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PAINTING AND COATING

INDEX TO ARTICLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Contract Documents
1.2 Work Included
1.3 Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1.4 Quality Assurance
1.5 Submittals
1.6 Testing
1.7 Job Conditions

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
2.2 Materials and Colours
2.3 Delivery Storage and Handling

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Preparation of Surfaces for Paint
3.2 Paint Application
3.3 Painting Systems Schedule

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09 80 00
PAINTING AND COATING
1. GENERAL
1.1 Contract Documents
All Work of this Section shall comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents for
the Main Building Works, with the Drawings, Schedules and with all other Contract
Documents.
1.2 Work Included
1.2.1 Work of this Section shall include painting, exterior and interior, and related work,
complete as shown on the Drawings, Finishes and Door Schedules, and as
specified, including, but not limited to the following:
a) Preparation of surfaces to receive finishes. This includes water jet
cleaning of contiguous piled walls to receive paint finishes.
b) Painting, staining or otherwise finishing of surfaces, except as otherwise
indicated.
c) Touch-up priming of shop applied prime coats.
d) Prime paint unprimed surfaces to be painted under this Section.
e) Paint all items furnished with a prime coat of paint, including touching up,
or repairing welded, abraided, damaged or rusted prime coats applied by
others excluding all primed Steel Sections which are to be encased in
concrete.
f) Priming and back-priming of carpentry and joinery, except when shop-
primed.
g) Paint all ferrous metals exposed to view.
h) Paint galvanised exterior gratings and frames.
i) Paint interior concrete exposed to view.
j) Paint all external walls with an inorganic silicate mineral paint unless
specifically indicated otherwise.
k) Paint gypsum plasterboard and fibrous plaster, except interior to shafts,
pipe chases and above hung ceilings.
l) Provide clear matt varnish finish for all stained wood exposed to view,
except carpentry and millwork items which are specified to be painted,
finished or pre-finished under other Sections of the Specifications.
m) Paint all pipes, pipe coverings conduit, ducts, insulation, hangers,
supports and all other mechanical and electrical items and equipment
exposed outside of mechanical/electrical equipment rooms, except as
provided herein, and as required by governing authorities.
n) Provide staining to finished solid timber and wood veneers unless
otherwise stated.
o) Paint all surfaces above, within, behind or below ceilings, grilles, gratings,
diffusers, louvres, lighting fixtures, and the like, which are visible to view
through these items.
o) Paint steel fascias, hanger housing, rail brackets and all other exposed
structural steel in elevator shafts.
p) Paint both sides of aluminium, steel or galvanised steel access doors,
unless indicated to have other finishes.

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 q) Incidental painting and touching up as required to produce specified finish
for all painted surfaces.
r) Paint any surface not specifically mentioned to be painted herein or on
drawings but for which painting is obviously necessary to complete the
job, or work which comes within the intent of these specifications, shall be
included as though specified.
s) Paint all surfaces and materials where indicated in the Finish Schedule,
to be painted.
t) Field paint metal enclosures or metal type fireproofing exposed in the
finished work.
u) Provide clear lacquer coating to brass sheet metalwork.
v) Paint markings for automobile parking spaces in carpark, floor traffic
markings, directional arrows, dividing lines, etc. and Specialist Effect
painting to surfaces as scheduled and described in drawings.
w) Wearing Surface to Car Parking Decks
x) Paint all surfaces of exposed and extended contiguous piled walls.
y) Paint all timber and metal doors and frames, including the edges unless
otherwise indicated.
z) Paint all exposed surfaces of precast elements.
1.3 Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1.3.1 Work not to be Painted:
Unless specifically indicated on the Finish Schedules, Drawings or indicated under
"Work Included" to be painted, the following items of work are not to be painted or
do not require painting as part of the Work of this Section.
a) Exposed surfaces having an integral or applied finish (other than paint):
b) Materials and equipment having a factory finish
d) Exposed surfaces specified to be finished under other Sections of this
Specification.
e) Interior surfaces of elevator shafts, except as otherwise specified herein.
f) Interior surfaces of duct, pipe and mechanical and electrical equipment
shafts, except where interior surface would be visible through a louvre,
grille, etc.
g) Prime painting of ferrous metal unless required as part of a
comprehensive paint system.
See requirements for prime painting under various Sections.
h) Priming and painting of Structural Steel unless required as part of a
comprehensive paint system specified herein.
Otherwise refer to Structural Steelwork Specification
i) Floor hardener on concrete and cement finished floors:
Refer to other Specification sections.
j) Back painting and finishing of certain items of carpentry items:
Section 06 10 00 and Section 06 20 00
k) Banding and identification of piping, conduit and other mechanical and
electrical equipment and work:
Refer to Mechanical and Electrical Specification (By others).

