The standards bodies, trade associations, and technical publications behind every credible floor specification. Where Floor.DSGN reads, what we cite, and what every spec-writer working at a serious level should bookmark. Curated for IL-market relevance, EU/US authority, and decorative + industrial floor span. Standards glossary defines the short codes used throughout.
Standards Bodies and Authoritative Documents
The technical specifications that flooring warranties reference. Cite these by clause; do not paraphrase from memory.
ICRI — International Concrete Repair Institute
Owner of CSP 1–10 surface profile system. Publishes 310.2R-2013 (selecting and specifying concrete surface preparation), 320.5R (sealing concrete), and other guidelines referenced by every coating manufacturer's warranty.
icri.orgFeRFA — UK Resin Flooring Association
Publishes the FeRFA Type 1–8 classification — the European reference taxonomy for resin floor systems by thickness and use class. Free downloadable guides for spec-writers.
ferfa.org.ukEN 13813 — Screed materials
The European master standard for floor screeds. Classifies binder families as CT (cementitious), CA (calcium sulfate), MA (magnesite), SR (synthetic resin), AS (mastic asphalt). Mandatory citation in any EU floor spec.
EN 13813 at DIN MediaEN 1504 (parts 1–10) — Concrete repair
Ten-part standard covering surface protection (-2), structural repair (-3), general principles (-9). Cite for every repair-mortar and protective-coating specification on existing concrete.
CEN-CENELECACI 302.1R — Floor and Slab Construction
The American Concrete Institute's guide to placing, finishing, and curing concrete floor slabs. Companion document ACI 360 covers slabs-on-ground. Both are the design-side reference for industrial floors.
ACI 302.1R storeASTM F2170 — In-Situ RH Probes
The standard method for relative-humidity testing of concrete slabs using in-situ probes at 40% slab depth. The accepted gating test before resin coating application. Companion F1869 covers calcium chloride emission rate.
ASTM F2170ASTM D7234 / EN 1542 — Pull-Off
The destructive test for coating adhesion to concrete. Required acceptance test under most manufacturer warranties before sign-off. DeFelsko PosiTest AT is the standard field instrument.
ASTM D7234OSHA 29 CFR §1926.1153 — Respirable Silica
Construction silica exposure rule. Table 1 dictates HEPA vacuum + respirator combinations for grinding, shot-blasting, and cutting concrete. Non-negotiable on US and IL sites for liability cover.
OSHA silica ruleANSI A326.3 / EN 16165 — DCOF / PTV
Standard methods for floor slip resistance: ANSI A326.3 measures Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF); EN 16165 covers Pendulum Test Value (PTV). Specify ≥ 0.42 DCOF or ≥ 36 PTV for wet barefoot areas.
TCNA on ANSI A326.3EN 14904 + EN 1177 — Sports + Playground
EN 14904 classifies indoor sports floors as Point-Elastic, Area-Elastic, Combined-Elastic. EN 1177 sets playground impact attenuation by Critical Fall Height. Both gate the warranty on poured-PU rubber floors.
CEN standards portalSII — Standards Institution of Israel (ת״י)
Official body for ת״י (Israeli) standards. Direct references: ת״י 466 (concrete construction), ת״י 1923 (slip resistance), ת״י 5566 (waterproofing in wet rooms). Authoritative for any IL public-sector spec.
sii.org.ilהמפרט הבין־משרדי (Inter-Ministerial Spec)
The Hebrew "Blue Book" — binding finishes spec for government construction in Israel. Section 11 covers floors; Sections 09 + 10 cover screeds and waterproofing. Reference for tendering on public projects.
gov.il portalTrade Associations
Industry bodies that publish position statements, training, and member directories.
ASCC — American Society of Concrete Contractors
Position statements on flatwork construction, finishing, cracking. Practical contractor-side complement to ACI's design-side documents.
ascconline.orgAMPP (formerly SSPC) — Materials Protection
Industrial protective-coatings authority. SSPC-SP 13 / NACE No. 6 (concrete surface preparation) is referenced alongside ICRI 310.2R for coating specifications.
ampp.orgDBV — Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein
German concrete authority. Publishes DBV merkblätter (technical leaflets) widely used on industrial-floor projects in EU central markets.
betonverein.deFEICA — Adhesive & Sealant Industry
European trade body for adhesives and sealants. Sets standards used in tile-over-resin and waterproofing-membrane assemblies under flooring.
feica.euACB — Israel Builders Association (התאחדות הקבלנים)
Apex builders' body; lobbies on regulations, publishes contractor-facing materials. Member directory is the starting point for vetting IL flooring contractors.
acb.org.ilAEAI — Association of Engineers, Architects & Graduates
Engineering-side authority on slabs and repair. Cite when defending an IL slab spec against builder cost-cuts.
aeai.org.ilManufacturer Technical Portals
Where the actual product specs live. Always read the regional TDS — IL distribution may differ from EU/US.
