ASTM F1066-04(2014)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
ABSTRACT
This specification covers vinyl composition floor tile with either smooth or embossed surfaces. Vinyl composition tile shall conform to the materials, color, pattern, wearing surface, size, thickness, and squareness indicated in this specification. The material shall be tested for indentation and impact. Performance requirements for vinyl composition tiles include deflection limit, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance. Basic chemicals for chemical resistance test include vinegar, alcohol, mineral oil, sodium hydroxide solution, household ammonia solution, household bleach, olive oil, kerosene, unleaded gasoline, and phenol.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT) with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring application.
1.2 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.
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.
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Designation:F1066 −04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1066; 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.
ε NOTE—The keyword VCT was added to Section 17 in December 2014.
1. Scope F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT)
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring applica-
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
tion.
2.3 Other Standards:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
spection by Attributes
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3. Classification
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fication shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified as
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
follows: Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have either
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
smooth or embossed wearing surfaces.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Ordering Information
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
dateofmaterialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationtothe
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
extent referenced herein:
include the following information in the invitation to bid and
2.2 ASTM Standards:
purchase order:
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
terials Having Flat Surfaces
4.1.2 Class,color,pattern,andwearingsurface,(seeSection
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
3),
Flooring
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient
4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),
Floor Tile
4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
Flooring by Color Change
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see
15.1),
4.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
4.1.10 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
manufacturer and the purchaser),
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally
4.1.11 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon be-
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approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1066 – 04(2014) .
tween the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 14.1), and
DOI: 10.1520/F1066-04R14E01.
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4.1.12 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manu- with the requirements of Table 1, and shall correspond to the
facturer and the purchaser). indentation recorded at the end of 1 min.
7.1.3 When tested in accordance withTest Method F1914 at
5. Materials and Manufacture
a temperature of 115°F (46.1°C), the indentation shall be less
than 0.032 in. (0.813 mm) at the end of 30 s.
5.1 Materials—The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers,
7.1.4 Embossed Tile—When the requirement for flat surface
and pigments.The binder shall consist of one or more resins of
as set forth in Test Method F1914 cannot be met, the test shall
poly(vinyl chloride) or vinyl chloride copolymers, or both,
be made by the manufacturer on unembossed stock and the
compounded with suitable plasticizers and stabilizers. Other
manufacturer shall supply a certificate of compliance.
suitable polymeric resins may be incorporated as a part of the
binder.
7.2 Impact—When the tile is tested in accordance with Test
Method F1265, the tile shall not break or crack beyond the
5.2 Color, Pattern, and Wearing Surface—The color,
prescribed circle of zinc oxide paste.
pattern, and wearing surface, as applicable shall be as specified
7.2.1 For ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) tile the weight shall be dropped
in the contract or order (see 4.1).
from a height of 20 in. (508 mm). For tile gage less than ⁄8-in.
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in
(3.175-mm), the weight shall be dropped from a height of 10
individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors vary
in. (254 mm). Test all products with a 0.143-lb (0.065-kg)
somewhat in hue and shade.
weight dropped 4 times.
5.3 Solid Color Tile—Solid color tile shall be uniform
7.2.2 When testing embossed tile, inscribe a 3 6 ⁄8-in.
throughout.
(76.2 6 3.175-mm) diameter circle centrally on the back of
5.4 Through Pattern Tile—In through pattern tile, either the each specimen with a felt pen, pencil, or other suitable marker.
pattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirely
Do not use the zinc oxide paste specified in Test Method
through the thickness of the tile without significant change, or F1265. Cracks should not go beyond the 3 6 ⁄8-in. (76.2 6
the colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout the
3.175-mm) diameter circle. The test shall be run on the
entire thickness of the tile, although the appearance of the specimen with the wearing surface up.
pattern created by these colors will change throughout the
8. Performance Requirements
thickness.
8.1 Deflection—The tile, when tested in accordance with
5.5 Surface Pattern Tile—The pattern of this tile need not
Test Method F1304, shall deflect not less than 1.0 in. (25.4
extend through the entire thickness of the tile.
mm) both across and with the grain, without breaking.
5.5.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing layer is
removed to a depth of 0.010 in. (0.254 mm), shall compare
8.2 Dimensional Stability—When tested in accordance with
favorably for decoration with the tile’s original appearance.
Test Method F2199, the linear dimensions shall not change
The removal of the wearing layer may be accomplished by any
more than 0.024 in. (0.610 mm) per linear foot.
suitable method.
8.3 Resistance to Chemicals:
8.3.1 The chemical resistance of the tile shall be determined
6. Physical Properties
in accordance withTest Method F925.Vinyl composition floor
6.1 Size—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), the tile
tile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,
shall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm).Atolerance of 60.016
surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following
in. (0.406 mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted when
chemicals:
measured in accordance with Test Method F2055. Certain
8.3.1.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid),
specialty items are available in other sizes.
8.3.1.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol),
8.3.1.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade),
6.2 Thickness—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), the
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8.3.1.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH),
tile shall be furnished in ⁄16 –in. (1.588-mm), ⁄32-in. (2.381-
8.3.1.5 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH),
mm), and ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) thickness. A tolerance of 60.005 4
8.3.1.6 Household bleach (5.25 % NaOCl),
in. (0.127 mm) shall be permitted when measured in accor-
8.3.1.7 Olive oil (light),
dance with Test Method F386.
