ASTM F1700-13a

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Designation:F1700 −13a
Standard Specification for
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Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1700; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
2 Flooring by Color Change
1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl floor tiles that are
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and protected by a
ient Flooring by Color Change
clear wear layer.
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Gen-
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
eral information and performance characteristics which deter-
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
mine serviceability and recommended use are included in this
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
specification.
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.2 Other Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
for Inspection by Attributes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Classification
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification shall
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
be classified as follows:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.1 Class I—Monolithic Vinyl Tile.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
3.1.1.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 Class II—Surface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
3.1.2.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
3.1.3 Class III—Printed Film Vinyl Tile.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.3.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor
3.1.3.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
Coverings
3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted with
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
ink.
terials Having Flat Surfaces
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
4. Ordering Information
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
Flooring
include the following contract requirements on the purchase
order:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
4.1.2 Class, type, and pattern number (Section 3),
on Specifications.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet, pieces, or cartons,
in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1700 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/
4.1.4 Size required (Section 6),
F1700-13A.
2 4.1.5 Thickness required (Section 6),
For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.
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F1700−13a
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/ a print between the wear layer and the intermediate colored
ASQC Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 8 and 10), layer or base layer. Other base layers may be added. Products
4.1.7 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC will comply with Table 1 for binder content.
Z1.4–1993 (see Sections 8 and 10), 5.5.1 For commercial applications, the wear layer shall be a
4.1.8 Packingrequirementifotherthanasspecified(Section minimum of 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) thick.
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