SECTION PAINTING. A. Surface preparation and field application of paints and coatings at interior and exterior surfaces.

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1 SECTION PAINTING 1 PART ONE - GENERAL 1.1 COORDINATION A. Drawings and General provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to this Section. 1.2 SECTION INCLUDES A. Surface preparation and field application of paints and coatings at interior and exterior surfaces. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ASTM D16 - Definitions of Terms Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products. B. ASTM D Test Method for Moisture Content of Wood. C. SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council) - Steel Structures Painting Manual. 1.4 DEFINITIONS A. Conform to ASTM D16 for interpretation of terms used in this Section 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Provide data on all finishing products. B. Samples: Submit two samples 12 x 12 inch in size illustrating range of colors and textures available for each surface finishing product scheduled. C. Samples: Submit two samples, 12 x 12 inch in size illustrating selected colors and textures for each color selected. D. Manufacturer s Instructions: Indicate special surface preparation procedures, and substrate conditions requiring special attention. 1.6 QUALIFICATIONS A. Applicator: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum three years documented experience and approved by manufacturer

2 1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS A. Conform to applicable code for flame and smoke rating requirements for finishes. 1.8 FIELD SAMPLES A. Provide field sample area on wall surfaces, 10 feet long by 10 feet wide, illustrating coating color, texture, and finish. Sample area shall match approved sample panels. 1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Deliver, store and protect products on site under provisions of Section B. Deliver products to site in sealed and labeled containers; inspect to verify acceptability. C. Container label to include manufacturer s name, type of paint, brand name, lot number, brand code, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup requirements, color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing. D. Store paint materials at minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F and a maximum of 90 degrees F, in ventilated area, and as required by manufacturer s instructions ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS A. Do not apply materials when surface and ambient temperatures are outside the temperature ranges required by the paint product manufacturer. B. Do not apply exterior coatings during rain or snow, or when relative humidity is outside the humidity rates required by the paint product manufacturer. C. Minimum Application Temperatures for Latex Paints: 45 degrees F for interiors, 50 degrees F for exterior; unless required otherwise by manufacturers' instruction. D. Minimum Application Temperature for Varnish Finishes: 65 degrees F for interior or exterior, unless required otherwise by manufacturer s instructions. E. Provide lighting level of 80 ft candles measured mid-height at substrate surface. 2 PART TWO - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. All paints shall be provided by one of the following manufacturers:

3 1. ICI DULUX Paints/Devoe 5. Sherwin Williams, Inc. 2. Pittsburgh Paints 6. Kelly-Moore Paint Co. 3. Pratt & Lambert 4. Benjamin Moore Co. B. Specialty paint coatings shall be provided by the following manufacturers at the scheduled surfaces. 1. Multi-Color System: Zolatone Waterbase or Polomyx Waterbase, manufactured by Surface Protection Industries International; Zolatone Prism or Polymyx Star Colors. 2. Exterior plaster and cmu coating: Hydrocide Super Colorcoat and Super Colorcoat primer as manufactured by Sonneborn, Division of Chem Rex, Inc. 2.2 MATERIALS A. Coatings: Ready mixed, except field catalyzed coatings. Process pigments to a soft paste consistency, capable of being readily and uniformly dispersed to a homogeneous coating; good flow and brushing properties; capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags. B. Accessory Materials: Linseed oil, shellac, turpentine, paint thinners and other materials not specifically indicated but required to achieve the finishes specified, of commercial quality. C. Patching Materials: Latex filler. D. Fastener Head Cover Materials: Latex filler. 3 PART THREE - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Verify site environmental conditions are appropriate and substrate conditions are ready to receive work of this section. B. Examine surfaces scheduled to be finished prior to commencement of work. Report any condition that may potentially affect proper application. C. Beginning installation represents acceptance of conditions and substrates. D. Test shop applied primer for compatibility with subsequent cover materials. E. Measure moisture content of surfaces using an electronic moisture meter. Do not apply finishes unless the moisture content of surfaces is below the following maximums: 1. Gypsum Drywall: 12 percent 2. Plaster: 12 percent 3. Masonry surfaces: 12 percent

