London Fixing Testing Ltd provides independent adhesion pull-off testing to assess the bond strength of coatings, screeds, tiles, and adhesive systems. Adhesion testing confirms that applied materials are securely bonded to their substrates and meet project, quality, and performance requirements.
Adhesion pull-off testing is a controlled tensile test used to measure the force required to pull a bonded material away from its substrate. The test evaluates the quality of surface preparation, adhesive performance, and overall system integrity.
Adhesion testing is commonly required when:
We carry out adhesion pull-off testing on a wide range of materials and substrates, including:
Testing is performed using calibrated pull-off testing equipment, with dollies bonded to the test surface in accordance with relevant standards.
Our adhesion pull-off testing is undertaken in line with recognised industry standards and guidance, including:
Testing procedures and acceptance criteria are agreed in advance to ensure results are meaningful and compliant.
Following completion of testing, we provide a comprehensive adhesion test report, including:
Reports are issued promptly to support quality assurance and project sign-off.
We work closely with contractors, applicators, and consultants to deliver testing that is practical, accurate, and reliable.
Adhesion pull-off testing is commonly specified for:
If you are unsure whether adhesion testing is required for your project, our team can advise on the appropriate testing approach.
Sectors we work in: Residential | Retail | Hotels | Historic & Iconic Buildings | Transport | Education | Medical | Sports & Leisure | Energy & Infrastructure | Parks & Gardens
Shangri-La Residence, St Johns Wood Square, Southbank Place, Sugar House Island, Barking Riverside
The O2, Harrods, Canary Wharf, Westfield, Liberty's, Marks & Spencers, Sainsbury's
Claridge's, The Savoy, Mandarin Oriental, The Westbury, The Berkley
Battersea Power Station, British Library, The Shard, BBC Television Centre, Brettenham House, Smithfield Market
London Heathrow Airport, London Kings Cross, London Bridge, London St. Pancras Stations
Imperial College, University of Hertfordshire, Highgate School
Charing Cross, Great Portland Street, Hammersmith, Royal Berkshire, Royal Marsden
Twickenham Stadium, Newbury Golf Club, Fulham F.C. Craven Cottage
Thames Tideway, Thames Navigator Terminals, Sharnbrook Viaduct, Thurrock Energy Storage
Lower and Upper Grosvenor Gardens, Bessborough Gardens, St Marylebone Parish Gardens
Adhesion pull-off testing measures the bond strength between a material (such as a coating, screed, tile, or adhesive) and its substrate.
Coatings, resin flooring systems, screeds, levelling compounds, tiles, tile adhesives, and bonded finishes.
It verifies surface preparation quality, confirms compliance with specifications, and helps identify causes of debonding or failure.
Yes. Adhesion testing is locally destructive, leaving small test areas that can be made good after testing.
Testing is typically carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 4624, BS EN 1542, and project-specific specifications.
Test results, failure modes, substrate details, test locations, photographs, and engineer observations.
We aim to respond quickly and can often attend site at short notice, subject to availability and project requirements.
We provide testing services across London and the South East.
Whether it's pull out testing of Hilti, Fischer or Rawlplug anchors, SWL testing of lift shaft beams, or pull off adhesion testing of screeds, tiles, or coatings – we handle it all with zero hassle.
Get peace of mind and total compliance today.
Fixings pull testing, pull out testing or anchor testing. Whatever you call it, we do it!
Tensile testing of fixings to BS8539 and CFA guidelines.
Shear load testing of fixings, anchors & brackets.
Lateral testing of fixings to BS8539 and CFA guidelines.
Load testing & certification of lifting beams & runway beams in accordance with BS2853 & LOLER.
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