ASTM D3928-00a(2018)
(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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
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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: D3928 − 00a (Reapproved 2018)
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 missed entirely (holidays) when the color of the fresh material
and the previous film are very similar. It is much less costly if
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the unifor-
these areas can be touched up instead of having to repaint the
mityofglossorsheenofapaintappliedbybrushtoatestpanel
entire surface.
simulating an interior wall section. Variations in gloss or sheen
that may be caused by short wet edge time, poor leveling, and
3.2 Thickness is also affected in the locations where an area
pigmentorientationorflotationduringandafterapplicationare
coated a short time before is joined with the area currently
evaluated visually.
being coated (laps). An application technique that may affect
1.2 Because both the application and the panel evaluation the final appearance of the film is brushing or rolling the
are very subjective, this test method should be used only for material in different directions in adjacent areas.
comparative testing within one laboratory as the ratings as-
3.3 Both buyers and sellers are interested in determining
signed by different laboratories do not usually agree (see 8.1).
whether a coating can be applied without exhibiting areas that
1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
differ in appearance because of laps and brush or roller marks,
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
and whether it can be readily touched up to provide a uniform
only.
appearance in regard to gloss or sheen and all other aspects.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Paint Brush, 50 mm (2 in.) wide with polyester
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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filaments70mm(2 ⁄4in.)long,chiseltip15mm( ⁄16in.)thick.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Previously used brushes are preferred.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.2 Paint Brush, 25 mm (1 in.) wide with polyester fila-
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ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ments 57 mm (2 ⁄4 in.) long, chisel tip 10 mm ( ⁄16 in. ) thick.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Previously used brushes are preferred.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Reagents and Materials
2. Summary of Test Method 5.1 Laminated Fiber Board, 610 by 300 mm (24 by 12 in. )
with at least one smooth side.
2.1 Paint is brush applied to a test panel using procedures
and conditions that are most likely to cause nonuniformity of
5.2 Latex-Base Primer.
gloss or sheen. The dry film is then viewed under conditions
5.3 Control Paint (optional)—Since there are no standard
that accentuate variations in gloss or sheen and the overall
panels, photographs, or paints for this test method, an agreed-
appearance is evaluated.
upon paint of known uniformity of appearance should be
included with the test paints as a control, unless the paints are
3. Significance and Use
only ranked.
3.1 When coatings are applied to large flat surfaces such as
walls, the film thickness may vary or there may be small areas
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 June 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D3928 – 00a (2014). Similar to U.S. Federal Specification TT-P-650c Primer Coating Latex Base,
DOI: 10.1520/D3928-00AR18. White (for Gypsum Wallboard).
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D3928 − 00a (2018)
* Direction of finishing brush strokes
FIG. 1 Test Panel
25-mm (1-in.) brush should still be used for touch up.
6. Procedure
6.1 Apply the latex primer by spray to the entire face of a
6.4 One minute after completing the painting of Section A,
smooth side of the test panel so as to coat it uniformly at a apply paint to Section B with the same brush still wet with the
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spreading rate of about 11 m /gal/L (450 ft ).
test paint. Use the same amount of paint and time to coat
section B as for sectionAbut make initial brush strokes across
6.2 Air dry at least 18 h under standard conditions of 23 6
the width of the panel and finishing strokes along the length of
2°C (73.5 6 3.5°F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity and
the panel. Brush the finishing strokes i
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