PAINTWORK CHECKLIST

Exterior & Interior

- Paint shall be lead free
- Life expectancy to first maintenance for paint finishes shall be a minimum of 4-5 years.
Provide a written Specification for inclusion in the operations and maintenance manual
for recoating (by others) at the end of the period.
- Provide technical information/data sheet of products and manufacturer’s
recommendations for application.
- All finishes to be uniform in texture, colour and appearance within the limits of the
approved samples and without irregularities or distortion. Finish coatings to match the
colour and sheen of the agreed control samples.
- Obtain coating materials from one source and notify the Engineer of the selected
manufacturer before the work commences.
- Paint sequence to follow approved method statement and final coat to be applied only
once all finishes activities are completed.
- Preparation material shall be recommended by paint manufacturer
- Sanding after coats shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
and by the coating manufacturer for the situation and surfaces being prepared
- There shall be an interval of at least the period recommended in writing by the
manufacturer between successive coats of paint.
- Specular gloss levels specified shall be measured in accordance with BS EN ISO 2813.
- All finishes to be uniform in texture, colour and appearance within the limits of the
agreed samples and without irregularities or distortion. Finish coatings to match the
colour and sheen of the agreed control samples.
- All Surfaces have to be treated (cracks/holes/blemishes) as per manufacturer’s
recommendation and prepared ready to receive paint Prepared surfaces shall be
inspected prior to the application of the finish coat.
- All surfaces shall be clean, suitably dry, e.g. with a moisture content less than 5% and
free from anything that may interface with
- Once applied the finish shall not in any way slump, flow, crack, flake, split, sag, pit,
bubble, blister, float, effloresce, craze, shrink, break, wrinkle, crinkle, yellow, chalk, fade,
discolour, powder, stain, bleed or lose its finish or gloss in any way. Full account of the
extremes of all atmospheric and environmental conditions shall be taken
- All paints shall be anti-mould and stable in humid conditions and suitable to hot
climate.
- Adequate (protection/temporary removal) shall be provided to adjacent surfaces until
completing the paint work (doors/windows/ironmongry/face plates…etc.
- When removing or partially removing coatings, the methods used shall not damage the
substrate or adjacent surfaces nor adversely affect subsequent coatings.
- All paints should be Lead Free U.O.S
primer undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. Priming ensures
better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional
protection for the material being painted consists of 20–30% synthetic resin, 60–80% solvent
and 2–5% additive agent.[citation needed] Some primer contains polyethylene (plastic), for
better durability.

Putty It fills in the imperfections on the surface and even on the slightest of cracks. It offers a
defensive sub-layer for the paint. One or two coats of putty can be applied accordingly, but you
need to allow the prior coat to dry before you apply the next coat. Putty has two types:

- White cement (powder) wall putty. Made up of white cement, added polymers
and minerals. Used for both interior and exterior application. has superior binding traits
because it is white cement-based.
- Acrylic wall putty. An acrylic and water-based solution. Suitable only for interiors.

Paint Types

Acrylic (water-based) Emultion (water-based) Latex (water-based)

Enamel (oil-based) Lead (oil-based)

Nitrocellulose (solvent-based) Cement (Cement-based)

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended

in acrylic polymer emulsion and plasticizers, silicon oils, defoamers, stabilizers, metal
soaps. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on
how much the paint is diluted with water, or modified with acrylic gels, mediums, or pastes, the
finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor, a gouache or an oil painting, or have its own
unique characteristics not attainable with other media.

Emulsion mostly refers to paint used for walls and ceilings. It's water-based with vinyl or
acrylic added for durability. It comes in a range of finishes: gloss, satin, eggshell, silk, flat matt or
matt. 'Matt and flat matt give a non-shiny, non-reflective finish; eggshell is similar to matt paint
for woodwork but has a subtle cracked effect, while silk paint has a slight sheen so is great in
bathrooms or kitchens as it can be wiped down.
Latex is a term applied to water-based acrylic, latex, or vinyl styrene paints. ... Binders in these
sorts of paints cause them to appear milky before applications to surfaces, but they dry
clear. Latex paint can also be referred to as acrylic paint.

Enamel paint is paint that air-dries to a hard, usually glossy, finish, used for coating surfaces
that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature; it should not
be confused with decorated objects in "painted enamel", where vitreous enamel is applied with
brushes and fired in a kiln

Lead paint or lead-based paint is paint containing lead. As pigment, Lead is added to paint to
accelerate drying, increase durability, maintain a fresh appearance, and resist moisture that
causes corrosion. It is one of the main health and environmental hazards associated with paint

nitrocellulose lacquer is mostly solvent-based and comprised of plant-based substances like

cotton, mixed nitric and sulfuric acids. The nitrocellulose element serves as a binding agent,
which is then mixed with solvent to enable a conventional spray finish.

Cement paints are covered under Powder Paints which are used for exterior cemented walls,
all types of masonry surfaces like Multistoried buildings, Bridges, Dams, Houses, Buildings of
General Public, etc. and can also be used for Interior as well as exterior masonry cemented
surfaces.

Epoxy Paints is a two part coatings that was developed to provide solution on metal
substrates due to its high adhesion on various substrates. The system generally uses 3:1 by
volume mixing ratio, and dry overnight providing a tough, protective coating with extremely
excellent hardness. There strength against various acids, alkalis & solvents makes them useful
for factory cast iron, aluminum, mild steel, Galvanized steel, cast steel and reduces exposure
and flammability related issues vis-à-vis solvent based coatings. Epoxy paints only does not work
for exterior application as they chalk out or turns yellow due to UV exposure

(THERE IS A SPRCIAL EPOXY FOR EXTERNAL PAINT)

 1- Paint Finish
Flat leave a duller (or “matte”) finish without shine. Flat paints are usually applied to ceilings
and irregular wall surfaces to help hide imperfections. Not recommended in rooms that require
frequent washing, such as in kitchens and baths.
Eggshell is a paint that has a little more sheen than a flat paint, which makes it easier to clean
and gives it a more lustrous appearance. It can be used in place of semi-gloss to provide a less
shiny finish.
Satin/Silk finish is typically recommended for most walls. Although low in sheen, it is easier to
clean than flat paints due to its higher binder content. It is usually a little shinier than an eggshell
but less shiny than a semi-gloss. (Silk is a finish associated with walls and satin for woodwork)
Semi-gloss is best for areas that need to be durable and washable, such as windows, doors,
wood trim and other woodwork, since these surfaces get more wear, fingerprints and soil than
walls.
High-gloss provides a tough, washable finish for areas that endure a lot of traffic or wear and
for rooms that require resistance to moisture, dirt and grease—such as the bathroom and
kitchen.
INTUMESCENT PAINTING
1- SUMMARY
Fire-retardant intumescent paint for interior and exterior items and surfaces.

2- QUALITY ASSURANCE
Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: ASTM E 84.
Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.
Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
Benchmark samples (mockups) for each type of coating and substrate required.

3- MATERIALS
Water reducible or solvent reducible.

4- PRODUCTS
Steel Surfaces:
Interior, Pigmented, Flat:

Prime coat.
First and Second Coat: Intumescent-type, fire-retardant paint.
Topcoat.
Exterior, Pigmented, Flat:
Prime coat.
First and Second Coat: Intumescent-type, fire-retardant paint.
Topcoat.

5- APPLICATION : Minimum Coating Thickness: Total dry film thickness of entire system as
recommended by manufacturer.