ASTM F1861-00

Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers resilient wall base. These products are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic materials, or a combination thereof. Wall base is used to provide a functional, as well as decorative border, between walls and floors. This specification does not include rigid products.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2000
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.80 - Specifications

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1861-02 - Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation: F 1861 – 00
Standard Specification for
Resilient Wall Base
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1861; 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 F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change
1.1 This specification covers resilient wall base. These
2.3 Other Standards:
products are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic ma-
Federal Standard Test Methods 501a Standard Test Method
terials, or a combination thereof. Wall base is used to provide
for Floor Coverings, Resilient, Nontextile: Sampling and
a functional, as well as decorative border, between walls and
Testing
floors. This specification does not include rigid products.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Inspection by Attributes
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
3. Terminology
1.3 The following safety caveat pertains to the test methods
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
portion, Section 12, of this specification: This standard does
standard, see Terminology F 141.
not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associ-
ated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
4. Classification
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
4.1 Types—Wall base shall be of the following types, as
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
specified (see 5.1.2, 6.1, and 7.1).
to use.
4.1.1 Type TS—rubber, vulcanized thermoset.
4.1.2 Type TP—rubber, thermoplastic.
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.3 Type TV—vinyl, thermoplastic.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
4.2 Groups—Wall base shall be one of the following
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
groups, as specified (see 5.1.2, 6.2.1, and 6.2.2):
the extent referenced herein:
4.2.1 Group 1—solid (homogeneous).
2.2 ASTM Standards:
2 4.2.2 Group 2—layered (multiple layers).
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
3 4.2.3 Either group may be specified with any of the types
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
2 above. It is not necessary to specify group when either is
D 1755 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins
acceptable.
F 137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring
4 4.3 Styles—Wall base shall be of the following styles as
Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
3 specified (see 5.1.2, 6.3, and Fig. 1):
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
4.3.1 Style A—straight.
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring
4 4.3.2 Style B—cove.
Having Flat Surfaces
4.3.3 Style C—butt-to.
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
4 4.4 Corners—Where specified, both inside and outside 90°
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
factory-made corners should be specified by style. Corners
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
must meet the same height and thickness requirements as wall
Flooring
base (see Section 9).
NOTE 1—Factory-made corners and wall base may have visual color
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2000. Published March 2000. Originally
published as F 1861–98. Last previous edition F 1861–98. Available from Specification Services, General Services Administration, 7th
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. and D Street, SW, Room 6654, Washington, DC 10036.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street,
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F 1861
FIG. 1 Typical Profiles of Wall Base
differences due to process and material variations. Consult the manufac-
5.1.15 Other requirements.
turer to ensure color acceptability between factory-made corners and wall
base prior to ordering.
6. Materials and Manufacture
5. Ordering Information 6.1 Materials—Any polymeric material or combination of
polymeric materials is acceptable if, in combination with
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
processing chemicals, fillers, and colorants, the material can be
used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include
formed into wall base, which satisfies all the requirements of
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
this specification (see 5.1 and 7.1). Other suitable recycled
order:
polymeric material may be incorporated as a part of the total
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
polymeric content.
5.1.2 Type, group, and style, (see Sections 4, 6, and 7),
6.2 Color—The color shall be as specified in the contract or
5.1.3 Factory-made corners, if required (see 4.4),
order (see 5.1.4).
5.1.4 Color (see 6.2),
5.1.5 Quantity: in pieces, linear feet, or cartons,
NOTE 2—The colors and styles that are available are indicated in
5.1.6 Height required (see 9.1), individual manufacturer’s current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may
vary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.
5.1.7 Thickness required (see 9.2),
NOTE 3—Where color match is a concern, obtain current samples from
5.1.8 Length required (see 9.3, 9.3.1, and Section 15),
the manufacturer to verify color acceptability.
5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/
ASQC Z1.4–1993, (see 11.1 and 13.1), 6.2.1 Solid Wall Base—Thecolorshallbeuniformthrough-
5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC out the entire thickness of the wall base.