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 l) Taping and spackling of gypsum plasterboard work:
Section 09 50 00
1.4 Quality Assurance
1.4.1 The Contractor's particular attention is directed to the stringent requirements of
the Local Authorities and the necessity for materials and paint systems to comply
with same.
1.4.2 It shall be incumbent upon the Contractor to fully ascertain the local authorities'
requirements and fully comply with same, at no additional cost to the Employer.
1.4.3 The Contractor shall immediately advise the Architect of any condition affecting
full compliance with said authorities.
1.4.4 Indemnity
a) Prior to commencement of Painting Works, the Contractor shall provide
to the Employer a 5-year indemnity for all paintwork against failure of the
coating, fungus or biological growth, uneven fading, peeling, cracking and
discolouration. Where Specialist Effect painting is applied, the painted
surface shall be durable and capable of withstanding routine maintenance
to be undertaken on it. The terms of the indemnity shall be identical to the
specimen in the Appendix to this Specification.
b) If, in the opinion of the Contractor, the foregoing Specifications are
insufficient for him to provide the indemnity, then he shall allow in his
tender for upgrading the Specifications as necessary to enable him to
indemnify.
1.4.5 Refer to Section 01 02 10 Reference Standards to comply with the requirements
of the referenced standards.
1.5 Submittals
1.5.1 Product data:
a) Submit complete list of products proposed for use at least 30 days prior
to commencement of painting work.
b) Indicate manufacturer, brand name, quality and type of paint for each
surface to be finished.
c) Submit manufacturer's catalogue data, including manufacturer's printed
recommended mixing and application instructions for all paint materials
offered for each condition of use on the Project.
d) Intent of Contractor to use products specified does not relieve him from
responsibility of submitting product list.
1.5.2 Certification:
a) For all paint products and materials required to have an integral fungus
and algae inhibitor added to manufacturing process, submit
manufacturer’s certification that paint and material supplied for the project
are in compliance.
b) Submit affidavits in duplicate to the Architect with delivery of each
shipment of paint as specified herein. The affidavits from the vendor shall
be signed by the Contractor, certifying that each type of material finished
complies with these specifications.

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 1.5.3 Schedule:
Submit a complete schedule of painting of every room and space, including
exterior spaces. Indicate painting system and paint product to be used on every
surface which is to be painted under the work of this Section (floors, walls,
skirtings, ceilings, columns, doors, door frames and all other such
surfaces).Where Specialist Effect painting is called for, it shall match the sample
finish available on display at the Employer’s office and shall be identified as such.
a) The Schedule shall have blank spaces for colours, which will be filled in
by Architect at a later date.
The Schedule will be in a legible and coherent format.
1.5.4 Samples:
a) Preliminary Samples:
Before delivery of the paint materials to the job site, submit three (3)
properly identified paint samples of each painting system and each colour,
applied to smooth surface of 300mm x 300mm x 6mm thick tempered
pressed wood for review and approval.
i) Each successive coat of paint shall be exposed the same amount,
be colour tinted slightly different to show each coat, and be
identified by number of coating and paint type.
ii) Each sample shall indicate, on the back of sample, the painting
system, the number and type of paint for each coat, the colour
and sheen of the finish coat, and the location where the paint on
the paint sample will be applied.
iii) After approval of preliminary sample, submit one (1) additional
sample of each approved colour, marked and tagged with the
location where each colour will be applied.
b) Sample panels
i) Following issuance of final colour schedule, prepare actual
sample panels for each paint, stain or finish specified.
ii) Submit sample panels in duplicate; minimum size 300mm by
300mm.
iii) Apply products in number of coats specified for actual work.
iv) Provide the following substrates for sample panels:
 To simulate concrete: Concrete block painted one face.
 To simulate plaster, wood products and metals for paint
finish: Hardboard.
 To simulate wood for transparent finish: Actual species and
grade specified.
 To simulate spray-painted steel (metal): Actual painted steel
plate.
 Finished work to remain as a guide to the quality of the finish
to be provided during duration of the project.

c) Site Sample Panels:

After approval of paint materials and samples specified above, make site
sample panels at the Project, of each painting system (all coats) in each
colour on actual surface materials to be painted, at locations designated
by the Architect.

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 i) Site sample panels shall be not less than 1 metre wide x 2.5
metres high.
ii) Apply first coat for the full height of the panel; apply intermediate
coats (tinted) and final coat so as to leave a strip 450mm in height
at the top and bottom of panels without covering the previous
coats.
iii) Do not begin any finish painting prior to acceptance of on-site
sample panels.
iv) Upon review and approval, repaint site sample panels as required
to leave the walls in a completed condition.
v) In the event that the site sample panel(s) are not approved due to
the unacceptability of the colour tone / shade, the Contractor shall
repaint and continue to repaint the panel(s) until such time that
the Architect is satisfied with the colour tone / shade. The
Contractor shall bear all costs associated with the repainting of
the site sample panel(s).
1.5.5 Indemnities and Warrenties for
a) Paintwork and coatings to External Render (5 years)
Prior to commencement of the Painting work, the Contractor shall provide to the
Employer a 5-years indemnity for all paintwork against failure of the coating,
fungus or biological growth, uneven fading, peeling, cracking and discolouration.
Where Specialist Effect painting is applied, the painted surface shall be durable
and capable of withstanding routine maintenance to be undertaken on it.
If, in the opinion of the Contractor, the foregoing Specifications are insufficient for
him to provide the indemnity and warranty, then he shall allow in his tender for
upgrading the Specifications as necessary to enable him to so indemnify.
1.6 Testing
1.6.1 All materials for paint and film finishes will be subjected to the following tests but
not limited to:
a) Fading and Colour fastness
b) Bending and scratching resistances
c) Oxidation, weathering and accelerated weathering
d) Resistance to mould, fungus and algae
e) Application and self-levelling properties
f) Pigment content and fineness of grind
g) Chemical analysis (particularly anti-corrosive paints)
1.6.2 Samples for testing shall be applied without charge. The costs of testing shall be
borne by the Contractor should the product fail the test.
1.6.3 The Contractor shall provide samples prepared and delivered.
1.6.4 The performance of the paints when tested shall be equivalent to the test data of
paints supplied by the manufacturer.
1.7 Job Conditions
1.7.1 Environmental requirements:
a) Comply with manufacturer's recommendations as to environmental
conditions under which materials may be applied. Take all necessary
precautions to ensure required health and safety standards are complied
with.

