DIN EN 661 PDF Download
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Resilient floor coverings - Determination of the spreading of water
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The purpose of the DIN EN 661 standard is to quantify how water spreads through resilient floor coverings. The method for calculating the rate at which water distributes horizontally through a resilient floor covering attached to a non-absorbent backing is provided by this particular standard. The goal of this test is to evaluate the floor covering's performance in terms of its ability to prevent water from spreading and to make sure it complies with the standards.
The floor covering sample is placed on a non-absorbent substrate and subjected to a controlled amount of water according to the standard's test technique. Then, over a predetermined period of time, the spread of water is visually seen and measured. The standard offers detailed instructions for sample preparation, measuring the spread of water, and interpreting the results.
Manufacturers and consumers of resilient floor coverings can assess the product's water resistance capabilities by adhering to DIN EN 661. Making decisions on the suitability of the floor covering for various uses, such as in locations where water spillages are frequent or in climates with high humidity, requires knowledge of this information, which is helpful. The floor covering will meet the necessary performance requirements for water spreading if it complies with this standard, giving consumers confidence in its quality and longevity.
| Descriptors | Accelerators, Adhesives, Boards, Determination, Dispersion, Elastic, Elastic fabrics, Elastic properties (fluids), Floor coverings, Gases, Instruments, Materials, Metals, Preconditioning, Propagation, Propagation velocity, Sampling methods, Shape, Sodium, Spreading of water, Test results, Test specimens, Testing, Water, Panels, Tiles, Pretreatment, Planks, Plates, Sheets |
| ICS Codes | 97.150 - Floor coverings |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 194.6 KB |
