.

This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to wet heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.
Annex A (informative) describes a direct light source.

This Technical Specification specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to penetrating and distinctive scratch marks and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.
It is not applicable for the determination of the surface resistance to insubstantial/light scratch.
NOTE   The surface resistance to insubstantial/light scratch damage can be determined using the method in EN 438-2.

This Technical Specification specifies a method for the assessment of the abrasion resistance of surfaces referred to under 7.4.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
It does not apply to the surfaces covered by EN 14434.
The test is intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and on a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This European Standard specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to wet heat and relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished furniture, regardless of material, except for finishes on leather and fabrics which are excluded from this European Standard. The test is generally carried out on finished furniture but might be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product and on a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.

This European Standard specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to dry heat and relates to the hard surfaces of all finished furniture, regardless of material, except for finishes on leather and fabrics which are excluded from this European Standard. The test is generally carried out on finished furniture but might be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product and on a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.

This European Standard specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids and relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials, except for finishes on leather and fabrics. The test is generally carried out on finished furniture but might be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product and on a size sufficient to meet the requirement of the test.