ASTM D3936 – Delamination Strength of Secondary Backing (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Laboratory Testing Reference
Summary
ASTM D3936 Delamination Strength testing measures the force required to separate a carpet’s secondary backing from its primary backing under controlled laboratory conditions. The test evaluates the adhesive bond strength between backing components and is commonly used during investigations involving backing separation, delamination, durability concerns, manufacturing quality control, and specification verification. Results provide comparative information regarding backing adhesion and should be interpreted together with carpet construction, manufacturing history, field observations, and other laboratory findings. Laboratory results do not independently establish manufacturing defect, warranty responsibility, product failure, or field causation. See also ASTM D1335 Tuft Bind Test, Carpet Delamination, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis.
Please subscribe to see all content
June 22, 2026
ASTM F970 Static Load Testing evaluates the recovery properties of resilient flooring after concentrated static loading. Learn how residual indentation...
Read More
June 14, 2026
ASTM F2199 evaluates dimensional stability and curling properties of resilient flooring after controlled heat exposure. Learn how laboratories perform the...
Read More
May 25, 2026
Tile DCOF testing evaluates dynamic traction characteristics of ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces under controlled conditions.
Read More
May 23, 2026
Flooring laboratory testing evaluates dimensional stability, bond integrity, moisture influence, contamination, wear, and material performance.
Read More
March 1, 2026
ASTM F3781 evaluates the force required to fracture resilient flooring locking profiles and provides comparative information about profile toughness and...
Read More
December 29, 2025
Taber Abrasion testing measures resistance to surface wear under controlled laboratory conditions and helps evaluate durability, abrasion resistance, and wear...
Read More
October 6, 2023
ISO 4918 measures the ability of resilient, laminate, and textile floorcoverings to withstand repeated office-chair movement under controlled laboratory conditions.
Read More
July 17, 2021
ASTM D2394 Section 18 evaluates wood flooring indentation resistance using controlled falling-ball impact testing.
Read More
July 17, 2021
ASTM F1515 evaluates resilient flooring resistance to color change caused by simulated sunlight exposure and reports results using Delta E...
Read More
July 17, 2021
ANSI/HPVA EF 2020 bond-line testing evaluates engineered wood adhesive durability and resistance to delamination during repeated moisture cycling.
Read More