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SECTION 09 91 23 - PAINTING, STAINING, COATING & FINISHING

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL
A. See plans, finish schedule and interior elevations for location of wall finishes.
B. Units shall have cut in wall color that does not match ceiling color.
C. Paint all exposed surfaces of primed & unprimed steel on exterior including but not limited to exterior stair handrails, lintel
plates, connectors, bollards, fence posts and other such miscellaneous metals.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 05 70 00 - Building Railings
B. Section 05 50 00 - Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications
C. Section 06 21 00 - Finish Carpentry.
D. Section 07 45 60 - Cementitious Panel & Lap Siding
E. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Sealers
F. Section 08 11 13 3 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames.
G. Section 09 21 16 3 Gypsum Board Assemblies

1.03 REFERENCES
A. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
B. NPCA: National Paint and Coatings Association.
C. SSPC: Steel Structures Painting Council.
D. IBC: International Building Code.

1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. Conform to ASTM D16 for interpretation of terms in this Section.

1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The names in the finish columns of the paint system schedules at the end of this specification Section refer to the following
ranges as developed by the NPCA and ASTM using ASTM D-523 Standard Test Method For Specular Gloss:

Schedule Reflectivity Value

Designation

Flat 85ð Meter Below 15

Eggshell 60ð Meter 5 to 20

Satin 60ð Meter 15 to 35

Semi-Gloss 60ð Meter 30 to 65

Gloss 60ð Meter Over 65

B. Coatings will conform to state and local regulations including VOC/VOS rules.
C. Coatings will dry free of streaks and sags.

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1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
1.Submit manufacturer's technical information for each Product to be used.
2.Submit manufacturer's application instructions including special surface preparation procedures and substrate conditions
requiring special attention.
3.Samples:
a.Submit two of each color in each gloss on 8 ½-inch by 11-inch brush-out cards.
b.Submit two of each stain and varnish finish on wood samples of species to be covered.

1.06 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 77 00 3 Closeout Procedures
1.Submit one set of paint draw downs for Owner Maintenance manuals.

1.07 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with a minimum of 5 years of
documented successful experience.
B. Applicator: Company specializing in performing the Work of this Section with a minimum of 5 years documented
successful experience and approved by the manufacturer.
C. Furnish an affidavit from the paint, stain, or coating manufacturer's authorized representative certifying that the contractor
has adequate knowledge and experience in the successful application of paints, stains, or coatings specified or similar to
those specified.

1.08 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. 2012 IBC, Section 803 3 Wall and Ceiling Finishes.

1.09 FIELD SAMPLES

A. Approved samples of each color, gloss, stain, and varnish will be available and maintained at the Project site.
B. Accepted samples will remain as part of the Work and will be used to judge the remainder of the Work.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
1.Deliver products to site in manufacturer's sealed and labeled containers; inspect to verify acceptability.
2.Container label will include manufacturer's name, type of product, brand name, lot number, brand code, coverage, surface
preparation, drying time, cleanup requirements, color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing.
3.Store paint materials at minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F and a maximum of 90 degrees F in a ventilated
area and per manufacturer's instructions.
4.Ensure that workers and work areas are adequately protected from fire hazards and health hazards resulting from
handling, mixing and application of paints.
1.11 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not apply materials when surface and ambient temperatures are outside the temperature ranges required by the paint
product manufacturer.
A. Schedule dry fall painting for off-hours or at such times that do not impede the Work of other trades.
B. Coordinate the dry fall painting with other trades to minimize touch-up Work required of mechanical, plumbing,
refrigeration, and electrical items.
C. Schedule cleaning and painting so that contaminants from cleaning processes will not fall onto newly painted surfaces.

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1.12 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Section 01 77 00 3 Closeout Procedures
1.Provide 3 gallons of field color and 1 gallon of each accent color to the Owner.
2.Label each container with color, type, texture, and room locations, in addition to the manufacturer's label.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Manufacturers:
1.Benjamin Moore & Co.; Monteville, New Jersey.
2.PPG Industries, PPG Architectural Coatings; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3.Pratt & Lambert Specialty Products; Cleveland, Ohio.
4.Sherwin Williams Company; Cleveland, Ohio.
5.Minwax, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
6.Hirshfields Inc, Minneapolis, MN
7.Diamond Vogel, Orange City, Iowa
B. Color, Finish & Extents:
1.See Room Finish Schedule
2.Parking 3 See garage level plan & Civil Drawings. Verify compatibility with concrete & surfacing in preinstallation
meetings.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that surfaces and substrate conditions are ready to receive Work as instructed by the product manufacturer.
B. Examine surfaces scheduled to be finished prior to commencement of Work. Report conditions that may potentially affect
proper application.
C. Test shop applied primer for compatibility with specified or approved paint systems.
D. Measure moisture content of surfaces using an electronic moisture meter. Do not apply finishes unless moisture content of
surfaces are below the following maximums:
1. Plaster and Gypsum Wallboard: 12 percent.
2. Masonry, Concrete, and Concrete Unit Masonry: 12 percent.
3. Interior Wood: 15 percent, per ASTM D4442.
E. Commencement of Work will be presumed as acceptance of conditions as being satisfactory.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Perform preparation and cleaning procedures in accordance with paint manufacturer's instruction and as specified herein for
each particular substrate condition.
B. Provide barrier coats over incompatible primers or remove existing primers and re-prime with the primer specified in the
paint schedule for use on the appropriate substrate.
C. Notify the Architect/Engineer in writing of problems with using the specified coating systems on substrates factory primed.
D. Remove oil and grease prior to mechanical cleaning.

