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RAG® 2026
BRITISH STANDARDS
BS 5325 Installation of textile floorcoverings, provides recommendations of best practice for the
design and installation of both woven and non-woven textile floorcoverings.
BS 8203 Installation of resilient floorcoverings provides recommendations of best practice for the
design and installation of cork, linoleum, rubber and plastic floorcoverings.
All aspects of site conditions, subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation must be in
accordance with either BS 5325 Installation of textile floorcoverings or BS 8203 Installation of
resilient floorcoverings, as appropriate.
BS 8204 Code of practice for screeds, bases and in situ flooring. Concrete bases and cementitious
levelling screeds to receive floorings.
BS 8201 Code of practice for installation of flooring of wood and wood-based panels.
BS EN 13813 Screed material and floor screeds. Screed material. Properties and requirements.
BS EN 13892-2 Methods of test for screed materials. Determination of flexural and
compressive strength.
BS EN 1504-3 Structural and Non Structural repair of concrete structures.
The information in this guide is based on results we have achieved with the floorcoverings listed.
Floorcovering manufacturers are involved in continuous research and development, leading to
the introduction of new products and the withdrawal of others. As these changes are beyond our
control and as site conditions vary, users must ensure the suitability of our products by enquiry or
by prior testing.
No liability is accepted for loss or damage arising from incorrect use of the Company’s products.
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