ASTM F2199-02

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The final appearance of an installed tile floor depends upon several factors. These include but are not limited to size and squareness of the tile, the quality of joint cut, the quality and preparation of the subfloor and the skill of the installer. Long term appearance of the installed floor is also dependent on but not limited to the ability of the tile to resist shrinkage due to internal stress relief. This test method is used to measure the ability of floor tile to retain its original dimensions following exposure to heat simulating a long service life at reasonable and expected temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the change in linear dimensions of resilient floor tile after exposure to heat.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2002
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• ICS: 91.100.25 - Terracotta building products
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2199-02(2008) - Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D8397-23 - Standard Specification for Acrylic and Reactive Adhesives for Installation of Vinyl and Rubber Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3261-20 - Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1700-20 - Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1344-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D8089-17 - Standard Practice for Accelerated Heat Aging for Floor Covering Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1066-04(2018) - Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2982-18 - Standard Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3404-23a - Standard Specification for Heterogeneous Polyurethane Tile or Plank Flooring
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3041-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Bonded Rubber Crumb Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3008-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Cork Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3009-14(2018) - Standard Specification for Polyolefin Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7799-12a(2021) - Standard Specification for Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2199–02
Standard Test Method for
Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile
after Exposure to Heat
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2199; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope duetointernalstressrelief.Thistestmethodisusedtomeasure
the ability of floor tile to retain its original dimensions
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the change
following exposure to heat simulating a long service life at
inlineardimensionsofresilientfloortileafterexposuretoheat.
reasonable and expected temperatures.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded
as the standard.
5. Apparatus
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 Mechanical Convection-Type Oven, or equivalent, ca-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
pableofmaintainingatemperatureof180 63.6°F(82 62°C),
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
with inside dimensions large enough to hold several tiles
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
horizontally on aluminum exposure plates.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 Specimen Exposure Plates, consisting of flat 14–gage,
2. Referenced Documents 0.0625–in. (1.6–mm), thick aluminum. The aluminum expo-
sure plates may be contained in a rack, either fixed in or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
removablefromtherack,andshouldbeatleast1in.(25.4mm)
E 177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
larger in each linear dimension than the linear dimension of the
ASTM Test Methods
specimen tested. If contained in a rack, the spacing between
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
each plate shouldbe at least 0.625–in. (16–mm).The rack shall
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
be constructed with all four sides open.
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.3 Block and Dial Gage Assembly, as described in Test
F 536 Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial
Method F 536 or F 2055.
Gage Method
5.4 ForcedAir Cooling (Fan, Blower, etc.), may be used for
F 2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
3 accelerating specimen conditioning before heating and after
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
cooling exposure to ensure proper equilibrium of test specimen
3. Terminology (see 6.1 and 7.1).
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 141
6. Test Specimen
unless otherwise indicated.
6.1 The test specimen consists of a resilient floor tile.
4. Significance and Use
Typical floor tile dimensions are 9 by 9 in. (229 by 229 mm) or
12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). Other sizes in square or
4.1 The final appearance of an installed tile floor depends
rectangular dimensions may also be tested.
upon several factors. These include but are not limited to size
and squareness of the tile, the quality of joint cut, the quality
7. Conditioning
and preparation of the subfloor and the skill of the installer.
7.1 Aconditioned room maintained at a temperature of 73.4
Long term appearance of the installed floor is also dependent
6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
on but not limited to the ability of the tile to resist shrinkage
8. Procedure
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
8.1 Reference Plates—Different tile sizes, with respective
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
reference plates, can be specified if the size and squareness
Methods—Performance.
apparatus is designed to handle the testing and measurement of
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2002. Published October 2002.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
alternate sizes.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
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F2199–02
8.2 Conditioning Before Exposure—Condition the speci-
where:
mens at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative
D = the average final length, and
f
humidity for not less than 24 h prior to starting the test unless
D = the average initial length.
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otherwise specified.
10. Precautions
8.3 Conditions for Measurement—Measure the tile speci-
men (6.1) in the conditioning room (7.1). 10.1 While no supporting data exist, it is important that the
8.4 Calibration of Block and Dial Gage Indicators— aluminum exposure plates for supporting the specimen be kept
Calibrate the block and dial gage indicators as indicated inTest smooth and polished so that surface friction does not interfere
Method F 536 or F 2055. with free shrinkage or growth of the specimens. The plates
8.5 Initial Measurement—Place the tile specimen, after must be flat and free of convex or concave warp.
conditioning (8.2), on the block and dial gage assembly (5.3) 10.2 Foranytypeofblockanddialgage,caremustbetaken
face up and measure in the machine direction (MD), if so that the tile is properly seated against the base horizontal
identifiable, and the across machine direction (AMD), if index guide when a specific measurement is being taken. Tile
identifiable, according to the procedure in Test Method F 536 with concave or convex edges can easily be read incorrectly.
or F 2055. These points shall be marked as a reference on the 10.3 The zero setting of the multiple dial indicators should
tile so that the final measurements will be made at the same
becheckedpriorto,duringuse(ifalargequantityofspecimens
exact locations. Measure the tile according to Test Method are to be tested), and at the conclusion of the test (see 8.4).
F 536 or F 2055 and eliminating the squareness measurement 10.4 All foreign matter or loose particles must be removed
step. from the edges of the tile and from the angle between the block
8.6 Exposure—Place the tile specimen face up in the base and the horizontal index guide prior to making measure-
exposure rack (5.2) on the aluminum exposure plates. Position ments. A simple brush-off by hand of each edge is usually
the plates on racks in the heated cabinet (5.1) at 180 6 3.6°F sufficient.
(82 6 2°C) for 6 6 0.25 h. Expose the four open sides of the 10.5 Each dial gage foot must be flat, no rounded or worn
racktothedirectionoftheairflowwithinthecabinetsothatthe surfaces.
circulating air passes freely over the tile specimens. 10.6 When making measurements, care must be taken so as
8.7 Conditioning after Exposure—Remove the tile/plate not to apply undue pressure and distort the tile.
assembly from the oven cabinet (5.1). Allow the assembly to 10.7 Check horizontal index guide for abrasive wear.
condition at room temperature (7.1) for at least 24 h
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