ISO 10581-2019 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10581:2019 — Resilient floor coverings — Homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering — Specifications. This international standard defines the required characteristics, marking and classification approach for homogeneous PVC floor coverings supplied as tiles or rolls; the document is published by ISO and is available for purchase in PDF format.

Abstract

Specifies the characteristics of homogeneous floor coverings based on poly(vinyl chloride), supplied in tile or roll form, and allows for a transparent, non‑PVC factory finish. Includes a classification system (linked to ISO 10874) based on intensity of use to help consumers and specifiers, and specifies requirements for product marking.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in ISO systematic review).
• Publication date: 2019-11-26 (Edition 2, 2019).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.150 (Floor coverings).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2019).
• Number of pages: 7 pages.

Scope

Defines the specification for homogeneous PVC resilient floor coverings (tiles and rolls) including required characteristics, dimensional limits where applicable, marking and labelling obligations, and the use of an intensity-of-use classification (per ISO 10874) to indicate appropriate areas of application. The standard does not itself prescribe every test method but references relevant test standards for performance verification.

Key topics and requirements

• Product definition and scope: homogeneous PVC floor coverings supplied as tiles or rolls.
• Essential product characteristics to be met (appearance, dimensional properties, factory finish allowed as non‑PVC transparent coat).
• Classification by intensity of use (linked to ISO 10874) to guide suitability for different areas (domestic, commercial, light industrial).
• Marking and information requirements to allow correct identification and selection by buyers and specifiers.
• Normative references to relevant test methods and related ISO standards for performance verification.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of homogeneous PVC floor coverings, product designers, quality and testing laboratories, specifiers, architects, building contractors and procurement teams to ensure products meet internationally accepted minimum specifications and to classify suitability for intended areas of use.

Related standards

Closely related to ISO 10874 (classification of resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings) and other ISO standards covering test methods and specifications for resilient floor coverings such as ISO 19322. ISO 10581 replaces the earlier ISO 10581:2011 edition.

Keywords

homogeneous PVC, resilient floor coverings, flooring specifications, ISO 10581, product marking, floor covering classification, ISO 10874.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10581:2019 is an international standard that specifies requirements for homogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resilient floor coverings supplied as tiles or rolls.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the product characteristics, permitted factory finishes, classification by intensity of use (via ISO 10874), and marking requirements to help consumers and specifiers choose appropriate floor coverings. It references relevant test standards for verifying performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, testing laboratories, architects and specifiers, procurement teams and regulatory or conformity bodies involved with floor covering selection, testing and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10581:2019 (Edition 2) superseded ISO 10581:2011 and, as of the ISO catalogue review, remains the current confirmed edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the family of standards for resilient floor coverings (same ICS 97.150) and is intended to be used alongside classification standards such as ISO 10874 and other specifications/test-method standards (for example ISO 19322 for some thermoplastic floor coverings).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: homogeneous PVC, resilient floor covering, floor covering specification, ISO 10581, floor classification, marking.