What Is Color Measurement for Building Materials?

Measuring the color of building materials refers to analyzing the reflective or transmittance properties as light interacts with the material. A type of spectrophotometer can measure this transmittance or reflectance. However, the type of color measurement tool for building materials that you will use depends on the material and how opaque, translucent, or transparent it is.

At HunterLab, we design our color measurement tools for building materials with specific details in mind—such as texture and size—for high accuracy and consistency levels.

What Our Tools Measure

Our color measurement tools can measure materials such as:

• Cement/concrete
• Roofing granules
• Coated glass
• Ceiling tiles
• Anodized metal
• Roofing shingles
• Fiberglass insulation
• Ceramic tiles
• Precast concrete
• Marble
• Wood-Plastic Composites (WPCs)
• Doors/windows/trim

Building Material Color Measurement Tools From HunterLab

Our color measurement tools for building materials save you both money and time. These specialized instruments include:

UltraScan Pro

The UltraScan Pro is a reference-grade sphere geometry spectrophotometer that measures reflected color, transmitted color, and transmittance haze. It features a front optical measurement port and a large transmission compartment that is open on three sides. It also includes automated UV control and calibration and is ideal for coated glass.

Aeros

The Aeros tool is commonly used for non-uniform and heavily-textured samples. It features an auto-height positioning sensor and a rotating sample platform to provide fast measurement speeds—27.5 square inches measured in five seconds—without contacting the sample. It is well-suited for roofing granules, ceiling tiles, and WPCs.

MiniScan EZ 4000

The MiniScan EZ 4000 is a portable and lightweight sphere geometry reflectance spectrophotometer. It includes the most commonly used color scales and indices with easy, one-handed operation and thumb navigation. Use it for anodized metal and marble.

MiniScan EZ 4500

The MiniScan EZ 4500 is a45/0-degree geometry reflectance spectrophotometer that is portable and lightweight. It is ideal for small samples and includes all commonly used indices and color scales. You can also use it for fiberglass installation, ceramic tiles and windows, doors, or trim.

ColorFlex EZ

The ColorFlex EZ is an easy-to-use, compact spectrophotometer with 45/0-degree measurement geometry. It's perfect for small concrete and cement samples.

Contact HunterLab Today

For more than 65 years, HunterLab has been creating innovative, fast, and accurate color measurement tools. Our team of experts will provide you with the best customer service to make your job easier. We give all of our customers invaluable guidance and suggestions to enhance your color consistency.

For more information or to request a quote for any of our color measurement products, complete our online contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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