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E. Correct defects on surfaces which affect Work of this Section.

F. Remove mildew by scrubbing with a solution of tri-sodium phosphate and bleach. Rinse with clean water and allow surface
to dry.
G. Cementitious Panel & Siding:
1. Prepare according to manufacturer9s recommendations.
H. Aluminum: Clean per SSPC-SP 1, Solvent Cleaning.
I. Concrete Unit Masonry:
1. Free from dirt, loose or excess mortar, salt, efflorescence and thoroughly dry.
2. Remove oil and grease with a solution of tri-sodium phosphate or detergent; rinse well, and allow to dry.
3. Remove stains caused by weathering of corroding metals with a solution of sodium metasilicate after thoroughly
wetting with water. Allow to dry.
J. Clay Unit Masonry: Free from dirt, loose or excess mortar, salt, efflorescence, and thoroughly dry.
K. Gypsum Wallboard:
1. Surfaces will be free of sanding dust
2. Joint treatment will be thoroughly dry.
3. Damaged or defective surfaces will be repaired by spackling or by other appropriate measures.
L. Ferrous Metal:
1. Solvent clean per Steel Structures Painting Council SP1
2. Rusted surfaces will be cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP2-82: Hand Tool Cleaning; SSPC-SP3-82: Power Tool
Cleaning; or SSPC-SP6: Commercial Blast.
M. Galvanized Metal: Solvent clean per SSPC-SP1.

N. Wood:
1. Surfaces will be dry and sanded smooth.
2. Painted wood: Putty nail holes, cracks, and blemishes after undercoater has been applied.
3. Stained wood: Fill nail holes, cracks, and blemishes after staining with filler. Tinted filler will match the color of the
wood or stain.
4. Prime or seal, depending on final finish coat, trimmed edges of doors same as face.
5. Back prime exterior wood before installation of wood.

3.03 PROTECTION
A. Remove and protect hardware, hardware accessories, light fixtures, switch plates, outlet covers, and similar items in place
and not to be finish painted.
B. Reinstall removed items following completion of painting.

3.04 APPLICATION
A. Application of coatings is evidence of acceptance of substrate conditions and that proper surface preparation has been
completed
B. Apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Contact Polomyx at 1-800-729-7656 to confirm IPS 25
application and wet and dry mil thicknesses.
C. Apply materials evenly applied without runs or sags, brush marks, laps, streaks, unfinished patches or other blemishes.
D. Tint fillers to match wood where clear finishes are required. Work fillers into grain before set. Wipe excess from surface.
E. Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before applying next coat.
F. Final coats will not be applied until after other trades, whose operations are detrimental to finish painting, have finished in
the areas to be painted.

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G. Finish recesses the same as adjoining rooms. Finish other surfaces the same as nearest or adjoining surfaces unless
otherwise shown.
H. Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture same as similar exposed surfaces.
I. Apply floor paint markings, where shown on the Drawings, prior to the final application of sealer specified in Section 03 30
00.
J. Apply additional coats when undercoats, stains, or other conditions show through final coat until coating is of uniform
finish, color and appearance.
K. Surfaces, including edges, corners, crevices, welds, and exposed fasteners, will receive a dry film thickness equivalent to
that of flat surfaces.
L. Sand lightly between each enamel or varnish coat.
M. Finish doors on tops, bottoms, and side edges same as door faces.
N. Omit primer coat on metal surfaces which have been shop-primed.
O. Spot prime metal surface areas where shop priming has not been applied, where shop primer has been breached by
scratches, dents, or similar damage, field welded joints, or where noted otherwise.
P. Paint exposed mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical Work in areas scheduled to be finished.
1. Paint exposed items identical with room, ceiling, or adjacent surface color unless specifically noted otherwise.
2. In Public areas Paint mechanical items including the following:
a. Piping, pipe hangers, and supports.
b. Heat exchangers.
c. Tanks.
d. Ductwork and ductwork insulation.
e. Motors, mechanical equipment, and supports.
f. Accessory items.
g. Interior surfaces of ducts, where visible through registers or grilles.
3. Paint electrical items including the following:
a. Conduit and fittings.
b. Panelboxes.
c. Column mounted receptacles.

