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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

Procedures around blast cleaning, which is one of the most effective methods for the removal of mill-scale and rust on steel surfaces, are described in... Read More

In the second part of our series on how to evaluate rust on metal surfaces, we look at the procedures and other considerations covered in... Read More

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

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

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

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

In our latest blog on ISO 4628, we consider rating the degree of chalking by tape method (Part 6) and rating the degree of chalking... Read More