Pull the key public-facing requirements of ASTM F710 (preparing concrete floors to receive resilient flooring) for a pre-installation checklist

Steps

1. Acknowledge upfront that the full ASTM F710 text is paywalled (store.astm.org, current designation such as F710-21) and only summarize what independent industry sources corroborate
2. List the general requirements found across sources: floors must be permanently dry, clean, smooth, structurally sound, and free of substances impairing adhesive bond
3. Note the commonly cited requirement for a permanent, effective moisture vapor retarder under on- or below-grade slabs, without asserting a specific perm rating unless the requester supplies the exact spec section
4. Note the commonly cited recommendation of a 0.40-0.45 water-cement ratio and a minimum 7-day wet cure for new slabs, flagged as secondary-source figures pending verification against the purchased standard
5. Note that F710 also calls for moisture and pH testing of the slab regardless of age or grade level before flooring installation
6. Recommend the requester purchase or access the current ASTM F710 edition directly for any contractual or litigation-relevant citation