The use classes of floors: the right floor according to intensity

Does the term usage classes for floors mean little to you? Then you are probably not the only one. When choosing floor coverings, the usage class is generally not taken into account. Nevertheless, it is an important factor that determines whether your floor will remain in good condition in the long term. Find out all about it in this article!

The greater the use, the higher the intensity

Some areas get more people than others. In homes, shops and factories, the 'passage' can vary greatly from room to room. In the floor covering sector, one speaks of intensity. The greater the use, the higher the intensity. The usage classes of floors are geared to this. If you choose the right usage class, the floor covering meets the intensity and lasts longer.

The use classes of floors: the different combinations

The usage classes for floors are applied to different environments. These are the categories:

• domestic use
• commercial use
• light industrial use

The usage levels are divided into:

• moderate light: zones with low or moderate use
• general/moderate: zones with moderate use
• high: zones with heavy use
• very high: zones with very high usage

The categories and usage classes are combined and a usage class is assigned each time. You can use the usage classes for floors to choose floor coverings that are perfectly tailored to your needs.

The use classes for industrial use

Different rules apply to industrial floor coverings:

• Light industrial – moderate: zones where work is mainly done while seated and/or where light vehicles are used.
• Light industrial – general: zones where work is mainly done standing up and/or where vehicles are used.
• Light industrial – high: zones with other light industrial activities.

Are you looking for vinyl floors, wood floors, LVT or linoleum for your home or commercial space? Then you would do well to keep an eye on the usage classes. Be sure to ask for information in the store, so that your floor lasts as long as possible!