EN 16094 Microscratch Test
EN 16094 – Microscratch Resistance (Flooring)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
What You Need to Know
• EN 16094 is a laboratory test method used to evaluate microscratch resistance of laminate, resilient, and engineered wood flooring surfaces
• The method assesses surface performance under controlled abrasive contact rather than deep gouging or impact damage
• Testing is performed using a Martindale abrasion tester operating in a controlled “Lissajous” motion pattern
• The standard includes two distinct procedures addressing different
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