Bridging the coatings gap
Carrying out protective coating surveys for bridges requires specialist knowledge, good preparation and a flexible approach. Bridge types, which include beam, box girder, truss, arch,... Read More
The fouling of marine coatings – a brief survey guide
The fouling of coatings on underwater structures is a natural phenomenon that occurs continually in the marine environment. On offshore structures marine fouling can increase... Read More
Paint Inspections
On-site painting inspection services are carried out by fully qualified protective coatings specialists and in complete accordance with the Institute of Corrosion, SSPC and NACE requirements.
Peak performance
When checking the condition of protective coatings in seawater ballast tanks, it is important to comply with the technical requirements of the Performance Standard for... Read More
BE PREPARED: ISO 8501-2
A well-prepared steel substrate ensures long-term performance of protective coatings, so it is important those responsible for inspections observe the international standard ISO 8501-2 to... Read More
Evaluating rusting metal surfaces
Evaluating how much rust there is on a metal surface can be a tricky business but we consider how it can be done correctly in... Read More
ASTM standards for professional coating testing
Regular and thorough evaluation of the condition of exterior paints is critical for effective long-term performance and is covered by test methods such as ASTM... Read More
Evaluating the degree of flaking
Flaking is a strong visual indication that a protective coating has failed – and one of the most effective ways to assess the problem is... Read More
Checking for blisters
There are beneficial test methods to consider when measuring the blistering of paint coatings applied to substrates, notably those described by ASTM. It’s clear that... Read More
Coating protection cracking and flaking
In our latest blog on ISO 4628, which describes the assessment and evaluation of defects in protective coatings, we consider those parts that cover cracking... Read More