What is BS EN 15102- Decorative wallcoverings about?
BS EN 15102 discusses decorative wallcoverings. BS EN 15102 applies to wallcoverings in roll form supplied for hanging onto internal walls, partitions, or ceilings, by means of an adhesive, whose primary purpose is decorative. However, certain wallcoverings in roll form may confer minor sound absorption and thermal resistance properties.
The European Standards for wallcoverings in roll form to which BS EN 15102 relates, and which provide additional product definitions and requirements, including the following:
- Finished wallpapers, wall vinyl, and plastics wallcoverings (EN 233)
- Wallcoverings for subsequent decoration (EN 234)
- Textile wallcoverings (EN 266)
- Cork rolls (EN 13085)
- Heavy-duty wallcoverings (EN 259-1)
Note: BS EN 15102 does not apply to wallcoverings whose primary purpose is structural or protective.
Who is BS EN 15102- Decorative wallcoverings for?
BS EN 15102 on Decorative wallcoverings is useful for:
- Paint Manufacturers
- Interior designers
- Architects
- Painters
Why should you use BS EN 15102- Decorative wallcoverings?
Wallcovering is a general term to describe the materials used to cover or protect interior walls. It is also associated with wallpaper products when they are used for commercial or industrial applications. Wallcoverings are a bit more durable, as they are made of a heavier material and often have texture to the surface.
BS EN 15102 guides you with products characteristics that include reaction to fire, release, and emission of formaldehyde, migration of heavy metals and specific elements, the content of specific dangerous substances, and emission of other dangerous substances into indoor air.
BS EN 15102 also provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of characteristics and marking of these products.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15102:2019 supersedes BS EN 15102:2007+A1:2011, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15102:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15102:2007+A1:2011. These include:
- Changes of Annex ZA according to the new model
- Changes concerning the dangerous substances
- Suppression of the wallcoverings in panels form from the standard
