ASTM_D_5146_-_10_2019.pdf

Designation:D514610(Reapproved 2019)Standard Guide toTesting Solvent-Borne Architectural Coatings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5146;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers the selection and use of proceduresfor testing solvent-borne coatings to be used on exterior,interior or both types of surfaces(see Note 1).The propertiesthat can be examined or,in some cases,the relevant testprocedures are listed in Table 1 and Table 2.NOTE1The term“architectural coating”as used here combines thedefinition in Terminology D16 with that in the FSCT Paint/CoatingsDictionary,as follows:“Organic coatings intended for on-site applicationto interior or exterior surfaces of residential,commercial,institutional,orindustrial buildings,in contrast to industrial coatings.They are protectiveand decorative finishes applied at ambient temperatures.Often calledTrade Sales Coatings.”NOTE2Architectural coatings that are designed to give better perfor-mance than most conventional coatings because they are tougher and morestain-and abrasion-resistant are covered by Guide D3730.1.2 The types of organic coatings covered by this guide areas follows:(1)Type 1 Interior Low-Gloss Wall Finish,(2)Type 2 Interior Gloss and Semigloss Wall and TrimEnamels,(3)Type 3 Exterior House and Trim Coatings,and(4)Type 4 Floor Enamel,Exterior and/or Interior.1.2.1 Each is intended for application by brushing,rolling,spraying,or other means to the materials appropriate for itstype,which may include wood,plaster,wallboard,masonry,steel,previously painted surfaces,and other architecturalsubstrates.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D16 Terminology for Paint,Related Coatings,Materials,andApplicationsD56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup TesterD93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-MartensClosed Cup TesterD154 Guide for Testing of Varnishes(Withdrawn 2018)3D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in PigmentsD215 Practice for the Chemical Analysis of White LinseedOil Paints(Withdrawn 2005)3D344 Test Method for Relative Hiding Power of Paints bythe Visual Evaluation of Brushouts(Withdrawn 2018)3D358 Specification for Wood to Be Used as Panels inWeathering Tests of Coatings(Withdrawn 2014)3D522 Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of AttachedOrganic CoatingsD523 Test Method for Specular GlossD562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints MeasuringKrebs Unit(KU)Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscom-eterD660 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking ofExterior PaintsD661 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking ofExterior PaintsD662 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion ofExterior PaintsD772 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking(Scal-ing)of Exterior PaintsD869 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of PaintD968 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of OrganicCoatings by Falling Abrasive1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint andRelated Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.Current edition approved Jan.1,2019.Published January 2019.Originallyapproved in 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D5146 10.DOI:10.1520/D5146-10R19.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 TABLE 1 List of Standards in Sectional