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Interior Renovations at U.S. Courthouse GSA Number GS‑03P‑98-CDC-0019

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

SECTION 09900

PAINTING AND FINISHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work Included: Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Non-historic field painting and finishing of exposed surfaces of items of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical Work, which require paint finish for protection or appearance as shown on Drawings or as specified.

2. Surface preparation and priming of materials required to be painted, but not furnished under Work of other Sections as primed or prepared surfaces.

3. Touch‑up painting of prime coats which have become damaged or otherwise abraded or removed during construction.

B. Description of Work Not Included: Certain items of Work shall not be included in Work of this Section unless specific reference is made to painting such items on Drawings or in Specifications. These items include:

1. Shop finished items and materials with factory‑applied or integral finish.

2. Concealed surfaces in inaccessible areas such as foundation spaces, furred areas, utility tunnels, pipe spaces and shafts.

3. Finished metal surfaces such as anodized aluminum, stainless steel, chromium plated metal, copper, bronze and other nonferrous metals, unless otherwise indicated.

4. Operating parts of mechanical and electrical equipment including UL and rating labels, and equipment identification, name or nomenclature plates.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. See DIVISIONS 15 and 16 for additional requirements for painting mechanical and electrical equipment.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Submit manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for each paint system and material.

2. Include complete listing for each material by product name.

B. Samples:

1. Submit samples for each color, texture and sheen prepared on 300mm (12 inch) square hardboard as required to match Contracting Officer's Color Schedule.

2. Samples shall be stepped, to show progressively primers and top coats.

C. Certificates:

1. Submit manufacturer's certification that materials to be used are manufacturer's "best quality grade".

2. Where shop prime materials are by different manufacturer than finish coat materials, submit certificate signed by both prime and finish coat manufacturers verifying compatibility.

3. Submit installer's certifications that individuals who will apply multi-colored finishes and metallic finishes have completely successfully manufacturers' training programs.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Paint: Coating systems materials, including paints, enamels, stains, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, fillers and other types of applied coating materials whether used as primers, intermediate or finish coats. Standard coating terms defined in ASTM D16 apply to this section.

B. Exposed Surfaces: Surfaces or areas visible in finished Work.

C. Paint Schedule: A guide to finishing various surfaces throughout the Project; not intended as definitive listing of Work.

1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Color Requirements:

1. Specified Paint Schedule lists basic painting systems.

2. Paint Color Schedule in Section 09000 FINISH MATERIALS SCHEDULE lists proposed paint colors. Contracting Officer will select final colors and sheens during construction; final colors and sheens may vary from those scheduled, at no additional expense to Government.

3. Colors may be special colors, not manufacturers' standard colors.

4. Room Finish Schedule and Door Schedule list areas and surfaces to be painted, together with paint colors required for various surfaces.

5. Include cutting in of different colors in the Work.

6. Submit samples as specified before proceeding.

B. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations for VOC content.

2. Such codes, laws and regulations take precedence over paints specified in this Section.

C. Interface with Other Work:

1. Shop primed items: Certain items of Work are specified under other Sections to be shop primed for field painting specified in this Section. Such items include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Metal fabrications.

b. Architectural woodwork (paint finish).

c. Wood doors (paint finish).

d. Steel doors and frames.

e. Access panels.

f. Elevator hoistway doors and frames.

g. Mechanical and electrical equipment and accessories.

2. Shop finished items: Certain items of Work are specified under other Sections to be shop finished and do not require finish painting in field. Such items include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Ornamental metals.

b. Structural stainless steel.

c. Architectural woodwork (transparent finish).

d. Wood doors (transparent finish).

e. Metal toilet partitions.

f. Prefabricated specialties and accessories.

g. Equipment including mechanical and electrical equipment.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Not less than 5 years documented, successful experience with work comparable to Work of this Project.

2. Applicators of metallic finishes and multi-colored finishes shall have successfully completed manufacturers' training programs.

1.7 SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS

A. Prior to commencing Work and after Contracting Officer(s approval of paint samples, provide sample installations of painting Work.

B. Quantities, Extent, and Locations:

1. Provide sample installations in up to six different areas of building. Locations of areas will be determined by Contracting Officer.

2. Extent:

a. Provide sample installations of up to 3 different colors in each sample installation area, with each color full room height x 1.2 meters (4 feet) wide.

C. Materials: Provide complete installation with scheduled system materials and number of coats.

D. Contracting Officer's Review:

1. Contracting Officer will review sample installation for visual acceptance of materials and workmanship, and for final approval of paint colors.

