1、BS EN 14085:2010ICS 97.150NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBRITISH STANDARDResilient floorcoverings Specification for floorpanels for loose layingThis British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May2010
2、BSI 2010ISBN 978 0 580 60398 3Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsBS EN 14085:2010National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14085:2010. Itsupersedes BS EN 14085:2003 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technic
3、alCommittee PRI/3/60, Textile rubber floor covering as defined in EN 1817 and EN 12199; polyvinyl chloride floor covering as defined in EN 649, EN 651, EN 652, EN 653 and EN 655; cork floor covering as defined in EN 12104; synthetic thermoplastic polymer floor covering as defined in EN 14565; polyvi
4、nyl chloride floor coverings with particle based enhanced slip resistance as defined in EN 13845. 4.3 General requirements for the surface layer 4.3.1 General All classes of floor panels with a resilient surface shall conform to the appropriate general requirements as specified below. 4.3.2 Residual
5、 indentation The residual indentation shall be in accordance with the requirements established in the corresponding specification standard as listed in 3.3 taking into account the surface or wear layer thickness classes in that same standard in relation to Table 2. 4.3.3 Colour fastness to artificia
6、l light The colour fastness to artificial light shall be in accordance with the requirements for the surface or wear layer established in the corresponding specification standard as listed in 3.3. 4.3.4 Hardness of rubber surface The hardness of a surface consisting of rubber floor covering as speci
7、fied in EN 1817 shall be in accordance with the requirement in that same standard. 4.4 Classification requirements 4.4.1 General The floor panels shall be classified in accordance with EN 685. The panels shall conform to the requirements of Table 2 for their class, regardless of the type of surface
8、layer that they have. NOTE The requirements for each class are related to the effect of a furniture leg and castor chair and the thickness swelling after partial immersion in water. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 8 Table 2 Classification requirements for floor panels Class Symbol Intensity of use
9、 Effect of a furniture leg aEffect of a castor chair Thicknessswelling floor panel Domestic 21 Moderate/Light No Requirement No Requirement 20 % 22 General/Medium22+ General 23 Heavy Commercial 31 Moderate No damage shall be visible when tested with foot type 0 No disturbance to the surface other th
10、an slight change in appearance and no delaminating shall occur 18 % 32 General 33 b Heavy 15 % 34 bVery Heavy Test method EN 424 EN 425 ISO 24336 aFor panels with a Cork surface the requirements for the furniture leg in EN 12104 shall be considered. bPanels with a cork surface are not suitable for u
11、se in this class; see also Table 3. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 9 4.4.2 Classification requirements for the surface layer 4.4.2.1 General The surface layer shall be classified in accordance with EN 685. NOTE The classification depends on the type of floor covering used 4.4.2.2 Linoleum surface
12、 layer Floor panels with a linoleum surface layer shall conform to the classification requirements of the surface layer thickness as specified in EN 548. 4.4.2.3 Rubber surface layer Floor panels with a rubber surface layer shall conform to the classification requirements of the surface layer thickn
13、ess as specified in EN 1817 and EN 12199. 4.4.2.4 Polyvinyl Chloride surface layer Floor panels with a polyvinyl chloride surface layer shall conform to the classification requirements of the wear layer thickness in combination with the corresponding wear group as specified in EN 649; EN 651; EN 652
14、; EN 653 and EN 655. 4.4.2.5 Polyvinyl Chloride with enhanced slip properties surface layer Floor panels with a polyvinyl chloride with enhanced slip properties surface layer shall conform to the classification requirements of the nominal thickness in combination with the corresponding wear resistan
15、ce as specified in EN 13845. 4.4.2.6 Synthetic thermoplastic polymer surface layer Floor panels with a synthetic thermoplastic polymer surface layer shall conform to the classification requirements as specified in EN 14565. 4.4.2.7 Cork surface layer Floor panels with a cork surface layer shall conf
