Overview
ISO 10582:2017 - Resilient floor coverings - Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering - Specifications defines requirements for non‑cushioned heterogeneous PVC floor coverings supplied as tiles, planks or rolls. The standard covers constructional characteristics (wear layer, binder content), dimensional and performance tolerances, laboratory test methods, and marking/packaging rules. It references a use‑classification scheme (see ISO 10874) so consumers and specifiers can match PVC flooring to the intended intensity of use.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Product scope: Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) floor coverings with optional transparent non‑PVC factory finish.
- Binder content (identification): Products are classified by wear‑layer binder content; Type I = ≥ 80%, Type II = ≥ 30% (by mass in the wear layer, manufacturer certificate).
- Wear layer and thickness tolerances: Overall and wear‑layer thickness requirements and limits on individual and average values (see ISO 24346, ISO 24340).
- Dimensional stability & curling: Maximum dimensional change and curling limits after heat exposure depend on intended installation (welded, glued, floating) (ISO 23999).
- Mechanical performance:
- Residual indentation ≤ 0.10 mm (ISO 24343‑1).
- Castor chair resistance for higher classes (25 000 cycles, no delamination; ISO 4918).
- Seam strength and locking strength requirements where applicable (ISO 16906 and Annex D).
- Appearance & durability: Colour fastness to artificial light (minimum Blue Wool 6 or ΔE ≤ 8 after 300 h - ISO 105‑B02 / ASTM F1515).
- Flatness and joint tolerances for locking systems (Annex B and C): limits on concave/convex deformation, openings and height differences between panels.
- Marking, labelling and packaging: Requirements to help consumers make informed choices and to indicate classification, composition and installation guidance.
Applications and intended users
ISO 10582:2017 is intended for:
- Manufacturers - product specification, quality control and conformity claims.
- Testing laboratories - standardized test methods and acceptance criteria.
- Architects, specifiers and consultants - selecting appropriate PVC flooring by class (via ISO 10874) for residential, commercial or light‑industrial uses.
- Installers and purchasers - guidance on installation suitability (welded, glued, floating) and expected performance.
- Procurement and compliance teams - ensuring products meet defined tolerances and labelling obligations.
Related standards
- ISO 10874 - Classification of floor coverings by use.
- ISO 24340, 24341, 24342, 24343‑1, 24344, 24346 - thickness, dimensions, indentation, flexibility testing.
- ISO 23997/23999 - mass per unit area and dimensional stability.
- ISO 16906, ISO 105‑B02, ISO 4918 - seam strength, colour fastness and castor chair testing.
- ASTM F1515, EN 1372 - referenced test methods.
Keywords: ISO 10582:2017, resilient floor coverings, heterogeneous PVC floor covering, wear layer, binder content, ISO 10874, dimensional stability, seam strength, castor chair test.
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