What is BS EN 16301 - Natural stone test methods about?
BS EN 16301 specifies a method to assess the sensitivity of natural stones when exposed to accidental staining.
BS EN 16301 defines a procedure for the application of the stains as well as the cleaning and the assessment of the surface appearance after cleaning.
NOTE 1: BS EN 16301 covers the possibility to assess the efficiency of chemical treatment.
NOTE 2: The method does not intend to present any de-staining technique.
Who is BS EN 16301 - Natural stone test methods for?
BS EN 16301 on natural stone test methods is relevant to:
- Natural stone industry
- Mining and quarrying companies
- Geologists and Petrographists
- Stone testing laboratories
- Certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16301 - Natural stone test methods?
Natural stone is an extremely durable material. Not only can natural stone be used as a flooring material in high traffic regions, it can also be used as a counter-top to ensure that stains, scratches, and heat don't pose a threat to the look and feel of your counters.
In order to decide the capabilities of the stones, it is important to assess the sensitivity of natural stones when exposed to accidental staining.
BS EN 16301 provides test methods and procedures to define a set of staining agents applied on a defined stone surface to assess the sensitivity of natural stones when exposed to accidental staining.
BS EN 16301 gives you the visualization of some common stones with colour pictures to facilitate the evaluation of staining and a method for applying stains, washing, and assessing the look of the surface after cleaning.