ASTM F1700-20

Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the material and performance characteristics that determine serviceability and recommended applicability of solid vinyl floor tiles intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Floor tiles shall be classified as Class I for monolithic vinyl tiles, Class II for surface-decorated vinyl tiles, and Class III for printed film vinyl tiles. Furthermore, these classes of tiles shall be subgrouped as Type A for tiles with smooth surfaces, and Type B for those with embossed surfaces. The tiles shall be composed of binder, filler, and pigments compounded with suitable lubricants and processing aids, the composition for all of which shall be dictated by their respective classes. When tested, the tiles shall adhere to the following physical requirements: binder content; dimension including size, thickness, squareness, and dimensional stability; residual indentation; flexibility; resistance to chemicals such as white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, white mineral oil, sodium hydroxide solution, hydrochloric acid solution, sulfuric acid solution, household ammonia solution, household bleach, olive oil, kerozene, unleaded gasoline, and phenol; resistance to heat; and resistance to light.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl2 floor tiles that are monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and protected by a clear wear layer.  
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. General information and performance characteristics which determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this specification.  
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 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.  
1.5 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-2019
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.80 - Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1700-18a - Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM F1914-17 - Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017
• Refers: ASTM F137-08(2018) - Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Refers: ASTM F1914-18 - Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2018
• Refers: ASTM F1514-19 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM F141-12(2020) - Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM F2199-18 - Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2199-20 - Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Refers: ASTM F925-13(2020) - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020

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:F1700 −20
Standard Specification for
1
Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1700; 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 F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
2
terials Having Flat Surfaces
1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl floor tiles that are
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and protected by a
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
clear wear layer.
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in
Flooring
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. Gen-
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
eral information and performance characteristics which deter-
Flooring by Color Change
mine serviceability and recommended use are included in this
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
specification.
ient Flooring by Color Change
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Expo-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
sure to Heat
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 Other Standards:
and are not considered standard.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
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for Inspection 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-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification shall
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
be classified as follows:
3.1.1 Class I—Monolithic Vinyl Tile.
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1.1.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
3.1.2 Class II—Surface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3.1.2.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
F373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor
3.1.2.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
Coverings
3.1.3 Class III—Printed Film Vinyl Tile.
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3.1.3.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
3.1.3.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published January 2020. Originally
3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted with
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1700 – 18a. DOI:
ink.
10.1520/F1700-20.
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For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New
the ASTM website. York, NY 10036.
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4. Ordering Information 5.4 Surface Decorated—In surface-decorated tiles, the pat-
tern and color need not extend through the entire thickness of
4.1 The purchaser shall state whether this specification is to
the tile. The composition of each layer shall be according to
be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and
Table 1.
include the following contract requirements on the purchase
5.4.
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Designation: F1700 − 18a F1700 − 20
Standard Specification for
1
Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1700; 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
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1.1 This specification covers solid vinyl floor tiles that are monolithic, surface decorated or printed, and protected by a clear
wear layer.
1.2 This type of floor covering is intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings. General
information and performance characteristics which determine serviceability and recommended use are included in this
specification.
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 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.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor Coverings
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light 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 Gage Method
F2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat
2.2 Other Standards:
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ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Classification
3.1 The vinyl floor tiles covered by this specification shall be classified as follows:
3.1.1 Class I—Monolithic Vinyl Tile.
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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 March 1, 2018Jan. 1, 2020. Published April 2018January 2020. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as
F1700 – 18.F1700 – 18a. DOI: 10.1520/F1700-18A.10.1520/F1700-20.
2
For solid vinyl definition, refer to Terminology F141.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
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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3.1.1.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
3.1.1.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
3.1.2 Class II—Surface-Decorated Vinyl Tile.
3.1.2.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
3.1.2.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
3.1.3 Class III—Printed Film Vinyl Tile.
3.1.3.1 Type A—Smooth Surface.
3.1.3.2 Type B—Embossed Surface.
3.2 The embossed surfaces may or may not be grouted with ink.
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 contract requirements on the purchase order:
4.1.1 Title, numb
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