2. Obtain Contracting Officer's approval of sample installation before proceeding with subsequent Work.

E. Maintain approved sample installation during construction as standard for subsequent Work.

F. After Contracting Officer(s approval of final color, re-paint each entire sample installation area with approved color and sheen so that no evidence of other sample installation colors remains.

1.8 PRE‑INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Prior to commencing Work, meet at site and review installation procedures and coordination with other Work.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver paint to site factory‑mixed, ready for application, in original, unopened containers, bearing manufacturer's labels, indicating the following information:

1. Name of material.

2. Manufacturer's stock number and date of manufacture.

3. Contents by volume including major pigment and vehicle constituent.

4. Thinning instructions.

5. Recommended application instrument.

6. VOC content and emissions.

7. Color name and number.

B. Storage:

1. Store materials and equipment in dry storage area.

2. Keep area neat and orderly.

3. Protect storage area surfaces from paint spillage.

4. Maintain paint containers in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue, protected from freezing.

C. Place paint or solvent soaked rags, waste or other materials which might constitute fire hazard in metal containers and remove from premises at close of each day's Work.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements:

1. Apply paint to surfaces which are free of moisture.

2. Do not apply paint in rain, snow, fog or mist or when relative humidity exceeds 85%.

3. During periods of inclement weather, painting may be continued if areas and surfaces to be painted are enclosed and artificial heat is supplied, provided temperature and humidity conditions prescribed are maintained.

4. Temperature:

a. Interior paint: Once interior painting is started, maintain constant temperature of 18(C (65(F) or above in area of Work.

b. Prevent variations in temperature which might result in condensation on freshly painted surfaces.

5. Where paint manufacturer's specifications or instructions differ from above, the more stringent requirements apply to this Work.

6. Paint fumes:

a. Take every precaution against potential hazards of paint fumes as necessary and as required by regulations, codes and laws.

b. Provide additional ventilation and protective equipment if necessary.

1.11 EXTRA STOCK

A. Deliver one unopened 18.5L (5 gallon) container of paint for each top coat installed for each paint material, sheen and color.

B. Store at Project site where directed. Ensure containers are identified by manufacturer, product, sheen and color.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Products and Manufacturers ‑ Typical Painting Systems:

1. Listed products establish standard of quality and are manufactured by Benjamin Moore & Co.

2. Equivalent products by following are acceptable:

a. Duron Inc.

b. ICI Dulux Paints.

c. MAB Paints and Coatings.

d. The Sherwin‑Williams Co.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Coatings:

1. Provide "best quality grade" of various types of coatings as produced by acceptable paint manufacturers.

2. Materials not displaying manufacturer's identification as standard "best‑grade" product will not be acceptable.

B. Thinners:

1. Water-thinned systems: Clean, potable water.

2. Solvent-thinned systems: Pure linseed oil, turpentine, shellac and other materials of highest quality with identifying labels intact and seals unbroken, as recommended by paint manufacturer as suitable for each type of paint.

C. Primers and Undercoats: As recommended by paint manufacturer, suitable for substrate and compatible with finish coat requirements.

D. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High zinc-dust content paint with dry film containing not less than 94 percent zinc dust by weight, complying with SSPC Paint 20.

E. Interior Paint: Withstand washing with mild detergent solution, without loss of color, sheen or pigments.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and adjoining construction and conditions under which Work is to be installed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare surfaces in accordance with paint manufacturer's instructions.

B. Make substrates clean, dry, smooth, free from dust and other foreign matter which would adversely affect adhesion or appearance.

C. Remove or protect hardware, plates, trim, lighting fixtures and similar items placed prior to painting. Disconnect equipment and temporarily move, where necessary, to permit painting of wall surfaces. Replace removed items upon completion of painting.

D. Touch‑up of Prime Coats:

1. Before applying succeeding coats, touch‑up primers and undercoats and remove foreign matter from surface.

2. Feather spot‑priming or spot‑coating into adjacent coating to produce smooth and level surface.

E. Repair damaged galvanized coating in accordance with ASTM A780.

F. Do not apply final coats until other trades, whose operations would be detrimental to finish painting, have completed their Work in areas to be painted.

3.3 PREPARATION OF NEW SURFACES

A. Ferrous Metal ‑ Typical Painting Systems:

1. Clean and prime surfaces, which have not been shop primed, before surface is damaged by weather or other exposure.

2. Shop-primed items: After installation is completed, touch‑up heads of bolts, welded surfaces which are unpainted, and surfaces or areas where primer has been abraded or otherwise damaged.

