ASTM F1700-20

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:F1700 −20
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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
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terials Having Flat Surfaces
1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl floor tiles that are
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and protected by a
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
clear wear layer.
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
Flooring
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Gen-
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
eral information and performance characteristics which deter-
Flooring by Color Change
mine serviceability and recommended use are included in this
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
specification.
ient Flooring by Color Change
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
sure to Heat
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 Other Standards:
and are not considered standard.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
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for Inspection by Attributes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Classification
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification shall
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
be classified as follows:
3.1.1 Class I—Monolithic Vinyl Tile.
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1.1.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
3.1.2 Class II—Surface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.2.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor
3.1.2.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
Coverings
3.1.3 Class III—Printed Film Vinyl Tile.
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3.1.3.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
3.1.3.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published January 2020. Originally
3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted with
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1700 – 18a. DOI:
ink.
10.1520/F1700-20.
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For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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F1700−20
4. Ordering Information 5.4 Surface Decorated—In surface-decorated tiles, the pat-
tern and color need not extend through the entire thickness of
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
the tile. The composition of each layer shall be according to
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
Table 1.
include the following contract requirements on the purchase
5.4.
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