Laboratories were asked to perform the following consistency analyses on Density, Consistency - Flow Cup, Consistency - Stormer Viscometer and Measurement of Specular Gloss.

A total of 17 laboratories received samples, comprising of 15 Australian participants, and two overseas participants, including Singapore and Kuwait.

The Final Report is issued on the PTA website and can be accessed by selecting Programs, then selecting
Reports 2018. 

The report number is 1087.

PTA programs have been used by laboratories to satisfy accreditation requirements, educate staff, verify methods and procedures, enhance accuracy, demonstrate competence, assess performance, compare with peers, monitor analysis, identify problems and improve testing.

Registration for participation in the Paint Round 28 Proficiency Testing Program will be open in October 2018.

For more information about the above program, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it...