BS EN ISO 24011:2012

This standard BS EN ISO 24011:2012 Resilient floor coverings. Specification for plain and decorative linoleum is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.150 Non-textile floor coverings

This International Standard specifies the characteristics of plain and decorative linoleum, supplied as either tiles or rolls.

To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this International Standard includes a classification system based on the intensity of use, which shows where resilient floor coverings provide satisfactory service.

The term 'linoleum' is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings, often to those based on poly(vinyl chloride) or rubber. Such materials are not included in this International Standard.