ASTM D3928-00a(2014)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 When coatings are applied to large flat surfaces such as walls, the film thickness may vary or there may be small areas missed entirely (holidays) when the color of the fresh material and the previous film are very similar. It is much less costly if these areas can be touched up instead of having to repaint the entire surface.
3.2 Thickness is also affected in the locations where an area coated a short time before is joined with the area currently being coated (laps). An application technique that may affect the final appearance of the film is brushing or rolling the material in different directions in adjacent areas.
3.3 Both buyers and sellers are interested in determining whether a coating can be applied without exhibiting areas that differ in appearance because of laps and brush or roller marks, and whether it can be readily touched up to provide a uniform appearance in regard to gloss or sheen and all other aspects.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the uniformity of gloss or sheen of a paint applied by brush to a test panel simulating an interior wall section. Variations in gloss or sheen that may be caused by short wet edge time, poor leveling, and pigment orientation or flotation during and after application are evaluated visually.
1.2 Because both the application and the panel evaluation are very subjective, this test method should be used only for comparative testing within one laboratory as the ratings assigned by different laboratories do not usually agree (see 8.1).
1.3 The values given in SI 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.
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Designation: D3928 − 00a (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3928; 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 being coated (laps). An application technique that may affect
the final appearance of the film is brushing or rolling the
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the unifor-
material in different directions in adjacent areas.
mityofglossorsheenofapaintappliedbybrushtoatestpanel
simulating an interior wall section. Variations in gloss or sheen 3.3 Both buyers and sellers are interested in determining
that may be caused by short wet edge time, poor leveling, and whether a coating can be applied without exhibiting areas that
pigmentorientationorflotationduringandafterapplicationare differ in appearance because of laps and brush or roller marks,
evaluated visually. and whether it can be readily touched up to provide a uniform
appearance in regard to gloss or sheen and all other aspects.
1.2 Because both the application and the panel evaluation
are very subjective, this test method should be used only for
4. Apparatus
comparative testing within one laboratory as the ratings as-
4.1 Paint Brush , 50 mm (2 in.) wide with polyester
signed by different laboratories do not usually agree (see 8.1).
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filaments70mm(2 ⁄4in.)long,chiseltip15mm( ⁄16in.)thick.
1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
Previously used brushes are preferred.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.2 Paint Brush, 25 mm (1 in.) wide with polyester fila-
only.
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ments 57 mm (2 ⁄4 in.) long, chisel tip 10 mm ( ⁄16 in. ) thick.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Previously used brushes are preferred.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Reagents and Materials
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Laminated Fiber Board, 610 by 300 mm (24 by 12 in. )
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
with at least one smooth side.
2. Summary of Test Method
5.2 Latex-Base Primer.
2.1 Paint is brush applied to a test panel using procedures
5.3 Control Paint (optional)—Since there are no standard
and conditions that are most likely to cause nonuniformity of
panels, photographs, or paints for this test method, an agreed-
gloss or sheen. The dry film is then viewed under conditions
upon paint of known uniformity of appearance should be
that accentuate variations in gloss or sheen and the overall
included with the test paints as a control, unless the paints are
appearance is evaluated.
only ranked.
3. Significance and Use
6. Procedure
3.1 When coatings are applied to large flat surfaces such as
6.1 Apply the latex primer by spray to the entire face of a
walls, the film thickness may vary or there may be small areas
smooth side of the test panel so as to coat it uniformly at a
missed entirely (holidays) when the color of the fresh material
2 2
spreading rate of about 11 m /gal/L (450 ft ).
and the previous film are very similar. It is much less costly if
these areas can be touched up instead of having to repaint the 6.2 Air dry at least 18 h under standard conditions of 23 6
entire surface.
2°C (73.5 6 3.5°F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity and
examine the panel for uniformity of primer application. If this
3.2 Thickness is also affected in the locations where an area
coated a short time before is joined with the area currently
The sole source of supply of a polyester brush No. B-20CS, known to the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint committee at this time is The Leneta Co., 15 Whitney Rd., Mahwah, NJ 07430. If
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings. International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3928 – 00a (2010). Similar to U.S. Federal Specification TT-P-650c Primer Coating Latex Base,
DOI: 10.1520/D3928-00AR14. White (for Gypsum Wallboard).
