Material analysis is undertaken to identify and date pigment particles within paint layers, and also to discern paint and pigment types. This further analysis is used to accurately date paint layers, identify potential hazards and also when necessary to formulate truly authentic historic paint recipes allowing for complete recreation of the paint if desired.

This type of detailed analysis may involve polarising light microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Infra-red spectroscopy; Raman and Gas Chromatography. These procedures can all be undertaken using the Lincoln University material science facilities. This type of analysis is also regularly undertaken in conjunction with plaster and render analysis, in order that lost authentic surface treatments can be fully recreated.

One of the true benefits of housing the paint research facilities within the university environment is that if these further research systems are required for the project, they can be undertaken at relatively little expense to the client.

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