Kahulugan at paggamit
4.1 Laboratory measurements of the applied properties of architectural coatings are usually made using a blade coater, which lays a film of uniform thickness. Applicators such as brushes and rollers typically apply films that lack uniformity due to changes in rheology, film construction, flow, and leveling properties, resulting in the actual coverage of most coatings being less than measured on films applied with a scraper type applicator. This guide provides an indication of the actual application properties of coatings applied by contractors or consumers.

ASTM D7073-12 Guide to Application and Evaluation Standards for Brushing and Painting Coatings

Hakbang 1: Saklaw
1.1 This guide describes the application of paint or paint coatings to brushes or rollers or both that seal wallboard to evaluate the performance of the application.

1.2 Since both application and panel evaluation are subjective, this guide should only be used for comparison testing in one lab, using one operator per application, as the ratings assigned by different LABS may not be consistent.

1.3 Values expressed in SI units shall be considered standard. Ang mga halaga na ibinigay sa mga panaklong ay para sa sanggunian lamang.

1.4 Ang pamantayang ito ay hindi nilayon upang matugunan ang lahat ng mga alalahanin sa kaligtasan, kung meron man, na nauugnay sa paggamit nito. Responsibilidad ng mga gumagamit ng pamantayang ito na magtatag ng angkop na mga kasanayan sa kaligtasan at kalusugan at upang matukoy ang pagiging angkop ng mga paghihigpit sa regulasyon bago gamitin.