What is ISO 12951 about?
ISO 12951 discusses determination methods of textile floor coverings. ISO 12951 specifies four methods of testing for textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay) using the Lisson Tretrad machine.
- Test A: determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets
- Test B: determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floor coverings
- Test C: determination of fibre binds on synthetic loop pile carpets
- Test D: determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floor coverings and floor coverings without pile
Who is ISO 12951 for?
ISO 12951 on determination methods of textile floor coverings is useful for:
- Floor coverings producers
- Floor cover installers
- Quality control laboratories
Why should you use ISO 12951?
ISO 12951 provides four methods of testing for textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay) using the Lisson Tretrad machine. That will help you to give superior quality of service to users.
ISO 12951 specifies methods for the determination of mass loss, fibre bind, and stair nosing appearance change using the Lisson Tretrad machine, which allows manufacturers to ensure that their products are safe to use and fit for purpose.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 12951:2020 supersedes BS EN ISO 12951:2015, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 12951:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN ISO 12951:2015. These include:
- Two different methods are described for calibrating the apparatus
- A better description of how to assess test C is provided
- Examples of failure are given