BS EN 686 discusses resilient floor coverings.
BS EN 686 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, BS EN 686 includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service.
Note: 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 BS EN 686.
BS EN 686 on the specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing is useful for:
BS EN 686 specifies the characteristics of plain and decorated linoleum on a foam backing as a compound floor covering, supplied in roll form for manufacturing which helps you to offer an enormous quality range of flooring covers to consumers.
BS EN 686 is intended to provide guidance, specification, and classification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing for manufacturers, specifiers, and consumers, to enable them to choose the appropriate class of floor covering for any given area of use or specific room.
BS EN 686 provides requirements for marking which helps during manufacturing flooring covers.
BS EN 686:2019 supersedes BS EN 686:2011, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 686:2019 all referenced test methods have been changed with respect to BS EN 686:2011.
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