ASTM D2064-24

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D2064 − 24
Standard Test Method for
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Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2064; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 print resistance, n—the ability of a paint film to resist
forming a permanent impression in a semihardened film as a
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for
result of a pressure from an object placed on it.
evaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differs
from print resistance Test Method D2091 in that the latter is
4. Summary of Test Method
concerned with lacquer finishes under packaging, shipping, and
4.1 A piece of cheesecloth is placed on the painted surface,
warehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concerned
dried, and a No. 8 rubber stopper (position smaller diameter of
with decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressure
stopper on the cheesecloth) and a 500 g weight to create a
contact.
pressure of about 6.2 kPa (0.9 psi) are placed onto the
NOTE 1—Printing should not be confused with blocking, which is
cheesecloth. This assembly is placed in an oven at 60 °C
measured in Test Method D4946. The former relates to the indentation of
(140 °F), or other agreed upon temperature, for 1 h. When
a surface, and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.
cooled, the resulting paint surfaces are rated on the numerical
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
scale of 0 to 10, which corresponds to a subjective rating of an
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
impression resulting from their being in contact with the
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
cheesecloth.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is important
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- because its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothness
of the coating film is altered by contact with another surface,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, particu-
larly gloss and semigloss on window sills and other horizontal
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the surfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on them
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- that may tend to leave a permanent impression. This tendency
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical for a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. coating, the pressure, temperature, humidity, and the duration
of time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Apparatus
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Conditioning Room, at 18.0 °C to 29.5 °C (65 °F to
D2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers
85 °F) and 40 % to 60 % relative humidity.
D4946 Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural
Paints
6.2 Glass Slides, approximately 75 mm by 150 mm (3 in. by
6 in.).
3. Terminology
6.3 Drawdown Applicator, 75 mm (3 in.) wide, with a clear-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ance 150 μm (6 mils).
6.4 Oven, maintained at 60 °C 6 2 °C (140 °F 6 3.5 °F) or,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
other agreed upon temperature.
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
6.5 Rubber Stoppers, No. 8 (40 mm top diameter and
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally
32 mm bottom diameter).
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D2064 – 91 (2016).
DOI: 10.1520/D2064-24.
6.6 Cheesecloth, medium weave, 24/20, bleached cotton.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.7 Scissors.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 6.8 Weight, 500 g.
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