SECTION 09 96 00

HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

To be read with Division 1 - General Requirements, Conditions of Contract, all

related Technical Specifications and associated drawings of this Contract.

For Medical Services Building comply with all applicable requirements, standards
and codes specified in FGI 2012 - Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health
Care Facilities, HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) regulations and MOH, Kuwait
regulations.

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnish all labour, material, plant, equipment and appliances and

perform all necessary operations requested to execute the work of this
section.

B. All ceilings of Carpark, ramps, etc, areas as shown on drawings shall

be painted with anti-carbonation paint (C18). All walls and columns
shall be also painted with high reflective coating (W11).

C. All areas where ever noted on drawings shall be coated with low dirt
pickup coating (W1A).

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. This schedule is intended to be used as a helpful indication of the

related sections within the Project Specifications. It is not necessarily
comprehensive or complete and it is the Contractors responsibility to
ascertain all applicable sections required to understand the full scope
of work intended.

1. Section 07 18 00 : Traffic Coatings

2. Section 09 24 00 : Portland Cement Plaster
3. Section 09 91 00 : Painting

1.3 REFERENCES

A. The minimum standards for products specified in this section shall be

including as under but not limited to the following. Except as otherwise
specified herein, perform work in accordance with specifications, codes
and standards cited therein, and their latest editions, revisions,
applicable addenda and supplements. Where there is conflict between
the referenced standards the most stringent of the
conditions/requirements shall be applicable.

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 1. ASTM C 672 - Standard Test Methods for Scaling
Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to
Deicing Chemicals.
2. ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Method for Vulcanised Rubber,
Thermoplastic Rubber and Thermoplastic
Elastromers for Elongation.
3. ASTM D 653 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapour
Transmission of Organic Coating Films.
4. BS 476-7 - Fire Tests on Building Materials and
Structures. Methods of test to determine the
classification of the surface spread of flame of
products.
5. SSPC - Society for Protective Coating - specifications
(as applicable).

B. All applicable local codes, regulations, etc of Authorities having

Jurisdiction.

Note: The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent of the
requirements in case of any conflict among the above
standards. Contractor shall keep a copy of all referenced
standards on site and shall provide the Engineer a copy
immediately upon request.

1.4 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS

A. Soffit Treatment including downstand beams:

Decorative, flexible, anti-carbonation and anti-corrosive UV resistant

protective coating for concrete. Elastomeric coating based on acrylic
co-polymers. Applied as a liquid it cures to form a durable, protective
anti-corrosive membrane.

Design Basis:
a. MasterProtect 300

B. Walls, Column Treatment:

High reflective coating for the interior of parking structures

Design Basis:
a. Sonoshield Parkcoat

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

Provide details of product description, composition and test

performances.

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 B. Provide method statements covering the preparation and application
for each of the coating systems and finishing procedures onto a
concrete surface.

C. Submit samples, at least 300x300mm of each of the coatings on a

suitable background material showing finish and colour.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. For acceptance of any approved equal manufacturer and/or product,

the Contractor shall comply with all requirements specified in Division 1
for the same and produce test certificates from UKAS or IAS accredited
laboratory that the subject product is complying with the specified
performance requirements. Test certificates from any other laboratories
will not be acceptable.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer:

Company specialising in manufacturing the products specified in this

section with a minimum of ten (10) year documented experience.

B. Applicator:

Company specialising in preparing work of this section, with skilled

workman, in accordance with manufacturers instructions, with a
minimum of 5 years experience.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not apply materials when surface and ambient temperatures are

outside the limits required by the product manufacturers.

B. Do not apply exterior coatings during rain, during windblown sand

conditions or when relative humidity is outside the range required by
the manufacturer.

C. Provide adequate lighting levels at all times when applying systems to

substrate.

1.9 MOCK-UP

A. Provide a mock-up for each type of coating and colour approved for
evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application
workmanship.

1. Finish areas designated by the Engineer. Mock up area shall be

atleast 10m2.
2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color,
and sheen are approved by the Engineer.

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 3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. The Contractor shall ensure that a Warranty agreement is taken out
with Contractor, Manufacturer and Installer to ensure that the supply of
the materials and the application of the systems are in accordance with
the specification recommendations and warrants its quality and
performance.
B. In the event of defects on the materials, during the period of Warranty,
the Manufacturer undertakes to replace the defective materials at its
cost and pay for the application of these materials.
C. In the event of proved defects due to the incorrect application of the
materials, arising during the period of Warranty, the Contractor and the
Installer undertake to replace the defective works, including materials
at their cost.
D. This Warranty period shall commence from the date of completion and
acceptance of the work, whichever is the latest and shall extend for a
period of five (5) years.
1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra coating materials from the same production run as the
materials applied and in the quantities described below. Package with
protective covering for storage and identify with labels describing
contents. Deliver extra materials to Owner.
B. Quantity: Furnish Owner with an additional three percent, but not less
than 1 gal (3.8 l) or 1 case, as appropriate, of each material and colour
applied.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 APPROVED MANUFACTURER OR PRODUCT

A. Subject to compliance with the requirements of the specifications of

this Section, the following manufacturers are acceptable.

