EN 438-5:2016
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.
EN 438-5:2016
Release Date
2016
Published By
European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Latest
EN 438-5:2016
Replace
FprEN 438-5-2015
Scope
This European Standard applies to six classes of flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick produced by using a high pressure process, intended for bonding to supporting substrates, to produce HPL flooring elements. For laminate floor covering applications 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 to clean and maintain. The requirements in this document apply only to the high-pressure laminate, and additional properties will need to be specified in order to define the functional performance of the finished flooring product. This European Standard applies only to decorative laminates as defined in Clause 3. EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this European Standard.

EN 438-5:2016 Referenced Document

  • EN 13722:2004 Furniture - Assessment of the surface gloss
  • EN 16094:2012 Laminate floor coverings - Test method for the determination of micro-scratch resistance
  • EN 316:2009 Wood fibre boards - Definition, classification and symbols
  • EN 438-2:2016 High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties
  • EN 61340-4-1:2004 Electrostatics Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
  • EN ISO 10874:2012 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification (ISO 10874:2009)
  • EN ISO 1183-1:2012 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2012)*2024-04-20 Update
  • EN ISO 9239-1:2010 Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source (ISO 9239-1:2010)

EN 438-5:2016 history

  • 2016 EN 438-5:2016 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
  • 2005 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



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