SIST EN 14159:2015
(Main)Textile floor coverings - Requirements for tolerances on (linear) dimensions of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet and for tolerances on pattern repeat
Textile floor coverings - Requirements for tolerances on (linear) dimensions of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet and for tolerances on pattern repeat
This European Standard specifies the maximum accepted tolerances on the dimensions and distortions in pattern, of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet.
NOTE These tolerances do not affect the functional characteristics of the floor covering.
Textile Bodenbeläge - Anforderungen an Toleranzen der (linearen) Maße von abgepassten Teppichen, Läufern, Teppichfliesen und Teppich-Bahnenware und des Musterrapports
Diese Europäische Norm legt die größten zulässigen Abweichungen in den Maßen und die größten zulässigen Musterverzüge von abgepassten Bodenbelägen, Läufern, Fliesen und Bahnenware fest.
ANMERKUNG Diese Abweichungen beeinflussen nicht die Funktionseigenschaften des textilen Bodenbelags.
Revêtements de sol textiles - Exigences relatives aux tolérances sur les dimensions (linéaires) des tapis, passages, dalles de moquette et moquettes et aux tolérances sur le raccord de dessin
La présente Norme européenne indique les tolérances maximales acceptées sur les dimensions et les déformations du dessin des tapis, passages, dalles de moquette et moquettes.
NOTE Ces tolérances n’influent pas sur les caractéristiques fonctionnelles du revêtement de sol textile.
Tekstilne talne obloge - Dovoljene tolerance (linearnih) dimenzij preprog, tekačev, plošč in talnih oblog za popolno pokritje tal (od zidu do zidu) ter tolerance za ponovljivost vzorca
Ta tehnična specifikacija določa maksimalne sprejemljive tolerance pri dimenzijah in deformacijah vzorcev preprog, tekačev, plošč ter talnih oblog za popolno pokritje tal (od zidu do zidu). OPOMBA Te tolerance ne vplivajo na funkcionalne lastnosti talnih oblog.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 10-Aug-2014
- Publication Date
- 19-Jan-2015
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Jan-2015
- Due Date
- 26-Mar-2015
- Completion Date
- 20-Jan-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14215:2013 - Textile floor coverings - Classification of machine-made pile rugs and runners - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14215:2018 - Textile floor coverings - Classification of machine-made rugs and runners - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 13297:2007 - Textile floor coverings - Classification of needled pile floor coverings - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 14159:2015 is the European Standard that defines requirements for tolerances on linear dimensions and pattern repeat in textile floor coverings. Issued by CEN (European Committee for Standardization), this standard applies to different types of textile floor coverings, including rugs, runners, carpet tiles, and wall-to-wall carpets. It specifies the maximum permissible deviations in size and distortions in pattern, ensuring consistency and quality across manufactured products. By doing so, SIST EN 14159:2015 facilitates reliable installation and customer satisfaction, while supporting international trade of textile floor coverings.
Key Topics
This standard addresses essential aspects of textile floor coverings, focusing on:
- Dimensional tolerances: Specifies the limits for how much the length, width, and other linear measurements can deviate from the declared nominal values for various products.
- Pattern repeat tolerances: Outlines permissible variations in the repetition of design patterns, covering aspects like bowing, skewing, linear pattern distortion, and arcing.
- Measurement procedures: Details recommended tools and methodologies for accurately assessing both dimensions and pattern distortions.
- Product categories: Applies requirements individually to rugs, runners, carpet tiles, and wall-to-wall (broadloom) carpets, recognizing each product’s unique characteristics.
- Manufacturer and installer communication: Highlights the importance of coordination to manage what is technically manufacturable with what is practical for installation.
Applications
SIST EN 14159:2015 is highly relevant for various stakeholders in the textile flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, installers, and quality control professionals. Its practical value lies in:
- Quality assurance: Manufacturers rely on this standard to ensure that floor coverings meet industry-accepted tolerances, which helps to minimize production defects and reduce waste.
