What is BS EN 16511 - Loose-laid panels about?
BS EN 16511 specifies the characteristics of semi-rigid multilayer modular floor covering with a wear-resistant and decorative surface layer supplied in panels (either tile or plank form). The floor panels are considered suitable for domestic and commercial levels of use and designed for floating installation, also includes requirements for marking and packaging.
Note 1: BS EN 16511 applies to areas which are subject to frequent wetting, e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms or saunas, only if recommended by the producer.
Note 2: BS EN 16511 does not apply to resilient floor panels for loose laying and multilayer wood floorings.
Who is BS EN 16511 - Loose-laid panels for?
BS EN 16511 is on panels applies to:
- Civil engineers
- Floor covering suppliers
- Flooring Installers
- Flooring Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 16511 - Loose-laid panels?
Wear resistance refers to the life of the floor.
BS EN 16511 provides characteristics for the requirements of the panels which will ensure that the panels remain attractive for many years without having to repair or replace and saves time and money of the replacement or repair of a worn floor.