1-A2 Painting Specs.pdf

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Painting Specifications

GENERAL PREPARATIONS

The contractor will clean and repair the surfaces as described herein before painting to attain a clean dry surface to ensure paint adhesion and a professional finish appearance. Paint preparation will include taping and masking to prevent over-spray or dripping onto surfaces or equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, miscellaneous supplies, incidentals, transportation and anything else required to complete the contract requirements. The contractor is responsible for proper disposal of all waste materials in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

LIMITING AREA FACTORS

Painting operations shall not interfere with normal Facility operations. Work will be performed during normal business hours (times TBD) and the schedule coordinated with the facility.

PROTECTION FOR AREAS NOT TO BE PAINTED

Areas and items not to be painted that are adjacent to painted surfaces shall be removed or protected prior to surface preparation and painting operations. Items removed prior to painting shall be replaced when painting is complete. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating these activities with the Owner’s representative at each location. Facility personnel will remove the items around the building area before painting. Coordination and timeframe period for this work will need to be worked out between the Contractor, Facility personnel and project manager prior to commencement of work.

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Surfaces to be painted shall be clean and free of foreign material and completely dry before the application of surface treatments, paint or stain. Oil and grease shall be removed from all surfaces prior to painting.

Metal surfaces:

Surfaces shall be solvent cleaned, or detergent washed and dried before application of paint.

Any peeling paint areas shall be scraped, sanded and vacuumed to remove all loose paint and dust prior to painting.

Wood surfaces:

Tape and mask off areas to prevent over-spray or back-rolling onto equipment or unpainted areas. All wood surfaces shall be completely dry & clean prior to the application of the first coat of paint.

PRIMING

All areas will be primed with an appropriate manufacturer recommended primer prior to painting.

PAINT

The Contractor will provide paint products manufactured by Valspar, BEHR, ICI, PPG Sherwin- Williams, Fuller O’Brien, Super Deck Brand Products or Owner approved equal. Provide manufacturer’s best quality paint / stain of the specified type, in containers that are fully labeled with manufacturer’s complete product information. Provide primer and finish coats for any one surface by same manufacturer. Do not combine products with different manufacturers on same substrate. No other paint types will be considered.

Exterior Siding

Apply a minimum of two coats of Super Paint Brand products (no exception unless Owner-approved) to the siding per manufacturer’s recommendation. Back roll both coats.

Exterior Wood Trim Prime bare areas with a high-quality Acrylic Latex Primer or Owner-approved equal.

Apply two coats of acrylic latex paint to color specified. (Owner approved).

Exterior Metal Surfaces

Apply two coats of Alkyd Enamel paint (semi-gloss).

PAINTING EXECUTION

After the contractor has prepared the surfaces for painting in accordance with the above outlined process, the contractor shall proceed to paint the areas to meet or exceed the manufacturer’s recommended application specifications. Building trim to be painted will have paint applied by brush or roller only. Exterior siding to be painted will have paint applied by brush, roller or airless spraying. Sprayed areas will be back rolled to assure an even coat. The contractor shall exercise extreme caution when using airless spraying to ensure surrounding area and exposed equipment are protected from overspray.

CLEAN UP AND INSPECTION

The contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and securing his work area daily. The project work area at the completion of the contract shall be free of all paint spatters, dripping etc.

and shall be subject to a final inspection by the Project Manager prior to final contract payment.

CONTRACTOR DAMAGES TO FACILITY / EQUIPMENT

The contractor will be held responsible for any damage(s) to the facility or facility equipment caused by their crew during the performance of this contract.

PRIMER

o Exterior Primer: Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Interior/Exterior Stain Blocking

Primer

PAINT COLORS

o Exterior Siding: Sherwin-Williams Super Paint

▪ Color: Fireweed # SW 6328

▪ Sheen: Satin o Metal Connexes: Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Water based Alkyd Urethane

▪ Color: Fireweed # SW 6328

▪ Sheen: Semi-Gloss o Exterior Fascia: Sherwin-Williams Super Paint

▪ Color: Espresso # SW 3064

▪ Sheen: Satin

SW 3064 Espresso