Resilient Flooring Installation Standards

ASTMs resilient floor covering standards are instrumental in specifying and testing the physical and mechanical properties as well as in providing the installation procedures for resilient flooring which includes linoleum vinyl composition tile and sheet vinyl among others.

Resilient flooring installation standards. Sections where resilient flooring requirements are specified by reference to this Section including but not limited to the following. AS 1884-2012 Floor coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation practices. Resilient floor no more than 2 layers well bonded non-cushioned Emboss if necessary Radiant heat floors not exceeding 85F Gypcrete can be utilized when necessary due to radiant heat and in high rise buildings.

Installation on Radiant Heated Floors 81 Most resilient flooring can be installed on radiant heated slabs providing the maximum temperature of the surface of the slab does not exceed 85F 29C under any condition of use. Consult the resilient flooring manufacturer for specific recom-mendations. Conditions may need to be remedied before the new resilient floor can be installed.

ASTM 1482 Standard Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring. If the site conditions do not meet minimum standards set by the flooring manufacturers installation instructions do not begin the floor installation job. Resilient flooring installation standards.

Floor coveringsResilient sheet and tilesInstallation practices. EN 6263-2 Care and maintenance of floor surfaces - Code of practice for resilient sheet and tile flooring. 15 this practice does not supersede in any manner the resilient flooring or adhesive manufacturers written instructions.

During the service life of the floor the temperature should never fall below 55 F 13 C. 711 warningdo not sand dry sweep dry scrape drill Install the cut edge closest to the wall. Below are the main Australian Standards that relate specifically to flooring covering installation.

ASTM F1482 Standard Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Available for Use Under Resilient Flooring. For information on flammability refer to Part A08A - Flammability Issues02 In some instances resilient flooring must meet Code requirements in regard to slip resistance. 01 Resilient floor coverings must meet Code requirements in regard to flame spread and smoke developed ratings with the ratings dependent on the type of occupancy.