Case Study: an insurer of an apartment complex proves faulty painting methods with Envista Forensics FTIR analysis

Insurer of an Apartment Complex proves faulty painting methods in 2 weeks with Envista Forensics

Envista Forensics was retained by an insurer of an apartment complex to investigate why doors that had recently been painted began to peel shortly after the work was completed. The challenge was to determine the root cause of the paint failure.

Envista's experts conducted a forensic analysis using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The analysis proved that the contractors had applied acrylic/latex paint over an oil-based primer without the necessary preparatory work, which is a known faulty method that leads to adhesion failure. Envista Forensics provided conclusive evidence that the painting methods were improper, allowing the insurer to resolve the claim.