This British Standard gives recommendations for the installation of the following floor coverings on both new and existing constructions:
a) cork floor coverings;
b) linoleum floor coverings;
c) plastics floor coverings;
d) rubber floor coverings.
Special measures are necessary for successful installation of floor coverings such as those used for static control, and are not included in this standard.
This British Standard does not cover the installation of these floor coverings on access flooring.
This British Standard does not include advice on cleaning and maintenance (which is given in BS 6263-2) but it does include guidance on the decisions which should be made at the design stage which will assist cleaning and maintenance and enable the installation to give satisfactory service.