EN 14978:2006
(Main)Laminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic based surface layer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements for laminate floor coverings with an acrylic based surface layer (as defined in Clause 3).
It includes a classification system based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging.
Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements related to areas that are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but the products covered by this standard are applicable for use in domestic kitchens.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 27-Jun-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Mar-2016
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Mar-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14978:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Laminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic based surface layer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for laminate floor coverings with an acrylic based surface layer (as defined in Clause 3). It includes a classification system based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging. Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements related to areas that are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but the products covered by this standard are applicable for use in domestic kitchens.
This European Standard specifies requirements for laminate floor coverings with an acrylic based surface layer (as defined in Clause 3). It includes a classification system based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging. Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements related to areas that are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but the products covered by this standard are applicable for use in domestic kitchens.
EN 14978:2006 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 14978:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14978:2016, EN 12529:1998, EN 438-2:2016+A1:2018, EN ISO 4918:2021, EN 14354:2004, EN ISO 10874:2012, EN 438-5:2016, EN 322:1993, EN ISO 2813:2014, EN ISO 16581:2019, EN ISO 22188:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Laminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic based surface layer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements and test methodsLaminatne talne obloge - Elementi z vrhnjo plastjo iz akrila, polimeriziranega z elektronskim žarkom - Specifikacije, zahteve in preskusne metodeRevetements de sol stratifiés - Éléments a parement a base acrylique traités par des faisceaux d'électrons - Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essaiLaminatböden - Elemente mit einer elektronenstrahlgehärteten Deckschicht auf Acryl-Basis - Spezifikation, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14978:2006SIST EN 14978:2006en97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14978:200601-oktober-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14978June 2006ICS 97.150 English VersionLaminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic based surfacelayer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements andtest methodsRevêtements de sol stratifiés - Éléments à parement àbase acrylique traités par des faisceaux d'électrons -Spécifications, exigences et méthodes d'essaiLaminatböden - Elemente mit einerelektronenstrahlgehärteten Deckschicht auf Acryl-Basis -Spezifikation, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 May 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14978:2006: E
It includes a classification system based on EN 685, giving practical requirements for areas of use and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer to make an informed choice. It also specifies requirements for marking and packaging. Laminate floor coverings are considered for domestic and commercial levels of use. This standard does not specify requirements related to areas that are subjected to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, but the products covered by this standard are applicable for use in domestic kitchens. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 322, Wood-based panels - Determination of moisture content EN 424, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of the effect of the simulated movement of a furniture leg EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings - Castor chair test EN 438-2, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties EN 438-5, High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) - Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended
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