Z1.4–1993, (see 11.1), 6.2.2 Layered Wall Base—The surface color need not ex-
5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification of tend through the entire thickness of the wall base, but must
compliance is required (see Section 14), extend throughout the entire wear layer. Layered wall base
5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see shall have a minimum wear layer thickness of 0.002 in. (0.05
Section 16), mm) when measured in accordance with Test Method F 410
5.1.13 Palletization, if required, and shall not delaminate under normal use.
5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see Section 6.3 Styles—The style shall be as specified in the contract or
15), and order (see 5.1.2).
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6.3.1 Straight Wall Base—The exposed surface of straight 8.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid).
(toeless) wall base is vertical, as illustrated by the first 8.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol).
cross-sectional profile in Fig. 1. 8.4.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade).
6.3.2 Cove Wall Base— The exposed surface of cove wall 8.4.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH).
base shall be distinguished by a “toe” at its bottom edge as 8.4.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl).
illustrated by the second cross-sectional profile in Fig. 1. 8.4.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 H SO ).
2 4
6.3.2.1 Fit to Floor— The toe shall be curved, or angled, or 8.4.7 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH OH).
both, to allow it to fit snugly against the floor when the vertical 8.4.8 Household bleach solution (5.25 % NaOCl).
portion of the cove base is adhered to the wall. 8.4.9 Olive oil (light).
6.3.2.2 Intersection at Toe—The intersection of the exposed 8.4.10 Kerosene (K1).
surfaces of the toe and the vertical portion of the cove base 8.4.11 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade).
shall be rounded and smooth to facilitate maintenance.
NOTE 5—These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to be
6.3.3 Butt-to Wall Base—The exposed surface of butt-to
found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietary
wall base shall be distinguished by a “toe,” which butts against
compounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the wall
the flooring as illustrated by the third cross-sectional profile in base for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical,
this additional requirement should become part of the procurement
Fig. 1.
document.
6.3.3.1 Fit to Floor— The leading edge of the toe of the
butt-to base shall be square to allow a tight, flush fit to the
8.5 Dimensional Stability—Wall base shall not change in
finished flooring when the vertical portion of the butt-to base is
length by more than 6 0.25 % when tested by the method
adhered to the wall.
specified in 12.8-12.15.
6.3.3.2 Intersection at Toe—The intersection of the exposed
8.6 Odor—The wall base shall be free from offensive odor.
surfaces of the toe and the vertical portion of the butt-to base
9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
shall be designed to facilitate maintenance.
9.1 Height—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or
7. Material Definitions
order (see 5.1.6), the wall base shall be 2 ⁄2 in. (63.5 mm), 3 in.
(76.2 mm), 4 in. (101.6 mm), or 6 in. (152.4 mm) in height.A
7.1 The following definitions will be used in classifying
tolerance of 6 1 % of the nominal value will be permitted for
material according to 4.1:
all heights when measured in accordance with Method 2211 of
7.1.1 Rubber, Vulcanized Thermoset—Thepolymericbinder
Federal Standard 501a.
of this compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, and
9.2 Thickness—Unlessotherwisespecifiedinthecontractor
have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D 1566.
order (see 5.1.7), the wall base shall be 0.080 in. (2.03 mm) or
7.1.2 Rubber, Thermoplastic—The polymeric binder of this
0.125in.(3.17mm)thick.Apermissibletolerancefor0.080in.
compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, but remain
(2.03 mm) thick wall base shall be +0.015 in. to –0.005 in.
thermoplastic, as defined in Terminology D 883.
(+0.38 mm to –0.13 mm) and 0.125 in. thick wall base shall
7.1.3 Vinyl, Thermoplastic—The polymeric binder of this
have a permissible tolerance of +0.015 in. to –0.015 in. (+0.38
compoundshallsatisfythedefinitionofpoly(vinylchloride)in
mm to –0.38 mm) when measured in accordance with Test
Terminology D 883 and Specification D 1755 but remain
Method F 386.
thermoplastic as defined in Terminology D 883.
