ISO/TC 219/WG 2 - Resilient floor coverings

This document specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets, tiles or planks after exposure to heat.

This document specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam, based on poly(vinyl chloride), and supplied in roll form or tile and plank. Such products can contain a transparent, non PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system, based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings can be expected to give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

This document specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document also includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

This document describes methods for determining side lengths, straightness of edges and squareness of resilient or textile floor tiles and planks. The side lengths, straightness and squareness of resilient or textile floor tiles and planks are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This can cause the installed tiles/planks to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams and corners that do not match.

This document describes a method for determining the short-term indentation and residual indentation produced in a resilient floor covering after the application and removal of a constant load.

This document describes a method for determining the short-term indentation resistance of resilient semi-flexible/vinyl composition tile (VCT) floor covering after the application of constant load.

ISO 19322:2018 specifies the characteristics for resilient floor coverings based upon thermoplastic polymers, supplied either in roll, plank or tile form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking. This specification does not apply to floor coverings specified in ISO 10581, ISO 10582, ISO 10595, ISO 11638, ISO 10575, ISO 10577, ISO 24011 and ISO 26986.

ISO 10582:2017 specifies the characteristics of non-cushioned, heterogeneous floor coverings, consisting of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), supplied in either tile or plank or roll form. Products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on the intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

ISO 20326:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for floor panels/assembly for domestic and commercial levels of use, which have surface layers consisting of resilient floor covering. ISO 20326:2016 is not applicable to heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floor panels/assembly for floating installation covered by ISO 10582 or to floor panels/assembly that are subject to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and saunas.

ISO 16908:2015 specifies the characteristics of rubber floor tile/planks. ISO 16908:2015 includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should provide satisfactory service. ISO 16908:2015 specifies rubber floor tile/planks for applications involving the use of normal footwear and does not cover applications where special footwear, such as spiked shoes, may be involved.

ISO 16906:2015 specifies a method for determining the strength of the seams of resilient floor coverings when welded in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

ISO 10577:2012 specifies the characteristics of rubber sheet floor coverings without backing. ISO 10577:2012 includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should provide satisfactory service.

ISO 10575:2012 specifies the characteristics of rubber sheet floor coverings with backing. ISO 10575:2012 includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should provide satisfactory service.

ISO 10595:2010 specifies the characteristics of semi-flexible/vinyl composition floor tiles based on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) binder and supplied in tile form. Products may contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, ISO 10595:2010 includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on the intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking

ISO 10874:2009 establishes a classification system for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. The classification is based on practical requirements for areas of use and intensity of use and is linked to the requirements specified in the relevant International Standard for each type of floor covering. ISO 10874:2009 is also intended to provide guidance for manufacturers, specifiers and consumers, to enable them to choose the appropriate class of floor covering for any given area of use or specific room.

ISO 26987:2008 specifies a procedure for the determination of the reaction of resilient floor covering to chemical substances.

ISO 23996:2007 describes two methods for determining the density of homogeneous resilient floor coverings and solid layers of other resilient floor coverings.

ISO 23997:2007 describes a method for determining the mass per unit area of a resilient floor covering.

ISO 24346:2006 specifies a method for determining the overall thickness of resilient floor coverings.

This document specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets, tile or planks after exposure to heat.

ISO 11638:2012 specifies the characteristics of heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) flooring on foam, based on poly(vinyl chloride), and supplied in roll form or tile. Such products can contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, ISO 11638:2012 includes a classification system, based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings can be expected to give satisfactory service. ISO 11638:2012 also specifies requirements for marking.

ISO 10581:2011 specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products may contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, ISO 10581:2011 includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. ISO 10581:2011 also specifies requirements for marking.

ISO 10582:2010 specifies the characteristics of non-cushioned, heterogeneous floor coverings, based on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), supplied in either tile or roll form. Products may contain a transparent, non-PVC factory finish. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, ISO 10582:2010 includes a classification system (see ISO 10874) based on the intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.

ISO 23999:2008 specifies a method for determining dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets and tiles, in linear dimensions after exposure to heat.