This European Standard specifies a classification system for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. The
classification is based on practical requirements for areas of use and intensity of use and is linked to the
requirements specified in the European Standard for each type of floor covering.
This European Standard is also intended to give guidance to manufacturers, specifiers and consumers to
enable them to choose the appropriate class of floor covering for any given area of use or specific room.
NOTE The wear and appearance of floor coverings are influenced by standards of installation and maintenance, the
condition of the sub-floor and the kind of use (type of footwear, high concentrations of localized traffic etc.). These factors
should be taken into account when using this classification system.
BS EN 685:2007 history
2010BS EN ISO 10874:2012 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. Classification
2007BS EN 685:2007 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification
2005BS EN 685:2005 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification
1996BS EN 685:1996 Resilient and laminate floor coverings - Classification