ASTM D3564-22

Standard Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition Tile or Flooring

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with composition fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some cases, all or part of the wearing surfaces may consist of unfilled vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips, pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In general, the overall binder content is lower than that of homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application, removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions in this process.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2021
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.05 - Specifications

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D3564 − 22
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
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Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3564; 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 allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly.
However, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
a polish as soon as it has been installed. Lightly mop with a
maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are
dilute floor cleaner solution (following the manufacturer’s
applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and
dilution recommendations for damp mopping) to remove
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,
surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a floor polish.
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions
Care should be taken during these operations not to flood the
in this process.
floor resulting in excess polish being “worked into” the seams
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
or joints in the flooring.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
matter, dust, and dirt.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Thorough Cleaning
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner solution in accordance with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2.1 Do not use cleaner solutions containing abrasives or
aromatic or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaner
2. Significance and Use
solutions with a pH higher than eleven at the use concentra-
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl
tions are not recommended.
resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with com-
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
position fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
cases,allorpartofthewearingsurfacesmayconsistofunfilled
vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips, undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
general, the overall binder content is lower than that of
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a very mild
homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl
scrubbing type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten the
composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
cleaning action. Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads or steel
wool to prevent tile damage.
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to
mop or wet vacuum.
5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
remove all traces of the cleaner solution and soil so that the
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2022. Published February 2022. Originally
performance of any subsequent coating is not adversely af-
approved in 1977. Last previous edition ap
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Designation: D3564 − 95 (Reapproved 2015) D3564 − 22
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
1
Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3564; 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 practice covers the application of floor polishes to maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are applied
to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application, removal, and
maintenance procedures are important functions in this process.
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.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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
2. Significance and Use
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with composition fibers,
mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some cases, all or part of the wearing surfaces may consist of unfilled vinyl resin that is
clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips, pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In general, the overall
binder content is lower than that of homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl composition also includes vinyl
asbestos tile.
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to 5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period allows
sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. However, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply a polish as soon
as it has been installed. Lightly mop with a dilute floor cleaningcleaner solution (following the manufacturer’s dilution
recommendations for damp mopping) to remove surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a good grade of emulsion floor
polish. Care should be taken during these operations not to flood the floor resulting in excess polish being “worked into” the seams
or joints in the flooring.
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign matter, dust, and dirt.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015Jan. 1, 2022. Published November 2015February 2022. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D3564 – 95(2008).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D3564-95R15.10.1520/D3564-22.
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3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be used provided they are treated in such a manner that no deposits of
treatment compound are left on the floor.
4. Thorough Cleaning
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to remove all
dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner diluted with warm water 100 to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) solution in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.2.1 Do not use cleaners cleaner solutions containing abrasives or aromatic or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaners
cleaner solutions with a pH higher than eleven at the use concentrations are not recommended.
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to
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