ASTM F2195-18(2023) PDF

ABSTRACT This specification covers floor tiles made of a homogeneous mixture of linoleum cement binder calendered or pressed onto a fibrous or suitable backing for use in commercial, light commercial and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this document. The floor coverings shall be of the following types: Type I—linoleum floor tile with fibrous backing; Type II—linoleum floor tile with special backing; Type III—linoleum floor tile without backing; and Type IV—static dissipative linoleum floor tile with or without backing. Materials shall be tested and the individual grades shall conform to specified values of physical properties such as wear surface, size, thickness, and squareness; performance requirements such as residual indentation, static load resistance, flexibility, dimensional stability, resistance to chemicals, resistance to heat, resistance to light, and static dissipation. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers floor tiles made of a homogeneous mixture of linoleum cement binder calendered or pressed onto a fibrous or suitable backing. This specification also covers linoleum floor tile without backing. 1.2 Four types of linoleum floor tile are covered. The floor covering is intended for use in commercial, light commercial, and residential buildings based on serviceability characteristics. General information and performance characteristics, which determine serviceability and recommended use, are included in this document. 1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Sections 7 and 8, of this specification. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.