Carpet Standard Tests

Cri test method 114 45 kb standard laboratory practice for carpet surface appearance change due to vacuuming.

Carpet standard tests.

To provide additional strength additional backing. A single specimen meets the test criterion if the charred portion of the tested specimen is not within 1 0 of the edge of the hole in the flattening frame. Cri test method 115 19 kb standard laboratory test practice for determining the power use effectiveness of residential and commercial vacuum. Aatcc 174 2007 these carpet inspection tests are used to determine the antimicrobial activities of new carpet materials.

Acceptance criterion at least 7 of the 8 replicate specimens of a given carpet and rug must meet the individual specimen test criterion in order to conform to this standard. A qualitative antibacterial test. A quantitative antibacterial test. Hud carpet standards requirements and test methods list the minimum carpet performance criteria used by carpet manufacturers as a quality control standard.

Laboratory test procedure for quantifying respirable particulate from vacuuming carpet. Carpets that meet these minimum standards are considered to meet industry standards for ordinary use as well as being in compliance with hud fha requirements. Carpet wear testing in the laboratory for surface appearance change 20 000 foot traffic units is the recommended standard for household applications. Standard test method for determining adhesive shear strength of resilient flooring and carpet adhesives d6325 98 2019 standard test method for determining open assembly time of carpet mastic adhesives.

In tufted carpet construction the yarn is stitched through a backing fabric and locked in place with a latex coating. Percent latex bundle wrap penetration. Carpet backing options backing materials also help determine the performance of carpet by providing strength and stability. A 1 the standard for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs ff 1 70 at 1630 4 b 1 ii provides that if a carpet or rug has had a fire retardant treatment or is made of fibers which have had a fire retardant treatment the sample or oversized specimens thereof selected for testing under the standard shall be washed prior to the.

A quantitative anti fungal test. Ce marking certifies that the carpet manufactured has met eu health safety and environmental requirements specifications. Nearly 90 percent of commercial carpet is tufted. Astm d 6119 97 section 10 1 section 1 2 states this practice is applicable to most changes in surface appearance observed in all types of carpet that are intended for residential or.