EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISO 17178 testing. ISO 17178 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to provide guidelines for the selection and testing of adhesives used for bonding parquet to subfloors. The standard covers both solid and engineered hardwood flooring.
ISO 17178 specifies test methods for adhesives for bonding parquet and similar wood flooring to a subfloor. Also, the shear strength to be achieved with these adhesives specifies the minimum requirements for tensile strength.
Adhesives are used to bond parquet to a subfloor made of concrete, wood or other materials. The quality of the adhesive is critical to installing hardwood flooring securely and not loosening over time. ISO 17178 provides a set of minimum requirements for adhesives used for this purpose.
The standard specifies the test methods that must be used to evaluate the properties of the adhesive, including viscosity, open time, shear strength, tensile strength, moisture resistance, heat resistance, and working life. The results of these tests must meet the minimum requirements specified by the adhesive manufacturer.
In addition to these test methods, the standard also provides guidelines for adhesive application. For example, it specifies the recommended coverage rate for the adhesive, as well as the conditions under which the adhesive should be applied (such as temperature and humidity levels).
Overall, ISO 17178 is an important standard for anyone involved in hardwood flooring installation. By following the guidelines set out in this standard, installers can be assured that the adhesive they use is of high quality and will provide a secure bond between the parquet and the subfloor.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 17178 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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