09 90 00.00 40 PAINTING AND COATING.doc

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Attachment 2 to Section J

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 09 90 00.00 40

PAINTING AND COATING

SECTION 09 90 00.00 40

Revision Date: 24 Jan 11

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-03 Product Data Manufacturer's catalog data shall be submitted for the following items. Data shall include detailed analysis of each coating material required, with constituents measured as percentages of the total weight of coating.

Inhibitive Metal Primer Pigmented Sealer Latex Block Filler Alkali Resistant Primer Enamel Undercoat Exterior Wood Primer Acrylic Latex Acrylic Epoxy SD-04 Samples Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph entitled, "Manufacturer's and Materials," of this section.

SD-07 Certificates A Safety Plan shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General," of this section.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions Manufacturer's instructions shall be submitted for architectural coatings including details of thinning, mixing, handling, and application, in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General," of this section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

Personnel assigned to the work shall be certified by the Contractor to have had adequate previous experience in the successful application of paints and coatings similar to those specified.

1.3 DELIVERY, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

Materials shall be delivered in their original, unbroken containers bearing the manufacturer's name and product identification. Containers breached by rough handling shall be removed from the site, together with their contents.

Paint materials, thinners, and cleaners shall be stored in tightly closed containers in a covered, well-ventilated area where they will not be exposed to excessive heat, sparks, flame, or direct sunlight. Water-based materials shall be protected against freezing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER'S AND MATERIALS

Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts shall be submitted showing manufacturer's recommended finish colors. Three color chips of each color and gloss scheduled shall also be submitted.

The following are suggested paint manufacturers and their products. Other paint manufacturers' products of equal quality will be considered when submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A Safety Plan shall be submitted for architectural coating systems in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Manufacturer's recommendations for surface preparation, thinning, mixing, handling, and application shall be considered a part of this specification.

3.2 PROTECTION OF FACILITIES

Contractor shall remove and reinstall or provide acceptable protection for hardware, accessories, lighting and electrical components, factory-finished materials, plumbing fixtures and fittings, and any other materials that may become splattered or damaged by the painting work.

3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

3.3.1 General Requirements

Surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free from contaminants and foreign matter. Mildew and chalking shall be removed and the surface thoroughly sterilized. Chipped, peeling, or blistered paint shall be removed and the surface spot primed. Hard glossy surfaces shall be dulled and roughened to ensure proper adhesion.

3.3.2 Ferrous Metal

Surfaces shall be free from dirt, oil, grease, wax, and other contaminants. Heavy rust and loose mill scale shall be removed by hand, power tool, or blast cleaning.

3.3.3 Galvanized Steel

Surfaces shall be cleaned of all contaminants using a solvent such as lacquer thinner or xylol.

After cleaning, the surface shall be etched with a phosporic acid pre-treatment solution.

3.3.4 Aluminum

Surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Oxide film and corrosion shall be removed by hand or power tool cleaning.

3.3.5 Wood

Surfaces shall be clean, dry, smooth, and free from oil, grease, and dirt. Knots shall be sealed with a mixture of equal parts of shellac and alcohol. Nail holes, cracks, and other defects shall be filled with plastic wood or putty. Concealed surfaces shall be back-primed before installation.

3.3.6 Masonry

Surfaces shall be free from dirt, oil, grease, wax, form-release compounds, laitance, and other contaminants. Cracks, voids, and other major surface imperfections shall be filled with mortar.

3.3.7 Plaster and Drywall

Surfaces shall be clean and dry. Cracks and other surface imperfections shall be filled with spackling compound and sanded smooth.

3.4 MIXING AND APPLICATION

3.4.1 General Procedures

No exterior painting shall be allowed in rainy weather or when rain is imminent. No paints or coatings shall be applied when the temperature or humidity is outside the limits recommended by the manufacturer.

Paints and coatings shall be applied by brush, roller, or airless spray.

Each coat of material applied shall be free from runs, sags, bubbles, foreign contaminants, variations in color, gloss, and texture, dry overspray, brush and roller marks, holidays (missed areas), or other evidence of poor application.

Paints and coatings shall be thoroughly worked into corners and crevices.

Newly painted surfaces shall be adequately protected from damage.

3.4.2 Procedures

There shall be at least 3 coats of paint applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Coatings shall be applied as follows:

Material shall be thoroughly stirred to produce a uniform mixture.

Material shall be thinned for workability and improved spray characteristics, but only according to the manufacturer's instructions. Each coat shall be applied uniformly at the minimum wet-film thickness specified by the manufacturer.

Special attention shall be given when coating sharp edges, corners, and crevices to ensure complete coverage. Finish coats shall show good hiding characteristics and uniform appearance.

3.5 ACCEPTANCE PROVISIONS

3.5.1 Inspection

Contractor shall provide qualified personnel for inspection of his work to ensure that the requirements of this section have been fulfilled.

3.5.2 Correction

Spot-painting to correct damaged surfaces will be allowed only when touchup area blends into the surrounding finish. Otherwise, the entire area shall be recoated. Touchup shall be accomplished using the same method of application as was used to apply the original material.

3.6 PROTECTION

"WET PAINT" signs shall be posted to indicate newly painted surfaces.

3.7 PAINT SCHEDULE

SURFACE

PRIMER

UNDERCOAT AND

FINISH COAT

FINISH COLOR

AND SHEEN

Interior Plaster Pigmented Sealer Water-base acrylic enamel white gloss

Interior drywall Pigmented sealer

Interior metal Inhibitive metal primer

Interior masonry (rough/porous) Latex block filler

Interior masonry (smooth) Pigmented Sealer

Exterior masonry (rough/porous) Latex block Filler Acrylic latex white flat

Exterior masonry (smooth) Alkali-resistant primer white flat

Interior wood Water-base enamel undercoat

Exterior wood Exterior wood primer

END OF SECTION