ASTM F1037-10

Standard Test Method for Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-Service Exposure to Foot Traffic

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Ratings are developed by subjective, comparative, evaluation of exposed samples to original unexposed specimens of those parameters experience has shown to be the most important in the consumers' minds in evaluating the performance of a walking surface. These parameters are a change in gloss, color, surface texture, alterations to pattern and restorability of appearance with normal maintenance procedures, including the use of waxes, finishes, or buffing. Rating is done by a panel of qualified observers under specified lighting conditions in accordance with prescribed procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is intended to provide a numerical rating system for classification of resilient floors during the various stages of their wear life in relation to their condition, as perceived by a knowledgeable user.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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: 30-Nov-2010
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1037-05 - Standard Test Method for Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-Service Exposure to Foot Traffic
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM F1037-10(2016)e1 - Standard Test Method for Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-Service Exposure to Foot Traffic
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1037 − 10
StandardTest Method for
Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-
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Service Exposure to Foot Traffic
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1037; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope gloss, color, surface texture, alterations to pattern and restor-
ability of appearance with normal maintenance procedures,
1.1 This test method is intended to provide a numerical
including the use of waxes, finishes, or buffing. Rating is done
rating system for classification of resilient floors during the
by a panel of qualified observers under specified lighting
variousstagesoftheirwearlifeinrelationtotheircondition,as
conditions in accordance with prescribed procedures.
perceived by a knowledgeable user.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Buffıng Machine, residential, equipped with single or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
double brush (pad), soft fiber polishing brushes, and lamb’s
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
wool pads. When equipped with polishing brushes, the unit
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
should deliver a nominal lineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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1400ft/min(eachbrush)andaDwellratioof190to210ft (17
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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to 19 m ) per min at a pressure of 0.40 to 0.50 psi. When
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
equipped with buffing pads, the unit shall deliver a nominal
and are not considered standard.
lineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to 1400 lineal fpm (each pad)
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and a Dwell ratio of 500 to 550 ft (45 to 50 m ) per min at a
2. Referenced Documents
2 pressure of 0.15 to 0.20 psi (see note).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 Scrub Brush, approximately 2½by7 in. (63by178
D1436Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
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mm) with nylon bristles approximately 1 ⁄4in. (32 mm) long.
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
F141Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.3 Cellulose Sponge, approximate dry dimension
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8by4 ⁄4by1 in. (203by108 mm).
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Reagent
3.1.1 surface texture—surface imperfections such as deep
6.1 Cleaning Solution, shall be as recommended by the
scratches, indents, or changes in embossing texture.
flooring manufacturer and shall be prepared in sufficient
quantity in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Significance and Use
NOTE 1—For flooring test specimens maintained with polish, the
4.1 Ratings are developed by subjective, comparative,
cleaning solution shall be capable of removing the polish.
evaluation of exposed samples to original unexposed speci-
mens of those parameters experience has shown to be the most
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
important in the consumers’ minds in evaluating the perfor-
7.1 Specimen size can vary as desired. A typical size panel
mance of a walking surface. These parameters are a change in
would be 24by24 in. (610by610 mm) and contain four
12by12 in. (305by305 mm) similar or different panels to be
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
tested.Inaddition,acompanionspecimenmustberetainedand
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
stored in a location where its appearance will not be altered.
Methods - Performance.
This specimen will be used for comparison purposes through-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally
out the test cycle. Each sample is to be cleaned in accordance
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1037–05. DOI:
10.1520/F1037-10.
withthewashingprocedurein8.1.Thewaxingprocedureshall
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be followed on all resilient flooring samples designed to be
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
maintained with wax before each rating session. The original
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. unexposed samples of these products shall be waxed also.
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Those no-wax floors whose appearance, through exposure to 8.3.3 Repeat the b
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Designation:F1037–05 Designation: F1037 – 10
Standard Test Method for
Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-
1
Service Exposure to Foot Traffic
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1037; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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 test method is intended to provide a numerical rating system for classification of resilient floors during the various
stages of their wear life in relation to their condition, as perceived by a knowledgeable user.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are regarded as standard.The values given in parentheses are provided for information
only.
1.3 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:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes Test Methods for
Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 surface texture—surface imperfections such as deep scratches, indents, or changes in embossing texture.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Ratings are developed by subjective, comparative, evaluation of exposed samples to original unexposed specimens of those
parameters experience has shown to be the most important in the consumers’ minds in evaluating the performance of a walking
surface. These parameters are a change in gloss, color, surface texture, alterations to pattern and restorability of appearance with
normal maintenance procedures, including the use of waxes, finishes, or buffing. Rating is done by a panel of qualified observers
under specified lighting conditions in accordance with prescribed procedures.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Buffıng Machine,residential,equippedwithsingleordoublebrush(pad),softfiberpolishingbrushes,andlamb’swoolpads.
When equipped with polishing brushes, the unit should deliver a nominal lineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to 1400 ft/min (each
2 2
brush) and a Dwell ratio of 190 to 210 ft (17 to 19 m ) per min at a pressure of 0.40 to 0.50 psi. When equipped with buffing
pads, the unit shall deliver a nominal lineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to 1400 lineal fpm (each pad) and a Dwell ratio of 500 to
2 2
550 ft (45 to 50 m ) per min at a pressure of 0.15 to 0.20 psi (see note).
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5.2 Scrub Brush, approximately 2½by7 in. (63by178 mm) with nylon bristles approximately 1 ⁄4 in. (32 mm) long.
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5.3 Cellulose Sponge, approximate dry dimension 8by4 ⁄4 by1 in. (203by108 mm).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Physical
Service Properties.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published November 2005. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1037–04. DOI:
10.1520/F1037-05.on Test Methods - Performance.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1037–05. DOI:
10.1520/F1037-10.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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6. Reagent
6.1 Cleaning Solution, shall be as recommended by the flooring manufacturer and shall be prepared in sufficient quantity in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE 1—For flooring test specimens maintained with polish, the cleaning solution shall be capable of removing the polish.
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Un
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