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 b) Do not apply any material in spaces where dust is present or being
generated.
1.7.2 Protection:
Cover finished work of other trades and surfaces not being painted concurrently
and pre-finished items. Any material which is marked, stained or mechanically
damaged shall be cleaned off or made good or replaced at the Contractor's
expense.
1.7.3 Safety:
a) Provide temporary fire protection equipment in materials storage area.
b) Prohibit smoking in storage area.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
2.1.1 Products listed as part of this Section have been selected for type and standard
quality, particularly applicable to the surface which is to be coated or otherwise
finished. Products of any manufacturer other than of the following manufacturers
will be considered for use subject to submittal of formulation data and
specifications indicating them to be comparable to the specified material.
For paints used for Special Effects by Specialists, formulation data of products are
to be submitted for review before application.
a) Akzo Nobel Coatings
b) Nippon Paint
c) Berger Paints
d) Alligator Farbwerke GmbH
e) Jotun
f) Carboline Company (CARB)
g) SK Kaken
h) Republic Powdered Metals Inc..
i) Proko Industries Inc.
j) Stewart Wales, Sommerville Ltd.
k) Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings Ltd
l) Jotun Powder Coatings Group.
m) Minwax Company ( NJ, USA.)
n) F Junckers Industrier A/S (Floor Finishing)
o) Flowcrete (Floor Finishing)
2.1.2 Referenced manufacturers are provided for general information only to establish
a level of quality for materials and workmanship. All materials shall be subject to
selection and approved for use in Kingdom of Bahrain.
2.1.3 Except for special requirements as approved, each painting system shall use paint
products of one manufacturer to insure compatibility of primer and undercoats with
top coats.
2.1.4 No claim as to unsuitability or unavailability of any material specified or
unwillingness to use same, or to inability to produce first-class work with same,
will be entertained, unless such claims have been made in writing and submitted
with tender.

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 2.2 Materials and Colours
2.2.1 General:
All materials used in the Work of this Section shall be factory prepared of the best
grade and quality (first line) produced by the manufacturer, subject to approval.
a) The brands and manufacturers hereinafter specified indicate the quality
of the materials to be furnished.
b) Where brand or manufacturer submitted for approval is not specified,
submit name of the manufacturer for approval. These materials shall be
of such makes and grades as will produce finishes in accordance
with the requirements of this Specification.
c) For purposes of clarity, brevity and the simplification of the review and
approval process, an example of the material type as a standard of quality
is specified herein. Other manufacturers providing similar products will be
given equal consideration.
2.2.2 Pretreatments:
a) Metal Pretreatment
i) Mild Steel Structures Shot blast to Swedish Std
(high performance) SA2.5
ii) Mild Steel Surfaces Mechanical cleaning to
(conventional system) Swedish Std ST3
b) Plaster Filler
Example - Alligator Silicate Mineral Paint:
Aligator Silicate Quartz Filler
c) Wood Filler
Example - ICI Necol Plastic Wood F085-line.
d) Metal Filler
Example - Polyester Putty 1551-10131/P275-19164
2.2.3 Primers and Undercoats
a) Silane Primer (Concrete Interior or Exterior exposed to sea)
Example - Alligator Silan Primer
b) Epoxy Sealer (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Textaclad Epoxy Sealer A 867-25104.
c) Concrete Primer (Exterior & Interior)
Example - Alligator Fassaden-Silikat & Bio-Mineral inorganic
silicate mineral paint.
d) Zinc Phosphate Primer (Exterior and Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Epigrip L425 (HS) Zinc Phosphate Primer
RW580-10297.
(Solids Content - Minimum 60%)

e) Zinc Chromate Primer (Exterior and Interior)

Example - ICI Zinc Chromate Primer A500-26120.
(Solids Content - Minimum 50%)
f) Acrylic Primer (Exterior and Interior)
Example - ICI Acrylic Alkali Resisting Primer Sealer A931-PJ-1050.

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 g) Epoxy Primer (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Epoxy Primer A580-PJ-0529.
h) Epoxy Chromate Primer (Exterior and Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Epoxy Barium Chromate Primer
A580-PJ-0847.(Solids Content - Minimum 50%)
i) Etch Primer (Exterior and Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Etch Primer P565 - 26090
j) Aluminium Wood Primer (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Aluminium Wood Primer Sealer A519-PJ-2909.
k) Micaceous Iron Oxide (Exterior & Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Quick Drying Micaceous Iron Oxide A353-line.
l) Enamel Undercoat (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Speed Undercoat A543-101.
m) Polyurethane Primer (Flooring)
Example - Deckshield SF Primer blinded with Deckshield Quartz
20-80’s
2.2.4 Finish Coats:
a) Inorganic Silicate Mineral Paint (Exterior & Interior Concrete and
Plastered)
Example - Alligator Fassaden-Silikat (Exterior)
Alligator Bio-Mineral (Interior)
(Potassium silicate base, inorganic pigments and fillers.
Organic components max. 5 %.)
b) Acrylic Urethane Paint (Exterior and Interior)
Example ICI Dulux Resistex M137 Acrylic Urethane Finish
RW420-15183.
(30% acrylic, 70% urethane)
(Solids Content: Minimum 49%)
c) 2-pack Polyurethane (Anti-Graffiti) Paint (Exterior & Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Textaclad Polyurethane Topcoat A869-line.
d) Alkyd Resin Enamel (Exterior and Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Gloss Finish A365-line.
e) Polyamide Epoxy Chemical Resistant Paint (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Epoxy Chemical Resistant Finish A430-line.
f) 1-pack Polyurethane Clear Finish (Interior)
Example - ICI Dulux Timbertone Transparent Finish A398-line.
g) 2-pack Epoxy Tank Coating
Example - ICI Dulux Epoxy Tank Coating A431-line.
h) Polyurethane Floor Coating
Example - Deckshield Finish