- Product specification: Specifiers and distributors can accurately communicate and compare product dimensions and tolerances, leading to clearer sales agreements and procurement processes.
- Installation reliability: Installers benefit from consistent product dimensions and minimal pattern distortions, reducing installation issues and achieving precise pattern alignment.
- Customer satisfaction: End-users enjoy uniform and aesthetically pleasing textile floors, free from noticeable discrepancies in size or design repeat.
- Market access: Compliance with SIST EN 14159:2015 is often required for market entry in Europe, supporting fair competition and facilitating trade.
Related Standards
SIST EN 14159:2015 is part of a broader framework of standards that support the design, production, and installation of textile floor coverings. Other relevant standards include:
- ISO 2424 - Textile floor coverings – Vocabulary: Terms used throughout SIST EN 14159:2015 are based on this vocabulary, ensuring harmonization across standards.
- ISO 3018 - Textile floor coverings – Rectangular textile floor coverings – Determination of dimensions: Cited as a normative reference for measurement procedures.
- EN 994 - Textile floor coverings – Determination of the side length, squareness, and straightness of tiles.
- EN 1307 - Textile floor coverings – Classification: Provides criteria for performance classification of textile flooring products.
- EN 14215 - Textile floor coverings – Classification of machine-made pile rugs and runners.
Summary
By establishing clear requirements for dimensional and pattern repeat tolerances, SIST EN 14159:2015 underpins quality control throughout the textile flooring supply chain. Its broad applicability enables manufacturers, specifiers, and installers to ensure that carpets, rugs, runners, and tiles meet performance and aesthetic expectations in a wide range of domestic, commercial, and public installations. This standard plays a crucial role in the seamless specification, production, and installation of textile floor coverings in the European market.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 14159:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Textile floor coverings - Requirements for tolerances on (linear) dimensions of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet and for tolerances on pattern repeat". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the maximum accepted tolerances on the dimensions and distortions in pattern, of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet. NOTE These tolerances do not affect the functional characteristics of the floor covering.
This European Standard specifies the maximum accepted tolerances on the dimensions and distortions in pattern, of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet. NOTE These tolerances do not affect the functional characteristics of the floor covering.
SIST EN 14159:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 14159:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST-TS CEN/TS 14159:2007, SIST EN 4637:2010, SIST ENV 1007-1:2000, SIST EN 1470:2009, SIST EN 15114:2007+A1:2008, SIST EN 14215:2013, SIST EN 15772:2012, SIST EN 1307:2009, SIST EN 14215:2018, SIST EN 14215:2026, SIST EN 15825:2012, SIST EN 13297:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textile Bodenbeläge - Anforderungen an Toleranzen der (linearen) Maße von abgepassten Teppichen, Läufern, Teppichfliesen und Teppich-Bahnenware und des MusterrapportsRevêtements de sol textiles - Exigences relatives aux tolérances sur les dimensions (linéaires) des tapis, passages, dalles de moquette et moquettes et aux tolérances sur le raccord de dessinTextile floor coverings - Requirements for tolerances on (linear) dimensions of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet and for tolerances on pattern repeat59.080.60Tekstilne talne oblogeTextile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14159:2014SIST EN 14159:2015en,fr,de01-marec-2015SIST EN 14159:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST-TS CEN/TS 14159:20071DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14159
December 2014 ICS 59.080.60 Supersedes CEN/TS 14159:2007English Version
Textile floor coverings - Requirements for tolerances on (linear) dimensions of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet and for tolerances on pattern repeat
Revêtements de sol textiles - Exigences relatives aux tolérances sur les dimensions (linéaires) des tapis, passages, dalles de moquette et moquettes et aux tolérances sur le raccord de dessin
Textile Bodenbeläge - Anforderungen an Toleranzen der (linearen) Maße von abgepassten Bodenbelägen, Läufern, Fliesen und Bahnenware und des Musterrapports This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 November 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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