ASTM F1141-93(2009)

Standard Specification for Wallcovering

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking requirements for flexible wall coverings as a finished product. Also included here are wall preparation and covering installation procedures. The manufacturers shall be responsible for thorough testing and inspection under representative field conditions prior to introduction of new finished products on the market.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall covering as a finished product.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2009
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1141-93(2004) - Standard Specification for Wallcovering
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM F1141-10 - Standard Specification for Wallcovering
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1141 – 93 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Wallcovering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1141; 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 3.2.7 lot (batch)—the product from a continuous manufac-
turing run having the same appearance and characteristic from
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheperformance,quality,pack-
beginning to end.
aging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall covering as
3.2.8 pattern match—the meeting of all parts and colors of
a finished product.
a pattern at the seams of adjacent strips.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.9 pattern repeat—the vertical distance between adjacent
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
match points of a pattern.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.10 protective layer—any material applied to the facing
and are not considered standard.
to enhance performance.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.11 register—thedesignedmeetingofallpartsandcolors
of a pattern.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.12 run—a unit of production which may include more
F793 Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteris-
than one lot.
tics
3.2.13 seconds—finished material not meeting the quality
3. Terminology
criteria in accordance with Classification F793 and this speci-
fication.
3.1 Definition:
3.2.14 selvage—an undecorated edge which must be
3.1.1 wallcovering—a flexible product designed to cover
trimmed away to allow for correct pattern match or uniform
walls and ceilings for decorative or functional purposes, or
continuity of color.
both.
3.2.15 waste edge—a decorated edge that must be trimmed
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
away to allow for correct pattern match or uniformity of color.
3.2.1 backing (substrate)—material upon which facing (or
3.2.16 Shading:
an intermediate layer) is applied. Backing is that material
3.2.16.1 color variation— difference within the same lot of
which is adhered to the wall.
wallcovering.
3.2.2 bias—pattern running off true horizontal or vertical
3.2.16.2 luster variation— difference in gloss level within
plane.
the same lot of wallcovering.
3.2.3 bolt—a continuous amount of packaged material con-
3.2.16.3 texture variation—difference in embossing within
taining the amount specified on the label.
the same lot of wallcovering.
3.2.4 facing—decorative material which is applied to an
3.2.17 split bolt—a bolt consisting of two or three separate
intermediate layer or backing.
lengths of material.
3.2.5 finished product—wallcovering offered to a consumer
for installation.
4. Appearance
3.2.6 intermediate layer—material, if any, between the
4.1 There shall be no appreciable difference in shading
facing and the backing.
except on those finished products in which natural decorative
characteristics are being simulated. These variances must be
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
clearly stated in writing at the point of purchase. To determine
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on
whether there is an appreciable difference, suspend three
Wallcoverings.
sequential 8-ft (2.4-m) strips at eye level in a vertical position,
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1141 – 93 (2004).
as on the wall, under illumination between 100 to 150 fc (1000
DOI: 10.1520/F1141-93R09.
to 1500 lx), and view the strips from a distance between 4 and
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F1141 – 93 (2009)
5. Wall Preparation and Installation 7.2 The introduction of new products on the market shall be
preceded by thorough testing by the manufacturer under
5.1 Basic and correct wall preparation instructions, with
representative field conditions. Manufacturers shall validate
particular attention to wall covering which requires special
laboratory quality control tests against actual field conditions.
wall preparation for its proper installation, shall be included in
sample books and installation instructions.
8. Rejection and Review
5.2 Installation instructions shall be in or with each bolt and
be readily accessible to the installer. It shall be the manufac- 8.1 Wallcovering that fails to conform to the requirements
of this specification may be rejected by the installer or
turer’s responsibility to notify consumers of proper installation
techniques when new products are introduced. purchaser. Rejections shall be reported to the supplier promptly
in person, by phone, or in writing, or any combination thereof.
5.3 The manufacturer shall recommend an adhesive, when
In the event the supplier is unwilling or unable to satisfy the
necessary, and the products to be used for wall preparation.
complainant, the matter should be referred to the manufacturer.
Recommendation for alternative adhesives and wall prepara-
The inspection and test procedures contained in this specifica-
tion products shall be included in the installation instructions.
tion shall be used to determine the conformance of the product
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