ASTM F793/F793M-15
Standard Classification of Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics

Standard No.

ASTM F793/F793M-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F793/F793M-20

Latest

ASTM F793/F793M-20

Scope

4.1 This classification provides criteria by which wall coverings of appropriate use characteristics can be chosen for particular residential and commercial decorating applications.

1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall coverings by use characteristics, that is, according to their serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall coverings are designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall coverings are also designed to achieve a high degree of serviceability.

1.1.1 This classification applies to all wall coverings but some sections apply specifically to vinyl-coated wall covering materials.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 F793/F793M-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1308 Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
• ASTM D2486 Standard Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
• ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
• ASTM E2404 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers, to Assess Surface Burning Characterist
• ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• ASTM G21 Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi

ASTM F793/F793M-15 history

• 2020 ASTM F793/F793M-20 Standard Classification of Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics
• 2015 ASTM F793/F793M-15 Standard Classification of Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics
• 2010 ASTM F793-10a Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• 2010 ASTM F793-10 Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• 2007 ASTM F793-07 Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• 2006 ASTM F793-06 Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• 2005 ASTM F793-05 Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Durability Characteristic
• 2004 ASTM F793-93(2004) Standard Classification of Wallcovering by Durability Characteristics
• 1993 ASTM F793-93(1998) Standard Classification of Wallcovering by Durability Characteristics