BS EN 438-5:2016 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.


Cross References:
EN 316
EN 438-2:2016
EN 12721
EN 13329
EN 13501-1
EN 13722
EN 16094
EN 61340-4-1
IEC 61340-4-1
EN ISO 1183-1
ISO 1183-1
EN ISO 9239-1
ISO 9239-1
EN ISO 10874
ISO 10874
EN ISO 11664-2
ISO 11664-2
EN ISO 11925-2
ISO 11925-2


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