1.1 This practice includes surface cleaning of concrete to remove grease, dirt, and loose material prior to the application of coatings. Procedures include broom cleaning, vacuum cleaning, air blast cleaning, water cleaning, detergent water cleaning, and steam cleaning.
1.2 This practice is not intended to alter the surface profile of the concrete but to clean the surface.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 5.
1.5 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 D4258-05(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete
ASTM D4260 Standard Practice for Acid Etching Concrete
ASTM D4262 Standard Test Method for pH of Chemically Cleaned or Etched Concrete Surfaces
ASTM D4263 Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method*, 2018-08-01 Update
ASTM D4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air*, 2018-08-01 Update
ASTM D4258-05(2017) history
2023ASTM D4258-23 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
2017ASTM D4258-05(2017) Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
2012ASTM D4258-05(2012) Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
2005ASTM D4258-05 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
1983ASTM D4258-83(1999) Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating