PVC Flooring

In addition to polyvinyl chloride, PVC floor coverings also contain resins and plasticizers. The material thickness is usually approx. 2.0 mm. They are available as homogeneous flooring (in accordance with DIN EN ISO 10581), which is produced in a homogeneous colour over the entire thickness, and as heterogeneous flooring (in accordance with DIN EN ISO 10582), the appearance of which is determined by differently coloured components, which result, for example, in a marbled or speckled surface. Both types can have a factory-applied transparent surface coating made of a different material, e.g. polyurethane. Special PVC floor coverings are also suitable for work areas with an increased risk of slipping, as they can reach up to R 12 according to GUV-R 181. Specific properties of certain PVC floor coverings are defined by their own regulations:

• PVC floor coverings with jute or polyester fleece backing or on polyester fleece with PVC backing in DIN EN 650,
• PVC floor coverings with cork-based backing in DIN EN 652,
• PVC floor coverings with fibre material backing in DIN EN 13413,
• PVC floor coverings for special wet rooms in DIN EN 13553 and
• PVC floor coverings with particle-based increased sliding resistance in DIN EN 13845.

For the characteristics of foamed PVC flooring, see the lexicon article CV flooring.

Source: bauwion