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D3928 − 00a (2014)
* Direction of finishing brush strokes
FIG. 1 Test Panel
appears satisfactory, divide the coated area into sectionsAand the width of the panel and finishing strokes along the length of
B as shown in Fig. 1. the panel. Brush the finishing strokes into section A overlap-
ping this section by about 50 mm (2 in.) (see Fig. 1, area C).
6.3 Mount the panel vertically and position it as shown in
Fig. 1 with Section A to the right and Section B to the left of
6.5 Thirty seconds after completing the painting of section
the operator. Before painting, wet the brush with water if latex
B, use the still-wet brush (but without additional test material)
pa
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Designation: D3928 − 00a (Reapproved 2010) D3928 − 00a (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3928; 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 test method covers the determination of the uniformity of gloss or sheen of a paint applied by brush to a test panel
simulating an interior wall section. Variations in gloss or sheen that may be caused by short wet edge time, poor leveling, and
pigment orientation or flotation during and after application are evaluated visually.
1.2 Because both the application and the panel evaluation are very subjective, this test method should be used only for
comparative testing within one laboratory as the ratings assigned by different laboratories do not usually agree (see 8.1).
1.3 The values given in SI 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. Summary of Test Method
2.1 Paint is brush applied to a test panel using procedures and conditions that are most likely to cause nonuniformity of gloss
or sheen. The dry film is then viewed under conditions that accentuate variations in gloss or sheen and the overall appearance is
evaluated.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 When coatings are applied to large flat surfaces such as walls, the film thickness may vary or there may be small areas
missed entirely (holidays) when the color of the fresh material and the previous film are very similar. It is much less costly if these
areas can be touched up instead of having to repaint the entire surface.
3.2 Thickness is also affected in the locations where an area coated a short time before is joined with the area currently being
coated (laps). An application technique that may affect the final appearance of the film is brushing or rolling the material in different
directions in adjacent areas.
3.3 Both buyers and sellers are interested in determining whether a coating can be applied without exhibiting areas that differ
in appearance because of laps and brush or roller marks, and whether it can be readily touched up to provide a uniform appearance
in regard to gloss or sheen and all other aspects.
4. Apparatus
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4.1 Paint Brush , 50 mm (2 in.) wide with polyester filaments 70 mm (2 ⁄4 in.) long, chisel tip 15 mm ( ⁄16 in.) thick. Previously
used brushes are preferred.
1 7
4.2 Paint Brush, 25 mm (1 in.) wide with polyester filaments 57 mm (2 ⁄4 in.) long, chisel tip 10 mm ( ⁄16 in. ) thick. Previously
used brushes are preferred.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2014. Published December 2010December 2014. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20052010
as D3928 – 00a (2005).(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D3928-00AR10.10.1520/D3928-00AR14.
The sole source of supply of a polyester brush No. B-20CS, known to the committee at this time is The Leneta Co., 15 Whitney Rd., Mahwah, NJ 07430. If you are
aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D3928 − 00a (2014)
5. Reagents and Materials
5.1 Laminated Fiber Board, 610 by 300 mm (24 by 12 in. ) with at least one smooth side.
5.2 Latex-Base Primer.
5.3 Control Paint (optional)—Since there are no standard panels, photographs, or paints for this test method, an agreed-upon
paint of known uniformity of appearance should be included with the test paints as a control, unless the paints are only ranked.
6. Procedure
6.1 Apply the latex primer by spray to the entire face of a smooth side of the test panel so as to coat it uniformly at a spreading
2 2
rate of about 11 m /gal/L (450 ft ).
* Direction of finishing brush strokes
FIG. 1 Test Panel
6.2 Air dry at least 18 h under standard conditions of 23 6 2°C (73.5 6 3.5°F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity and examine
the panel for uniformity of primer application. If this appears satisfactory, divide the coated area into sections A and B as shown
in Fig. 1.
6.3 Mount the panel vertically and position it as shown in Fig. 1 with Section A to the right and Section B to the left of the
operator. Before painting, wet the brush with water if latex paints are to be tested or VM & P naphtha if the test paints are solvent
reducible. Shake out as much liquid as possible before using. Apply the paint under test to Section A with the 50–mm (2–in.) brush
2 2
(Note 1) at a spreading rate of 11 6 0.5 m /L ( 450 6 25 ft /gal). About 13 g are required to cover this area, but the exact amount
can be det
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