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ASTM F2034-08

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Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering

Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering

ABSTRACT
This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering. These floor coverings are intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. The floor coverings shall be of the following types: Type I; Type II; and Type III. The jute backing shall be firmly bonded to and partially embedded in the linoleum mix. The minimum amount of linoleum cement shall be 30 % when tested. The following test methods shall be performed: overall thickness; static load; resistance to chemicals; resistance to heat; resistance to light; flexibility; static dissipation; and wear surface.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.
1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (see Section 4). These floor coverings are intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the values in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification.  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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Oct-2008
ICS
91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
Technical Committee
F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
Drafting Committee
F06.80 - Specifications
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM F2034-03e1 - Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
Effective Date
01-Nov-2008
Replaced By
ASTM F2034-08(2013) - Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
Effective Date
01-Nov-2013
Referred By
ASTM F141-12(2020) - Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
Effective Date
01-Nov-2008

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Designation:F2034 −08
StandardSpecification for
1
Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2034; 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 F970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
F1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel
1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.
Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (see
F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
Section 4). These floor coverings are intended for use in
Flooring by Color Change
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based
F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-
on serviceability characteristics. General information and per-
ient Flooring by Color Change
formance characteristics, which determine serviceability and
F1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Flooring
recommended use, are included in this specification.
ProductsbytheHeatWeldMethod(whenRecommended)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.2 European Norms:
as the standard; the values in parentheses are provided for
EN 670 Identification and Composition of Linoleum—
3
information only.
Determination of Cement and Ash Residue
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
2.3 American National Standard:
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification. This
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
4
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
spection by Attributes
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3. Terminology
practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory
3.1 Definitions:
limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F141.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Classification
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:
F137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-
terials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
Type I — Linoleum sheet with backing
Type II — Static dissipative linoleum sheet with backing
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
Type III — Linoleum sheet with special backing
F150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive
and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring
5. Ordering Information
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
5.1 Linoleum sheet shall be ordered by type, class,
terials Having Flat Surfaces
thickness, and other characteristics important to the purchaser
F410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient
for the intended use.
Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
5.1.2 Type, class, and pattern number.
Resilient Flooring
5.1.3 Quantity in square yards (square metres).
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
5.1.4 Thickness required (see Section 8).
Flooring
5.1.5 Sampling if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Z1.4, level S-1, as noted in Table 1.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
5.1.6 Packing requirement if other than specified (see Sec-
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of F06.80 on Specifica-
tions.
tion 14).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally
´1
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2034–03 . DOI:
10.1520/F2034-08.
2 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from CEN European Committee for Standardization—Central Sec-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM retariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050, Brussels.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42 St., 13
the ASTM website. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959. United States
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F2034−08
TABLE 1 Performance Requirements
8.2 Linoleum sheet is available in standard thicknesses of
Property Requirement Test Method Reference 0.080in.(2.0mm),0.100in.(2.5mm),0.125in.(3.2mm),and
Thickness Average overall thickness shall be ASTM F386 11.1 0.160 in. (4.0 mm). Other gages may be available.
the nominal thickness with a
tolerance of ± 0.006 in. (0.15 mm)
9. Workmanship, Finish, and
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
´1
Designation:F2034–03 Designation: F 2034 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2034; 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
´ NOTE—Definitions of drying room film, linoleum cement, and rosin were removed from Section 3 in October 2005 since they
are defined in Terminology F141.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.
1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (see Section 4). These floor coverings are intended for use in
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and
performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the values in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.4 Thefollowingsafetyhazardscaveatpertainsonlytothetestmethodsportion,Section11,ofthisspecification. 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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 137 Test MethodsMethod for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F 150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and other Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
2
F 1482 GuidetoWoodUnderlaymentandPreparationoftheSurfacetoReceiveResilientFlooring PracticeforInstallationand
Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F 1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Flooring Products by the Heat Weld Method (when Recommended)
2.2 European Norms:
3
EN 670 Identification and Composition of Linoleum—Determination of Cement and Ash Residue
2.3 American National Standard:
4
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F 141.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of F06.80 on Specifications.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2034–01.
´1
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 2034–03 .
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 15.04.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from CEN European Committee for Standardization—Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050, Brussels.
4 nd th
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42 St., 13 Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959, United States.
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F2034–08
4. Classification
4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:
Type I — Linoleum sheet with backing
Type II — Static dissipative linoleum sheet with backing
Type III — Linoleum sheet with special backing
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Linoleum sheet shall be ordered by type, class, thickness, and other characteristics important to the purchaser for the
intended use.
5.1.1 Title, number, and date
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
´1
Designation:F2034–03 Designation: F 2034 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2034; 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
´ NOTE—Definitions of drying room film, linoleum cement, and rosin were removed from Section 3 in October 2005 since they
are defined in Terminology F141.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.
1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (see Section 4). These floor coverings are intended for use in
commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and
performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the values in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.4 Thefollowingsafetyhazardscaveatpertainsonlytothetestmethodsportion,Section11,ofthisspecification. 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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 137 Test MethodsMethod for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F 150 Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring
F 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
F 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and other Monolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
F 970 Test Method for Static Load Limit
2
F 1482 GuidetoWoodUnderlaymentandPreparationoftheSurfacetoReceiveResilientFlooring PracticeforInstallationand
Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
F 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
F 1516 Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Flooring Products by the Heat Weld Method (when Recommended)
2.2 European Norms:
3
EN 670 Identification and Composition of Linoleum—Determination of Cement and Ash Residue
2.3 American National Standard:
4
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F 141.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of F06.80 on Specifications.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2034–01.
´1
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 2034–03 .
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 15.04.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from CEN European Committee for Standardization—Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050, Brussels.
4 nd th
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42 St., 13 Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959, United States.
1