9.3 Length—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or
8. Performance Requirements order (see 5.1.8), wall base is commonly available in 4-ft
(1.22-m) lengths or roll form. The length of the wall base shall
8.1 Flexibility— Unless otherwise specified in the contract
not be less than the nominal value when measured in accor-
or order (see 5.1), the wall base shall show no visible cracks,
dance with Method 2311 of Federal Standard 501a.
breaks, or other evidence of weakness when tested in accor-
1 9.3.1 Ifarollcontainsmultiplelengths,amaximumofthree
dance with Test Method F 137 using a ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm)
pieces shall be permitted; the shortest length shall not be less
diameter mandrel.
than 15 ft (4.57 m).
NOTE 4—Covewallbaseshallbetestedwiththemandrelperpendicular
9.4 Squareness—Each vertical end of the wall base shall
to the cove when oriented as in use.
form an angle of 90° 6 0.5° with the top edge and shall fit
8.2 Staining of Adjacent Surfaces Induced by Wall Base—
against the vertical end of another length so that a 0.010 in.
Wall base shall contain no ingredient which will cause staining
(0.254mm)feelergagecannotbeinsertedbetweenthesections
of the finished surfaces adjacent to it when aged by the method
at any point.
specified in 12.1-12.7.
10. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
8.3 Resistance to Light—When tested in accordance to Test
Method F 1515, the color change of the wall base shall have an 10.1 The wall base furnished in accordance with this speci-
average DE no greater than 8.0 after 200 h of exposure to light, fication shall be free of defects, which adversely affect perfor-
simulated by a properly fitted xenon-arc radiant energy source. mance or appearance. Such defects include blemishes, spots,
8.4 Resistance to Chemicals—When tested in accordance lines, indentations, blisters, and delamination.
with Test Method F 925, the wall base shall have no more than 10.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see
a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining 5.1), the back or bonding surface of the wall base shall be
when exposed to the following chemicals: buffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise modified to
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improvetheapplicationtoandadhesiontothewallsurface,but when in contact with a light-colored surface, when exposed to
in no case shall the thickness of the wall base be decreased to elevated temperature aging under controlled conditions.
theextentthatanydepressionorgrooveonthebondingsurface
12.2 Significance and Use—Wall base often is required to
be perceptible, under any circumstances, on the exposed be in contact with light-colored surfaces. In such applications,
surface.
the discoloration or stain of the light-colored surfaces is
objectionable.Thistestmethodprovidesawaytoevaluatewall
11. Sampling for Test
base for its staining characteristics.
12.3 Apparatus:
11.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in
12.3.1 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a tem-
Table 1 shall be done in accordance with the provisions set
forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993. The inspection level shall be perature of 158 6 1.8°F (70 6 1°C).
specialinspectionlevelS-1,asnotedinTableIofANSI/ASQC 12.4 Materials—Metal panels 2 in. (51 mm) square shall be
Z1.4–1993, and acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 cut from No. 20 gage (approximately 0.9 mm) sheet metal that
defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-A of ANSI/ has been finished with a white acrylic enamel.The panels shall
ASQC Z1.4–1993 or as otherwise specified in 11.2. The lot be aged for at least 48 h, after finishing, before use in this test
shall be expressed in units. A unit represents a single, manu- method.
factured, inventoried, finished carton or roll. 12.5 Test Specimen— Prepare the test specimens from a
11.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in production part. Cut the specimen in a rectangular shape 1 by
Table I ofANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 shall be agreed upon by the 0.5 in. (25 by 13 mm). Test the specimen as received. Remove
purchaser and manufacturer as part of the procurement docu- extraneous contamination with a mild soap solution or by
ment. mechanical means without abrading the surface of the speci-
men.
12. Test Methods
12.6 Procedure:
12.6.1 Place two wall base specimens from the same pro-
Wall Base—Staining of Adjacent Surfaces Induced by
duction part on the painted s
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