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 2.2.5 Safety Hazard Paints and Road Traffic Marking Paints:
a) Paints shall meet all the requirements of Local Authorities including but
not limited to colours, coatings, types, locations for environmental
protection, safety and in compliance with current requirements.
Example - ICI Epoxy Road Line Paint A 432-line.
b) Unless otherwise shown, all parking space lines for automobiles shall be
100mm wide.
c) Thermoplastic traffic paint. Example : ‘Seamaster Hot Melt’ roadline paint
to BS 3262.
2.2.6 Miscellaneous materials:
a) Paint thinners and tints shall be products of same manufacturer as paints
or approved by him for use with his products.
b) Shellac, turpentine, patching compounds and similar materials required
for execution of Work shall be pure, best quality products.
2.2.7 Paint products shall have an integral algae, mildew and fungus inhibitor added to
the manufacturing process. Certification shall clearly state inhibitors by content
amount and chemical identification.
2.2.8 Under-coaters, primers, and sealers:
Materials used in the preparation of surfaces for painting and undercoats shall be
those recommended by the manufacturer of the finish coat for that finish.
2.2.9 Paint colours will be selected by the Architect and indicated on the Schedule to be
submitted by Contractor per Article 1.5, Submittals. Certain colours may require
the Manufacturer to prepare special factory mixes to match colours as selected.
2.2.10 Paint timber or metal doors and frames with semi-gloss paint unless specified
otherwise in Doors Specification.
2.2.11 Liquid Applied Plastic Coating
Provide a two-pack, catalytically cured liquid plastic coating (Co-Seal) to all
internal and external timber surfaces as shown in drawings or as identified in the
Finishes Schedule. The surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendation prior to a minimum three (3) coats heavy duty
liquid plastic dressing being applied.
Each coat to be minimum 25 micron and is to conform to BS 476 Part 6 and 7 for
combustibility.
For all internal timber surfaces, a clear-finish 3 coat system is to be applied, unless
otherwise stated or as shown in drawings. All external surfaces shall have a clear-
finish 4 coat system unless otherwise stated. Application of the plastic coating
shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2.2.12 Wood Stains
Provide oil-based stains and apply as recommended by approved manufacturer
to solid timber or wood veneer to the colour and tone matching approved sample.
2.2.13 Wood Varnish
Provide satin polyurethane based varnish. Apply two coats to solid timber or wood
veneer in dust free environment. Allow fine sanding between coats.
2.2.14 Clear Lacquer
Provide a nitro-cellulose solvent based clear lacquer for coating over metal finish
as scheduled. Application shall be by spraying in multiples to provide an even
finish free from drips and blemishes.
2.2.15 Stain/Lacquer for Floor Finish

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 Use only specialist prepared materials for the solid wood flooring as
recommended by the wood floor manufacturer. (eg Junckers lacquers and oils.)
2.3 Delivery, Storage and Handling
2.3.1 Delivery
a) Deliver materials to project site ready-mixed in original containers with
labels intact.
b) Provide labels bearing manufacturer's name, paint type, colour and
recommended installation and thinning procedures.
2.3.2 Storage and Handling
a) Store and mix materials in defined and fixed site locations. Do not open
manufacturer's sealed containers until materials and colours have been
sanctioned.
b) Maintain neat, clean conditions in storage area; remove rags and waste
materials at end of each day's work.
c) Close containers and remove flammable materials from the premises at
end of day's work. Leave no materials open.
d) Flammable and volatile materials should be stored in well-ventilated
areas. Prominent warning signs should be displayed in the area. The
Contractor shall take all precautions required to prevent fire.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 Preparation of Surfaces for Paint and Coating
3.1.1 General:
a) The Contractor shall be held wholly responsible for the finished
appearance and satisfactory completion of painting work.
b) Properly prepare all surfaces to receive paint, which includes cleaning,
sanding, and touching up of all prime coats applied under other Sections
of the work.
c) Painting shall not be commenced before the Work of other trades has
been substantially completed and the area concerned thoroughly cleaned
out. Clean conditions shall be maintained during painting.
d) Broom clean substrates before painting is commenced.
e) Surfaces to be painted or finished shall be perfectly clean and dry.
f) Notify the Architect immediately if any surfaces to be painted or finished
are not in satisfactory condition for painting or finishing or cannot be
cleaned smooth and defects removed with sanding, spackling, etc. in the
work of this Section.
g) Provide all temporary protection to prevent damage from droppings,
overspray, windblown paint particles, etc. Remove protection when no
longer required.
h) For wearing surfaces to car park floors, concrete toppings shall be
properly formulated laid and compacted preferably power float. They shall
be bonded to the substrate with the manufacturers bonding slurry and
have a dense, smooth finish with minimum laitance. All new concrete
surfaces, a minimum 28 days old, shall be shot blasted by enclosed
machine to remove any laitance and then vacuumed.

