ASTM F1303-04 - 1.3.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers floor covering having a vinyl plastic wear layer with backing. Products may also contain non-PVC specialty performance top layer(s) or intermediate layer(s), or both.

1.2 Two types of floor covering based on binder content are covered. The floor covering is intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characteristics that determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F386-17(2022)

Standard Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces

F710-22

Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

F1914-18(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

F925-13(2020)

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring

F970-22

Standard Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading

F1482-21

Standard Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring

F1514-19

Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

F1515-21

Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

F137-08(2018)

Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus

F141-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings

F410-08(2022)

Standard Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement