ASTM F1914-98 - 10.8.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This method covers the determination of short term indentation and residual indentation of resilient nontextile floor coverings, such as vinyl plastic, linoleum, and felt-backed materials, when subjected to a concentrated load.

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

1.3 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

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

F141-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings

F1913-19

Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

F1066-23

Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile

F1303-04(2021)

Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing

F1700-20

Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile

E2251-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids