This document specifies the characteristics of plain and decorative linoleum on a corkment backing as a compound floor covering@ supplied in roll form. To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice@ this standard includes a classification system based on intensity of use@ which shows where resilient floor coverings should give satisfactory service (see EN ISO 10874). It also includes requirements for marking. The term ??linoleum?? is frequently incorrectly applied to a range of floor coverings@ often to those based on polyvinyl chloride or rubber. Such materials are not included in this document.