3.05 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

A. Provide finish coats which are compatible with prime paints used.
B. Review other Sections in which prime paints are to be provided to ensure compatibility of total coatings systems for various
substrates.
C. Upon request from other trades, furnish information on characteristics of finish materials proposed for use to ensure
compatible prime coats are used.
D. Provide barrier coats over incompatible primers or remove and re-prime to provide a proper finish coat.
E. Notify the Architect/Engineer, in writing, of anticipated or encountered problems using specified coating systems with
substrates factory primed.

3.06 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality Assurance
1. Owner reserves the right to invoke the material testing procedure at any time, and any number of times during period
of field painting.
2. An independent testing laboratory will sample paint being used.
3. Samples of materials delivered to Project site will be taken, identified, sealed, and certified in presence of Contractor.

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3.07 ADJUSTING
A. At the completion of Work of other trades, touch-up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.08 CLEANING
A. Section 01 77 00 3 Closeout Procedures
1. Remove from the site and discard excess paint materials, rubbish, cans, and rags at the end of each workday.
2. Clean window glass and other paint-splattered surfaces, using care not to scratch or otherwise damage finished
surfaces.
3.09 PROTECTION
A. Protect Work finished under this Section and the Work of other trades, whether to be painted or not, against damage by
painting and finishing Work.
B. Correct damage by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and repainting, to the satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer.
C. Provide WET PAINT signs in quantity and locations where finishes have been newly painted.
D. Remove temporary protective wrappings provided by other trades for protection of their Work after completion of painting
operations.
3.10 SCHEDULES
Unless indicated otherwise on Interior Finish Schedule:
A. Typical Paint at Units Shall be a Flat High-Build Paint.
1. Kitchens and Baths at Unit shall be an Eggshell High 3Build Paint.
B. Typical Commons shall be an Eggshell High-Build Paint-Limit to 6 colors which will not match ceiling.
C. Miscellaneous Paint and Stain system reference below:

INTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

IPS NO. SUB-STRATE/ FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. OF DFT PER

AREA COATS COAT mils

1 Drywall, Conc., Flat Latex ProMar 200 Latex Wall 1 1.1

CMU Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Flat 2 1.4
Wall Paint
2 Drywall, Conc., Egg-shell Latex ProMar 200 Latex Wall 1 1.1
CMU Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Eg- 2 1.5
Shel Enamel
3 Drywall, Conc., Satin Latex ProMar 200 Latex Wall 1 1.1
CMU Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Semi- 2 1.5
Gloss Enamel

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INTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

IPS NO. SUB-STRATE/ FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. OF DFT PER

AREA COATS COAT mils

4 Drywall Conc., Gloss Latex ProMar 200 Latex Wall 1 1.1

CMU Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Gloss 2 2.0
Enamel
5 Drywall Conc., Gloss Epoxy ProMar 200 Latex Wall 1 1.1
CMU Primer
.....................................................................................................
Water-Based Catalyzed 2 3.0
Epoxy
6 Light-weight Gloss Latex Heavy Duty Block Filler 1 1.1
CMU .....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Gloss 2 2.0
Enamel
7 Light-weight Gloss Epoxy Heavy Duty Block Filler 1 1.1
CMU .....................................................................................................
Water-Based Catalyzed 2 3.0
Epoxy
8 Metal: Ferrous Flat Latex Kem Kromik Metal 1 3.0
Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Eg- 2 1.5
Shel Enamel
9 Metal: Ferrous Satin Latex Kem Kromik Metal 1 3.0
Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Semi- 2 1.5
Gloss Enamel
10 Metal: Ferrous Gloss Latex Kem Kromik Metal 1 3.0
Primer
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Gloss 2 2.0
Enamel

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INTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

IPS NO. SUB-STRATE/ FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. OF DFT PER

