Meaning and Purpose
5.1 In areas where clothing or upholstered furniture is rubbing against walls, the interior flat paint may be brightened. This friction may result in a smoother, more shiny surface in the contact area, depending on the level or type of pigment in the paint and the adhesive hardness. This method allows for a more quantitative estimation of polishing resistance compared to the use of manual friction techniques.

ASTM D 6736-2019 “Wear and Light Resistance of Latex Paint”

Scope of
1.1 The test method covers the procedure for measuring the polish resistance of latex paint under dry conditions.

1.2 Values expressed in SI units shall be regarded as standards. The values given in parentheses are for reference only.

1.3 This standard is not intended to address all safety issues, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

1.4 This international Standard has been developed in accordance with the internationally recognized standardization principles established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guidelines and Recommendations issued by the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade of the World Trade Organization.