This draft European standard specifies the minimum additional characteristics which are necessary for: polyvinyl chloride floor coverings in roll form according to EN ISO 10581 or EN ISO 10582, polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with foam backing in roll form to EN 651, and polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with particle based enhanced slip resistance in roll form to EN 13845 to be installed satisfactorily in special wet areas to form a watertight installation with a long life. It specifies two categories (A and B) for use on different substrates.