ASTM F3261-17
(Specification)Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
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1.1 This specification covers resilient flooring, typically in tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or printed and protected by a clear wear layer.
1.2 This type of floor covering utilizes a polymeric rigid core as part of the product structure.
1.3 This type of floor covering may utilize an attached underlay backer for reduced noise and for reducing issues concerning minor subfloor irregularities.
1.4 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial and residential buildings. General information and performance characteristics that determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this specification.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
1.7 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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Designation:F3261 −17
Standard Specification for
Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric
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Core
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3261; 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 F387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
Floor Covering With Foam Layer
1.1 This specification covers resilient flooring, typically in
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
tiles or planks format, or both, that are surface decorated or
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
printed and protected by a clear wear layer.
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
1.2 This type of floor covering utilizes a polymeric rigid
Flooring
core as part of the product structure.
F970 Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of
Floor Coverings after Static Loading
1.3 This type of floor covering may utilize an attached
underlay backer for reduced noise and for reducing issues F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
Flooring by Color Change
concerning minor subfloor irregularities.
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
1.4 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
ient Flooring by Color Change
commercial and residential buildings. General information and
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
performance characteristics that determine serviceability and
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
recommended use are included in this specification.
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
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and are not considered standard.
2.2 Other Standards:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the spection by Attributes
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ISO 23999 Resilient floor coverings—Determination of di-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mensional stability and curling after exposure to heat
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. ISO 24337 Laminate floor coverings—Determination of
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
geometrical characteristics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 Definitions:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.1 backing or backer—layer(s) of the product described
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in this specification located below the polymeric rigid core
layer that provides some functional property, for example,
2. Referenced Documents
noise reduction, underfoot comfort, balance, thickness or other
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
benefit
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.2 décor or print layer—the layer of resilient flooring
with polymeric rigid core providing visual aesthetic properties
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on 3.1.3 LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank)/LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile),
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
bonded to polymeric rigid core—a marketing term that is
on Specifications.
applied to resilient floor tile products – SeeTerminology F141.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2017. Published January 2018. DOI: 10.1520/
Resilient flooring product, typically in plank or tile format that
F3261-17.
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F3261−17
incorporates a décor, usually printed and protected by a vinyl 5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification;
wear layer, polymeric rigid core or backing layer(s), or 5.1.2 Class, type and pattern num
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