CLOVERDALE PAINT LAB SERVICES – PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

Cloverdale Paint’s Industrial Lab & R&D Services provide comprehensive formulation, testing, and performance validation for customers across construction, mining, forestry, water treatment, and more. Our state-of-the art labs in Surrey, BC and Edmonton, AB combine ISO 9001-certified quality with advanced capabilities in custom resin development, coating testing, and problem-solving—backed by rapid technical support and tailored solutions.

Lab Capabilities:

Precision, Performance, Reliability

Our lab is equipped to support the full spectrum of coating needs—whether you’re launching a new product, optimizing for durability, or troubleshooting field performance. Core capabilities include:

Custom Coating Formulation for liquids and powders
Resin & Polymer Development to enhance flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance
Accelerated Weathering & UV Testing for long-term outdoor exposure
Corrosion & Salt-Spray Chambers for rust prevention validation
Mechanical Testing: adhesion, impact resistance, sag control
Cure Time & Film Thickness Analysis to match production needs
Colour Matching & Tint System Calibration for brand consistency
Regulatory & VOC Compliance Support for environmental standards

Designed for Professional Users

Our lab services are engineered to address the unique demands of professional specification and application:

Custom Coating Formulation tailored to your substrate, environment, and performance requirements
Problem Diagnosis & Rectification for adhesion failures, color mismatch, or application challenges
Performance Testing based on ASTM/ISO methods—delivering data that underpins informed decision-making
Batch & QA Support to maintain consistent coating quality across projects
Technical Documentation including TDS, SDS, and performance validation data
On-Site Application Assistance to help ensure best practices and correct installation

These solutions serve a wide breadth of professionals—commercial painters, facility managers, industrial manufacturers, and compliance specialists.

Best Practices & Quality Assurance

Cloverdale Paint’s lab operates under strict quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015. Our development lifecycle follows proven steps:

Consultation & Specification – define precise goals for substrate, environment, and aesthetics
Prototype Formulation – create and refine initial test samples
Laboratory Testing – evaluate adhesion, resistance, gloss, durability
Field Trials (optional) – real-world testing to verify performance
Production Transition – finalize formula and scale for manufacturing
Ongoing QA & Support – ensure repeatable quality with every batch and order

This structured process ensures each coating meets your project specs with consistent results over time.

Client Benefits – Coatings

That Deliver

Customization
Formulate coatings to match unique conditions—from high-humidity greenhouses to industrial warehouses.
Performance Assurance
Valid test data supports durability claims for your professional showcasing and warranty standards.
Efficiency Gains
Optimized films and cure profiles reduce downtime, rework, and labor costs.
Compliance Ready
Coatings meet VOC, environmental, and safety specs right out of the lab.
Lifecycle Longevity
Advanced property testing leads to longer-lasting finishes for projects large and small.

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