ASTM F1913-04(2010) - 1.5.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers sheet floor covering having a vinyl wear layer without backing. Products also may contain a clear specialty performance top layer(s).

1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial and light commercial buildings. General information and performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 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

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

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

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

F1514-19

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

F1914-18(2023)

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

ANS/ASQC Z1.4

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.

F1515-21

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