ASTM_F_2873_-_13.pdf

Designation:F287313Standard Practice forthe Installation of Self-Leveling Underlayment and thePreparation of Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2873;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 practice covers the installation of self-levelingunderlayments,which may include a priming system,oversolid wood,wood structural panel subfloors,over concrete,andover certain solidly bonded existing flooring systems such asepoxy floors,ceramic and natural stone tiles,terrazzo,as wellas properly prepared non water-soluble adhesive residues asrecommended by the underlayment manufacturer.This practicealso covers the preparation of the self-leveling underlaymentssurface prior to the installation of resilient flooring.1.2 This practice points out the factors that are required tobe controlled while installing a self-leveling underlayment tobe used as a substrate for resilient flooring.1.3 This practice does not cover the structural adequacy ofthe subfloor.The structural integrity of assemblies is governedby local building codes and may be superseded by the resilientflooring manufacturers requirements.1.4 This practice does not supersede the self-leveling un-derlayment manufacturers,adhesive manufacturers or resil-ient flooring manufacturers written instructions.Consult theindividual manufacturer for specific recommendations.1.5 Many self-leveling underlayments are not suitable foruse on concrete slabs on grade or below due to potentialmoisture problems arising from moisture intrusion.This mayoccur unless an adequate vapor retarder or vapor barrier ispresent directly beneath the concrete slab or an effectivemoisture remediation system has been installed beneath thesurface of the self-leveling underlayment.Consult the manu-facturer of the self-leveling underlayment and flooring systemfor specific recommendations.1.6 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.1.7 This practice does purport to address the necessity for orthe safe or correct removal of asbestos containing materials.Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous.Asbestos and asbestosproducts present demonstrated health risks for users and forthose with whom they come into contact.In addition to otherprecautions,when working with asbestos-cement products,minimize the dust that results.For information on the safe useof chrysoltile asbestos,refer to“Safe Use of ChrysotileAsbestos:A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.”21.8 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic CementC1583 Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Sur-faces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength ofConcrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension(Pull-off Method)C1708 Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars ContainingHydraulic CementsF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor EmissionRate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous CalciumChlorideF2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity inConcrete Floor Slabs Using in situ ProbesF2420 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity onthe Surface of Concrete Floor Slabs Using RelativeHumidity Probe Measurement and Insulated HoodF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on ResilientFloor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 onPractices.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published July 2013.DOI:10.1520/F2873-132Available from http:/3For 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 States1 C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength ofHydraulic Cement Mortars(Using 2-in.or 50-mm CubeSpecimens)3.Terminology3.1 Definitions used in this practice shall be in accordancewith Terminology F141.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fully adhered flooring,nresilient flooring