Key Flooring Standards In Construction
Which Flooring Standards To Consider?
As a flooring contractor, keeping up to date with the various flooring standards can be a daunting task.
When it comes to flooring in construction, there are several key standards that must be met in order to ensure safety, durability, and overall quality.
It's important for flooring contractors and manufacturers to keep up to date with the latest standards.
Knowing by flooring type the key ones to remember, can be a task itself!
This table is hopefully a helpful tool that summaries the key BS standards related to flooring installation and safety, categorised by flooring type:
| Flooring Type
| Standard
| Brief Description
|
|---|---|---|
| Resilient
| BS EN 651:1999
| Specifies the requirements for homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floor coverings suitable for use in various types of buildings
|
| Resilient
| BS EN 16511:2014
| Describes the determination of the thickness of resilient floor coverings with a smooth surface
|
| Resilient
| BS EN 1817:1998
| Specifies the methods for determining the dimensions of resilient floor coverings
|
| Textile
| BS EN 1307:2013
| Specifies the tolerances on dimensions, including straightness and squareness, for carpets classified as textile floor coverings
|
| Textile
| BS EN 14041:2004
| Specifies the requirements for the characteristics of textile floor coverings
|
| Ceramic
| BS EN 14411:2016+A1:2021
| Defines the technical characteristics and dimensions of ceramic tiles and confirms compliance with the essential requirements of European Union Directives
|
| Ceramic
| BS 5385-5:2018
| Provides recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic and mosaic floor tiles and specifies the appropriate adhesive and grout
|
| Wood
| BS 8201:2011+A1:2019
| Gives recommendations for the selection and installation of wood and wood-based panel flooring
|
| Wood
| BS EN 14342:2013+A1:2019
| Specifies the characteristics, assessment and verification of constancy of performance, marking, and labeling of solid wood flooring
|
| Laminate
| BS EN 13329:2016
| Specifies the requirements for laminate floor coverings and defines the characteristics such as resistance to abrasion, impact, staining, and fading
|
The full list of standards is much more extensive than this. These standards relate to the selection, installation, and performance requirements of various types of flooring but cannot be relied upon as a exhaustive list.
Additional Guidance
These standards are subject to change and updates, so it's important to regularly check for any revisions or new standards that may be applicable. Industry associations such as the Contract Flooring Association can help.
