ISO 4918:2009 PDF Download

The standard ISO 4918:2009 describes several techniques for evaluating the effectiveness and toughness of resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings, with a particular emphasis on their resistance to the movement of a castor chair. The standard outlines procedures for evaluating the wear behavior of textile floor coverings, assessing color changes (known as glossing) of needle floor coverings without a pile, evaluating the overall structural integrity of textile floor coverings, and figuring out joint stability for resilient or laminate floor coverings, including joints, susceptibility to surface crazing (small cracks), construction integrity, and susceptibility to surface crazing (small cracks).

To simulate actual situations where chairs are often wheeled on the flooring, the standard requires that the test piece be moved by a castor chair. Manufacturers and customers can make sure that the floor covering complies with specified quality and durability standards by executing these tests in accordance with the guidelines provided in ISO 4918:2009. This standard offers a framework for evaluating the performance of various floor coverings objectively, assisting in the selection process for particular applications, and empowering customers to make knowledgeable choices.