EN 687:2011

EN 687:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a corkment backing". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of plain and decorative linoleum on a corkment backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also includes requirements for marking. The term "linoleum" is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are not included in this European Standard.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of plain and decorative linoleum on a corkment backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, the standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN 685). It also includes requirements for marking. The term "linoleum" is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are not included in this European Standard.

EN 687:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 687:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 687:1997, EN 687:2019, EN ISO 24346:2012, EN ISO 23997:2012, EN ISO 10874:2012, EN ISO 24344:2012, EN ISO 105-B02:2014, EN ISO 24343-1:2012, EN ISO 24341:2012, EN ISO 24340:2012, EN ISO 26985:2012, EN ISO 4918:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 687:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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