ASTM F 1913

Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

ASTM
F
1913
2004
Name: F1913-04 Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
Developed by Subcommittee: F06.80
Book of Standards Volume: 15.04
Applicable Apparatus:
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 service-ability 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 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

F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials With Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Sheet Flooring
F1914 Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
ANS/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

Index Terms

resilient; sheet; vinyl; without backing; 97.150

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