What is BS EN 16954 - Agglomerated stone for flooring and stairs about?
BS EN 16954 is the European standard on the agglomerated stone used for internal and external flooring and stairs.
BS EN 16954 specifies characteristics and appropriate test methods for slabs and cut to size products (cut to size slabs, special pieces, treads and risers) of agglomerated stones, which are made for use as flooring and stairs in pedestrian areas for internal and external uses including those in enclosed public transport premises.
BS EN 16954 also provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) and marking of the products to the requirements.
NOTE 1: BS EN 16954 covers tactility but only for products the intended use of which requires this performance.
NOTE 2: BS EN 16954 does not cover visibility requirements. Rough slabs are also excluded.
Who is BS EN 16954 - Agglomerated stone for flooring and stairs for?
BS EN 16954 on the agglomerated stone is useful for:
- Builders
- Interior designers
- Civil engineers
- Manufacturers of agglomerated stone
Why should you use BS EN 16954 - Agglomerated stone for flooring and stairs?
Agglomerated or engineered stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive most commonly used in indoor flooring and walls.
BS EN 16954 navigates you through the dimensions and tolerances for dimensions of a slab and a cut-to-size product made from the agglomerated stone.
BS EN 16954 specifies the physical and mechanical characteristics to ensure the performance of slabs and cut-to-size products for flooring and stairs according to water absorption, flexural strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.
BS EN 16954 provides AVCP of the performance characteristic of the design, construction and functionality of agglomerated stone by type testing the slab and cut-to-size products for flooring and stairs and determining test reports.
BS EN 16954 enables you to determine the FPC system to ensure that the agglomerated stone placed on the market conform to the declared performance of the essential characteristics.
Marking, labelling and packaging of each consignment of slab or cut-to-size products are mentioned in BS EN 16954.
Overall, BS EN 16954 let you manufacture reliable slabs and cut to size products of agglomerated stones, that is nonporous designed with today's top design trends in mind that is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring long-standing durability. In this manner, you can design agglomerated stone for the flooring and stairs that beautifies your home and structure.
