Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | 0.5% | |
Breaking strength | ASTM C648 | ≥ 250 lbf | 500 lbf - 9.5mm 2.800 lbf - 20mm | |
Deep abrasion resistance | ASTM C1243 | ≤ 175 mm³ | 145 mm³ | |
Linear thermal expansion | ASTM C372 | no provision | α ≤ 4.4 x 10-6 °F-1 /α ≤ 8 x 10-6 °C-1 | |
Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 | as indicated by manufacturer | Resistant | |
Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 | as indicated by manufacturer | Class A Resistant | |
Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | as indicated by manufacturer | Resistant | |
Flame spread | ASTM E84 | - | Class A | |
Robinson floor tester | ASTM C627 | As indicated by manufacturer | ≤ 14 cycles Extra Heavy Commercial (over concrete) | |
Slip resistance | ANSI A326.3 | - | DCOF ≥ 0.42 | |
Shade variation | ANSI A137.1 | - | 01 White/04 Gray - V302 Desert/03 Earth/05 Dark - V4 |