16、orm to the classification requirements as specified in EN 12104 and the nominal thickness shall be as specified in Table 3. Table 3 Nominal thickness for cork surfaces Class Nominal thickness 21, 22 and 23 2,5 mm 31 and 32 3,0 mm 5 Marking and packaging 5.1 Marking Floor panels manufactured and conf
17、orming to this specification shall show the following information clearly on a label on or in the package: a) number and date of this European Standard, i.e. EN 14085:2010; BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 10 b) manufacturers or suppliers identification; c) product name d) class / symbol of level o
18、f use according to EN 685; e) year of manufacture (last two digits); f) colour / pattern and batch number; g) successive number of the package if necessary for the installation; h) nominal dimensions of the panel; i) number of panels contained in the package; j) covered floor area after installation
19、 per package; k) warning requirement that packages shall be stored shielded from direct sunlight and humidity. 5.2 Packaging Floor panels shall be delivered in packages designed to protect the corners, edges and surfaces of the product, under normal conditions of transport and handling. The product
20、shall be accompanied by installation, cleaning and maintenance instructions. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 11 Annex A (normative) Determination of flatness A.1 Sampling From the available material five floor panels shall be taken as specimens. A.2 Conditioning Test specimens are measured in the
21、received state. For type approval or verification purposes, the test specimens shall be stabilized to a constant mass in an atmosphere of (23 2) C and (50 5) % relative humidity. Constant mass is considered to be reached when the results of two successive weighing operations, carried out at an inter
22、val of 24 h, do not differ by more than 0,1 % of the mass of the test specimens A.3 Apparatus A.3.1 Dial gauge Apparatus for measuring width flatness consisting of a dial gauge accurate to 0,01 mm with a rounded tip of radius 5,5 mm, installed centrally in relation to three rounded supports with rad
23、ii 5 mm. The supports shall be adjustable along a T-shaped assembly of bars to provide the required gauge length. The measurement d shall not be less than the width w of the test specimen minus 10 mm. The tip of the gauge in contact with the face of the test specimen shall apply a force of (1,0 0,5)
24、 N. The mass of the apparatus shall not affect the flatness of the test specimen beyond the limit of the accuracy of the gauge. See Figure A.1 for illustration. The instrument shall be set to zero against a suitable reference plate. A.3.2 Rigid surface A plain rigid surface, at least as long as the
25、floor panel, having a maximum straightness deviation of 0,05 mm over 1 000 mm A.3.3 Thickness gauge A feeler thickness gauge or sliding calliper, or equivalent tool to measure the deviation between the plate and the floor panel to an accuracy of 0,05 mm. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 12 K64K32K3
26、3K32K34K31Key 1 dial gauge 2 T-groove 3 adjustable pin 4 adjustable bridge Figure A.1 Example of instrument for measuring width flatness A.4 Procedure A.4.1 Determination of width flatness (fw) Adjust the supports along the T-shaped assembly of bars according to the width of the test specimen to eva
27、luate (see Figure A.2). Determine the maximum deviation f w for each element. The measurement d shall not be less than the width w of the test specimen minus 10 mm BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 13 K64K77K6CFigure A.2 Determination of width flatness A.4.2 Determination of length flatness (fl) Pla
28、ce the test specimen against the steel ruler as shown in Figure A.3. Using the thickness gauges or the caliper gauge, determine the maximum deviation f l from the ruler for each element. The measured value shall be expressed as concave when the surface layer is facing towards the ruler and as convex
29、 when the surface layer is facing away from the ruler. f112Key 1 test specimen 2 steel ruler Figure A.3 Determination of length flatness BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 14 A.5 Recording and expression of results A.5.1 General Report if the samples were conditioned before the test was performed. A.
