ASTM Standard Developed for Carpet Adhesives

New York, NY, June 20, 2012 -- A new ASTM standard has been developed for carpet adhesives.

The standard presents a set of adhesive requirements that can be used throughout the floorcovering industry.

The new standard, ASTM D7799, is titled Specification for Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings.

The new specification establishes minimum requirements for adhesives used for the installation of tufted or woven broadloom carpet, within a climate controlled structure, when adhered directly and permanently to a structurally sound and recommended substrate.

While some carpet manufacturers have private labeled adhesives under their own name to ensure that the proper adhesive is used, many do not and in many instances it becomes an economic choice left up to the flooring contractor or installer, says Larry Press, director of flooring, Helmitin Inc.

This allows many products to be used that are not really designed for the application and traffic conditions involved. The standard will identify the specific performance criteria for the categories listed and the conditions it will be subjected to.€

Press notes that, in addition to carpet manufacturers, the standard will be used by floor covering contractors, architects and the specification community, floor covering organizations and end users.