ASTM F1141-10

Standard Specification for Wallcovering

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking requirements for flexible wall coverings as a finished product. Also included here are wall preparation and covering installation procedures. The manufacturers shall be responsible for thorough testing and inspection under representative field conditions prior to introduction of new finished products on the market.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall covering as a finished product.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1141-93(2009) - Standard Specification for Wallcovering
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1141 −10
StandardSpecification for
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Wall Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1141; 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 3.2.7 lot (batch)—the product from a continuous manufac-
turing run having the same appearance and characteristic from
1.1 This specification covers the performance, quality,
beginning to end.
packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall cover-
3.2.8 pattern match—the meeting of all parts and colors of
ing as a finished product.
a pattern at the seams of adjacent strips.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.9 pattern repeat—the vertical distance between adjacent
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
match points of a pattern.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.2.10 protective layer—any material applied to the facing
to enhance performance.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.11 register—the designed meeting of all parts and colors
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of a pattern.
F793 Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
3.2.12 run—a unit of production which may include more
than one lot.
3. Terminology
3.2.13 seconds—finished material not meeting the quality
3.1 Definitions:
criteria in accordance with Classification F793 and this speci-
3.1.1 wall covering—a flexible product designed to cover
fication.
walls and ceilings for decorative or functional purposes, or
3.2.14 selvage—an undecorated edge which must be
both.
trimmed away to allow for correct pattern match or uniform
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
continuity of color.
3.2.1 backing (substrate)—material upon which facing (or
3.2.15 waste edge—a decorated edge that must be trimmed
an intermediate layer) is applied. Backing is that material
away to allow for correct pattern match or uniformity of color.
which is adhered to the wall.
3.2.16 Shading:
3.2.2 bias—pattern running off true horizontal or vertical
3.2.16.1 color variation— difference within the same lot of
plane.
wall covering.
3.2.3 bolt—a continuous amount of packaged material con-
3.2.16.2 luster variation— difference in gloss level within
taining the amount specified on the label.
the same lot of wall covering.
3.2.4 facing—decorative material which is applied to an
3.2.16.3 texture variation—difference in embossing within
intermediate layer or backing.
the same lot of wall covering.
3.2.5 finished product—wall covering offered to a consumer
3.2.17 split bolt—a bolt consisting of two or three separate
for installation.
lengths of material.
3.2.6 intermediate layer—material, if any, between the fac-
4. Appearance
ing and the backing.
4.1 There shall be no appreciable difference in shading
except on those finished products in which natural decorative
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
characteristics are being simulated. These variances must be
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on
clearly stated in writing at the point of purchase. To determine
Wallcoverings.
whether there is an appreciable difference, suspend three
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
sequential 8-ft (2.4-m) strips at eye level in a vertical position,
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1141 – 93 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/F1141-10.
as on the wall, under illumination between 100 to 150 fc (1000
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to 1500 lx), and view the strips from a distance between 4 and
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
8 ft (1.2 and 2.4 m). An appreciable difference is one which is
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. noticeable when one strip is compared with the others.
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5. Wall Preparation and Installation accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (For test
methods to determine conformity with this requirement refer to
5.1 Basic and correct wall preparation instructions, with
Classification F793.)
particular attention to wall covering which requires special
wall preparation for its proper installation, shall be included in
7. Inspection and Testing
sample books and installation instructions.
7.1 Manufacturers shall be responsible for testing and in-
5.2
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Designation:F1141–93 (Reapproved 2009) Designation: F1141 – 10
Standard Specification for
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WallcoveringWall Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1141; 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 specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall covering as a
finished product.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F793 Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 wall covering—a flexible product designed to cover walls and ceilings for decorative or functional purposes, or both.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 backing (substrate)—material upon which facing (or an intermediate layer) is applied. Backing is that material which is
adhered to the wall.
3.2.2 bias—pattern running off true horizontal or vertical plane.
3.2.3 bolt—a continuous amount of packaged material containing the amount specified on the label.
3.2.4 facing—decorative material which is applied to an intermediate layer or backing.
3.2.5 finished product—wall covering offered to a consumer for installation.
3.2.6 intermediate layer—material, if any, between the facing and the backing.
3.2.7 lot (batch)—the product from a continuous manufacturing run having the same appearance and characteristic from
beginning to end.
3.2.8 pattern match—the meeting of all parts and colors of a pattern at the seams of adjacent strips.
3.2.9 pattern repeat—the vertical distance between adjacent match points of a pattern.
3.2.10 protective layer—any material applied to the facing to enhance performance.
3.2.11 register—the designed meeting of all parts and colors of a pattern.
3.2.12 run—a unit of production which may include more than one lot.
3.2.13 seconds—finished material not meeting the quality criteria in accordance with Classification F793 and this specification.
3.2.14 selvage—an undecorated edge which must be trimmed away to allow for correct pattern match or uniform continuity of
color.
3.2.15 waste edge—a decorated edge that must be trimmed away to allow for correct pattern match or uniformity of color.
3.2.16 Shading:
3.2.16.1 color variation— difference within the same lot of wall covering.
3.2.16.2 luster variation— difference in gloss level within the same lot of wall covering.
3.2.16.3 texture variation—difference in embossing within the same lot of wall covering.
3.2.17 split bolt—a bolt consisting of two or three separate lengths of material.
4. Appearance
4.1 There shall be no appreciable difference in shading except on those finished products in which natural decorative
characteristicsarebeingsimulated.Thesevariancesmustbeclearlystatedinwritingatthepointofpurchase.Todeterminewhether
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on Wallcoverings.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009.2010. Published May 2009.2010. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as F1141–93
(2004).(2009). DOI: 10.1520/F1141-93R09.10.1520/F1141-10.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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there is an appreciable difference, suspend three sequential 8-ft (2.4-m) strips at eye level in a vertical position, as on the wall,
under illumination between 100 to 150 fc (1000 to 1500 lx), and view the strips from a distance between 4 and 8 ft (1.2 and 2.4
m). An appreciable difference is one which is noticeable when one strip is compared with the others.
5. Wall Preparation and Installation
5.1 Basic and correct wall preparation instructions, with particular attention to wall covering which requires special w
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