1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers the selection and use of test methods for high-performance interior architectural wall coatings (HIPAC) which differ from more conventional coatings in that they are 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 Tables 1 and 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. HIPAC systems should be 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 and masonry that include 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, two-package; 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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see the Note in 7.5.

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

D16 Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications

D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

D154 Guide for Testing Varnishes

D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments

D344 Test Method for Relative Hiding Power of Paints by the Visual Evaluation of Brushouts

D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss

D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer

D869 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of Paint

D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers

D1186 Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to a Ferrous Base

D1210 Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage

D1211 Test Method for Temperature-Change Resistance of Clear Nitrocellulose Lacquer Films Applied to Wood

D1212 Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness of Organic Coatings

D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents

D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes

D1400 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to a Nonferrous Metal Base

D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products

D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

D1849 Test Method for Package Stability of Paint

D2196 Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer

D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

D2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 % Relative Humidity

D2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings

D2486 Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints

D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)

D2805 Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry

D3273 Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber

D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

D3432 Test Method for Unreacted Toluene Diisocyanates in Urethane Prepolymers and Coating Solutions by Gas Chromatography

D3450 Test Method for Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings

D3793 Test Method for Low-Temperature Coalescence of Latex Paint Films by Porosity Measurement

D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings

D3928 Test Method for Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen Uniformity

D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser

D4062 Test Method for Leveling of Paints by Draw-Down Method

D4213 Test Method for Scrub Resistance of Paints by Abrasion Weight Loss

D4287 Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer

D4400 Test Method for Sag Resistance of Paints Using a Multinotch Applicator

D4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers

D4585 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation

D4707 Test Method for Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller Application

D4828 Test Methods for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings

D4958 Test Method for Comparison of the Brush Drag of Latex Paints

D5150 Test Method for Hiding Power of Architectural Paints Applied by Roller

D5326 Test Method for Color Development in Tinted Latex Paints

D6736 Test Method for Burnish Resistance of Latex Paints

D6900 Test Method for Wet Adhesion of Latex Paints to a Gloss Alkyd Enamel Substrate

D7306 Practice for Testing Low Temperature Film-Formation of Latex Paints by Visual Observation

D7489 Practice for Evaluating Touch-Up Properties of Architectural Coatings under Various Environmental Conditions

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials

E313 Practice for Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

E1347 Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus Colorimetry

Keywords

high performance; HIPAC; industrial maintenance; maintenance, industrial; Adhesion--paints/related coatings/materials; Architectural paints/coatings; Chemical resistance--paints/related coatings/materials; High-performance interior architectural wall coatings; Interior paints/coatings; Perspiration resistance; Testing methods--paints/related coatings;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes)

DOI: 10.1520/D3730-98

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