Performance testing of coatings

We provide powerful analysis capability for the characterization of surfaces, coatings and the boundary layer.

We determine coating performance in many different ways.

Mechanical testing
  • Abrasion
  • Adhesion
  • Scratch resistance
  • Hardness tests
Optical measurements

We assess visual performance by for instance optical measurements, such as gloss and color measurements. One example of such a test is hiding power.

Chemical resistance

We also determine chemical resistance of a coating according to both international standards, company specifications and tailor made test programs.

Related Information

Services

CoatingsEnvironmental durability

Technical Areas

SP Chemistry and Materials

Contact Persons

Beatrice Heale

Phone: +46 10 516 54 64

Daniel Asplund

Phone: +46 10 516 53 43

SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Box 857, SE-501 15 Borås Phone +46 10-516 50 00, E-mail info@sp.se