ISO 21629-1-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 21629-1:2021 — Bamboo floorings — Part 1: Indoor use. This International Standard specifies technical requirements, test methods and rules for handling, storage, packaging and marking for bamboo flooring products intended for indoor applications, including laminated bamboo, bamboo scrimber, bamboo–wood composite and flattened bamboo flooring.

Abstract

ISO 21629-1:2021 defines appearance, dimensional and physical property requirements and associated test methods for indoor bamboo floorings. It covers both unfinished and finished products and includes normative annexes for specific test procedures (for example assembly gap, moisture content determination and bonding quality).

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: June 2021 (Edition 1, 2021‑06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.150 (Floor coverings).
• Edition / version: 1st edition (2021).
• Number of pages: 16 pages.

Scope

The standard applies to indoor bamboo flooring intended for internal use. It is applicable to unfinished and finished indoor bamboo flooring types including laminated bamboo flooring, bamboo scrimber flooring, bamboo–wood composite flooring and flattened bamboo flooring. The scope includes requirements for appearance, dimensions, mechanical and physical properties, and provisions for sampling, testing, handling, storage, packaging and marking.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of bamboo flooring types (laminated, scrimber, composite, flattened).
• Appearance requirements and permissible natural variations (colour, splinters, cracks) and defects criteria.
• Dimensional tolerances for length, width, thickness and squareness; limits for cup, bow and gap.
• Physical and mechanical property requirements (moisture content control, bonding quality, strength/durability limits where applicable).
• Normative test methods (assembly gap, moisture determination, bonding quality) and sampling rules.
• Handling, storage, packaging and mandatory marking information for manufacturer and trade documentation.

Typical use and users

Used by bamboo flooring manufacturers, product designers, quality and conformity assessment laboratories, test houses, importers/ distributors, architects and specifiers, building contractors, certification bodies and procurement offices seeking standardized requirements and test methods for indoor bamboo floorings.

Related standards

ISO 21629 is a multi‑part series; Part 2 (ISO 21629-2:2022) covers outdoor use of bamboo floorings and complements the indoor requirements of Part 1. Other national or regional standards for floor coverings and product testing (flooring material physical tests, durability and wood/bamboo material standards) are commonly referenced alongside ISO 21629-1.

Keywords

bamboo flooring; bamboo floorings; indoor flooring; laminated bamboo; bamboo scrimber; flattened bamboo; bamboo–wood composite; floor coverings; test methods; handling; packaging; marking; ISO 21629.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 21629-1:2021 is an International Standard that specifies technical requirements and test methods for bamboo floorings intended for indoor use, including rules for handling, storage, packaging and marking.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers appearance and dimensional requirements, physical and mechanical property limits, sampling and test methods (including several normative annexes), and manufacturer obligations for packaging and marking of indoor bamboo flooring products.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, testing laboratories, certifiers, architects, specifiers, distributors and procurement professionals who need a harmonized set of requirements and test methods for indoor bamboo flooring products.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 21629-1:2021 is the first edition (published June 2021) and is the current published international standard for indoor bamboo floorings. Users should check for any later revisions or related parts (for example Part 2 for outdoor use published in 2022).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 21629 is a multipart series addressing bamboo floorings; Part 1 covers indoor use and Part 2 covers outdoor use (ISO 21629-2:2022). The series is developed under ISO/TC 296 (Bamboo and rattan).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Bamboo flooring, indoor use, laminated bamboo, bamboo scrimber, flattened bamboo, bamboo–wood composite, floor coverings, test methods, handling, packaging, marking, ISO 21629.