ASTM F1861-08(2012)e1 - 15.11.2012
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers resilient wall base. These products are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic materials, or a combination thereof. Wall base is used to provide a functional, as well as decorative border, between walls and floors. This specification does not include rigid products.

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

1.3 The following safety caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 12, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all 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

D1755-21

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins

F1515-21

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

F925-13(2020)

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

F137-08(2018)

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

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

F410-08(2022)

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

F386-17(2022)

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

F141-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings

D1566-21a

Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber (Includes all amendments and changes 11/10/2021).