A resilient floor (linoleum, PVC floors, rubber) is characterized by its elasticity, giving the flooring a degree of flexibility and ability to return to its original shape after being subjected to a heavy load. In this point of view, flexible floors (linoleum, PVC floors, rubber) are leading the way.
There are four main families of resilient PVC floors:
- Homogeneous compact PVC floors, composed of a single layer whose resistance to abrasion depends on their thickness.
- Heterogeneous compact PVC floors, made up of several layers of different formulations and possibly reinforced by a veil frame or a glass grid.
- Heterogeneous acoustic PVC floors, containing an underlayment improving their insulation against impact sound and therefore enhancing acoustic comfort.
- Special PVC floors:
- Electric conductor and heatsink PVC floors contain carbon black, for example, to build an electricity network.
- Non-slip, with particle inclusions, or graining.
Resilient floors are high-performance and durable materials easy to maintain.
SFC has developed many characterization methods of resilient floor products to verify their conformity regarding standard requirements.
The benefits
For homogeneous polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor coverings
Check the prescriptions according to standards NF EN ISO 10581
- Marking, labelling and packaging requirement: § 6 (in addition to RPC 305, CE marking affixing rule and condition)
For heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor coverings
Check the prescriptions according to NF EN ISO 10582 standards
- Determination of flatness, openings and flush between the slabs or boards
- Marking, labelling and packaging requirement: § 6 (in addition to RPC 305, CE marking affixing rule and condition)
For homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor coverings
Check the prescriptions according to standards NF EN ISO 24341, NF EN ISO 24342 and NF EN ISO 10582
- Dimensional characterisations (excluding roll): Determination of length, width and straightness of sheet
- Determination of the side length, the edge straightness and the squareness of tiles
- Determination of total thickness
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN ISO 23997
- Determination of mass per unit area
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN ISO 23996
- Determination of density
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 24343-1
- Determination of indentation and residual indentation
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 425
- Castor chair test
Check the prescriptions according to document XP CEN / TS 16165
- Slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces (bare feet and shod)
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 14041
- Determination of Pentachlorophenol (PCP) content
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN ISO 26987
- Resistance to staining and to chemicals
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 13893
- Determination of the dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surface
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 684
- Determination of seam strength
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 424
- Effect of furniture leg movement
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 13553
- Water tightness (Annex A)
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN ISO 11998
- Resistance to wet-scrub and cleanability of coatings
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 666
- Determination of gelling
Check the prescriptions according to standard NF EN 1399
- Resistance to stubbed and burning cigarettes
Approvals
SFC has a number of labels, approvals and recognitions that testify its professionalism and its involvement in Research and Innovation. In particular, it has the agreement “Crédit impôt recherche” (CIR) Research Tax Credit, with a doubling of the tax base calculation.