ASTM D3730-17(2022)
Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings

Standard No.

ASTM D3730-17(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D3730-17(2022)

Scope

1.1 This guide covers the selection and use of test methods for high-performance interior architectural wall coatings (HIPAC) that differ from more conventional coatings by being tougher, more stain-resistant, more abrasion-resistant and, ordinarily, designed to be applied to wall surfaces of steel, masonry (poured concrete, concrete block, or cinder block), and plaster or gypsum wallboard. The tests that are listed in Table 1 and Table 2 are designed to measure performance properties. These tests may not all be required for each HIPAC system. Selection of the test methods to be followed must be governed by experience and the requirements in each individual case, together with agreement between the purchaser and the seller. 1.2 High-performance architectural coatings are tough, extra-durable organic coating systems that are applied as a continuous (seamless) film and cure to a hard finish. The finish can be high gloss, semigloss, or low gloss as desired. These coatings are resistant to persistent heat, humidity, abrasion, staining, chemicals, and fungus growth. They are used in areas where humidity, wear, or unusual chemical resistance requirements, particularly to soiling, are required and where strong detergents are used to maintain sanitary conditions. Halls and stairways in public buildings, lavatories, stall showers, locker areas, animal pens, and biological laboratories are typical applications. In addition, food processing plants, dairies, restaurants, schools, and transport terminals frequently use HIPAC systems. These are effective in many areas of building interiors compared with tile and are of low materials and maintenance costs. They are used as a complete system only as recommended by the manufacturer since the individual coats in a system are formulated to be compatible with each other. HIPAC systems should be applied only to properly prepared surfaces such as steel or masonry, including cinder blocks and cement blocks. They can be applied over plaster and gypsum wallboard. Ordinarily, a prime or fill coat, if required, is part of the system. 1.3 While they are excellent for walls, HIPAC are not usually intended for ceilings and floors. They would not ordinarily be used in homes, although parents with small children might want to use HIPAC coatings on some walls. 1.4 The types of resin ordinarily used are the following: epoxy-polyamide, two-package; polyester-epoxy, twopackage; polyurethane, one-package or two-package. However, other resin types are not excluded provided they can meet the requirements (performance specifications) laid down by the purchaser. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.6 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 a specific hazard statement, see the note in 7.6. 1.7 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 D3730-17(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1005 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
• ASTM D1186 Standard Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to a Ferrous Base
• ASTM D1210 Standard Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage
• ASTM D1211 Standard Test Method for Temperature-Change Resistance of Clear Nitrocellulose Lacquer Films Applied to Wood
• ASTM D1212 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness of Organic Coatings
• ASTM D1296 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
• ASTM D1308 Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
• ASTM D1400 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to a Nonferrous Metal Base
• ASTM D1475 Standard Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products
• ASTM D154 Standard Guide for Testing Varnishes
• ASTM D16 Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• ASTM D1729 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
• ASTM D1849 Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint
• ASTM D185 Standard Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments, Pastes, and Paints
• ASTM D2196 Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer
• ASTM D2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
• ASTM D2247 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
• ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
• ASTM D2486 Standard Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D2794 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)*， 2024-01-25 Update
• ASTM D2805 Standard Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry
• ASTM D3273 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Moid on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Enviormental Chamber
• ASTM D3278 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
• ASTM D3432 Standard Test Method for Unreacted Toluene Diisocyanates in Urethane Prepolymers and Coating Solutions by Gas Chromatography
• ASTM D344 Standard Test Method for Relative Hiding Power of Paints by the Visual Evaluation of Brushouts
• ASTM D3450 Standard Test Method for Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings
• ASTM D3793 Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Coalescence of Latex Paint Films by Porosity Measurement *， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D3925 Standard Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings
• ASTM D3928 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity
• ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
• ASTM D4062 Standard Test Method for Leveling of Paints by Draw-Down Method
• ASTM D4213 Standard Test Method for Scrub Resistance of Paints by Abrasion Weight Loss
• ASTM D4287 Standard Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer
• ASTM D4400 Standard Test Method for Sag Resistance of Paints Using a Multinotch Applicator
• ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
• ASTM D4585 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation
• ASTM D4707 Standard Test Method for Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller Application
• ASTM D4828 Standard Test Methods for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings
• ASTM D4958 Standard Test Method for Comparison of the Brush Drag of Latex Paints
• ASTM D5150 Standard Test Method for Hiding Power of Architectural Paints Applied by Roller
• ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
• ASTM D5326 Standard Test Method for Color Development in Tinted Latex Paints
• ASTM D562 Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Visosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer
• ASTM D6736 Standard Test Method for Burnish Resistance of Latex Paints
• ASTM D6900 Standard Test Method for Wet Adhesion of Latex Paints to a Gloss Alkyd Enamel Substrate
• ASTM D7306 Standard Practice for Testing Low Temperature Film-Formation of Latex Paints by Visual Observation
• ASTM D7488 Standard Test Method for Open Time of Latex Paints*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM D7489 Standard Practice for Evaluating Touch-Up Properties of Architectural Coatings under Various Environmental Conditions
• ASTM D7514 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ink Stainblocking of Architectural Paint Systems by Visual Assessment
• ASTM D7786 Standard Test Method for Determining Enamel Holdout
• ASTM D869 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of Paint
• ASTM D93 Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
• ASTM E105 Standard Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E1347 Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus (Filter) Colorimetry
• ASTM E313 Standard Practice for Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
• ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

ASTM D3730-17(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM D3730-17(2022) Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• 2017 ASTM D3730-17 Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• 2010 ASTM D3730-10 Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• 2003 ASTM D3730-03 Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• 1998 ASTM D3730-98 Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings