1、Designation: F 1861 08Standard Specification forResilient Wall Base1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1861; 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 indi
2、cates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers resilient wall base. Theseproducts are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic ma-terials, or a combination thereof. Wall base is us
3、ed to providea functional, as well as decorative border, between walls andfloors. This specification does not include rigid products.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 The following safety caveat pe
4、rtains to the test methodsportion, Section 12, of this specification: This standard doesnot purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associ-ated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applica
5、bility of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on thedate of the material purchase form a part of this specification tothe extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D 883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD 1566 Terminology Rel
6、ating to RubberD 1755 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) ResinsF 137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient FlooringMaterials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF 386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat Surf
7、acesF 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF 925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF 1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color Change2.3 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003 Sampling Pr
8、ocedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F 141.4. Classification4.1 TypesWall base shall be of the following types, asspecified (see 5.1.2, 6.1, and 7.1).4.1.1 Type TSrubber, vulcanized thermoset
9、.4.1.2 Type TPrubber, thermoplastic.4.1.3 Type TVvinyl, thermoplastic.4.2 GroupsWall base shall be one of the followinggroups, as specified (see 5.1.2, 6.2.1, and 6.2.2):4.2.1 Group 1solid (homogeneous).4.2.2 Group 2layered (multiple layers).4.2.3 Either group may be specified with any of the typesa
10、bove. It is not necessary to specify group when either isacceptable.4.3 StylesWall base shall be of the following styles asspecified (see 5.1.2, 6.3, and Fig. 1):4.3.1 Style Astraight.4.3.2 Style Bcove.4.3.3 Style Cbutt-to.4.3.4 Style Dsculptured.4.4 CornersWhere specified, both inside and outside 9
11、0factory-made corners should be specified by style. Cornersmust meet the same height and thickness requirements as wallbase (see Section 9).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specif
12、ications.Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 186102.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStand
13、ards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken
14、, PA 19428-2959, United States.NOTE 1Factory-made corners and wall base may have visual colordifferences due to process and material variations. Consult the manufac-turer to ensure color acceptability between factory-made corners and wallbase prior to ordering.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchasers s
15、hall state whether this specification is to beused, select the preferred options permitted herein, and includethe following information in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder:5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification,5.1.2 Type, group, and style, (see Sections 4, 6, and 7),5.1.3 Factory
16、-made corners, if required (see 4.4),5.1.4 Color (see 6.2),5.1.5 Quantity: in pieces, linear feet, or cartons,5.1.6 Height required (see 9.1),5.1.7 Thickness required (see 9.2),5.1.8 Length required (see 9.3, 9.3.1, and Section 15),5.1.9 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.42
17、003, (see 11.1 and 13.1),5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.42003, (see 11.1),5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certification ofcompliance is required (see Section 14),5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (seeSection 16),5.1.13 Palletization, if
18、 required,5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see Section15), and5.1.15 Other requirements.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 MaterialsAny polymeric material or combination ofpolymeric materials is acceptable if, in combination withprocessing chemicals, fillers, and colorants, the materia
19、l can beformed into wall base, which satisfies all the requirements ofthis specification (see 5.1 and 7.1). Other suitable recycledpolymeric material may be incorporated as a part of the totalpolymeric content.6.2 ColorThe color shall be as specified in the contract ororder (see 5.1.4).NOTE 2The col
20、ors and styles that are available are indicated inindividual manufacturers current catalogs. As manufactured, colors mayvary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 3Where color match is a concern, obtain current samples fromthe manufacturer to verify color acceptability.6.2.1 Solid Wall Base
21、 The color shall be uniform through-out the entire thickness of the wall base.6.2.2 Layered Wall BaseThe surface color need not ex-tend through the entire thickness of the wall base, but mustextend throughout the entire wear layer. Layered wall baseshall have a minimum wear layer thickness of 0.002
22、in. (0.05mm) when measured in accordance with Test Method F 410and shall not delaminate under normal use.6.3 StylesThe style shall be as specified in the contract ororder (see 5.1.2).6.3.1 Straight Wall BaseThe exposed surface of straight(toeless) wall base is vertical, as illustrated by the firstcr
23、oss-sectional profile in Fig. 1.6.3.2 Cove Wall Base The exposed surface of cove wallbase shall be distinguished by a “toe” at its bottom edge asillustrated by the second cross-sectional profile in Fig. 1.6.3.2.1 Fit to Floor The toe shall be curved, or angled, orboth, to allow it to fit snugly agai
24、nst the floor when the verticalportion of the cove base is adhered to the wall.6.3.2.2 Intersection at ToeThe intersection of the exposedsurfaces of the toe and the vertical portion of the cove baseshall be rounded and smooth to facilitate maintenance.FIG. 1 Typical Profiles of Wall BaseF18610826.3.
