What is BS EN 16354 - Specification, requirements, and test methods for laminate floor coverings about?
BS EN 16354 discusses laminated floor coverings. BS EN 16354 specifies test methods for the determination of the technical characteristics of underlays under laminate floor coverings. BS EN 16354 includes minimum performance requirements for the underlay-flooring system to give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice.
BS EN 16354 specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
Note1: Underlays pre-attached to the laminate flooring coverings are not covered by BS EN 16354.
Note2: Underlays for laminate floor coverings intended for use in electrostatically sensitive areas such as computer rooms, etc., are not covered by BS EN 16354.
Who is BS EN 16354 - BS EN 16354 - Specification, requirements, and test methods for laminate floor coverings for?
BS EN 16354 on the Specification, requirements, and test methods for laminate floor coverings is useful for:
- Manufacturers of laminate floor coverings
- Installers of floor coverings
- Designers of floor coverings
Why should you use BS EN 16354 - Specification, requirements, and test methods for laminate floor coverings?
Laminate floor coverings are designed for floating installations and are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use, including domestic kitchens.
BS EN 16354 specifies test methods for the determination of the technical characteristics of underlays under laminate floor coverings for the manufacturer to follow during designing and production of laminate floor coverings to comply with the standard requirements.
BS EN 16354 provides specifications, requirements that can help the consumer to make an informed choice.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 16354:2018 supersedes PD CEN/TS 16354:2013, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 16354:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to PD CEN/TS 16354:2013. These include:
- Scope: "Underlays for laminate floor coverings intended for use in electrostatically sensitive areas such as computer rooms, etc., are not covered by BS EN 16354:2018" has been added
- The definition of a "laminate floor" covering has been changed
- The definition of an "underlay" has been changed
- "As result the mean value of the measured single test results shall be calculated" has been added
- Water vapour resistance": a note has been added: "In some installation conditions, an underlay with higher sd-value and visible air gaps underneath could be required
