1、Designation: F 1037 05Standard Test Method forVisual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-Service Exposure to Foot Traffic1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1037; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case
2、of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) 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 resil
3、ient floors during thevarious stages of their wear life in relation to their condition, asperceived by a knowledgeable user.1.2 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 appr
4、o-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are regarded asstandard. The values given in parentheses are provided forinformation only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 1436 Test Metho
5、ds for Application of Emulsion FloorPolishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes23. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 surface texturesurface imperfections such as deepscratches, indents, or changes in embossing texture.4. Significance and Use4.1 Ratings are developed
6、 by subjective, comparative,evaluation of exposed samples to original unexposed speci-mens of those parameters experience has shown to be the mostimportant in the consumers minds in evaluating the perfor-mance of a walking surface. These parameters are a change ingloss, color, surface texture, alter
7、ations to pattern and re-storability of appearance with normal maintenance procedures,including the use of waxes, finishes, or buffing. Rating is doneby a panel of qualified observers under specified lightingconditions in accordance with prescribed procedures.5. Apparatus5.1 Buffng Machine, resident
8、ial, equipped with single ordouble brush (pad), soft fiber polishing brushes, and lambswool pads. When equipped with polishing brushes, the unitshould deliver a nominal lineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to1400 ft/min (each brush) and a Dwell ratio of 190 to 210 ft2(17to 19 m2) per min at a pressure o
9、f 0.40 to 0.50 psi. Whenequipped with buffing pads, the unit shall deliver a nominallineal velocity (loaded) of 1100 to 1400 lineal fpm (each pad)and a Dwell ratio of 500 to 550 ft2(45 to 50 m2) per min at apressure of 0.15 to 0.20 psi (see note).5.2 Scrub Brush, approximately 2 by 7 in. (63 by 178m
10、m) with nylon bristles approximately 114 in. (32 mm) long.5.3 Cellulose Sponge, approximate dry dimension 8 by 414by 1 in. (203 by 108 mm).6. Reagent6.1 Cleaning Solution, shall be as recommended by theflooring manufacturer and shall be prepared in sufficientquantity in accordance with the manufactu
11、rers instructions.NOTE 1For flooring test specimens maintained with polish, thecleaning solution shall be capable of removing the polish.7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units7.1 Specimen size can vary as desired. A typical size panelwould be 24 by 24 in. (610 by 610 mm) and contain four12 by 1
12、2 in. (305 by 305 mm) similar or different panels to betested. In addition, a companion specimen must be retained andstored in a location where its appearance will not be altered.This specimen will be used for comparison purposes through-out the test cycle. Each sample is to be cleaned in accordance
13、with the washing procedure in 8.1. The waxing procedure shallbe followed on all resilient flooring samples designed to bemaintained with wax before each rating session. The originalunexposed samples of these products shall be waxed also.Those no-wax floors whose appearance, through exposure totraffi
14、c, has deteriorated to an overall rating of “3” or more shallbe restored with either the waxing procedure (no samplesreceive double-waxing) (see 8.2) or the buffing procedure (see1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F06 on ResilientFloor Coverings and is the direct responsibi
15、lity of Subcommittee F06.30 on PhysicalService Properties.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published November 2005. Originallyapproved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 103704.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Servi
16、ce at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.8.3). The choice of restorative maintenance i
17、s determined bythe manufacturers recommended procedure. All cleaning andrestorative maintenance procedures shall be performed on theentire sample.7.2 Before evaluation, each sample shall be prepared usingthe procedure given in Section 8. This procedure is intended toremove all dirt and wax (if prese
