Understanding the mechanics of
adhesion and quality

Our laboratory is sufficiently sophisticated to be able to carry out all kinds of analyses for you in the field of paint and coatings. 

Do you want to know why paint is flaking off your machine? Why is your paint discolouring within a year of application? How can your fleet be better protected? We can answer all these questions.

We have one of the most advanced laboratories in the Netherlands in the field of paint, lacquers and coatings.

Some applications, such as in chemical factories, need to be able to protect against specific chemicals. Other coatings, such as those used on boats and ships, need to be completely water repellent.

Coatings applied to outdoor objects are affected by sunlight and rain and need to retain their colour for many years.

There are various standards and factors that are used to protect coatings, paints and lacquers against corrosion, for example.

There are several methods to determine whether a coating is suitable for a certain object or purpose. The Steur laboratory can advise you on this. We offer various types of analyses and tests that can determine the performance of a specific coating on an object.

For example, the durable protection against salt or chemicals can be measured by different tests. The same applies to UV protection or exposure to high and low temperatures. Of course, we can also test the adhesion for you. Our tests can indicate the quality level of paints from all suppliers.

We can tell you whether a certain paint or lacquer is suitable for an object or application or not. This gives you, as a customer, the certainty that the lacquer, paint or coating you are using offers the best protection under all conditions.