25、3 Butt-to Wall BaseThe exposed surface of butt-towall base shall be distinguished by a “toe,” which butts againstthe flooring as illustrated by the third cross-sectional profile inFig. 1.6.3.3.1 Fit to Floor The leading edge of the toe of thebutt-to base shall be square to allow a tight, flush fit t
26、o thefinished flooring when the vertical portion of the butt-to base isadhered to the wall.6.3.3.2 Intersection at ToeThe intersection of the exposedsurfaces of the toe and the vertical portion of the butt-to baseshall be designed to facilitate maintenance.6.3.4 Sculptured Wall BaseThe exposed surfa
27、ce of sculp-tured wall base shall have an appearance replicating carvedwood or chiseled stone, as illustrated by the fourth cross-sectional profile in Fig. 1.7. Material Definitions7.1 The following definitions will be used in classifyingmaterial according to 4.1:7.1.1 Rubber, Vulcanized ThermosetTh
28、e polymeric binderof this compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, andhave been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D 1566.7.1.2 Rubber, ThermoplasticThe polymeric binder of thiscompound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, but remainthermoplastic, as defined in Terminology D 883.7.1.3
29、Vinyl, ThermoplasticThe polymeric binder of thiscompound shall satisfy the definition of poly (vinyl chloride) inTerminology D 883 and Specification D 1755 but remainthermoplastic as defined in Terminology D 883.8. Performance Requirements8.1 Flexibility Unless otherwise specified in the contractor
30、order (see 5.1), the wall base shall show no visible cracks,breaks, or other evidence of weakness when tested in accor-dance with Test Method F 137 using a14 in. (6.35 mm)diameter mandrel. This requirement is not applicable forsculptured wall base thicker than 0.125 in. (3.17 mm) inthickness.NOTE 4C
31、ove wall base shall be tested with the mandrel perpendicularto the cove when oriented as in use.8.2 Staining of Adjacent Surfaces Induced by Wall BaseWall base shall contain no ingredient which will cause stainingof the finished surfaces adjacent to it when aged by the methodspecified in 12.1-12.7.8
32、.3 Resistance to LightWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F 1515, the color change of the wall base shall have anaverage DE no greater than 8.0 after 200 h of exposure to light,simulated by a properly fitted xenon-arc radiant energy source.8.4 Resistance to ChemicalsWhen tested in accordancewith
33、 Test Method F 925, the wall base shall have no more thana slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or stainingwhen exposed to the following chemicals:8.4.1 White vinegar (5 % acetic acid).8.4.2 Rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol).8.4.3 White mineral oil (medicinal grade).8.4.4 Sodium
34、hydroxide solution (5 % NaOH).8.4.5 Hydrochloric acid solution (5 % HCl).8.4.6 Sulfuric acid solution (5 H2SO4).8.4.7 Household ammonia solution (5 % NH4OH).8.4.8 Household bleach solution (5.25 % NaOCl).8.4.9 Olive oil (light).8.4.10 Kerosene (K1).8.4.11 Unleaded gasoline (regular grade).NOTE 5Thes
35、e basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the wallbase for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical,this additional requireme
36、nt should become part of the procurementdocument.8.5 Dimensional StabilityWall base shall not change inlength by more than 6 0.25 % when tested by the methodspecified in 12.8-12.15.8.6 OdorThe wall base shall be free from offensive odor.9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations9.1 HeightThe height of
37、 the wall base shall be as speci-fied in the contract or order (see 5.1.6). A tolerance of 61%ofthe nominal height of the wall base shall be permitted whenmeasured with a scale, caliper, or other device graduated in0.001in. (0.025 mm) divisions and capable of measuring themaximum height of the speci
38、men. The specimen shall beplaced on a flat surface and the measuring device applied insuch a manner that the height is not distorted during measure-ment.9.2 ThicknessUnless otherwise specified in the contract ororder (see 5.1.7), the wall base shall be 0.080 in. (2.03 mm) or0.125 in. (3.17 mm) thick
39、.Apermissible tolerance for 0.080 in.(2.03 mm) thick wall base shall be +0.015 in. to 0.005 in.(+0.38 mm to 0.13 mm) and 0.125 in. to 0.375 in. (3.17 mmto 9.53 mm) thick wall base shall have a permissible toleranceof +0.015 in. to 0.015 in. (+0.38 mm to 0.38 mm) and wallbase thicker than 0.375 in. (
40、9.53 mm) shall have a permissibletolerance of +0.020 in. to 0.020 in. (+0.51 mm to 0.51 mm)when measured in accordance with Test Method F 386.NOTE 6Measure sculptured wall base at its thickest point.9.3 LengthThe length of the wall base shall be as speci-fied in the contract or order (see 5.1.8). Th
41、e length of the wallbase shall not be less than as marked on the label or packagewhen measured with a calibrated scale or tape graduated in 1/8in. (3.18 mm) divisions and capable of measuring the maxi-mum length of the specimen. The specimen shall be extendedto its full length on a flat surface and
42、all creases and bucklesremoved, insofar as practical, without applying stresses thatcause any significant stretching. The measuring device shall beapplied in such a manner that the length is not distorted duringmeasurement.9.3.1 If a roll contains multiple lengths, a maximum of threepieces shall be
43、permitted; the shortest length shall not be lessthan 15 ft (4.57 m).9.4 SquarenessEach vertical end of the wall base shallform an angle of 90 6 0.5 with the top edge and shall fitagainst the vertical end of another length so that a 0.010 in.(0.254 mm) feeler gage cannot be inserted between the secti
44、onsat any point.F186108310. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance10.1 The wall base furnished in accordance with this speci-fication shall be free of defects, which adversely affect perfor-mance or appearance. Such defects include blemishes, spots,lines, indentations, blisters, and delamination.10.2 Un
45、less otherwise specified in the contract or order (see5.1), the back or bonding surface of the wall base shall bebuffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise modified toimprove the application to and adhesion to the wall surface, butin no case shall the thickness of the wall base be decreased to
46、the extent that any depression or groove on the bonding surfacebe perceptible, under any circumstances, on the exposedsurface.11. Sampling for Test11.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable 1 shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003. The i
47、nspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I ofANSI/ASQCZ1.42003, and acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5defects per hundred units as noted in Table II-A of ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003 or as otherwise specified in 11.2. The lotshall be expressed in units. A unit represent
48、s a single, manu-factured, inventoried, finished carton or roll.11.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable I of ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003 shall be agreed upon by thepurchaser and manufacturer as part of the procurement docu-ment.12. Test MethodsWall BaseStaining of Adjacent Surfaces
49、Induced byWall Base12.1 ScopeThis test method describes a technique forproducing a stain or discoloration that wall base may causewhen in contact with a light-colored surface, when exposed toelevated temperature aging under controlled conditions.12.2 Significance and UseWall base often is required tobe in contact with light-colored surfaces. In such applications,the discoloration or stain of the light-colored surfaces isobjectionable. This test method provides a way to evaluate wallbase for its staining characteristi