18、nt).8. Procedure8.1 Mix the cleaning solution and stir thoroughly.8.1.1 Soak brush in solution for 1 min.38.1.2 Apply enough solution so that the panel is coveredwith a thin coat of solution. Allow the solution to remainundisturbed for 3 min.8.1.3 Dip brush in solution, then scrub the panel 30 times
19、 ineach direction with enough pressure to slightly bend thebristles. Localized, abnormal stains such as chewing gum,ground-out cigarettes, tar, or other spots considered abnormalin residential environment may be given special attention.Overall stains, discoloration, or soil that lodges in deepemboss
20、ments should not be given special treatment.8.1.4 With the cellulose sponge wrung out in clear, luke-warm water, remove the cleaning solution. Rinse sponge inclear, lukewarm water, wring sponge out lightly, then go overthe panel to rewet the surface. Rinse out sponge again in clearwater. Wring out t
21、ightly and remove as much rinse water aspossible.8.1.5 Allow surface to air dry for 1 h.8.2 Finish ProcedureAfter washing, apply to each indi-vidual sample to receive finish, a wax or finish in the followingmanner. Use a fresh supply of an acrylic floor finish or anequivalent material appropriate fo
22、r the specific type of floor.Apply the wax in accordance with Method B of Test MethodsD 1436.48.3 Buffng ProcedureFollowing the washing procedureoutlined in 8.2, samples of resilient floor coverings whosemanufacturers recommend buffing as the restorative mainte-nance should be treated according to t
23、he following buffingprocedure.58.3.1 Buff each sample with the polishing brushes, using aleft to right to left motion covering the entire sample from topto bottom to top again, using overlapping strokes, in 1 min. Noexcess pressure or weight should be used on the buffer.8.3.2 Repeat 8.3.1, using an
24、overlapping top to bottom totop motion, covering the entire sample fully from left to rightto left in 1 min.8.3.3 Repeat the bidirectional buffing technique above, us-ing lambs wool pads on the buffer.8.3.4 Washing Lambs Wool PadsFor purposes of thistest, the lambs wool pads will be washed every tim
25、e theequivalent of 2016 in.2(13 104 cm2) samples are buffedaccording to this procedure.8.3.4.1 Pads are to be washed in a mild detergent6and coldwater (2 heaping teaspoons (10.0 g) per gallon (3.8 L) ofwater), rinsed in cold water and air dried (do not “wring out”pads).9. Observer Panel9.1 The panel
26、 of observers shall consist of at least threepeople. One-third of the panel shall consist of a person(s)technically trained in the composition and use of householdcleaning products, such as a home economist or chemist.One-third of the panel shall consist of a person(s) trained in thetechnical charac
27、teristics and testing procedures used on resil-ient flooring, such as an engineer or chemist. One-third of thepanel shall be a non-technically trained person(s) who regu-larly maintains resilient floors in a home. No panel membershall be color blind. The maintenance person shall not beincluded in th
28、e observer panel. Members shall be carefullyinstructed on the scoring procedure and shall have had priorexperience of at least a complete rating of one sample beforeestablishing a valid scored rating.9.2 Individual panel observers are provided with separatedata sheets and are to separately rate glos
29、s, color, surfacetexture, pattern change and restorative effects of maintenance.They may do their rating simultaneously, but should notdiscuss or compare ratings. If any sample requires restorativemaintenance, all panels are returned to the exposure site onlyafter restorative maintenance is complete
30、 and ratings forrestorative maintenance are made. Scoring is in accordancewith 11.1.10. Sample Arrangements and Lighting Conditions10.1 Samples are to be washed, waxed where appropriate(See Section 8 and Fig. 1) and assembled with the viewingtemplate as outlined in this section.10.1.1 Place the floo
31、ring panels to be rated horizontally ona freestanding 30 in. (762 mm) high table, the top of which issmaller than the sample panels. This arrangement will enableobservers to walk around the sample and view it from variousangles and positions.10.1.2 Although it is desirable that the flooring samples
32、orthe panel containing the flooring samples be portable to permitplacement in ideal lighting conditions, it is acknowledged that,in the case of installed flooring, this may not be possible. Inthese instances, efforts must be made to simulate the lightingconditions specified in 10.2 and 10.2.1.10.1.3
33、 Prepare a template that allows viewing of the mainportion of the sample area, but masks its edges (usually12 in.(13 mm) is sufficient). Immediately adjacent, and as part of thetemplate, is a second opening of identical dimensions. Thepurpose of the second opening is to serve as a comparisonframe fo
