This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking requirements for flexible wall coverings as a finished product. Also included here are wall preparation and covering installation procedures. The manufacturers shall be responsible for thorough testing and inspection under representative field conditions prior to introduction of new finished products on the market.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall covering as a finished product.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

F793 Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics

Keywords

backing (substrate); bias; bolt; facing; finished product; intermediate layer; lot (batch); pattern match; pattern repeat; protective layer; register; run; seconds; selvage; shading and waste edge; split bolt; wall covering; Backing fabrics/materials; Bias (fabric); Facing; Wallcovering materials/applications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 85.080 (Paper products); 91.180 (Interior finishing)

Citing ASTM Standards

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