ASTM F141-23
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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Designation: F141 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Resilient Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F141; 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. Referenced Documents below-grade, adj—below the surface of the ground, as related
2 to floor location, part or all of the floor is below the ground.
1.1 ASTM Standards:
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
cellular concrete, n—a light weight flooring substrate material
F1303 Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with
which utilizes a hydraulic cement as the binder and has a
Backing
homogeneous void or cell structure attained using gas
F1344 Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
forming chemicals or foaming agents.
F1700 Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
concrete, n—a hard, strong material made by mixing a
F1859 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With-
cementing material (commonly portland cement) and a
out Backing
mineral aggregate (as washed sand and gravel or broken
F1860 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With
rock) with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and
Backing
bind the entire mass.
F1913 Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without
coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential force that is
Backing
needed to start or maintain uniform relative motion between
F2034 Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
two contacting surfaces to the perpendicular force holding
F2195 Specification for Linoleum Floor Tile
them in contact. (See DCOF and SCOF in 2.2 for clarifica-
2. Terminology
tion.)
2.1 Terms and Definitions:
cork tile, n—a floor surfacing unit made from natural cork
above-grade, adj—above the surface of the ground, as related
shavings compressed and baked to be thoroughly and
to floor location, above a well-ventilated space with at least
uniformly bonded together.
18 in. (457.2 mm) between the bottom of the lowest
cushioned vinyl flooring, n—any vinyl sheet floor covering
horizontal structural member and any point of the ground.
incorporating a foam layer as part of its construction.
abrasion, n—wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction.
dimensional stability, n—the ability of a resilient flooring to
acclimation, v—the process in which materials adjust to
retain its original dimensions during the service life of the
environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and
product.
humidity prior to installation. DISCUSSION—This property is usually measured by: (1) temperature-
induced dimensional change—the alteration in linear dimensions as a
across machine direction, n—the direction perpendicular to
result of exposure to a significant variation in temperature followed by
which a product moves through the manufacturing process.
a return to original conditions; or (2) moisture-induced dimensional
change—the alteration in linear dimensions as a result of exposure to
asphalt tile, n—an obsolete floor surfacing unit composed of
a significant variation in moisture.
asphalt or hydrocarbon resins, or both, crysotile asbestos
drying room yellowing, n—a yellowish cast on linoleum
fibers, mineral fillers, and pigments.
resultant from the oxidation process that will go away with
light exposure. Without continued light exposure, the cast
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
may reappear.
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.10
on Terminology.
dynamic coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally
force that is needed to maintain uniform relative motion
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F141– 12 (2020). DOI:
between two contacting surfaces to the perpendicular force
10.1520/F0141-23.
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holding them in contact (DCOF).
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
embossed, adj—having a permanent multilevel surface pro-
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the ASTM website. duced by mechanical or chemical means.
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Designation: F141 − 12 (Reapproved 2020) F141 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Resilient Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F141; 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. Referenced Documents
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
F1303 Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing
F1344 Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
F1700 Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
F1859 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
F1860 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
F1913 Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
F2034 Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
F2195 Specification for Linoleum Floor Tile
2. Terminology
2.1 Terms and Definitions:
above-grade, adj—above the surface of the ground, as related to floor location, above a well-ventilated space with at least 18
in. (457.2 mm) between the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member and any point of the ground.
abrasion, n—wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction.
acclimation, v—the process in which materials adjust to environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and humidity
prior to installation.
across machine direction, n—the direction perpendicular to which a product moves through the manufacturing process.
asphalt tile, n—an obsolete floor surfacing unit composed of asphalt or hydrocarbon resins, or both, crysotile asbestos fibers,
mineral fillers, and pigments.
below-grade, adj—below the surface of the ground, as related to floor location, part or all of the floor is below the ground.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.10 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2020Aug. 1, 2023. Published February 2020October 2023. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20122020
as F141-12. DOI: 10.1520/F0141-12R20.– 12 (2020). DOI: 10.1520/F0141-23.
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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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cellular concrete, n—a light weight flooring substrate material which utilizes a hydraulic cement as the binder and has a
homogeneous void or cell structure attained using gas forming chemicals or foaming agents.
concrete, n—a hard, strong material made by mixing a cementing material (commonly portland cement) and a mineral aggregate
(as washed sand and gravel or broken rock) with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and bind the entire mass.
coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential force that is needed to start or maintain uniform relative motion between two
contacting surfaces to the perpendicular force holding them in contact. (See DCOF and SCOF in 2.2 for clarification.)
cork tile, n—a floor surfacing unit made from natural cork shavings compressed and baked to be thoroughly and uniformly
bonded together.
cushioned vinyl flooring, n—any vinyl sheet floor covering incorporating a foam layer as part of its construction.
dimensional stability, n—the ability of a resilient flooring to retain its original dimensions during the service life of the product.
DISCUSSION—
This property is usually measured by: (1) temperature-induced dimensional change—the alteration in linear dimensions as a result of exposure to a
significant variation in temperature followed by a return to original conditions; or (2) moisture-induced dimensional change—the alteration in linear
dimensions as a result of exposure to a significant variation in moisture.
drying room yellowing, n—a yellowish cast on linoleum resultant from the oxidation process that will go away with light
exposure. Without continued light exposure, the cast may reappear.
dynamic coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential force that is needed to maintain unifor
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