What is BS 5325 - Installation of textile floor coverings about?

BS 5325 gives guidance on the steps that should be taken to install textile floor coverings successfully.

BS 5325 covers carpets, carpet tiles, and flock floor coverings; among other products. BS 5325 recommendations for the installation of textile floor coverings are useful for new as well as existing buildings.

BS 5325 on textile floor coverings covers the installation of all products composed of textile material with a pile or non-pile use surface. This includes the laying of modular carpets; for example, tiles and planks. BS 5325 details suitable methods of design and installation; and advises on the selection of the materials required for their implementation.

Note: BS 5325 does not include advice on cleaning and maintenance but does include guidance on the decisions made at the design stage which assist cleaning and maintenance and enable the installation to give satisfactory service.

Who is BS 5325 - Installation of textile floor coverings for?

BS 5325 on textile floor coverings is useful for:

Flooring contractors
Flooring retailers
Builders
Fit-out companies
Architects and designers
Landlords
Floor covering manufacturers
Floor covering installers

Why should you use BS 5325 - Installation of textile floor coverings?

Floor dressing isn’t just about improving the appearance of your office or residence; it reinforces floor tiles and increases their durability. Depending on the covering you choose, it can also aid in keeping allergens out, and assist in heat insulation.

BS 5325 on textile floor coverings provides you with recommendations for the installation of textile floor coverings, with various processes to ensure the reliability of the installation. BS 5325 gives you recommendations for various floor coverings, type of adhesion to be used, design, workmanship, health, and safety measures.

BS 5325 helps with correct floor covering installation, for suitable conditions. For instance, BS 5325 guides you through the selection of flooring materials for stairs, ESD areas, commercial, and domestic areas.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS 5325:2021 on textile floor coverings supersedes BS 5325:2001 which is withdrawn. BS 5325:2021 is fully revised with respect to BS 5325:2001. These revisions include:

New/revised methods of installation
New/revised application products
Health and safety and legislative issues

BS 5325:2021

Installation of textile floor coverings. Code of practice

Current

Published:

31 Jul 2021