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 3.1.2 Conditions of Substrate:
a) No paint shall be applied to surfaces structurally or superficially damp and
surfaces shall be free from condensation, and any extraneous matter
before application.
b) The Contractor shall make good, at no additional expense to the
Employer, any failure or damage to appearance due to the substrate not
being completely ready for paint application and substrate being rough or
unsuitable by previous tradesmen.
3.1.3 Testing for Moisture Content:
a) Test concrete, masonry, plaster, and drywall surfaces for moisture content
using a reliable electronic moisture meter.
b) Test latex type Block Fillers for moisture content before application of top
coats of paint.
c) Do not apply any paint or sealer to any surface or to latex type Block Filler
where the moisture content exceeds 8% as measured by the electronic
moisture meter or 15% measured by a Protimeter.3.1.4 Removal of
Ironmongery:
Ironmongery, attached to wood or steel shall be removed before the application
of the finish to the body of the Work and after completion, shall be replaced, eased,
adjusted and oiled.
3.1.5 Metal Surfaces:
a) Weld Fluxes:
Remove weld fluxes, splatters and alkali contaminants from metal
surfaces in an approved manner and leave surface ready to receive
painting.
b) Bare Metal:
Thoroughly clean off all foreign matter such as grease, rust, scale and dirt
before priming coat is applied. Clean surfaces, where solder flux has
been used. Surfaces to receive high performance paint system shall be
shot blast to Swedish Standard SA 2.5 grade. Surfaces to receive
conventional paint system shall be mechanically cleaned to Swedish
Standard ST3.
c) Shop Primed Metal:
Clean off foreign matter as specified for "Bare Metal". Prime bare, rusted,
abraided and marred surfaces with approved primer after proper cleaning
of surfaces. Grind all rough surfaces smooth.
d) Galvanized Metal:
Thoroughly clean with an approved proprietary brand of galvanised
cleaner, then thoroughly wash with clear water. Mechanical cleaning shall
be to Swedish Standard ST3.
e) Metal Filler:
Fill drain holes dents, cracks, hollow places, open joints and other
irregularities or openings in metal work to be painted with an approved
metal filler or plugs suitable for the purpose. After setting, sand to a
smooth, hard finish, flush with adjoining surface.

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 3.1.6 Concrete Surfaces:
a) Remove form oil or mould release oil, laitance, grease, dirt and debris
from concrete surfaces using mould oil remover or a suitable solvent and
then neutralize; remove all foreign matter from concrete surfaces to be
painted including but not limited to grit, dirt, loose materials, mortar
drippings and the like; remove all nibs, projections or protuberances from
concrete surfaces to be painted. Power jet water spray shall be used for
cleaning of concrete contiguous piled or diaphragm wall.
b) Patch concrete surfaces to be painted with a Portland Cement grout, or
approved spackling compound, filling all cracks, depressions, and similar
voids in order to provide smooth surfaces for painting.
c) Concrete shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of 60 days prior to
application of paint or coating.
i) Concrete surfaces indicated to receive a "special" coating system
shall be allowed to cure for a time greater than the minimum
based upon determination at the site of concrete thickness,
environmental conditions and recommendations of the paint
system manufacturer.
3.1.7 Block Masonry Surfaces:
Thoroughly clean off all grit, grease, dirt, mortar drippings or splatters, and other
foreign matter. Remove nibs or projections from masonry surfaces. Fill cracks,
holes or voids, not filled under "Masonry" Section, with Portland cement grout or
spackle, and bag wipe surface so that it has approximately the same texture as
the adjacent masonry surface.
3.1.8 Plastered Surfaces:
a) Allow surfaces to dry prior to applying first paint coat. Remove any trace
of efflorescence and brush down. Scrape off all plaster nibs or other
projections and sand smooth or finish to match adjoining surface texture.
b) Cut out all scratches, cracks, holes, depressions and similar voids and fill
with nonshrinking grout, spackle, patching plaster or other approved
patching material. Allow to dry, refill if necessary, then sand smooth (or
refinish) to provide a flush, smooth surface of the same texture as the
adjacent plaster surface.
c) Cut out map cracks and repair to same plane and finish as original work.
d) Fill all hairline cracks with one coat of Alligator Silicate Quartz Filler or
approved equivalent,. Where cracks are wider, clean out to a depth of
5mm (minimum) and fill with Silicate filler and finish off as a skim coat to
surface. Allow at least 4 hours curing before light sanding of applied areas
prior to application of subsequent coats.
e) Prepare surfaces as for painting using mineral silicate paint.
3.1.9 Gypsum Drywall Surfaces:
a) Scrape off all projections and splatters, spackle all holes or depressions,
including taped and spackled joints and sand smooth.
3.1.10 Plywood and Wood Surfaces:
a) Sand to remove all roughness, loose edges, slivers, or splinters, and then
brush to remove dust. Wash off grease or dirt with an approved cleaner.
Fill all cracks, splits, nail holes, screw holes, and surface defects with
commercial type prepared wood putty, after the priming coat has been
applied.
b) Cover knots and sappy areas with two coats of approved wood sealer
after priming.

