ASTM F3261-20
(Specification)Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the material, manufacturing, physical, and performance requirements for resilient flooring, typically in tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or printed and protected by a clear wear layer. The product is a laminated resilient flooring structure that utilizes a polymeric rigid core as part of the product structure and is intended for use in commercial and residential buildings. This type of floor covering may also be manufactured with or without an attached underlay backer for better noise reduction and to help with accommodating minor subfloor irregularities. The wear surface of the resilient tile(s) or plank(s) shall be composed of binder, filler, and pigments compounded with suitable lubricants and processing aids. The binder consists of one or more polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride, other modifying resins, plasticizers, and stabilizers. The polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride comprise at least 60% of the weight of the binder. Any copolymer of vinyl chloride used shall contain at least 85% vinyl chloride.
Physical requirements cover binder content, size, thickness, squareness, flatness, openings, and ledging, whereas performance requirements cover residual indentation, surface integrity test, dimensional stability, resistance to chemicals, resistance to heat, resistance to light, and static load resistance. This specification also covers sampling for tests, conditioning, inspection, and certification, as well as workmanship, finish, and appearance, and packaging, packing, and marking.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers resilient flooring, typically in tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or printed and protected by a clear wear layer.
1.2 This type of floor covering utilizes a polymeric rigid core as part of the product structure.
1.3 This type of floor covering may utilize an attached underlay backer for reduced noise and for reducing issues concerning minor subfloor irregularities.
1.4 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial and residential buildings. General information and performance characteristics that determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this specification.
1.5 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.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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.
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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:F3261 −20
Standard Specification for
Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric
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Core
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3261; 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 F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
Floor Covering With Foam Layer
1.1 This specification covers resilient flooring, typically in
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
printed and protected by a clear wear layer.
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
1.2 This type of floor covering utilizes a polymeric rigid
Flooring
core as part of the product structure.
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
1.3 This type of floor covering may utilize an attached
underlay backer for reduced noise and for reducing issues F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
Flooring by Color Change
concerning minor subfloor irregularities.
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
1.4 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
ient Flooring by Color Change
commercial and residential buildings. General information and
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
performance characteristics that determine serviceability and
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
recommended use are included in this specification.
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
and are not considered standard.
sure to Heat
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the F2421 Test Method for Measurement of Resilient Floor
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Plank by Dial Gauge
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 2.2 Other Standards:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
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mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. spection by Attributes
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
ISO 23999 Resilient floor coverings—Determination of di-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- mensional stability and curling after exposure to heat
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ISO 24337 Laminate floor coverings—Determination of
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- geometrical characteristics
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NALFA LF01 Laminate Flooring Specification and Test
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Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Methods
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definitions:
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.1 backing or backer—layer(s) of the product described
in this specification located below the polymeric rigid core
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
layer that provides some functional property, for example,
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
noise reduction, underfoot comfort, balance, thickness or other
on Specifications.
benefit
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2020. Published March 2020. Originally
approved in 207. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3261–17. DOI:
10.1520/F3261-20.
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the ASTM website. www.nalfa.com.
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3.1.2 décor or print layer—the layer of resilient flooring 4.1.3.2 Backing Class B—With att
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Designation: F3261 − 17 F3261 − 20
Standard Specification for
Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric
1
Core
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3261; 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
1.1 This specification covers resilient flooring, typically in tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or printed
and protected by a clear wear layer.
1.2 This type of floor covering utilizes a polymeric rigid core as part of the product structure.
1.3 This type of floor covering may utilize an attached underlay backer for reduced noise and for reducing issues concerning
minor subfloor irregularities.
1.4 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial and residential buildings. General information and
performance characteristics that determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this specification.
1.5 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.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient Floor Covering With Foam Layer
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
F2421 Test Method for Measurement of Resilient Floor Plank by Dial Gauge
2.2 Other Standards:
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ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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ISO 23999 Resilient floor coverings—Determination of dimensional stability and curling after exposure to heat
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ISO 24337 Laminate floor coverings—Determination of geometrical characteristics
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2017Feb. 15, 2020. Published January 2018March 2020. Originally approved in 207. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as
F3261–17. DOI: 10.1520/F3261-17.10.1520/F3261-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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NALFA LF01 Laminate Flooring Specification and Test Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 backing or backer—layer(s) of the product described in this specification located below the polymeric rigid core layer that
provides some functional property, for example, noise reduction, underfoot comfort, balance, thickness or other benefit
3.1.2
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