EN 14978:2016+A1:2021

Laminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic based surface layer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements and test methods EN 14978:2016+A1:2021

Publication date:   Mar 23, 2022

Scope

This European Standard specifies characteristics, requirements and test methods for laminate floor coverings with acrylic based surface layer, electron beam cured as defined in 3.1 and 3.2.
It includes a classification system based on EN ISO 10874, 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, e.g. for use in domestic kitchens. This standard does not specify requirements related to areas that are subject to frequent wetting, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas.