1、Designation: F1861 08 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forResilient Wall Base1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1861; 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
2、parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () 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 thermoplasticmaterials, or a combination thereof. Wa
3、ll base is used toprovide a functional, as well as decorative border, betweenwalls and floors. This specification does not include rigidproducts.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 safe
4、ty caveat pertains 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
5、 the applicability 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:2D883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1566 Termi
6、nology Relating to RubberD1755 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) ResinsF137 Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials with Cylindrical Mandrel ApparatusF141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having
7、 Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resil-ient Flooring by Color Change2.3 Other Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003 Samp
8、ling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F141.4. 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 the
9、rmoset.4.1.2 Type TPrubber, thermoplastic.4.1.3 Type TVvinyl, thermoplastic.4.2 GroupsWall base shall be one of the following groups,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
10、typesabove. 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 out
11、side 90factory-made corners should be specified by style. Cornersmust meet the same height and thickness requirements as wallbase (see Section 9).NOTE 1Factory-made corners and wall base may have visual colordifferences due to process and material variations. Consult the manufac-turer to ensure colo
12、r acceptability between factory-made corners and wallbase prior to ordering.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2012. Published Novem
13、ber 2012. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F186108. DOI:10.1520/F1861-08R12.2For 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
14、 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.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Orde
15、ring Information5.1 Purchasers shall 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 Sec
16、tions 4, 6, and 7),5.1.3 Factory-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
17、 as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003, (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 (seeSect
18、ion 16),5.1.13 Palletization, if 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, fil
19、lers, and colorants, the material 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 o
20、rorder (see 5.1.4).NOTE 2The colors 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 acc
21、eptability.6.2.1 Solid Wall Base The color shall be uniform through-out the entire thickness of the wall base.6.2.2 Layered Wall BaseThe surface color need not extendthrough the entire thickness of the wall base, but must extendthroughout the entire wear layer. Layered wall base shall havea minimum
22、wear layer thickness of 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F410 and shall notdelaminate 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,
23、as illustrated by the firstcross-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, t
24、o allow it to fit snugly against 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.6.3.3 Butt-to Wall
25、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.FIG. 1 Typical Profiles of Wall BaseF1861 08 (2012)26.3.3.1 Fit to Floor The leading edge of the toe of thebutt-to base shall be
26、 square to allow a tight, flush fit to 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
27、Sculptured Wall BaseThe exposed surface 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
28、:7.1.1 Rubber, Vulcanized ThermosetThe polymeric binderof this compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, andhave been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566.7.1.2 Rubber, ThermoplasticThe polymeric binder of thiscompound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, but remainthermoplastic, as
29、 defined in Terminology D883.7.1.3 Vinyl, ThermoplasticThe polymeric binder of thiscompound shall satisfy the definition of poly (vinyl chloride) inTerminology D883 and Specification D1755 but remain ther-moplastic as defined in Terminology D883.8. Performance Requirements8.1 Flexibility Unless othe
30、rwise specified in the contractor 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 F137 using a14 in. (6.35 mm)diameter mandrel. This requirement is not applicable forsculptured wall base thicker than 0.125
31、in. (3.17 mm) inthickness.NOTE 4Cove 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 t
32、he methodspecified in 12.1-12.7.8.3 Resistance to LightWhen tested in accordance to TestMethod F1515, the color change of the wall base shall have anaverage E 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 Chemica
33、lsWhen tested in accordancewith Test Method F925, 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 (
34、medicinal grade).8.4.4 Sodium 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 gasol
35、ine (regular grade).NOTE 5These 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 chem
36、ical,this additional requirement 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 Var
37、iations9.1 HeightThe height of the wall base shall be as specifiedin the contract or order (see 5.1.6). A tolerance of 61%ofthenominal 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 the
38、maximum height of the specimen. 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)
39、or0.125 in. (3.17 mm) thick.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 wallba
40、se thicker than 0.375 in. (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 F386.NOTE 6Measure sculptured wall base at its thickest point.9.3 LengthThe length of the wall base shall be as specifiedin the contract
41、or order (see 5.1.8). The length of the wall baseshall not be less than as marked on the label or package whenmeasured with a calibrated scale or tape graduated in 1/8 in.(3.18 mm) divisions and capable of measuring the maximumlength of the specimen. The specimen shall be extended to itsfull length
42、on a flat surface and 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
43、 threepieces shall be 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 inse
44、rted between the sectionsat any point.F1861 08 (2012)310. 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, bli
45、sters, and delamination.10.2 Unless 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 o
46、f the wall base be decreased tothe 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 setfor
47、th in ANSI/ASQC Z1.42003. The inspection 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 expre
48、ssed in units. A unit represents a single,manufactured, 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 BaseS
49、taining of Adjacent Surfaces 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 wallba
