ASTM_F_1037_-_18.pdf

Designation:F103718Standard Test Method forVisual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1037;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 test method is intended to provide a numericalrating system for classification of resilient floors during thevarious stages of their wear life in relation to their condition,asperceived by a knowledgeable user.1.2 This test method is intended to allow comparisonbetween two or more samples or groups of samples fordifferences in visual appearance.1.3 This method provides recommended viewing conditionsand lighting for rating visual differences between samples orgroups of samples.1.4 This method can be utilized to evaluate change in visualappearance before and after some specified test conditionexposure,for example,in service wear due to foot traffic,orother tests where change in appearance might occur.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety problems,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental health practices anddetermine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior touse.1.7 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:2D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion FloorPolishes to Substrates for Testing PurposesF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings3.Terminology3.1 See Terminology F141 for general Resilient terms anddefinitions,in addition to the more specific terms that havebeen defined below.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 appearance,nthe collected visual aspects regardingthe flooring materials surface,including color,texture,gloss,etc.3.2.2 color,perceived,nattribute of visual perception thatcan be described by color names,such as white,gray,black,yellow,brown,red,purple,etc.,as this practice utilizes theterm it is more of a visible color difference between twoadjacent areas or samples.3.2.3 gloss,na level of shiny or lustrous appearanceresulting from the tendency of a flooring surface to reflect lightat one angle more than at others.Resilient flooring surfacegloss may range from very low(dull)to very high(shiny).3.2.4 qualified panel,nindividual(s)who participate incomparative evaluation of a samples appearance change,thatrepresent the spectrum of having familiarity with the product,familiarity with maintenance of the product,and familiaritywith the products use;sometimes referred to as a knowledge-able user.3.2.5 surface scratches,ndeterioration of a productssurface texture and appearance due to abrasive wear exposure.3.2.6 surface textureMulti-level dimensioning of theflooring surface,which can be natural or artificially generated,1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F06 on ResilientFloor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on TestMethods-Performance.Current edition approved Jan.1,2018.Published February 2018.Originallyapproved in 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F103710(2016)1.DOI:10.1520/F1037-18.2For 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.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 that provides aesthetic or functional use attributes,for example,mechanical or chemical embossing.4.Significance and Use4.1 Ratings are developed by some subjective or compara-tive evaluation criteria,or both,of a sample(s)to somereference criteria or when compared to a control sample.Theseparameters generally include change in gloss,color,surfacetexture,alterations to pattern and possibly restorability ofappearance with normal maintenance procedures,including theuse