TS 5204

TS 5204 is a terminology standard that brings together the terms and definitions relating to solid wood parquet and raw parquet blocks. Standards of this kind help keep product names consistent and unambiguous, which is especially useful in wood flooring where dimensions, form, edge detail, and surface condition can easily be confused.

Solid wood parquet and raw parquet blocks in context

Solid wood parquet refers to flooring elements made from a single piece of natural wood. Raw parquet blocks are semi-finished wooden pieces prepared for further processing rather than for direct final use. This distinction matters because it separates raw material, intermediate product, and finished flooring element within the manufacturing chain. Terminology standards support clear communication in drawings, product literature, purchasing documents, and quality discussions.

What this standard covers

• Terms and definitions for solid wood parquet and raw parquet blocks.
• Unified technical naming within this product family.
• Clearer communication in wood flooring and related wood technology contexts.

This is a vocabulary document rather than a test or performance standard, so it defines concepts instead of specifying experiments, grading rules, or acceptance limits. Identified as equivalent to ISO 5323:1984, it supports terminological alignment in wood technology and semi-manufactured timber. The standard has been withdrawn, but it can still be useful when interpreting older technical documents and historical nomenclature.