4 4. Wood surfaces: 15 percent 5. Vertical concrete surfaces: 12 percent 6. Horizontal concrete surfaces: 8 percent 3.2 PREPARATION A. Remove electrical plates, hardware, light fixture trim, escutcheons, and fittings prior to preparing surfaces or finishing. B. Correct defects and clean surfaces which affect work of this section. Remove existing coatings that exhibit loose surface defects. C. Seal with shellac and seal marks which may bleed through surface finishes. D. Impervious Surfaces: Remove mildew by scrubbing with solution of trisodium phosphate and bleach. Rinse with clean water and allow surface to dry. E. Aluminum Surfaces Scheduled for Paint Finish: Remove surface contamination by steam or high pressure water. Remove oxidation with acid etch and solvent washing. Apply etching primer immediately following cleaning. F. Asphalt, Creosote, or Bituminous Surfaces Scheduled for Paint Finish: Remove foreign particles to permit adhesion of finishing materials. Apply compatible sealer or primer. G. Gypsum Board Surfaces: Fill minor defects with filler compound. Spot prime defects after repair. H. Galvanized Surfaces: Remove surface contamination and oils and wash with solvent. Apply coat of etching primer. I. Concrete Scheduled to Receive Paint Finish: Remove dirt, loose mortar, scale, salt or alkali powder, and other foreign matter. Remove oil and grease with a solution of tri-sodium phosphate; rinse well and allow drying. Remove stains caused by weathering of corroding metals with a solution of sodium metasillicate after thoroughly wetting with water. Allow to dry. J. Uncoated Steel and Iron Surfaces: Remove grease, mill scale, weld splatter, dirt, and rust. Where heavy coatings of scale are evident, remove by power tool wire brushing or sandblasting; clean by washing with solvent. Apply a treatment of phosphoric acid solution, ensuring weld joints, bolts, and nuts are similarly cleaned. Spot prime paint after repairs. K. Interior Wood Items Scheduled to Receive Paint Finish: Wipe off dust and grit prior to priming. Seal knots, pitch streaks and apply sections with sealer. Fill nail holes and cracks after primer has dried; sand between coats

5 L. Shop Primed Steel Surfaces: Sand and scrape to remove loose primer and rust. Feather edges to make touch-up patches inconspicuous. Clean surfaces with solvent. Prime base steel surfaces. M. Exterior Wood Scheduled to Receive Paint Finish: Remove dust, grit, and foreign matter. Seal knots, pitch streaks and sappy sections. Fill nail holes with tinted exterior caulking compound after prime coat has been applied. N. Metal Doors Scheduled for Painting: Seal top and bottom edges with primer. Touch-up damaged shop primed surfaces. 3.3 APPLICATION A. Apply products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. B. Do not apply finishes to surfaces that are not dry. C. Apply each coat to uniform finish. Apply each coat of paint tinted slightly darker than preceding coat unless otherwise approved. D. Sand metal lightly between coats to achieve required finish. E. Vacuum clean surfaces free of loose particles. Use tack cloth just prior to applying next coat. Allow applied coat to dry before next coat is applied. F. Where clear finishes are required, tint fillers to match wood. Work fillers into the grain before set. Wipe excess from surface. G. Prime concealed surfaces of interior and exterior woodwork with primer paint. 3.4 FINISHING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A. Paint shop primed equipment. Paint shop prefinished items occurring at interior areas. B. Remove unfinished louvers, grilles, covers, and access panels on mechanical and electrical components and paint separately. C. Prime and paint insulated and exposed pipes, conduit, boxes, insulated and exposed ducts, hangers, brackets, and collars and supports except where items are pre-finished. D. Paint interior surfaces of air ducts that are visible through grilles and louvers with one coat of flat black paint, to visible surfaces. Paint dampers exposed behind louvers, grilles to match face panels. E. Paint exposed conduit and electrical equipment occurring in finished areas

6 F. Paint both sides and edges of plywood backboards for electrical and telephone equipment before installing equipment. G. Reinstall electrical cover plates, hardware, light fixture trim, escutcheons and fittings removed prior to finishing. 3.5 CLEANING A. Clean work under provisions of Section B. Collect waste material which may constitute a fire hazard, place in closed metal containers and remove daily from site. 3.6 GENERAL PAINTING REQUIREMENTS A. Exterior surfaces to receive scheduled coatings include: 1. All exposed wood unless noted otherwise. 2. Ferrous metal and galvanized metal unless notes otherwise. Touch up damaged or welded metal prior to finish coat applications. 3. Exposed conduit and piping, except for roof mounted piping not visible from the ground or occupied parts of the building. 4. Plaster surfaces. B. Interior surfaces to receive scheduled coating include: 1. All exposed wood or wood behind cabinet doors unless noted otherwise. Back-priming of all wood trim, millwork or finished carpentry prior to installation. 2. Ferrous metal and galvanized metal unless noted otherwise; touch up damaged or welded metal prior to finish coat applications. 3. Exposed conduit, piping, outlet boxes, raceways, and panel boxes except galvanized or aluminum piping located in mechanical or electrical rooms. 4. All exposed gypsum board and plaster unless otherwise noted. 5. Factory-primed hardware. 6. Metal glazing frames at plastic laminate doors. 7. Hollow metal doors and frames. 3.7 PROTECTION OF WORK A. The Painting Contractor shall be assigned the use of one room in the building for storage of materials and mixing. This work shall not be carried on in any other part of the building. The floor of this room, and every other place where any painting is to be done, shall be protected with drop cloths of suitable material. Oily rags and waste shall be removed from the building at the close of each day and shall not be allowed to accumulate. All cans shall be stored with tops securely closed