8.3.1.8 Kerozene (K1),
6.3 Squareness—When tested in accordance with Test
8.3.1.9 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade), and
Method F2055, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall not
8.3.1.10 Phenol (5 % active phenol).
exceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).
TABLE 1 Ten Minute Indentation
7. Mechanical Properties
After After
1min 1min
7.1 Inden
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Designation: F1066 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) F1066 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1066; 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.
ε NOTE—Addresses and references were updated editorially in December 2010.The keyword VCT was added to Section
17 in December 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT) with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring application.
1.2 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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
2.3 Other Standards:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Classification
3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this specification shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified as follows:
Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile, and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have either smooth or
embossed wearing surfaces.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include
the following information in the invitation to bid and purchase order:
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
4.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface, (see Section 3),
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010Nov. 1, 2014. Published January 2011December 2014. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20042014
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as F1066 – 04.F1066 – 04(2014) . DOI: 10.1520/F1066-04R10E01.10.1520/F1066-04R14E01.
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.
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),
4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see 15.1),
4.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required,
4.1.10 Palletization, if required (agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser),
4.1.11 Marking, if other than specified (agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser), (see 14.1), and
4.1.12 Other requirements (agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser).
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Materials—The tile shall be composed of binder, fillers, and pigments. The binder shall consist of one or more resins of
poly(vinyl chloride) or vinyl chloride copolymers, or both, compounded with suitable plasticizers and stabilizers. Other suitable
polymeric resins may be incorporated as a part of the binder.
5.2 Color, Pattern, and Wearing Surface—The color, pattern, and wearing surface, as applicable shall be as specified in the
contract or order (see 4.1).
NOTE 1—The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors vary somewhat
in hue and shade.
5.3 Solid Color Tile—Solid color tile shall be uniform throughout.
5.4 Through Pattern Tile—In through pattern tile, either the pattern and colors on the surface of the tile extend entirely through
the thickness of the tile without significant change, or the colors appearing on the surface shall extend throughout the entire
thickness of the tile, although the appearance of the pattern created by these colors will change throughout the thickness.
5.5 Surface Pattern Tile—The pattern of this tile need not extend through the entire thickness of the tile.
5.5.1 The appearance of the tile, when the wearing layer is removed to a depth of 0.010 in. (0.254 mm), shall compare favorably
for decoration with the tile’s original appearance. The removal of the wearing layer may be accomplished by any suitable method.
6. Physical Properties
6.1 Size—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.4), the tile shall be 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). A tolerance of 60.016 in. (0.406
mm) per linear ft (305 mm) shall be permitted when measured in accordance with Test Method F2055. Certain specialty items are
available in other sizes.
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6.2 Thickness—Unless otherwise specified (see 4.1.5), the tile shall be furnished in ⁄16 –in. (1.588-mm), ⁄32-in. (2.381- mm),
and ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) thickness. A tolerance of 60.005 in. (0.127 mm) shall be permitted when measured in accordance with Test
Method F386.
6.3 Squareness—When tested in accordance with Test Method F2055, the out-of-squareness of the tile shall not exceed 0.010
in. (0.254 mm).
7. Mechanical Properties
7.1 Indentation:
7.1.1 When the tile is tested in accordance with Test Method F1914 at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), the indentation at the end
of 1 min shall be not less than 0.006 in. (0.152 mm), and not more than 0.015 in. (0.381 mm).
7.1.2 When tested in accordance with Test Method F1914 the indentation at the end of 10 min shall be in conformance with
the requirements of Table 1, and shall correspond to the indentation recorded at the end of 1 min.
7.1.3 When tested in accordance with Test Method F1914 at a temperature of 115°F (46.1°C), the indentation shall be less than
0.032 in. (0.813 mm) at the end of 30 s.
TABLE 1 Ten Minute Indentation
After After
1 min 1 min
10 min, max 10 min, max
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
0.006 0.152 0.0100 0.254 0.011 0.279 0.0162 0.411
0.007 0.178 0.0112 0.284 0.012 0.305 0.0174 0.442
0.008 0.203 0.0124 0.315 0.013 0.330 0.0186 0.472
0.009 0.229 0.0137 0.348 0.014 0.356 0.0197 0.500
0.010 0.254 0.0149 0.378 0.015 0.381 0.0209 0.531
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7.1.4 Embossed Tile—When the requirement for flat surface as set forth in Test Method F1914 cannot be met, the test shall be
made by the manufacturer on unembossed stock and the manufacturer shall supply a certificate of compliance.
7.2 Impact—When the tile is tested in accordance with Test Method F1265, the tile shall not break or crack beyond the
prescribed circle of zinc oxide paste.
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7.2.1 For ⁄8-in. (3.175-mm) tile the weight shall be dropped from a height of 20 in. (508 mm). For tile gage less than ⁄8-in.
(3.175-mm), the weight shall be dropped from a height of 10 in. (254 mm). Test all products with a 0.143-lb (0.065-kg) weight
dropped 4 times.
7.2.2 When testing embossed tile, inscribe a 3 6 ⁄8-in. (76.2 6 3.175-mm) diameter circle centrally on the back of each
specimen with a felt pen, pencil, or other suitable marker. Do not use the zinc oxide paste specified in Test Method F1265. Cracks
should not go beyond the 3 6 ⁄8-in. (76.2 6 3.175-mm) diameter circle. The test shall be run on the specimen with the wearing
surface up.
8. Performance Requirements
8.1 Deflection—The tile, when tested in accordance with Test Method F1304, shall deflect not less than 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) both
across and with the grain, without breaking.
8.2 Dimensio
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