ISO 2808:2019

Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness

Publication date:   Jul 26, 2019

General information

90.93   Standard confirmed   Jun 24, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 35/SC 9 General test methods for paints and varnishes

International Standard

87.040   Paints and varnishes

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Scope

This document describes methods for measuring the thickness of coatings applied to a substrate. Methods for determining wet-film thickness, dry-film thickness and the film thickness of uncured powder layers are described.
For each method described, this document provides an overview of the field of application, existing standards and the precision.
Information on measuring film thickness on rough surfaces is given in Annex B.
Information on measuring film thickness on wooden substrates is given in Annex C.

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PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 2808:2007

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 2808:2019
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jun 24, 2026