Certified Products Standards

Standards and test methods.

NALFA champions industry-leading standards and rigorous testing to elevate laminate flooring quality. Explore our collection of related documents to gain insights that drive success and ensure superior project outcomes.

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About NALFA standards

To earn the NALFA Certification Seal, laminate floors undergo extensive performance testing by an independent laboratory. Test results are carefully peer reviewed prior to any product being awarded NALFA certification. Our requirements cover a broad range of performance attributes, including:

Static Load
Thickness Swell
Light Resistance
Cleanability/Stain Resistance
Large Ball Impact Resistance
Small Ball Impact Resistance
Wear Resistance

Dimensional Tolerance
Castor Chair Resistance
Surface Bond
Formaldehyde
Flatness
Openings
Ledging

This rigorous testing ensures that only the highest quality products carry our certification seal, setting the standard for excellence in the laminate flooring industry.

Standards and test methods documents

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NALFA Product Certification Package
NALFA LF-01 Specifications & Test Methods_03-12-2019
NALFA LF-02 Sustainability Standards_03-12-19
NALFA LF-03 Underlayment Specifications & Test Methods_2018
Example- NALFA Surface Swell Worksheet_08-01-2019
NALFA Surface Water Test_08-01-2019
NALFA Macro-Scratch Test Method