Chapter 20 Selection of material, finishes, and Furniture

Question 1

Criteria for materials selection

Answer 1

Function
Durability
Maintainability
Safety/Health
Cost

Question 1

Finish Function

Answer 1

acoustic qualities
aesthetics
availability
choice
installation

Question 2

Finish Durability

Answer 2

Abrasion Resistance
chemical resistance
coating adhesion
cold-cracking resistance
colorfastness
corrosion resistance
fabrication quality
heat-aging resistance
lightfastness
scrubbability
shrinkage
stain resistance
strength/structure
tear resistance
washability

Question 3

Finish Maintainability

Answer 3

Cleanability
Repairability
Resilience
Self-healing quality
Sustainability

Question 4

Finish Safety/Health

Answer 4

Finish safety
Flammability
Mold and Mildew Resistance
Outgassing (release of toxic gases)
Security
Slip resistance
VOC

Question 5

Wool

Answer 5

used for carpets, upholstery and drapery
resilient
great elasticity
cleans easily
self extinguishing
expensive
not as stable since it can be stretched

Question 6

Cotton

Answer 6

natural fiber
inexpensive
good strength
moderate abrasion resistance

poor resilience
burns readily
subject to mildew

Question 7

Linen

Answer 7

mostly used for draperies and wall coverings
natural fiber
lacks resilience and flexibility
susceptible to abrasion
does not take printed dyes well

Question 8

Silk

Answer 8

Natural fiber
strong
good resilience and flexibility

expensive
degrades in sunlight

Question 9

Rayon

Answer 9

mostly used for upholstery
high absorbency
poor sunlight resistance
poor resiliency
low resistance to water and moisture
flammable

Question 10

Nylon

Answer 10

synthetic fiber
strong
high resilience and elasticity
resistant to many chemicals and water

Question 11

Polyester

Answer 11

synthetic fiber
good resilience and elasticity
high resistance to solvents and chemicals

undesirable burning properties

Question 12

smoldering resistance

Answer 12

cigarette ignition resistance test for upholstery

Question 13

Indentation Load Deflection (ILD)

Answer 13

the # of pounds it takes to compress the foam down to 1” or 25%

Question 14

Vertical ignition test

Answer 14

establishes two procedures for testing the flammability of draperies, curtains, and other window treatments

Question 15

Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test of Furniture Components

Answer 15

tests the resistance of upholstered furniture components separately, to flame and cigarette ignition

Question 16

Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test of Furniture Composites

Answer 16

ests the resistance of a seat cushion mockup (including foam, liner, and fabric) to a lighted cigarette

Question 17

Full seating test

Answer 17

test evaluates the effect of an open flame on an actual sample of a chair

Question 18

wool carpet fibers

Answer 18

natural, durable, wears well, flame resistant, easy to clean

Question 19

nylon carpet fibers

Answer 19

strong, wear-resistant, good stain and crush resistance, most widely used

Question 20

Acrylic carpet Fibers

Answer 20

moderate abrasion resistance, good crush resistance, easy to maintain

Question 21

polyester carpet fibers

Answer 21

synthetic, high abrasion resistant, good crush resistance, cleans well, low in cost