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Painting Procedure

The document outlines the procedures for painting work, including preparation, application, and storage of materials. Key steps include checking materials and receiving approval from the engineer, preparing surfaces by removing obstructions and repairing defects, applying a primer and multiple coats as per the manufacturer's specifications, and storing materials properly when not in use. Mock samples will be prepared for approval and painting will not occur in inclement weather. Safety measures like scaffolding and lighting must be provided.

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Painting Procedure

The document outlines the procedures for painting work, including preparation, application, and storage of materials. Key steps include checking materials and receiving approval from the engineer, preparing surfaces by removing obstructions and repairing defects, applying a primer and multiple coats as per the manufacturer's specifications, and storing materials properly when not in use. Mock samples will be prepared for approval and painting will not occur in inclement weather. Safety measures like scaffolding and lighting must be provided.

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painting procedure

1. Check materials, paint system and subcontractors are approved by the consultant Engineer.

2. Delivered paint materials shall be checked the following things:

expiry date, original labeled containers, manufacturers name, type of paint, brand name, color
designation and instructions for mixing and/or reducing.

3. Materials shall be stored in a cool, well ventilated and dry place, away from direct sun light.

4. The parts not to be painted are protected prior to commence of painting works.

5. Before commencement of work, remove electrical switch and outlet plates, surface hardware,
frames of lightings fixtures and all the other obstructions and replace properly at completion of the
work.

6. Mock sample will be prepared in the designated area for the consultant approval using the correct
material, number of coats, color, texture and degree of gloss required.

7. The surfaces to receive painting shall be free from all loose particles and prepared as per
manufacture’s recommendations.

8. painting work shall not proceed in windy and rainy climate.

9. Proper working platforms and lighting arrangement shall be provided.

10. Scaffolding and working platform shall be checked against safety.

11. All materials must be collected and returned to the designated storage area after working hours
and properly secured and locked.

Preparation for painting works:

1. Prior commencing, clean floors and adjacent surfaces as well as surfaces to be painted.

2. Surface shall be sound, clean, dry and free from all defective or poorly adhering materials, dirt,
greases etc.

3. Defects in the plastered surfaces will be repaired using approved patching compound or plaster
and flush with adjoining surface, when dry, smooth and seal the patch before application of priming
coat.

4. Cement plastered surface shall be rubbed down with rubbing stone or approved method and
cleaned of dust and all foreign matter before application primer.

5. Fill any nail holes and similar defect after primer coat has been applied.
6. In case of high alkali conditions, wash the surface to neutralize the alkali.

7. Wire brush concrete and masonry surface.

8. in case area to be painted is having any existing coating, it should be cleaned, sanded and primed
with the approval primer. All loose existing coating should be removed prior to application of primer.

Application of painting.

All liquid paints shall be thoroughly stirred to a uniform consistency.

1. Thinning and mix ratio shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.

2. Apply paint under adequate illumination.

3. The primer shall be applied as per manufacturer’s recommendation with correct thickness
required.

4. All priming and filter shall be rubbed down to a smooth surface with fine abrasive paper and
cleaned off all dust before application of next coat.

5. Materials shall be evenly spread and applied smoothly without runs and sags, by skilled workers.

6. care shall be taken to avoid brush marks, sags and other defects.

7. All coats of paint shall be allowed to dry before subsequent coats and rubbed down with fine
waterproof abrasive paper where necessary.

8. Top coat shall be applied as per manufacturer’s recommendation and Engineer’s approval.

9. Spilled, splashed or spattered paint shall be removed as work proceeds and upon completion.

10. Apply required number of coats as per specification and manufacturer’s recommendation.

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