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BS EN 266:1992

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Specification for textile wallcoverings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-09-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1992

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
0. Introduction
1. Object and field of application
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Dimensions
5. Adhesion of attached yarns
6. Cleanability
7. Colour fastness to light
8. Matching, application, removal and miscellaneous
     symbols
9. Marking
10. Designation
Annexes
A. Sampling for testing
B. Method of measuring dimensions
C. Method of test for adhesion of attached yarns
D. Test report
E. Designation
Table
1. Symbols for marking purposes
National appendix NA (informative)
National appendix NB (informative)

Applies to textile wallcoverings supplied in rolls for hanging on to walls and ceilings, by means of an adhesive covering the whole of the interface between the wallcovering and the support. Does not apply to individual lengths of textile wallcovering cut at the retail point of sale. Excluded are rigid materials, materials not attached or not wholly attached by adhesive and non-decorative wallcoverings. Also excluded are wallpapers, wall vinyls and wall coverings with a plastic surface. Covers references, definitions, dimensions, adhesion of attached yarns, cleanability, colour fastness to light, matching, application, removal and miscellaneous symbols, marking and designation.

Committee
CW/35
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 87/43078 DC (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NEN EN 266 : 1992 Identical
SN EN 266 : 1991 Identical
NS EN 266 : 1ED 1992 Identical
I.S. EN 266:1992 Identical
UNE-EN 266:1993 Identical
NBN EN 266 : 1993 Identical
UNI EN 266 : 1993 Identical
EN 266:1991 Identical
NF EN 266 : 1992 Identical
DIN EN 266:1992-03 Identical
ONORM EN 266 : 1992 Identical

BS 1248-1:1990 Wallcoverings in roll form Terms and symbols
BS EN 259:1997 Wallcoverings in roll form. Specification for heavy duty wallcoverings
BS 1248-2:1990 Wallcoverings in roll form Specification for finished wallcoverings
BS 1930:1990 Methods for determination of width of woven or knitted fabrics when relaxed at zero tension
BS 1931:1968 Method for the determination of length of woven or knitted fabrics when relaxed at zero tension

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