7 B. The Painting Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the work of other trades and shall repair same to the satisfaction of the Architect. Where any work has been damaged to such extent that it cannot be repaired, it shall be replaced at the expense of the Painting Contractor. C. At the completion of the work, the Painting Contractor shall clean off all paint spots, oil and stain from surfaces and leave the entire building in perfect condition. All containers and debris resulting from this work shall be removed from the premises. 3.8 SCHEDULE A. Interior Paint Schedule 1. Drywall -Enamel Finish, semi-gloss 1st Coat: ICI DULUX ULTRA Interior Latex Wall Primer over medium texture. 2nd Coat: ICI Dulux Professional Acrylic Semi-Gloss Interior Wall & Trim Enamel. 3rd Cost: ICI 1406 Dulux Professional Acrylic Semi-Gloss Interior Wall & Trim Enamel. 2. Drywall-Enamel Finish, eggshell 1st Coat: ICI DULUX ULTRA Interior Latex Wall Primer over medium texture. 2nd Coat: ICI 1412 Ultra-Hide Latex Eggshell Interior Wall & Trim Enamel. 3rd Cost: ICI 1412 Ultra-Hide Latex Eggshell Interior Wall & Trim Enamel. 3. Drywall - Multi Color finish 1st Coat: ICI DULUX ULTRA Interior Latex Wall Primer over medium texture. 2nd Coat: Zolatone multi-color coating, applied at maximum rate of 75 sq. feet per gallon. 4. Masonry (Enamel Finish) Block fill: 2 coats ICI 3010 ULTRA -HIDE Latex Interior/Exterior Block Filler. Primer: ICI 1000 Dulux ULTRA Basecoat Interior Latex Wall Primer (mdf 1.5) Finish: 2 coats ICI 1512 ULTRA-HIDE Alkyd Eggshell Interior Wall & Trim Enamel (mdf 3.4). 5. Masonry (Epoxy Finish) Block Fill: 2 coats ICI DEVOE COATINGS BLOXFIL 4000 Primer: Interior/Exterior Heavy Duty Acrylic Block Filler. ICI 1000 Dulux ULTRA Basecoat Interior Latex Wall Primer (mdf 1.5) Finish: 2 coats ICI DEVOE COATINGS TRU-GLAZE-WB 4408 Waterborne Epoxy Gloss Coating (mdf 6.0)

8 6. Ferrous and Galvanized Metals 1st Coat: ICI: DEVOE COATINGS 4160 DEVGUARD Multi- Purpose Tank and Structural Primer 2nd Coat: ICI: 1406 Dulux Professional Semi-Gloss Acrylic Wall & Trim Primer. 3rd Coat: ICI: 1406 Dulux Professional Semi-Gloss Acrylic Wall & Trim Primer. 7. Wood - Enamel Finish: 1st Coat: ICI 1020 ULTRA-HIDE Alkyd Latex All Purpose Primer & Sealer 2nd Coat: ICI 1406 Dulux Professional Semi-Gloss Acrylic Wall & Trim Primer 3rd Coat: ICI 1406 Dulux Professional Semi-Gloss Acrylic Wall & Trim Primer B. Exterior Paint Schedule 1. Ferrous and Galvanized Metals: 1st Coat: ICI DEVOE COATINGS 4160 DEVGUARD Multi- Purpose Tank & Structural Primer. 2nd Coat: 4208 Devflex Waterborne Acrylic Gloss Enamel 3rd Coat: ICI: Devflex Waterborne Acrylic Gloss Enamel 2. Stucco/Concrete: 1st Coat: Hydrocide Super Colorcoat Primer #751 2nd Coat: Hydrocide Super Colorcoat 3rd Coat: Hydrocide Super Colorcoat END OF SECTION