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 c) For transparent wood finish apply ICI Necol Plastic Wood Putty F085-line
or approved equal to knots, pitch and resinous sapwood prior to
application of first paint on stain coat. Allow a minimum drying time of 4
hours.
d) For surfaces to be painted, fill nail holes, cracks, joints and defects with
spackling compound and sand smooth. Apply after first coat of paint.
e) For surfaces to receive transparent finish, fill nail holes, cracks and
defects with wood filler matching finish colour.
f) Putty shall be brought up flush with the surface and sanded smooth and
touched-up with primer when dry. Putty in varnished work shall match
finish colour.
g) Except where rough-sawn surfaces are indicated, sand surfaces smooth.
Dust to remove debris.
h) Fire-retardant treated wood or preservative treated wood, required to be
painted or stained, shall be primed on surfaces prior to installation with
shellac or other approved sealer, as recommended by treatment
manufacturer, to prevent bleeding or blooming of treatment.
3.1.11 Surface Preparation of Un-primed Joinery:
Sand completely and thoroughly to a smooth finish suitable for a high quality finish.
Apply sealer to visible knots, gum veins and resin streaks. Apply one coat of
Aluminium Wood Primer Sealer and fill shakes and splits with hard stopping.
Where the grain is open, fillers shall be used. After stopping and filling, allow
primer coat to dry for not less than 18 hours. Any shop primed joinery work which
does not receive the final coat within eight weeks shall be considered un-primed
for the purpose of preparation.
3.1.12 Surface Preparation of Shop Primed Joinery:
Inspect for imperfect knotting, damaged or inadequate priming, and touch up as
necessary. Fill holes, shakes and splits with hard stopping. Where the grain is
sufficiently open, fillers shall be used.
3.1.13 Surface Preparation of Wearing Surface to Car Parking Decks:
Deep hollows, indents or other unacceptable defects in concrete surfaces to be
made good, by others as directed by the engineer using the manufacturers
approved mortar mix blinded with sand or SBR based cement/ sand mixes.
Vertical concrete surfaces shall be smooth, fair-faced with blow holes and other
surface defects, made good or ground down by others. Brickwork, dense concrete
blocks, etc, shall be flush pointed with defects made good by others.
Where vertical making good is required, SBR shall be added as per manufacturers
data sheet to the sand/ cement mixture. On horizontal surface only where the
coating terminates, a rebate approximately 3mmx3mm shall be cut for tucking the
entire system in accordance to manufacturers details.
3.1.14 Insulated Pipe, Equipment or Ducts:
Remove dust, clean and apply 1 coat of size, prior to painting on all insulated pipe
equipment and ducts which will remain exposed in the finished work, outside of
mechanical equipment rooms.
3.1.15 Touch-Up:
Prime paint patched portions in addition to other specified coats.
3.2 Paint Application
3.2.1 General:
Follow manufacturer's printed instructions for mixing and application of paint
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 3.2.2 Preparation:
Before beginning any Work of this Section, Contractor shall carefully examine and
prepare all surfaces to be painted or finished as specified herein under,
"Preparation of Surfaces for Paint".

