What is BS EN 14209 - Performance of preformed plasterboard cornices about?

BS EN 14209 is a European standard on preformed plasterboard cornices providing test requirements and methods to achieve cornices for your structure.

BS EN 14209 specifies the characteristics and performance of preformed plasterboard cornices intended to be used in building construction works either as part of the original specification or subsequently for improved decorative enrichment of the wall/ceiling angle in rooms.

BS EN 14209 provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products.

NOTE: BS EN 14209 covers the performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength.

NOTE: BS EN 14209 covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

NOTE: BS EN 14209 does not cover plain plaster and gypsum fibrous plasterwork cornices.

Who is BS EN 14209 - Performance of preformed plasterboard cornices for?

BS EN 14209 on plasterboard cornices is useful for:

Plasterboard manufacturers
Manufacturers and suppliers of cement, gypsum, lime, mortar

Why should you use BS EN 14209 - Performance of preformed plasterboard cornices?

A plasterboard cornice is generally considered to be a horizontal, decorative type of plaster moulding that is positioned between the connecting joins of a roof and a wall.

BS EN 14209 provides the profile and dimensions of preformed plasterboard cornices to provide a continuous section of regular profile and thickness to permit cut lengths to match their shape and thickness when ends are placed together.

BS EN 14209 navigates you through the requirements on test methods for testing preformed plasterboard cornices to ensure the mechanical and physical behaviour of plasterboard cornices.

BS EN 14209 provides AVCP system with the compliance of preformed plasterboard cornices with the requirements of type testing and factory production control.

Designation of preformed plasterboard cornices is described in BS EN 14209 along with product marking, labelling and packaging.

Furthermore, while building or repairing a new or existing home, BS EN 14209 walks you through the details of plasterboard cornices, which is a decorative profile created from a gypsum core. It protects the plaster core and makes painting easier. At the same time, the paper face strengthens the plaster cornice profile's durability during transportation, handling, and installation. As a result, you could produce cornice profiles in a range of styles and sizes, ensuring that you can find the ideal aesthetic interior to achieve your desired effect.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 14209:2017 supersedes BS EN 14209:2005. BS EN 14209:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 14209:2005. These include:

Normative references have been updated
New clause symbols and abbreviations has been introduced
Annex ZA and Clause 6 have been revised to be in line with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
Document has been editorially revised.

BS EN 14209:2017

Preformed plasterboard cornices. Definitions, requirements and test methods

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Jul 2017