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F2034–08
4. Classification
4.1 The floor coverings shall be of the following types:
Type I — Linoleum sheet with backing
Type II — Static dissipative linoleum sheet with backing
Type III — Linoleum sheet with special backing
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Linoleum sheet shall be ordered by type, class, thickness, and other characteristics important to the purchaser for the
intended use.
5.1.1 Title, number, and date
...

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ASTM F1515-21(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Resilient floor covering is made by fusing polymer materials under heat or pressure, or both, in various manufacturing and decorating processes. The polymer material may be compounded with plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, and other ingredients for processability and product performance characteristics. The formulation of the compound can be varied considerably depending on the desired performance characteristics and methods of processing.  
4.2 Light stability, which is resistance to discoloration from light, is a basic requirement for functional use.  
4.3 This test method provides a means of measuring the amount of color change in flooring products when subjected to accelerated light exposure over a period of time (functional use of the flooring product).  
4.4 This test method specifies that a sample is measured by a spectrophotometer and expressed in ΔE* units before and after accelerated light exposure.
Note 2: It is the intent that this test method be used for testing light stability performance properties to be referenced in resilient flooring specifications.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the resistance of resilient floor covering to color change from exposure to light over a specified period of time.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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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ASTM F2199-20(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability and Curling Properties of Resilient Flooring after Exposure to Heat

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The final appearance of an installed floor depends upon several factors. These include but are not limited to size and squareness in the case of tiles/planks, the quality of joint cut, the quality and preparation of the subfloor and the skill of the installer. Long term appearance of the installed floor is also dependent on but not limited to the ability of the tile/plank to resist shrinkage due to internal stress relief. This test method is used to measure the ability of the floor to retain its original dimensions following exposure to heat, simulating a long service life at reasonable and expected temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the change in linear dimensions of resilient floor tile/plank products after exposure to heat and reconditioning to ambient temperature.  
1.2 This test method allows one to also measure curling that can occur after a specimen has been exposed to heat and reconditioned back to ambient temperature.  
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.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

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ASTM F2169-15(2020)(Specification)
Standard Specification for Resilient Stair Treads

ABSTRACT
This specification covers resilient stair treads made of rubber and thermoplastic vinyl for interior use. Treads covered by this specification includes the following types, class, and groups: Type TS, Type TP, Type TV, Class 1, Class 2, Group 1, and Group 2. The material requirements for the tread surface design, nosing style, and color are specified. Some typical nosing styles are illustrated. Treads shall meet the specified performance requirements for: (1) hardness, (2) molded stair tread bonding surface, (3) tread backs, (4) resistance to chemicals for short-term exposure, (5) resistance to heat, and (6) resistance to light. The prescribed dimensional requirements includes tread thickness, length, and depth. The sampling methods for the physical property tests are specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers resilient treads made of rubber and vinyl for interior use.  
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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ASTM F1700-20(Specification)
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.

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ASTM F2034-18(Specification)
Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering

ABSTRACT
This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering. These floor coverings are intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. The floor coverings shall be of the following types: Type I; Type II; and Type III. The jute backing shall be firmly bonded to and partially embedded in the linoleum mix. The minimum amount of linoleum cement shall be 30 % when tested. The following test methods shall be performed: overall thickness; static load; resistance to chemicals; resistance to heat; resistance to light; flexibility; static dissipation; and wear surface.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers sheet linoleum floor covering.  
1.2 Three types of linoleum floor covering are covered (see Section 4). These floor coverings are intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this specification.  
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.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification. 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.  
1.5 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.

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