Manufacturers specified hereinafter are specified for the purposes of

establishing minimum quality standards. Products which are equal to,
or better than those specified and which conform to the Engineer’s
design requirements and colour selections, may be acceptable, subject
to the Engineers approval.

1. Anti-carbonation Paint
MasterProtect 300
Manuf. by BASF, represented by Arabi Co.
Tel: 2474 2533

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 2. High Reflective Coating
Sonoshield Parkcoat
Manuf. by BASF, represented by Arabi Co
Tel: 2474 2533

2.2 ALTERNATIVE MANUFACTURERS

A. BASF Construction Chemicals

Agent: Arabi Company
Tel: 2474 2533
Fax: 2471 9852

B. FOSROC
Agent: Boodai
Tel: 2481 7618

C. Flowcrete Middle East

Agent: Al Riyash
Tel: 965 1803388

D. Jotun Paints
Tel: 2474 3014
Web: www.jotun.com

E. Sika
Agent: M.A.Kharafi
Tel: 24813622
Fax: 24832537

F. Approved equal

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Anti carbonation Paint for Soffits and Ceilings (C18): shall be high
build, decorative, flexible, anti-carbonation and waterproof protective
coating (DFT-400 microns) for concrete, etc full filling the following
performance requirements.

1. Performance Requirements:
a. Accelerated Weathering : No Cracking or Crazing
5736 hours (BS 3900)
b. Tear Resistance : 7.3 KN/m
(ASTM D 624)
c. Microbiological test : Anti Microbial Activity
d. Crack bridging : 5.10mm
e. Pull off strength : 1.1 N/mm2
f. Chloride ion diffusion : 4.98x10-10 cm2/s

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 g. Reduction in Chloride ion : 97%
Ingress @ 28 days
h. : R value at 400 microns
Carbon dioxide diffusion
DFT greater than 200m
After 2000 hrs accelerated
weathering
i. Elongation : > 400%
2. Properties:
a. Solids by volume : 62%
b. Relative density : 1.35 at 250C
c. Water vapour transmission : 26 gms/m2 per 24hours
d. Chemical resistance : resistance to spillage of
gasoline, diesel,
sewage, weak acids
and alkalis.

B. High reflective anti-carbonation coating for walls and columns in interior

Car Parks applied at the rate of 0.4 liters/m2. (W11‐ High Reflective
coating)

Properties:
1. Density (ASTM D 1475) : 1.27 kg/litre
2. Solids by volume (ASTM D 5201) : 45%
3. Light Reflectivity : 88%
4. Anti carbonation air equivalent (R) : > 300m
(Tay wood test method)
5. Tensile strength (ASTM D 412) : 567 psi
6. Elongation at break (ASTM D 412) : 35%
7. Water vapour perms, dry : 2.1
(ASTM D 1653)

C. Low dirt pickup paint finish on walls: (W1A)

1. Description: 100% pure acrylic, elastomeric flexible

coating crack bridging, anti-carbonation
and reflectivity.
2. Surface(s) : Concrete/plastered or rendered block
works
3. Initial Coats : One coat penetrating primer, alkali
resistant primer/sealer, vol. solids>34% as
per ISO 3233:1998(E), VOC in gms/ltr: 11
as per USA-EPA Method 24.

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 4. Intermediate One-two coats of putty, a vinyl acrylic
based Filler coat for smoothening and
covering minor imperfection in the plaster
or concrete surface, Vol. solids>50±2% as
per ISO 3233:1998(E), VOC: 5gms/L as
per ISO EU
5. Finishing Coats : Two coat of pure acrylic water based low
dirt pick up paint finish with easy cleans
ability. VOC in gms/ltr:0 as per USA-EPA
Method 24.
6. Properties: DC, dirt collection index as per SS 500:
2002. More than 92 before washing. More
than 95 after washing. Static Crack
bridging ability 0.3mm. Equivalent air layer
thickness R value 118m.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

A. Sealant:

As recommended by the coating manufacturer for the purpose

intended and compatible with the coating and with the materials to
which it is bonded

B. Seal around all pipe penetrations as per the manufacturers

recommended.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify substrate surfaces are durable free of matter detrimental to

adhesion or application of coating. Do not proceed with the installation
until all unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected, such as
shrinkage creeks, blow holes, minor honey-combing.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with the coating manufacturers instructions.

3.3 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A. Comply with the coating manufacturers instructions.

3.4 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A. Make provision to protect and minimise the spattering of coating to

other works. The Contractor shall promptly clean all affected work.

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 B. Upon completion of the work of this section, remove any protective
coverings from exposed surfaces and clean surfaces free of all smears,
marks and dis-colouration.

C. Remove all waste and excess material, off site at the completion of the
work.

END OF SECTION

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