ASTM F1914-07(2011)
Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- Standard No.
- ASTM F1914-07(2011)
- Release Date
- 2007
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM F1914-17
- Latest
- ASTM F1914-18(2023)
- Scope
The indentation and the residual indentation of resilient floor covering is important since the resistance and recovery from indentation reflects on the ability of the resilient floor covering to perform properly after installation.
The indentation of a resilient floor covering shall be measured using a specified type of indentor, flat or spherical, under a specified load and time.
The residual indentation of a resilient floor covering shall be measured after a specified recovery time.
See Table 1 for detailed testing and conditioning requirements by products (specification) type.
1.1 This test method covers procedures to determine short-term indentation and residual indentation of resilient flooring, when subjected to concentrated loads.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Section Indentation by McBurney Test 4 to 10 Indentation and Residual Indentation 11 to 15 1.3 There are two procedures with their respective apparatus. The first (McBurney Test) is described in Sections 4 to 10 and is restricted to a spherical foot. It is only used for initial indentation measurements of VCT. The second is described in Sections 11 to 15 and has interchangeable feet with variable geometry. It is used to measure initial and residual indentation.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM F1914-07(2011) Referenced Document
- ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
- ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
- ASTM F1066 Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
- ASTM F1303 Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing
- ASTM F141 Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
- ASTM F1700 Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
- ASTM F1913 Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
ASTM F1914-07(2011) history
- 2023 ASTM F1914-18(2023) Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2018 ASTM F1914-18 Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2017 ASTM F1914-17 Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2007 ASTM F1914-07(2011) Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2007 ASTM F1914-07 Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2006 ASTM F1914-06 Standard Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 2005 ASTM F1914-05 Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
- 1998 ASTM F1914-98 Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