3.2.3 Procedure:
a) Apply paint only when moisture content of surfaces is within
manufacturer's recommended limits.
b) All materials shall be applied by skilled tradesmen. Paint shall be evenly
and thoroughly applied, using clean brushes, rollers or spraying
equipment.
c) Each succeeding coat of paint shall differ slightly in colour from the
preceding coat.
d) Complete each specified coat of paint on an entire floor or area.
e) Apply materials at rate not exceeding that recommended by paint
manufacturer for surface being painted, less ten (10) percent for losses.
f) Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for drying time between
coats.
g) Sand, dust, and clean with approved solvent between coats to remove
defects visible from a distance of 1.5m.
h) Finish coats shall be smooth, free of brush marks, streaks, laps or pile-up
of paint, skipped or missed areas.
i) Do not apply additional coats until completed coat has been inspected.
Only inspected coats of paint will be considered in determining number of
coats applied.
j) A wet film thickness gauge shall be used after application of each coat
and recorded so that total minimum dry film thickness where specified will
not be less than that specified.
k) Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colours clean and sharp
without overlapping.
l) Primer coats may be omitted for surfaces specified to receive factory
applied primer if primer is compatible with finish coats.
m) Backprime exterior and interior finish carpentry and joinery with material
specified for prime coats, without runs on face. Finish cut edges just prior
to installation.
n) Where portion of finish on a plastered wall or partition is damaged or
unacceptable, refinish entire surface to nearest internal or external
corners.
o) Paint systems and/or materials offered for approval shall comply with the
minimum dry film thickness requirements specified therein. Paints shall
be factory mixed and blended ready for use, except for stirring.
3.2.4 Procedure for Wearing Surface to Car Parking Decks:
a) All dust and debris to be removed prior to primer application.
b) Apply a coat of primer to prepared concrete surfaces at coverage rate of
0.75kg/m2.
c) Apply full bonding of quartz immediately cast into wet film (approx
2.00kg/m2 according to manufacturers manual and allow to cure for 6-8
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 d) Vacuum and sweep blinded surface to remove all non-bonded
aggregates.
e) Apply a further high build coat of finish coat at a coverage rate of 0.55
kg/m2 and allow to cure or overnight.
3.2.5 Paint exposed pipes and duct work in occupied areas same as adjacent wall
surfaces.
3.2.6 The Contractor is to ensure that any guarantee of quality given or implied by the
manufacturer shall not be rendered void through incorrect use of his product.
3.2.7 No visible brush strokes on finished surfaces is allowed. Surfaces are to be evenly
painted. Good opacity is required, and finished surfaces shall be free from
peeling.
3.2.8 Conditions for Painting:
No painting or finishing shall be done when the air is dust-laden nor when weather
and temperature conditions are unsuitable, as specified by the approved paint
manufacturer.
a) Temperature within the building and temperature of surfaces to be painted
shall be maintained in accordance to manufacturer's requirements, with
appropriate ventilation during the painting and drying periods.
b) Exterior painting shall not be done in damp or rainy weather, and as
otherwise specified by the approved manufacturer.
3.2.9 Wet & Damp Surfaces:
Do not apply paint or other finish, over wet or damp surfaces, nor apply succeeding
coats until the preceding coat is thoroughly dry unless specifically required by the
paint manufacturer for the proper application of the paint or finish. Apply no form
of paint over internally-wet surfaces as attested to by an electronic moisture meter
if reading is more than 8% as measured by the electronic moisture meter or 15%
measured by a Protimeter.
3.2.10 Hot Equipment:
Piping, heat coils, motors, pumps, etc., shall not be painted while they contain
heat. They shall remain cold until after the final coat has thoroughly dried
3.2.11 Items in Adjoining Surfaces:
Paint access doors, plates, panel boxes, grilles, registers, exposed piping,
conduit, ductwork, hangers and the like to match with the adjoining surfaces on
which they occur, using the same number of coats, colour and finish, unless
otherwise approved.
3.2.12 Drying Time:
All coats shall be thoroughly dry before succeeding coats are applied. Allow a
minimum of 24 hours between applications on any surface, unless otherwise
specified by the manufacturer.
3.2.13 Sanding:
Lightly sandpaper primers and undercoaters on wood, metal, plaster and drywall
to provide a smooth, even surface for finish coats.Lightly sand between varnish
and enamel finish top coats. After sanding, wipe dust off with "Tack Cloth".
3.2.14 Back Priming of Wood:
Back prime wood trim prior to installation. Coordinate with Carpentry trades.
3.2.15 Doors:
Finish all doors both sides with the same finish and number of coats unless
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 3.2.16 Door Edges:
Paint all edges. The top and bottom edges of all doors shall be finished with two
coats of paint, in addition to primer, same as used for door faces. Apply before
faces are painted. Remove doors to paint bottom edges, if already hung. Paint
vertical edges of all doors in the same manner as the face of the doors. See Finish
Carpentry schedule for doors to have a natural finish.
3.2.17 Fixture Removal:
Remove and protect ironmongery, accessories, switch and receptacle plates,
lighting fixtures, and similar items prior to painting, and during painting operations;
reposition items upon completion of each space. Equipment adjacent to walls
shall be disconnected by workmen skilled in these trades and moved to permit the
wall surfaces behind the equipment to be painted, and following completion of
painting in each space, replaced and reconnected.
3.2.18 Protection:

