ASTM F1066-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
ABSTRACT
This specification covers vinyl composition floor tile with either smooth or embossed surfaces. Vinyl composition tile shall conform to the materials, color, pattern, wearing surface, size, thickness, and squareness indicated in this specification. The material shall be tested for indentation and impact. Performance requirements for vinyl composition tiles include deflection limit, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance. Basic chemicals for chemical resistance test include vinegar, alcohol, mineral oil, sodium hydroxide solution, household ammonia solution, household bleach, olive oil, kerosene, unleaded gasoline, and phenol.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT) with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring application.
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.
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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: F1066 − 23
Standard Specification for
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Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1066; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient
Floor Tile
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT)
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring applica-
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient
tion.
Flooring by Color Change
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
and are not considered standard.
Floor Tile by Dial Gauge Method
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- sure to Heat
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
2.3 Other Standards:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 3
spection by Attributes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Classification
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this speci-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
fication shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified as
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
follows: Class 1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile,
and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have either
2. Referenced Documents
smooth or embossed wearing surfaces.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
4. Ordering Information
extent referenced herein:
2 4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
2.2 ASTM Standards:
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of
include the following information in the invitation to bid and
Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the
purchase order:
James Machine
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
4.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface, (see Section
terials Having Flat Surfaces
3),
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
Flooring
4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),
4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on 4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
on Specifications.
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally
Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1066 – 04 (2018).
DOI: 10.1520/F1066-23.
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4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see 7.1.1 When the tile is tested in accordance with Test Method
15.1), F1914 at a temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), the indentation at the
4.1.9 Depth of depressed areas, if required, end of 1 min shall be not less
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1066 − 04 (Reapproved 2018) F1066 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1066; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers vinyl composition tile (VCT) with either smooth or embossed surfaces for flooring application.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F1265 Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
F1304 Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gauge Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
2.3 Other Standards:
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ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 on
Specifications.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018Dec. 1, 2023. Published October 2018December 2023. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20142018
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as F1066 – 04 (2018).(2014) . DOI: 10.1520/F1066-04R18.10.1520/F1066-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Classification
3.1 The vinyl composition floor tile covered by this specification shall be non-asbestos formulated and classified as follows: Class
1 for solid tile, Class 2 for through pattern tile, and Class 3 for surface pattern tile. These may have either smooth or embossed
wearing surfaces.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include the
following information in the invitation to bid and purchase order:
4.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,
4.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface, (see Section 3),
4.1.3 Quantity in square feet or cartons,
4.1.4 Size required, (see 6.1),
4.1.5 Thickness required (see 6.2),
4.1.6 Lot formation if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
4.1.7 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 11 and 13),
4.1.8 Packing requirements if other than as specified (see 15.1),
4.1.9 Depth of
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