Coating Consulting Services by Glenn Hauser
I offer a range of services, including on-site inspections, adhesion testing, coating assessments, and thorough failure investigations, as well as expert specification writing.
Thank you for visiting. We offer the Following Services
Adhesion Testing
Are you looking to verify coating performance, conduct coating assessments, investigate a failure, or confirm specification compliance? I provide comprehensive adhesion testing in accordance with ASTM standards, along with practical interpretation of the results to help you make informed decisions. Furthermore, I offer on-site inspection services and expertise in specification writing to better support your project needs.
Coating Condition Surveys
Making Informed Decisions Before You Overcoat
Conducting a coating condition survey, which encompasses coating assessments and adhesion testing, provides essential insights for evaluating the existing coating system. This thorough process helps identify potential risks and is crucial for effective failure investigations. By merging findings from on-site inspections with detailed specification writing, you can make an informed decision on whether overcoating, repair, or complete replacement is the most appropriate course of action.
Training & Technical Education
Practical, real-world training developed from over 40 years of experience in the protective coatings industry. Our customized programs guide contractors, inspectors, engineers, owners, and manufacturers in conducting thorough coating assessments, performing adhesion testing, and managing failure investigations. This deep expertise aids in improving coating performance, minimizing failures, and facilitating informed decisions during on-site inspections and specification writing.
Specifications Writing
Clear, Complete Coating Specifications—Done Right
Specifications are among the most critical documents in any coating project. Unfortunately, they often fall short, being incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent—leading to confusion, costly delays, or even coating failures. Effective specification writing is essential to avoid these issues.
I can assist you in developing clear, detailed, and accurate specifications through thorough adhesion testing and coating assessments that ensure alignment among all stakeholders from start to finish. Additionally, I offer on-site inspection and failure investigations to proactively prevent problems before they arise.
On-Site Inspection
Experienced Oversight That Protects Your Coating Investment
Third-party inspectors are essential to coating projects, ensuring that surface preparation, application, and curing meet specifications precisely. Their oversight encompasses vital tasks such as adhesion testing and coating assessments to help avert costly errors, delays, and premature failures.
With over 40 years of experience in the coatings industry as an applicator, contractor, and inspector, along with more than two decades in the Technical Service Department of a major coating manufacturer, I offer a broad, hands-on perspective to every project. As an AMPP Coating Inspection Program instructor, I have trained professionals in the best practices for effective specification writing and failure investigations.
We possess the expertise to conduct on-site inspections that keep your project on track and ensure it’s completed to the highest standards.
Failure Investigations
Understanding Coating Failures—And Solving Them
Coating failures can and do happen—sometimes without a clear cause. With over 20 years of experience in conducting thorough failure investigations and performing adhesion testing, I’ve witnessed how critical it is to uncover the root cause quickly and accurately.
Whether your failure is straightforward or complex, we have the expertise to conduct comprehensive coating assessments and guide an on-site inspection. This approach helps you determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future. Additionally, our services include specification writing to ensure that your future projects are set up for success.
Who I Work With
Our services are frequently utilized by:
• Coating Manufacturers
• Attorneys and Legal Professionals seeking expert evaluation and adherence to standards through precise adhesion testing
• Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
• Asset Owners and Facility Operators in need of comprehensive coating assessments
• Engineers and Design Professionals looking for assistance with specification writing
• Inspection Firms needing specialized coating expertise for failure investigations, technical consultation, and thorough on-site inspection.
• Contractors seeking support for specification review, coating system recommendations, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