Sika Flooring
Sikafloor product family: Sikafloor PurCem (PU-cement), DecoDur (decorative), Comfortfloor (residential PU), 263 SL (epoxy SL). Full TDS library, regional filtering.
sika.com flooringMapei Mapefloor
Mapefloor I 302 SL, PU 410, CPU/HD (PU-cement). Bioblock silver-ion antimicrobial line is the brand differentiator in healthcare and food production.
Mapefloor linesMasterTop (Master Builders Solutions)
Former BASF Construction Chemicals (now MBCC Group, owned by Sika since 2023). Ucrete UD200 — the PU-cement gold standard. MasterTop 1235SL, 1817PC, 1912 Xolutec for industrial floor systems.
master-builders-solutions.comFlowcrete — Flowfresh / Flowshield
Owned by Tremco CPG. Flowfresh PU-cement with embedded Polygiene silver-ion (mirror to Mapei Bioblock). Flowshield SL epoxy SL, Mondéco terrazzo, Deckshield car park PU.
flowcrete.comStonhard — Stonclad / Stonshield / Stonchem
Unique single-source warranty model — material + installation + warranty all from one company. Stonclad UT (PU-cement), Stonshield (epoxy with grit), Stonchem (chemical-resistant).
stonhard.comTopciment
Spanish microcement reference. Sttandard (2-component), Evoluttion (1-component), Atlanttic (pool-grade), Industtrial (epoxy-microcement). Full TDS library in EN/ES/FR/IT.
topciment.comMortex by Beal International
Cement-lime-polymer hybrid, water-repellent in the mass. Reference product for shower and bathroom installations without separate membrane on stable substrates.
bealinternational.comAltro / Polyflor (safety vinyl)
Altro Stronghold 30, Polyflor Polysafe Apex — the two UK-origin safety vinyl benchmarks for healthcare kitchens, wet labs, food prep. Lifetime PTV warranty is the Altro brand-unique claim.
altro.com · polyflor.comTrade Press
Where industry news, new-product launches, and contractor case studies are published.
Concrete Decor Magazine
The most-cited US decorative-concrete publication. Stamped, stained, polished, overlay coverage. Contractor profiles. Product database.
concretedecor.netConcrete Construction Magazine
US industrial/commercial concrete trade magazine. Covers flatwork, placement, surface prep, repair from the contractor's angle.
concreteconstruction.netCoatings World / JPCL
Coatings World covers industrial coatings monthly. JPCL (Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings) covers protective and concrete coatings — strong on surface prep and ICRI alignment.
coatingsworld.com · paintsquare.comResin Flooring Magazine (FeRFA-linked)
UK industry-aligned editorial output for resin floors. Whitepapers, spec guides, member project case studies. Reads as an extension of FeRFA's technical library.
ferfa.org.uk/resourcesThe Concrete Network
Long-running consumer-and-contractor portal since 1999. Strong on stamped, polished, overlay. Cost guides. Contractor directory. SEO-friendly for inbound citations.
concretenetwork.comArchitecture of Israel Quarterly (AI)
Hebrew/English bilingual since 1988. The most credible IL design-press citation venue for serious finishes work.
aiqmag.comHow Floor.DSGN Uses This List
Every encyclopedia and comparison page on this site cites from this list. We rotate sources by category — one standards body, one manufacturer TDS, one trade magazine per page — to avoid SEO-spam patterns and to keep the citation graph diverse. If you spot a missing source or a broken link, the contact form is at the bottom of every page.
For specifiers and architects: this is the bookmark list you build out yourself within the first three years of practice. We are publishing it ahead of that curve.
Related: Standards glossary defines ICRI CSP, FeRFA Type, EN 13813 class, and the other short codes used throughout the site.