EN 1816:2010 – Resilient floor coverings – Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings with foam backing
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth (including grained or embossed) rubber floor coverings with foam backing, supplied in roll or in tile form.
This European Standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where these resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also specifies requirements for marking.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings – Castor chair test
EN 426, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of width, length, straightness and flatness of sheet material
EN 427, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of the side length, squareness and straightness of tiles
EN 428, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of overall thickness
EN 429, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of the thickness of layers
EN 431, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of peel resistance
EN 433, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of residual indentation after static loading
EN 434, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of dimensional stability and curling after exposure to heat
EN 435, Resilient floor coverings – Determination of flexibility
EN 685, Resilient floor coverings – Classification
EN 12466:1998, Resilient floor coverings – Vocabulary
EN ISO 105-B02:1999, Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:1994, including amendment 1:1998)
ISO 4649:2002, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical drum device
ISO 7619:2004 (all parts), Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness 3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12466:1998 and the following apply.
3.1
homogeneous rubber floor covering
floor covering based on natural or synthetic rubber with one or more layers of the same composition and colour, patterned throughout its thickness
3.2
heterogeneous rubber floor covering
floor covering based on natural or synthetic rubber consisting of a wear layer and other compact layers which differ in composition and/or design and can contain a reinforcement
4 General requirements
All homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings with foam backing shall conform to the appropriate general requirements specified in Table 1, when tested in accordance with the test methods given therein.
EN 1816:2010 – Resilient floor coverings – Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings with foam backing