Provide suitable non-staining coverings, masking tape, etc., to protect the work of
others, and all adjacent surfaces and equipment. Spread cloths to protect floors,
walls, partitions, stairs, etc. Freshly-painted surfaces shall be legibly posted as
such immediately following their completion. Provide necessary barricades to
protect work. Take precautions to prevent spontaneous combustion or fire from
flammable materials. Place all cloths, waste, etc., used in preparation for
application of paint materials in metal containers with metal covers, outside the
building. Remove contents of these containers, and all empty paint containers,
from the premises, daily.
3.2.19 Finished Work:
Apply paint materials with care to a uniform and proper film thickness, showing no
runs, sags, crawls, or other defects. Apply paints and finishes in a manner free of
brush marks, roller marks, or spray marks. Use spray equipment for application
of gloss and semi-gloss paints and high performance systems. Finished surfaces
shall be uniformly applied. Roller types to be of type recommended by the roller
manufacturer for surface to be painted. Finished surfaces shall be uniform in
sheen, colour and texture. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or
colours sharp and clean without overlapping. Any surfaces which do not comply
with the foregoing requirements, in the opinion of the Architect, shall be repainted
at no additional cost to the Employer.
3.2.20 Paint Thickness:
The Contractor shall follow the specified minimum-dry-film (MDF) thickness
requirements in the application of two-coat and three-coat work. The MDF for
three-coat work shall not be less than 4.5 to 5.0 mils total. The MDF for two-coat
work shall not be less than 3.0 mils total. The MDF for each coat shall not be less
than 1.5 mils. The MDF specified is predicated on average surface roughness.
3.2.21 "Touch-Up" of Factory Finishes:
Unless otherwise specified or shown, materials with a factory finish shall not be
painted at the project site. The Contractor shall "touch-up" abraded, chipped, or
otherwise defective surfaces of factory finished items, using the factory finished
material manufacturer's recommended paint materials.
3.2.22 Cleaning & Repairing:
Remove from premises, upon completion of the work, all protection, surplus
materials, empty containers, rags, dirt, and other debris resulting from the work
under this Section. Repair damage to other work caused by work of this Section.
Retouch all painted or finished work wherever necessary or directed. Remove
daubs or spatters of paint, varnish, lacquer, etc., from all glass, floors, walls,
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 3.2.23 Flexible Reinforcement Bands for Car Park Floor Wearing:
All dust and debris to be remove prior to primer application. Prime all area
receiving reinforcement bands using 1 coat of primer. Allow to become tack free.
Reinforce construction joints, cracks, next to expansion joints and termination
grooves, and all horizontal/ vertical/ vertical junctions by applying centrally a band
of undercoat not less than 50mm wide x 1.00kg/m2. Similarly treat all gullies,
rainwater outlets, penetrations, etc.
3.2.24 Up-stand Car Park Floor Wearing:
Apply primer as necessary and allow to become tack free. Apply a high build coat
of final coat to primed surfaces at a coverage rate of 0.50kg/m2 to height required
according to manufacturers manual.
3.2.25 Trafficking for Car Park Floor Wearing:
24 hours shall be allowed for opening completed areas to foot traffic and 72 hours
for vehicular traffic.
3.3. Painting Systems Schedule
3.3.1 The following schedule of painting systems shall be construed as the general
guide for painting and finishing but may not include every item or surface to be
painted or finished. Where the painting system for any surface, space or area is
not indicated, the Architect will determine the painting system to be used. See
Finish Schedule for all spaces to be painted.
3.3.2 Prime coats specified below are required for exterior work in addition to shop prime
coats; and for interior work where there is no shop prime coat, for touching-up
where there is a shop prime coat, and for repriming of shop prime coats that
cannot be made satisfactory by touching-up.
3.3.3 Where interior, exposed concrete surfaces (except floors) are indicated to be
"painted" include beams, columns, soffits, coffers, ledges, fascias, curbs, etc.
Floors where indicated to be painted shall be finished as specified.
3.3.4 No surface shall receive less than 3 coats of paint which shall include primer (filler
or sealant) and two (2) finish coats. Provide all additional preparations, primings
and coats of finishes where specified.
3.3.5 Surfaces not requiring painting shall include but not be limited to items furnished
with a complete factory finish except those which are to be given an additional
finish coat under this Section, factory finished metal toilet partitions, factory
finished acoustical tile, concealed duct work, conduit and piping, non-ferrous
metals, except those specifically indicated herein to be painted, galvanised
metals, except those specifically indicated herein to be painted.
3.3.6 Exterior Surfaces:
a) Concrete and plastered surfaces
i) Generally
2 coats Inorganic Silicate Mineral Paint
Min. total dry film thickness 0.12mm.
ii) Roof Parapet Walls
Wall surface as specified in i) above.
For coping : Alligator Miropan water repellent impregnating
coating over silicate mineral paint
b) Concrete exterior surfaces exposed to seawater (not underwater)
i) Primer - Alligator Silan Primer
ii) Finish Coat - Two coats Alligator Fassaden-Silikat Silicate
Mineral Paint

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 c) Ferrous Metals:
i) Mild steel surfaces (High Performance System)
1 coat Zinc Phosphate Primer
2 coats Acrylic Urethane Paint
ii) Galvanised Metal/Aluminium/Zinc surfaces (High Performance
System)
1 coat Etch Primer
1 coat Epoxy Barium Chromate Primer
2 coats Acrylic Urethane Paint
d) Woodwork
i) Natural Timber Finish
4 coats heavy duty matt liquid plastic dressing
3.3.7 Interior Surfaces:
a) Concrete and Plastered Surfaces:
i) Generally
2 coats Inorganic Silicate Mineral Paint
ii) Diaphragm Wall / Basement Conc. Wall
1 coat Silane Primer (Alligator Silan Primer)
2 coats Inorganic Silicate Mineral Paint
iii) Mechanical Rooms
1 coat Epoxy Primer
2 coats Polyamide Epoxy Chemical Resistant Paint
(Oil/Grease Resistant)
iv) Water Tank Rooms
3 coats Coal Tar Epoxy
v) Plastered Walls to receive wall coverings
1 coat Inorganic Silane Primer (Alligator Silan Primer)
b) Ferrous Metals:
i) Mild steel surfaces (Conventional System)
1 coat Zinc Chromate Primer
1 coat Micaceous Iron Oxide
2 coats Alkyd Resin Enamel
ii) Galvanised Metal/Aluminium/Zinc surfaces
(Conventional System)
1 coat Etch Primer
1 coat Micaceous Iron Oxide
1 coat 2-pack Polyurethane
c) Woodwork:
i) Painted Finish
1 coat Aluminium Wood Primer
1 coat Enamel Undercoat
2 coats Alkyd Resin Enamel
d) Gypsum fibrous plaster / Gypsum plasterboard / Calcium silicate boards
i) Generally 2 coats Inorganic Silicate Mineral Paint
e) Carparking bay lines and directional arrows, paint to wheel stops; humps,
Roadline paint to granite cobblestone

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 2 coats Road Marking Paint
f) Directional arrows and humps in carpark
1 coat Hot Melt Primer
1 coat Hot Melt Thermoplastic Traffic Paint
g) Wearing Surface for Carpark Decks
1 coat of Primer and blinding quartz
1 coat polyurethane carpark flooring system
h) Moisture Barrier Base Coat
1 coat of epoxy cement composite surface damp proof membrane system

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