What is BS EN 235 about?
BS EN 235 is about different types and sub-types of wallcoverings. BS EN 235 classifies vocabulary and symbols for wall coverings based on the adhesive used. BS EN 235 helps you to understand terminology and vocabulary for wallcoverings that are supplied in roll form. These wallcoverings are designed to hang on to walls and ceilings by means of an adhesive.
BS EN 235 discusses cleanability terms, match and pattern terms, removal terms, and colour fastness to light terms.
Who is BS EN 235 for?
BS EN 235 on wallcoverings is useful for:
- Wallcoverings manufacturers
- Adhesive manufacturers
- Designers
- Buyers and sellers of wallcoverings
Why should you use BS EN 235?
Wallcovering is a material such as wallpaper or textured fabric used as a decorative covering for interior walls. BS EN 235 gives you information on multiple types of wallcoverings. BS EN 235 helps you to understand the relationship between portions of the design pattern on adjacent lengths of a wallcovering that will be matched together when hung to create the overall pattern.
BS EN 235 guides you in testing the ability of a wallcovering to maintain its original shade or colour under the effect of light. BS EN 235 lists out the types of adhesives to be used. This helps your customers to protect wall surfaces and retain appearance over time.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 235:2020 supersedes BS EN 235:2002, which is withdrawn. BS EN 235:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 235:2002. These include:
- Panels exclusion to be in coherence with the scope of the technical committee
- Revision of the range of types of wallcovering defined