AREA COATS COAT mils

11 Exposed Roof Satin Latex DTM Acrylic Primer 1 3

Structure, .....................................................................................................
Conduit, Waterborne Acrylic Dry 1 3
Sprinkler Piping, Fall Semi-Gloss
etc.
12 Wood Flat Latex ProMar 200 Alkyd 1 2.0
Enamel Undercoater
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Flat 2 1.4
Wall Paint
13 Wood Egg-shell Latex ProMar 200 Alkyd 1 2.0
Enamel Undercoater
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Eg- 2 1.5
Shel Enamel
14 Wood Satin Latex ProMar 200 Alkyd 1 2.0
Enamel Undercoater
.....................................................................................................
ProMar 200 Latex Semi- 2 1.5
Gloss Enamel
15 Wood, Stained Satin Alkyd S-W Oil Stain 1 -
.....................................................................................................
Oil Base Gloss Varnish 1 1.0
.....................................................................................................
Oil Base Satin Varnish 1 1.0
16 Wood, Natural Satin Alkyd Oil Base Gloss Varnish 2 2.0
17 Wood, Natural Gloss Alkyd Oil Base Gloss Varnish 2 2.0
18 Drywall, Conc., Spray Base, Primer/Sealer 1
CMU Coating Wallcoating ......................................
POLOMYX 1
TOLL-O-FECT
ZOLATONE
COR-O-FECT III
Spray Coating

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EXTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

EPS SUB- FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. DFT

NO. STRATE/ OF PER
AREA COATS COAT mils

1 Parking Lot Flat Alkyd ProMar Alkyd Traffic 1 9.0

Marking
2 Concrete Walls Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
& Trim
3 Concrete Walls Satin Acrylic Latex A-100 Satin Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim
4 Drywall, Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 1 2.2
Exterior Alkyd Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 2 1.3
Flat Latex House & Trim
5 Drywall, Semi- Acrylic Latex A-100 1 2.2
Exterior gloss Alkyd Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 2 1.5
Satin Latex House &
Trim
6 Drywall, Flat Alkyd A-100 1 2.2
Exterior Alkyd Primer
..................................................................................................
ProMar Alkyd 2 1.8
Flat House
7 Masonry Flat Acrylic Latex Heavy Duty Block Filler 1 10.0
..................................................................................................
A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
& Trim
8 Masonry Satin Acrylic Latex Heavy Duty Block Filler 1 10.0
..................................................................................................
A-100 Satin Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim
9 Metal, Aluminum Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
& Trim
10 Metal, Aluminum Satin Acrylic Latex A-100 Satin Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim
11 Metal, Aluminum Semi-gloss Acrylic Latex A-100 Gloss Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim

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EXTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

EPS SUB- FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. DFT

NO. STRATE/ OF PER
AREA COATS COAT mils

12 Metal, Aluminum Gloss Alkyd Zinc Chromate Primer 1 3.0

..................................................................................................
Industrial Enamel, VOC 2 2.0
Comp.
13 Metal, Ferrous Semi-gloss Polyurethane B67H5 Recoatable 1 3.0
Epoxy Primer
..................................................................................................
Hi-Solids Polyurethane 2 1.5
(Low VOC)
14 Metal, Galvan- Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
ized & Trim
15 Metal, Galvan- Satin Acrylic Latex A-100 Satin Latex House 2 1.5
ized & Trim
16 Metal, Galvan- Semi-Gloss Acrylic Latex A-100 Gloss Latex House 2 1.5
ized & Trim
17 Metal, Galvan- Flat Alkyd GALVITE Paint 1 2.0
ized ..................................................................................................
ProMar Alkyd Flat Ext. 2 1.8
18 Metal, Galvan- Gloss Alkyd GALVITE Paint 1 2.0
ized ..................................................................................................
Indust. Enamel, VOC 2 2.0
Complying
19 Wood Flat Stain Alkyd S-W Semi-Transparent 2 -
Wood Preserv. Stain,
VOC Complying
20 Wood Flat Stain Alkyd S-W Solid Color Ext. 2 -
Stain, VOC Complying
21 Wood Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 Latex Ext. Wood 1 1.5
Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
& Trim
22 Wood Satin Acrylic Latex A-100 Latex Ext. Wood 1 1.5
Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 Satin Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim

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EXTERIOR PAINT SYSTEMS

EPS SUB- FINISH VEHICLE COATING NO. DFT

NO. STRATE/ OF PER
AREA COATS COAT mils

23 Wood Semi-Gloss Acrylic Latex A-100 Latex Ext. Wood 1 1.5

Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 Gloss Latex House 2 1.5
& Trim
24 Wood Gloss, Clear Alkyd Exterior Varnish 3 1.0
25 Cement Board Flat Acrylic Latex A-100 Latex Ext. Wood 1 1.5
Siding and Trim Primer
..................................................................................................
A-100 Flat Latex House 2 1.3
& Trim
26 Cement Board Pebble ICI Decra Flex Heavy Texture to be use 1
Panel Finish with light colors only
..................................................................................................

Note: All gypsum wallboard and plaster & returns are to be painted

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