DS/EN 438-5:2005
High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates

Standard No.

DS/EN 438-5:2005

Release Date

2005

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

Latest

DS/EN 438-5:2005

Replace

DS/EN 438-1-1992 DS/EN 438-2-1992

Scope

This Part of EN 438 applies to five classes of flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intendedfor bonding to supporting substrates, to produce HPL flooring elements. For laminate floor coveringapplications they meet the surface property requirements specified in EN 13329.High-pressure decorative flooring laminates are characterised by their high resistance to abrasion,aesthetic qualities and durability. They have good hygienic and anti-static properties and are easy toclean and maintain.The requirements in this document apply only to the high-pressure laminate, and additional propertieswill need to be specified in order to define the functional perfo

DS/EN 438-5:2005 history

• 2005 DS/EN 438-5:2005 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates