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BS EN 12956:1999

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Wallcoverings in roll form. Determination of dimensions, straightness, spongeability and washability

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Method of measuring dimensions
5 Method of verifying straightness
6 Method of assessing spongeability and washability
7 Test report

Defines procedures for measuring dimensions, for verification of straightness and for assessment of spongeability and washability. Applies to all wallcoverings in roll form, excluding cork wallcoverings.

Committee
CW/35
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 97/710986 DC (08/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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