Carpet Standard Tests

Hud carpet standards requirements and test methods list the minimum carpet performance criteria used by carpet manufacturers as a quality control standard.

Carpet standard tests. Nearly 90 percent of commercial carpet is tufted. Nfpa 701 test 2 standard tests for flame resistance call for quote. 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. Percent latex bundle wrap penetration.

A quantitative antibacterial test. 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 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. To provide additional strength additional backing.

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. Phillips roll chair 10 000 cycles 200. A qualitative antibacterial test. 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.

Carpet wear testing in the laboratory for surface appearance change 20 000 foot traffic units is the recommended standard for household applications. Nfpa 99 electrical resistance healthcare. Carpet backing options backing materials also help determine the performance of carpet by providing strength and stability. Laboratory test procedure for quantifying respirable particulate from vacuuming carpet.

In tufted carpet construction the yarn is stitched through a backing fabric and locked in place with a latex coating. A quantitative anti fungal test. Aatcc 174 2007 these carpet inspection tests are used to determine the antimicrobial activities of new carpet materials. Cri test method 114 45 kb standard laboratory practice for carpet surface appearance change due to vacuuming.