3. Prior to application of field coats, remove oil, grease, welding flux residues and other contaminants harmful to painting in accordance with SSPC‑SP1 "Solvent Cleaning".

4. After solvent cleaning, prepare bare metal surfaces by removing rust scale, loose mill scale or other detrimental deposits in accordance with SSPC‑SP3 "Power Tool Cleaning".

B. Gypsum Board:

1. Repair surface defects including cracks, depressions or holes with gypsum board joint finishing compound as specified in Section 09250 GYPSUM BOARD.

2. Fill out flush and sand smooth.

3. Clean surfaces of dust dirt and other contaminants.

4. Allow surfaces to completely dry before applying paint.

C. Gypsum Plaster:

1. Cure plaster for minimum of 30 days prior to paint application. Use a moisture meter to determine if plaster is adequately dry.

2. Clean surfaces.

3. Fill cracks or voids as specified in Section 09210 GYPSUM PLASTER.

D. Wood:

1. Sand wood surfaces and edges smooth and even, before finishing or painting and between coats. Remove dust after each sanding.

2. Do not prime wood in building during erection of masonry.

3. Remove residue from knots, pitch streaks, cracks, open joints and sappy spots. On wood surfaces to be painted, apply shellac to knots, pitch and resinous sapwood before applying prime coat.

4. Countersink nails and fill nail holes, cracks, open joints and other defects with tinted putty or wood filler after primer is dry and before second coat. Sand putty or wood filler smooth before painting.

3.4 PREPARATION OF EXISTING NON-HISTORIC SURFACES

A. General:

1. Remove blistered, peeling and scaling paint or chalk deposits to sound substrates.

2. Completely remove sealants or caulking.

3. Dull glossy surfaces.

B. Ferrous Metal:

1. Clean surfaces of oil, grease and other soluble contaminants in accordance with SSPC‑SP1 "Solvent Cleaning".

2. Clean surfaces of rust and other insoluble contaminants in accordance with SSPC‑SP2 "Hand Tool Cleaning" or SSPC‑SP3 "Power Tool Cleaning".

3. Sand clean and spot prime.

C. Gypsum Board:

1. Sand to feather edges smooth with adjacent surfaces.

2. Repair cracks and voids and spot prime.

3. Provide solvent wash for areas with greasy marking.

4. Provide detergent wash where required for adhesion of paint.

D. Gypsum Plaster:

1. Sand to feather edges smooth with adjacent surfaces.

2. Repair cracks and voids and spot prime.

3. Provide solvent wash for areas with greasy marking.

4. Provide detergent wash where required for adhesion of paint.

E. Wood ‑ Paint (Opaque) Finish:

1. Putty cracks, crevices and nail holes.

2. Remove mildew by scrubbing or power wash equipment using commercial mildew wash.

3. Spot prime bare wood prior to applying an overall coat of primer.

3.5 APPLICATION

A. Manufacturer's Instructions:

1. Follow paint manufacturer's instructions; do not exceed manufacturer's recommended application rate.

2. Use application materials and equipment recommended by paint manufacturer.

3. Stir materials before application to produce mixture of uniform density. Re-stir as required during application.

4. Use thinners only if recommended by paint manufacturer.

5. Provide total dry film thickness recommended by paint manufacturer for conditions of use.

B. Painting, General:

1. Number of coats specified are minimum number acceptable.

2. Allow each coat of paint, varnish and enamel to dry thoroughly before applying succeeding coats.

3. Use products of same manufacturer for succeeding coats.

a. Where shop primed materials are field painted, or prime coat materials are by different manufacturer than finish coat materials, confirm compatibility of materials and submit required certification.

b. If shop primer is not compatible with finish coats, apply barrier coat, as recommended by finish coat manufacturer, over incompatible shop primer.

4. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors sharp and clean, without overlapping.

5. Make each coat of paint slightly different shade from preceding coat.

6. Final colors shall match approved samples.

C. Painting Mechanical and Electrical Items:

1. When covered and uncovered pipes, conduits, hangers and rods pass through finished room or space, paint with type of undercoat materials consistent with material to be painted and with same type and color of finish coat as used on immediately adjacent walls or ceiling surfaces, whichever surface is most appropriate to be matched, or color code as specified in DIVISION l5.

2. Give pumps, fans, heating and cooling units two coats of paint unless factory finished (or unless painting is specified under other Sections).

