What is BS EN 15115 - Sensitivity to spilled water of textile floor covering about?
BS EN 15115 is a European standard that discusses the sensitivity to spilled water of a textile floor covering. BS EN 15115 specifies a method to determine the sensitivity of a textile floor covering for change in colour or structure after water has been spilled on the surface.
This change can be due to a real colour change or to a migration and concentration of chemicals from precoat or backing during the drying process. This concentration of chemicals on a part of the surface is one of the major causes of accelerated uneven soiling of textile floor covering.
Who is BS EN 15115 - Sensitivity to spilled water of textile floor covering for?
BS EN 15115 on sensitivity to spilled water of textile floor covering is useful for:
- Textile floor coverings manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Installers
Why should you use BS EN 15115 - Sensitivity to spilled water of textile floor covering?
In order to decide the capabilities of the floor coverings, it is important to assess the sensitivity to spilled water of textile floor covering when exposed to accidental staining. BS EN 15115 helps ensure that products, regardless of where they were made, are reliable, safe, and of an acceptable level of quality that helps to provide good service to consumers.
Determining the sensitivity to spilled water for the textile floor covering is the best thing you do for it in the long run. Taking preventive with BS EN 15115 you can save time and money, as with any home, yard, or property.
BS EN 15115 aims to help manufacturers and installers to provide excellent quality service to consumers by providing these determination methods.
