NF EN 438-8

High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 8 : classification and specifications for design laminates

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de performance s'appliquant aux stratifiés décoratifs pour usage en intérieur, à effets de surface spéciaux, avec une âme phénolique et une face décorative, ne relevant pas des normes NF EN 438-3, NF EN 438-4, NF EN 438-5 et NF EN 438-6. Trois types de couches de surface (métallique, placage bois et décor perlescent) sont définis dans la présente partie de la NF EN 438. La NF EN 438-2 spécifie les méthodes d'essai correspondant à la présente partie de la NF EN 438.

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