3. Paint interior of ducts black behind grilles or registers exposed to view or which reflect light.

4. Do not paint name plates or polished surfaces of equipment. Leave clean and free of paint.

D. Painting Miscellaneous Items and Areas:

1. Paint prime‑coated items of finish hardware, including hinges and door closers same color as door trim to which attached, unless otherwise selected.

2. Finish tops, bottoms and edges of doors same as faces of doors.

3. Finish closets same as adjoining rooms, unless otherwise specified.

4. Finish other surfaces not specifically mentioned same as adjoining surfaces.

5. Paint back sides of access panels and removable or hinged covers to match exposed surfaces.

E. Touch‑up:

1. Touch‑up and restore finish where damaged.

2. If stain, dirt or undercoats show through final coat of paint, correct defects and cover with additional coats until coating or paint film is of uniform finish, color, appearance and coverage.

3. Give special attention to edges, corners, crevices, welds, exposed fasteners and similar items to be sure these areas receive dry film thickness equivalent to flat surfaces.

3.6 CLEANING

A. At completion of each day's Work, remove from premises rubbish and accumulated materials caused by this Work.

B. Clean off paint spots, oil and other soiling from pre‑finished surfaces and surfaces with integral finish. Use solvents which will not damage finished surface.

3.7 PAINT SCHEDULE

A. Interior Ferrous Metal ‑ Alkyd Finish:

1. Primer: Rust inhibiting alkyd primer; touch up shop primed items.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to IronClad Alkyd Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel 163 by Benjamin Moore.

2. Second coat: Alkyd enamel, semi-gloss.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Alkyd Dulamel 207 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Third coat: Same as second coat.

B. Interior Concrete Floors ‑ Skid‑Resistant Epoxy Finish:

1. First coat: Water-borne epoxy amine, gloss.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Enviro-Tread Series 287 by Tnemec.

2. Second coat: Same as second coat.

3. Locations: Vehicular sallyport.

C. Interior Gypsum Board and Gypsum Plaster ‑ Latex Finish:

1. First coat: Vinyl acrylic primer.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal FirstCoat Interior Latex Primer & Underbody 216 by Benjamin Moore.

2. Second coat: Vinyl acrylic latex, flat .

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal Wall Satin 215 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Third coat: Same as second coat.

4. Locations: Ceilings other than to receive epoxy;

D. Interior Gypsum Board and Gypsum Plaster ‑ Latex Finish:

1. First coat: Vinyl acrylic primer.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal FirstCoat Interior Latex Primer & Underbody 216 by Benjamin Moore.

2. Second coat: Vinyl acrylic latex, eggshell .

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal AquaVelvet 319 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Third coat: Same as second coat.

4. Locations: All partition walls other than to receive epoxy or semi-gloss.

E. Interior Gypsum Board and Gypsum Plaster - Latex Finish:

1. First coat: Vinyl acrylic primer.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal FirstCoat Interior Latex Primer & Underbody 216 by Benjamin Moore.

2. Second coat: Vinyl acrylic latex, semi-gloss.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Regal AquaGlo 333 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Third coat: Same as second coat.

4. Locations: Walls in wet areas, including but not limited to toilets, and janitor closets.

F. Interior Wood ‑ Alkyd Finish:

1. Primer: Alkyd enamel underbody; touch up shop primed items.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Moore's Alkyd Enamel Underbody 217 by Benjamin Moore.

2. Second coat: Alkyd enamel, semi-gloss.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Alkyd Dulamel 207 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Third coat: Same as second coat.

G. Interior Wood ‑ Transparent Finish:

1. Filler: Natural color paste wood filler, tint to match color of stain.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Benwood Interior Wood Finishes Wood Grain Filler 238 by Benjamin Moore.

2. First Coat: Alkyd penetrating stain; tint as required to even out appearance of existing wood grain texture and color and as required to match accepted sample installation.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Benwood Interior Wood Finishes Penetrating Stain 234 by Benjamin Moore.

3. Second coat: Clear polyurethane coating, low luster or as required to match existing finish; thin 1:4, mineral spirits to polyurethane.

a. Acceptable product and manufacturer: Equivalent to Benwood Polyurethane Finish Low Lustre D435 by Benjamin Moore.

4. Third coat: Same as second coat; sand lightly between finish coats.

3.8 PAINT COLOR SCHEDULE

A. Proposed Paint Colors:

1. Match proposed colors indicated on Finish Materials Schedule.

2. Refer to Section 09000 FINISH MATERIALS SCHEDULE.

END OF SECTION

October 26, 2010

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