SIST EN 686:2019
(Main)Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing
This document specifies the characteristics of plain and decorated linoleum on a foam backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service.
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 document.
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Linoleum mit und ohne Muster mit Schaumrücken
Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von ungemusterten und gemusterten Linoleum-Bodenbelägen mit Schaumrücken fest, die als ein Verbundbodenbelag in Form von Rollen geliefert werden.
Um den Verbraucher bei seiner Auswahl zu unterstützen, enthält dieses Dokument ein Klassifizierungs-system auf Basis der Nutzungsintensität, das zeigt, wo diese elastischen Bodenbeläge einen zufriedenstellenden Nutzen bieten.
Der Begriff "Linoleum" wird häufig fälschlicherweise auch für andere Bodenbeläge, oft für solche auf Basis von Polyvinylchlorid oder Elastomeren, verwendet. Derartige Materialien sind in diesem Dokument nicht eingeschlossen.
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications pour le linoléum uni et décoratif sur sous-couche de mousse
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques, en tant que revêtement de sol composé, du linoléum uni et décoratif sur sous-couche de mousse, fourni sous forme de rouleaux.
Pour aider le consommateur à faire un choix éclairé, le présent document inclut un système de classification basé sur l'intensité d'utilisation, qui indique l'endroit où ces revêtements de sol résilients sont supposés rendre un service satisfaisant.
Le terme « linoléum » est fréquemment appliqué à tort à une gamme de revêtements de sol, souvent à base de polychlorure de vinyle ou de caoutchouc. De tels produits ne sont pas couverts par le présent document.
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija linoleja na penastem hrbtišču z dekorativnim vzorcem in brez njega
Ta evropski standard določa značilnosti linoleja na penastem hrbtišču z dekorativnim vzorcem in brez njega kot sestavljene talne obloge, ki se dobavi v obliki zvitka.
Za spodbujanje potrošnikov k sprejemanju utemeljenih odločitev ta evropski standard vsebuje sistem razvrščanja na podlagi intenzivnosti uporabe, ki kaže, kje bi se netekstilne talne obloge lahko zadovoljivo uporabljale (glej EN 685). Vključuje tudi zahteve za označevanje.
Izraz »linolej« se velikokrat napačno uporablja za različne talne obloge, pogosto za talne obloge na osnovi polivinilklorida ali gume. Taki materiali niso zajeti v tem standardu.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Publication Date
- 10-Jul-2019
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 08-Jul-2019
- Due Date
- 12-Sep-2019
- Completion Date
- 11-Jul-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2019
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 686:2019 – Resilient Floor Coverings: Linoleum on Foam Backing is a European standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST). This standard specifies the requirements and characteristics of both plain and decorative linoleum floor coverings mounted on foam backing, supplied in roll form. Designed to serve as a comprehensive reference for manufacturers, suppliers, installers, and specifiers, it provides a unified specification that ensures product quality and consistency across domestic, commercial, and light industrial applications.
A key function of SIST EN 686:2019 is to offer a classification system based on intensity of use, enabling consumers and professionals to make informed choices regarding the suitability and expected performance of resilient floor coverings in various environments.
Note: This standard applies exclusively to linoleum products and does not cover floor coverings made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), rubber, or similar materials.
Key Topics
1. Product Definition and Identification
- Linoleum, as defined by this standard, is a floor covering manufactured via calendering a homogeneous mixture of linoleum cement, cork or wood flour, pigments, and fillers onto a fibrous or foam backing, then cured by oxidation.
- Identification criteria include specific chemical tests ensuring authenticity and quality.
2. Performance and Technical Requirements
- Specifies requirements for:
- Overall thickness and consistency
- Mass per unit area
- Flexibility and color fastness to light
- Residual indentation (resilience post-static loading)
- Peel resistance between foam and fibrous backing
- Products must meet minimum quality thresholds to ensure durability, especially under furniture use, such as resistance to castor chair effects.
3. Classification System
- Classification according to intensity of end-use:
- Domestic: Moderate, general, and heavy usage
- Commercial: Moderate, general, and heavy duty
- Light industrial: Moderate use
- Thickness and other product properties determine the appropriate class.
4. Labelling and Documentation
- Each roll must be marked with:
- Standard reference (EN 686:2019)
- Manufacturer and batch information
- Product specification and dimensions
- Relevant class symbol and foam backing type
Applications
SIST EN 686:2019 linoleum on foam backing is designed for a variety of flooring projects, offering a resilient, durable solution with both plain and decorative options. Practical applications include:
- Residential buildings: Living rooms, kitchens, corridors that benefit from cushioned, sound-absorbing, and low-maintenance flooring.
- Commercial environments: Retail shops, classrooms, and offices where moderate to heavy foot traffic occurs and decorative aesthetics are desired.
- Light industrial settings: Areas needing resilient performance for moderate industrial activity without exposure to excessive loads.
The classification system helps architects, designers, and facility managers confidently select products best suited to the intended area of use, optimizing performance, safety, and value over time.
Related Standards
To fully meet the requirements of SIST EN 686:2019 and ensure high-quality resilient floor installation, the following related international standards should be consulted:
- EN ISO 10874: Classification for resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings
- EN ISO 23997: Determination of mass per unit area
- EN ISO 24346: Determination of overall thickness
- EN ISO 24341: Determination of length, width, and straightness of sheet
- EN ISO 24343-1 & EN ISO 24344: Tests for indentation and flexibility
- EN ISO 26985: Identification of linoleum and content analysis
- ISO 4918: Castor chair test for flooring durability
By adhering to SIST EN 686:2019 and these related standards, stakeholders can ensure reliable, high-performance, and sustainable resilient floor coverings for a broad range of interior environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 686:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of plain and decorated linoleum on a foam backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service. 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 document.
This document specifies the characteristics of plain and decorated linoleum on a foam backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service. 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 document.
SIST EN 686:2019 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.
SIST EN 686:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 686:2011, SIST EN ISO 23997:2012, SIST EN ISO 24340:2012, SIST EN ISO 105-B02:2014, SIST EN ISO 24343-1:2012, SIST EN ISO 17231:2017, SIST EN ISO 24345:2012, SIST EN ISO 10874:2012, SIST EN ISO 24344:2012, SIST EN ISO 26985:2012, SIST EN ISO 24341:2012, SIST EN ISO 24346:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 686:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 686:2011
Netekstilne talne obloge - Specifikacija linoleja na penastem hrbtišču z
dekorativnim vzorcem in brez njega
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam
backing
Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Linoleum mit und ohne Muster mit
Schaumrücken
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications pour le linoléum uni et décoratif sur sous-
couche de mousse
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 686:2019
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 686
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150 Supersedes EN 686:2011
English Version
Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and
decorative linoleum on a foam backing
Revêtements de sol résilients - Spécifications pour le Elastische Bodenbeläge - Spezifikation für Linoleum
linoléum uni et décoratif sur sous-couche de mousse mit und ohne Muster mit Schaumrücken
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Identification . 5
5 Requirements . 5
6 Classification. 6
7 Marking, labelling and packaging . 7
European foreword
This document (EN 686:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile and laminate floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 686:2011.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— All referenced test methods have been changed.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of plain and decorated linoleum on a foam backing as a
compound floor covering, supplied in roll form.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this document includes a classification system
based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service.
The te
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