CEN/TC 134/SC 2 - Aninoplastic thermosetting rigid floor coverings (laminated floor coverings)

This Technical Specification provides recommendations for the installation of laminate floor coverings.  
Generally laminate floor coverings are installed as floating floors but in some applications they can be integrally glued to the subfloor. This Technical Specification only details suitable methods for floating floor installation and advises on the selection of the materials required for their implementation.
The guidelines in this Technical Specification are intended for use in cases where manufacturer's instructions, taking account of the national code of practice in the country where the installation is to be made, are not available. References to the national codes that are currently available are listed in the bibliography of the various parts of this Technical Specification.
This part 3 of the Technical Specification is intended for use in conjunction with part 1 that deals with general matters relevant to textile and resilient floor coverings as well as to laminate floor coverings.
All parts of the Technical Specification are intended to supplement, and not conflict with, National Standards.

This European Standard specifies characteristics, states requirements and gives test methods for laminate floor coverings.   It includes a classification system, based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packing.