DIN EN 15186:2012-07

This document (EN 15186:2012) has been prepared by CEN/TC 207 "Furniture", the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This document cancels and replaces CEN/TS 15186:2005. This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to penetrating scratches and relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material. It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics. Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards and HPL (high-pressure laminates). It simulates measurable penetrating and/or deforming scratches. Method B is suitable for all types of surfaces. It simulates first visible scratches that may only be a change in the gloss. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture; it can however be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces. The committee responsible for this standard is NA 042-05-08 GA "Gemeinschafts-Arbeitsausschuss NHM/NAB: SpA zu CEN/TC 207/WG 7 Möbeloberflächen" ("Joint Working Committee NHM/NAB: Mirror Committee of CEN/TC 207/WG Furniture surfaces") at DIN.