1.1 These test methods cover procedures for measuring the performance of finish flooring under the following service loadings and conditions: Section Loading Tests Concentrated Loading 7 Floor Surface Indentation from Small Area Loads 12 Falling-Ball Indentation 18 Rolling Load 23 Mechanical Tests Abrasion Resistance 28 Coefficient of Friction 33 Moisture Tests Surface Wetting 38
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
ASTM D2394-17(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D1037 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
ASTM E72 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
ASTM D2394-17(2022) history
2022ASTM D2394-17(2022) Standard Test Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Based Finish Flooring
2017ASTM D2394-17 Standard Test Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Based Finish Flooring
2005ASTM D2394-05(2011) Standard Test Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Base Finish Flooring
2005ASTM D2394-05e1 Standard Test Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Base Finish Flooring
2005ASTM D2394-05 Standard Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Base Finish Flooring
1983ASTM D2394-83(1999) Standard Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Base Finish Flooring