NALFA Updates LF-01 Performance Standard

Springfield, MA, May 19, 2026-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has approved proposed updates to LF-01, its ANSI-accredited performance standard for laminate flooring, marking an important milestone in the association’s ongoing commitment to maintaining credible, current, and performance-based standards for the industry.

As part of ANSI requirements, LF-01 undergoes a formal review and update process every five years to ensure it remains aligned with product innovation, manufacturing practices, and real-world performance expectations. With Board approval now complete, the revised standard will advance to the next stage of the ANSI process, entering canvassing and public review.

LF-01 serves as the benchmark for laminate flooring performance, verifying that products meet strict durability and quality requirements through independent third-party testing. To achieve certification, products must meet minimum thresholds across a range of performance categories, including resistance to wear, impact, moisture, staining, and light exposure, as well as dimensional stability and overall product integrity.

Certified products are classified into one of four end-use levels-residential, light commercial, commercial, and heavy commercial-providing clear guidance for appropriate application based on performance. The standard also requires verified compliance with formaldehyde emission limits under CARB Phase 2 and EPA TSCA Title VI, supporting indoor air quality and regulatory alignment.

LF-01 certification provides manufacturers with a trusted way to demonstrate product reliability while giving retailers, specifiers, and consumers greater confidence in long-term flooring performance.

The approval of these updates reflects NALFA’s continued focus on maintaining a credible, performance-based standard that supports product quality and consistency across the laminate flooring industry.