ASTM D2064-91(2016)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
Standard Test Method for Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is important because its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothness of the coating film is altered by contact with another surface, particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, particularly gloss and semigloss on window sills and other horizontal surfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on them that may tend to leave a permanent impression. This tendency for a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of the coating, the pressure, temperature, humidity, and the duration of time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for evaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differs from print resistance Test Method D2091 in that the latter is concerned with lacquer finishes under packaging, shipping, and warehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concerned with decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressure contact.
Note 1: Printing should not be confused with blocking, which is measured in Test Method D4946. The former relates to the indentation of a surface, and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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: D2064 − 91 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2064; 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 3.2 For additional definitions of terms, refer to Paint/
Coatings Dictionary.
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for
evaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differs
4. Summary of Test Method
from print resistance Test Method D2091 in that the latter is
4.1 A piece of cheesecloth is placed on the painted surface
concernedwithlacquerfinishesunderpackaging,shipping,and
and topped with a No. 8 rubber stopper (position smaller
warehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concerned
diameter of stopper on the cheesecloth) and a 500-g weight to
with decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressure
create a pressure of about 0.9 psi (6.2 kPa). This assembly is
contact.
placed in a 140°F (60°C), or other agreed upon temperature,
NOTE 1—Printing should not be confused with blocking, which is oven for 1 h. When cooled, the resulting paint surfaces are
measured in Test Method D4946. The former relates to the indentation of
rated on the numerical scale of 0 to 10, which corresponds to
a surface, and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.
a subjective rating of an impression resulting from their being
in contact with the cheesecloth.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5. Significance and Use
information only.
5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is important
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
because its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothness
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of the coating film is altered by contact with another surface,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, particu-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
larly gloss and semigloss on window sills and other horizontal
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
surfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on them
that may tend to leave a permanent impression. This tendency
2. Referenced Documents
for a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
coating, the pressure, temperature, humidity, and the duration
D2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers
of time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.
D4946 TestMethodforBlockingResistanceofArchitectural
6. Apparatus
Paints
6.1 Conditioning Room, at 65 to 85°F (18 to 29.5°C) and 40
3. Terminology
to 60 % relative humidity.
3.1 Definitions:
6.2 Glass Slides, approximately 3 by 6 in. (75 by 150 mm).
3.1.1 print resistance, n—the ability of a paint film to resist
6.3 Drawdown Applicator, 3-in. (75-mm) wide with a clear-
forming a permanent impression in a semihardened film as a
ance of 6 mils (150 µm).
result of a pressure from an object placed on it.
6.4 Oven, maintained at 140 6 3.5°F (60 6 2°C) or, other
agreed upon temperature.
6.5 Rubber Stoppers, No. 8 (40-mm top diameter and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of 32-mm bottom diameter).
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
6.6 Cheesecloth, medium weave, 24/20, bleached cotton.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published December 2016. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2064 – 91 (2012).
6.7 Scissors.
DOI: 10.1520/D2064-91R16.
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Designation: D2064 − 91 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2064; 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 3.2 For additional definitions of terms, refer to Paint/
Coatings Dictionary.
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for
evaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differs
4. Summary of Test Method
from print resistance Test Method D2091 in that the latter is
4.1 A piece of cheesecloth is placed on the painted surface
concerned with lacquer finishes under packaging, shipping, and
and topped with a No. 8 rubber stopper (position smaller
warehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concerned
diameter of stopper on the cheesecloth) and a 500-g weight to
with decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressure
create a pressure of about 0.9 psi (6.2 kPa). This assembly is
contact.
placed in a 140°F (60°C), or other agreed upon temperature,
NOTE 1—Printing should not be confused with blocking, which is oven for 1 h. When cooled, the resulting paint surfaces are
measured in Test Method D4946. The former relates to the indentation of
rated on the numerical scale of 0 to 10, which corresponds to
a surface, and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.
a subjective rating of an impression resulting from their being
in contact with the cheesecloth.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5. Significance and Use
information only.
5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is important
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
because its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothness
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of the coating film is altered by contact with another surface,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, particu-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
larly gloss and semigloss on window sills and other horizontal
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
surfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on them
that may tend to leave a permanent impression. This tendency
2. Referenced Documents
for a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
coating, the pressure, temperature, humidity, and the duration
D2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers
of time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.
D4946 Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural
6. Apparatus
Paints
6.1 Conditioning Room, at 65 to 85°F (18 to 29.5°C) and 40
3. Terminology
to 60 % relative humidity.
3.1 Definitions:
6.2 Glass Slides, approximately 3 by 6 in. (75 by 150 mm).
3.1.1 print resistance, n—the ability of a paint film to resist
6.3 Drawdown Applicator, 3-in. (75-mm) wide with a clear-
forming a permanent impression in a semihardened film as a
ance of 6 mils (150 µm).
result of a pressure from an object placed on it.
6.4 Oven, maintained at 140 6 3.5°F (60 6 2°C) or, other
agreed upon temperature.
1 6.5 Rubber Stoppers, No. 8 (40-mm top diameter and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
32-mm bottom diameter).
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
6.6 Cheesecloth, medium weave, 24/20, bleached cotton.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published December 2016. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2064 – 91 (2012).
6.7 Scissors.
DOI: 10.1520/D2064-91R16.
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 Paint/Coatings Dictionary, available from the Federation of Societies for
the ASTM website. Coatings Technol
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Designation: D2064 − 91 (Reapproved 2012) D2064 − 91 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Print Resistance of Architectural Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2064; 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
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for evaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differs from
print resistance Test Method D2091 in that the latter is concerned with lacquer finishes under packaging, shipping, and
warehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concerned with decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressure
contact.
NOTE 1—Printing should not be confused with blocking, which is measured in Test Method D4946. The former relates to the indentation of a surface,
and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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 ASTM Standards:
D2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers
D4946 Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 print resistance, n—the ability of a paint film to resist forming a permanent impression in a semihardened film as a result
of a pressure from an object placed on it.
3.2 For additional definitions of terms, refer to Paint/Coatings Dictionary.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A piece of cheesecloth is placed on the painted surface and topped with a No. 8 rubber stopper (position smaller diameter
of stopper on the cheesecloth) and a 500-g weight to create a pressure of about 0.9 psi (6.2 kPa). This assembly is placed in a 140°F
(60°C), or other agreed upon temperature, oven for 1 h. When cooled, the resulting paint surfaces are rated on the numerical scale
of 0 to 10, which corresponds to a subjective rating of an impression resulting from their being in contact with the cheesecloth.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is important because its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothness of the
coating film is altered by contact with another surface, particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, particularly gloss and
semigloss on window sills and other horizontal surfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on them that may tend to
leave a permanent impression. This tendency for a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of the coating, the pressure,
temperature, humidity, and the duration of time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
Current edition approved July 1, 2012Dec. 1, 2016. Published August 2012December 2016. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20082012 as
D2064 – 91 (2008).(2012). DOI: 10.1520/D2064-91R12.10.1520/D2064-91R16.
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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Paint/Coatings Dictionary, available from the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, Blue Bell, PA, 1978.
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D2064 − 91 (2016)
6. Apparatus
6.1 Conditioning Room, at 65 to 85°F (18 to 29.5°C) and 40 to 60 % relative humidity.
6.
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