ASTM F710-11

Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

ABSTRACT
This practice covers the procedure for determining the acceptability of concrete floors for the installation of resilient flooring. It also includes suggestions for ensuring that the constructed concrete floor is acceptable for such installations but does not cover tests for adequacy of the concrete floor to perform structural requirements. A permanent, effective moisture vapor retarder, of the specified thickness and permeance, is required under all on- or below-grade concrete floors. Concrete floors for resilient floorings should be permanently dry, clean, smooth, structurally sound, and free of substances that may prevent adhesive bonding. Surface cracks, grooves, depression, control joints or other non-moving joints, and other irregularities should be filled or smoothed with latex patching or a recommended underlayment compound. The surface of the floor should be cleaned by scraping, brushing, vacuuming, or any other method. All concrete slabs should be tested for moisture regardless of age or grade level while all concrete floors should be tested for pH before installing resilient flooring.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the acceptability of a concrete floor for the installation of resilient flooring.
1.2 This practice includes suggestions for the construction of a concrete floor to ensure its acceptability for installation of resilient flooring.
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of the concrete floor to perform its structural requirements.
1.4 This practice covers the necessary preparation of concrete floors prior to the installation of resilient flooring.
1.5 This practice does not supersede in any manner the resilient flooring or adhesive manufacturer's written instructions. Consult the individual manufacturer for specific recommendations.
1.6 Although carpet tiles, carpet, wood flooring, coatings, films, and paints ae not specifically intended to be included in the category of resilient floor coverings, the procedures included in this practice may be useful for preparing concrete floors to receive such finishes.
1.7 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. See , 7.1.1, and 7.1.2 for specific warning statements.
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2011
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.40 - Practices

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F710-08 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM F710-17 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2873-20 - Standard Practice for the Installation of Self-Leveling Underlayment and the Preparation of Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3008-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Cork Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2471-19 - Standard Practice for Installation of Thick Poured Lightweight Cellular Concrete Underlayments and Preparation of the Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2034-18 - Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2170-19a - Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1303-04(2021) - Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F710-22 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1859-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1643-18a - Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3041-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Bonded Rubber Crumb Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3441-23a - Standard Guide for Measurement of pH Below Resilient Flooring Installations
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3311-19 - Standard Practice for Mat Bond Evaluation of Performance and Compatibility for Resilient Flooring System Components Prior to Installation
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1344-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F710 − 11
Standard Practice for
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Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF710;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the acceptabil-
Specimens)
ity of a concrete floor for the installation of resilient flooring.
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gyp-
1.2 This practice includes suggestions for the construction
sum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
of a concrete floor to ensure its acceptability for installation of
D4259 Practice for Abrading Concrete
resilient flooring.
D4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of the
the Plastic Sheet Method
concrete floor to perform its structural requirements.
D4397 Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for
1.4 This practice covers the necessary preparation of con- Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications
crete floors prior to the installation of resilient flooring.
E1155 Test Method for Determining F Floor Flatness and
F
F Floor Levelness Numbers
L
1.5 This practice does not supersede in any manner the
E1486 Test Method for Determining Floor Tolerances Using
resilient flooring or adhesive manufacturer’s written instruc-
Waviness, Wheel Path and Levelness Criteria
tions. Consult the individual manufacturer for specific recom-
E1745 Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used
mendations.
in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
1.6 Although carpet tiles, carpet, wood flooring, coatings,
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
films, and paints ae not specifically intended to be included in
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
the category of resilient floor coverings, the procedures in-
Resilient Flooring
cluded in this practice may be useful for preparing concrete
F1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission
floors to receive such finishes.
Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Chloride
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1, 7.1.1, and
NOTE 1—Specifications and test methods for cements and other related
7.1.2 for specific warning statements.
materials are found in ASTM Volume 04.01. Specifications and test
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded methods for concretes and related materials are found in ASTM Volume
04.02.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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2.2 ACI Guides:
and are not considered standard.
302.1R-06 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
117R Standard Tolerances for Concrete Construction and
2. Referenced Documents
2 Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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2.3 Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI):
1 Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on Floor Coverings
Practices.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F710 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/F0710-11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from American Concrete Institute, 19150 Redford Station, Detroit,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM MI 48219.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 966 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD
the ASTM website. 20850.
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2.4 Other Standards: compressive strength after 28 days, when tested in accordance
MASTERSPEC Guide Spec Section 03 30 00 “Cast-In- with Test Method C109/C109M or Test Method C472, which-
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Place Concrete” ever is appropriate.
4.3.1 Joints such as expansion joints, isolation joints, or
3. Terminology
other moving joints in concrete slabs
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Designation:F710–08 Designation:F710–11
Standard Practice for
1
Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF710;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the acceptability of a concrete floor for the installation of resilient flooring.
1.2 This practice includes suggestions for the construction of a concrete floor to ensure its acceptability for installation of
resilient flooring.
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of the concrete floor to perform its structural requirements.
1.4 This practice covers the necessary preparation of concrete floors prior to the installation of resilient flooring.
1.5 This practice does not supersede in any manner the resilient flooring or adhesive manufacturer’s written instructions.
Consult the individual manufacturer for specific recommendations.
1.6 Although carpet tiles, carpet, wood flooring, coatings, films, and paints ae not specifically intended to be included in the
category of resilient floor coverings, the procedures included in this practice may be useful for preparing concrete floors to receive
such finishes.
1.7 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. See 5.1See , 7.1.1, and 7.1.2 for specific warning statements.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units andthat are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
D4259 Practice for Abrading Concrete
D4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method
D4397 Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications
E1155 Test Method for Determining F Floor Flatness and F Floor Levelness Numbers
F L
E1486 Test Method for Determining Floor Tolerances Using Waviness, Wheel Path and Levelness Criteria
E1745 Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
F2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
NOTE 1—Specifications and test methods for cements and other related materials are found in ASTM Volume 04.01. Specifications and test methods
for concretes and related materials are found in ASTM Volume 04.02.
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2.2 ACI Guides:
302.1R-06 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
117R Standard Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
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2.3 Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI):
Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on Practices.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008.May 15, 2011. Published January 2008.June 2011. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20052008 as
F710–05. DOI: 10.1520/F0710-08. – 08. DOI: 10.1520/F0710-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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 Concrete Institute, 19150 Redford Station, Detroit, MI 48219.
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Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 966 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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