30、5.2 Width flatness (fw) Record all measured values f w and take the largest convex and concave values and divide each by the measurement d (see A.3.5). Express the results to the nearest 0,01 %. A.5.3 Length flatness (fl) Record all measured values f l and take the largest convex and concave values
31、and divide each by the nominal length of the element. Express the result to the nearest 0,01 %. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 15 Annex B (normative) Determination of openings and height differences between floor panels B.1 Sampling Take 8 laminate floor-covering elements as test specimens. B.2 C
32、onditioning Test specimens are measured in the received state. For type approval or verification purposes, the test specimens shall be stabilized to a constant mass in an atmosphere of (23 2) C and (50 5) % relative humidity. Constant mass is considered to be reached when the results of two successi
33、ve weighing operations, carried out at an interval of 24 h, do not differ by more than 0,1 % of the mass of the test specimens. B.3 Apparatus B.3.1 Thickness gauges Set of thickness gauges ranging from 0,05 mm to 0,10 mm in steps of 0,01 mm, and from 0,10 mm to 0,50 mm in steps of 0,05 mm. B.3.2 Cal
34、liper gauge Calliper gauge or a depth gauge, with a scale interval of 0,05 mm. B.3.3 Test surface Test surface of appropriate size that is rigid, horizontal and flat. B.4 Procedure B.4.1 Assembly By hand force, firmly assemble the test specimens on the test surface without using any glue, as in Figu
35、re B.1, using the ruler as a guide. The symbol indicates 11 measuring points BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 16 K31K33K32Key 1 steel ruler 2 measuring point 3 test specimen Figure B.1 Test panels assembled, with indicated measuring points B.4.2 Determination of openings between panels Using the th
36、ickness gauges, measure the openings, without applying any force to the panels, at the 11 indicated points. B.4.3 Determination of height difference Using the calliper or depth gauge, measure the height differences, without applying any force to the panels at the 11 indicated points. Place the base
37、of the instrument at one side of the joint, and measure the maximum height difference at the other side of the joint. Do not carry out the measurement further than 5 mm from the joint edge. B.5 Calculation and expression of results Calculate the mean value for the 11 opening thickness measurements a
38、nd for the 11 height difference measurements. Record the maximum individual value for both properties. Express the results in millimetres to the nearest 0,05 mm. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 17 Annex C (normative) Determination of dimensional variations caused by changes in humidity C.1 General
39、 Test in accordance with EN 669, with the following modifications. C.2 Sampling Take from each of three floor panels one test specimen in the length direction and another in the width direction. The test specimens may be taken from any part of the element as long as the length direction and width di
40、rection is maintained (see Figure C.1). The dimension of a test specimen shall be (180 1) mm x (20 1) mm. If the nominal width of the element is less than 180 mm, no test specimen in the width direction shall be taken. 123Key 1 test specimen taken in the width direction 2 test specimen taken in the
41、length direction 3 laminate floor covering element Figure C.1 Example of sampling C.3 Conditioning The test specimens shall be stabilized to a constant mass in an atmosphere of (23 2) C and (50 5) % relative humidity. Constant mass is considered to be reached when the results of two successive weigh
42、ing operations, carried out at an interval of 24 h, do not differ by more than 0,1 % of the mass of the test specimens. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 18 C.4 Procedure Measure the width and the length of the specimens at the marks in accordance with EN 669. Carry out the test in accordance with C
43、lause 6 of EN 669:1997. C.5 Calculation and expression of results Only the variation in length and width of the test specimens shall be determined. Determine the dimensional variations for length and width direction for each specimen between 50 % RH and 80 % RH in accordance with EN 669. Calculate t
44、he average length variation and the average width variation respectively. Express the results as a percentage to the nearest 0,1 %. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 19 Annex D (normative) Test report for tests carried out in accordance with Annexes A, B and C The test report shall include at least
45、the following information: a) reference to this standard, i.e. EN 14085 and the specification for the surface layer; b) complete identification of the product tested including type, source and manufacturers reference number; c) previous history of the sample; d) number of panels tested; e) test resu
46、lts; f) any deviation from the test methods which may have affected the results. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 20 Annex E (informative) Optional properties Where the following properties are required for specific applications, the floor panels may be tested in accordance with the following metho
47、ds, as appropriate: Electrostatic propensity, EN 1815; Effect of stains, EN 423; Moisture content of agglomerated cork at dispatch from the manufacturer, EN 12105. BS EN 14085:2010EN 14085:2010 (E) 21 Bibliography 1 EN 423, Resilient floor coverings Determination of resistance to staining 2 EN 429,
48、Resilient floor coverings Determination of the thickness of layers 3 EN 430, Resilient floor coverings Determination of mass per unit area 4 EN 1815, Resilient and textile floor coverings Assessment of static electrical propensity 5 EN 12105, Resilient floor coverings Determination of moisture conte
49、nt of agglomerated composition cork 6 EN 433, Resilient floor coverings Determination of residual indentation after static loading BS EN14085:2010BSI GroupHeadquarters 389Chiswick High Road,London, W4 4AL, UKTel +44 (0)20 8996 9001Fax +44 (0)20 8996 - British Standards InstitutionBSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing BritishStandards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at theinternational level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter
