BS EN 17368:2020

What is BS EN 17368 about?

BS EN 17368 discusses laminated floor coverings. BS EN 17368 specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester and relates to the surfaces of laminate floor coverings.

Note: The test is carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes.

Who is BS EN 17368 for?

BS EN 17368 on laminate floor coverings is useful for:

• Floor coverings producers
• Floor coverings installers
• Quality control laboratories
• Interior decorators

Why should you use BS EN 17368?

Impact testing is used to study the various characteristics of materials that includes toughness, hardness, ductility, and strength.

BS EN 17368 specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester that helps determine the ability of a laminate floor covering to withstand impact.