34、r the original, unexposed sample. See Fig. 2 for asketch of such a template that would be used where four3Asponge with scrubbing capabilities may be substituted for the scrub brush andcellulose sponge.4Future floor polish, a trademark of S.C. Johnson, or its equivalent, has beenfound suitable for th
35、is purpose.5The following machine meets the specifications: Sears 149 Twin Brush RugShampooer/Floor Polisher Model No. 100.85602 weighing 15 pounds; brush/padspeed is 1150 rpm unloaded (850 rpm loaded); polishing brush(es) No. 905318;Lambs Wool pad(s) No. 905317.6Woolite, a trademark of Boyle-Midway
36、 Inc., or its equivalent, has been foundsuitable for this purpose.F103705212 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm) samples are attached to a24 by 24 in. (610 by 610 mm) base.10.2 Principal lighting shall be provided by overhead fluo-rescent lights at 3000K. (warm white). Illumination shall beuniform and not les
37、s than 150 ft candles at the sample surface.10.2.1 A secondary source of light shall be established toenable observers to evaluate gloss. The source may be anuncurtained north facing window, a fluorescent fixture placedfacing the samples, or several incandescent spotlights. Colorvalue is not critica
38、l but should not be of extreme departurefrom the primary source. The secondary source should be 5 to10 ft (152 to 305 cm) from the floor.11. Rating11.1 Rating is established by totaling the scores for eachsample of gloss, color, surface texture, pattern, and restorativemaintenance by each observer.
39、Total scored is then convertedto a final visual rating in accordance with the conversions asfollows:Total Score Final Visual Rating0 1Excellent1 to 4 2Good5 to 8 3Acceptable9 to 11 4Poor12 to 16 5UnacceptableFIG. 1 Suggested Rotation Procedure for Panels Under ExposureF1037053NOTE 2Fractional averag
40、es will be rounded to the nearest wholenumber.NOTE 3Scoring for each parameter is to be made as a consideration ofthe difference between the exposed sample and the original unexposedsample.11.2 For each sample, the ratings of individual observersare averaged.11.3 The final rating is developed by con
41、version of totalindividual parameter scores (see 11.1). The following finalratings, from 1 to 5, indicates the general condition of theflooring.1 Virtually unchanged from the original (total score of 0).2 Slight change in gloss, coloration, or surface texture, nochange in pattern. The following is s
42、till highly acceptable inappearance. Restorative maintenance will return sample tooriginal appearance (total score of 1 to 4).3 Significant changes in gloss, coloration, or surface texture,no change in pattern. Appearance might be objectionable to avery “fussy” housekeeper. Restorative maintenance i
43、mprovesthe appearance but will not return sample to original appear-ance (total score of 5 to 8).NOTE 4There must be no change in pattern for a sample to receive afinal rating of 3 or less.4 Significant degradation of surface involving change of gloss,color, surface texture, or alteration of the pat
44、tern, or a combi-nation thereof. Many housekeepers would desire replacement.Restorative maintenance does little to improve appearance(total score of 9 to 11).5 Major damage such as total loss of gloss, objectionablechange of pattern, surface texture, color or a combinationthereof. Most housekeepers
45、would consider the floor no longerserviceable, worn out, and in need of replacement. Restorativemaintenance does not improve appearance (total score of 12 to16).11.4 The restorative maintenance scores are shown in Fig. 3.12. Precision and Bias12.1 Round robin testing indicates that even though this
46、is asubjective test method, a satisfactory correlation does existbetween product performance and the ability of the raters todistinguish among the products.13. Keywords13.1 appearance; gloss; maintenance; resilient floors; visualratingFIG. 2 Template, 24 by 24 in. (610 by 610 mm)F1037054Gloss, Color
47、, Surface Texture and Pattern Scores0Unchanged from original1Slight change from original2Significant change from original3Objectionable changeScore for Waxing/Buffing0Not needed1Will restore to original appearance2Almost restores original appearance3Does little to restore original appearance4Does no
48、thing to restore original appearanceTotal Score to Final Rating ConversionTotal Score Final Rating011to4 25to8 39to11 412 to 16 5NOTE 1Restorative maintenance is performed in terms of waxing, refinishing or buffing when the maintenance score reaches 3 or more.FIG. 3 Visual Rating Data SheetF1037055A
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