SURFACE CLEANING AND PAINTING CHECKLIST

 Blast cleaning procedure is being followed properly?

 Steel surfaces are free from grease, oil, dirt, weld slag or any other contamination by using a
suitable approved solvent?
 Pipes which have been subjected to salt spray in transportation are water washed and dried
properly?
 For steel surfaces sharp tools used with care and surfaces are not cut?
 The surface is cleaned of all remaining grit and residual dust in a manner such that no
contamination of the steel surface, or any other surface, which will affect coating quality, will
occur.
 The surface is tested for cleanliness by applying white tape and examining the tape for residue.
 Surface preparation is approved by Owner/Engineer or Coating Manufacturer’s representative
to apply primer
 Is weather and temperature suitable for painting?
 Is there any defect produced in primer coat due to handling or any reason?
 Second primer coat, two finish coats and shades for pattern are applied after fabrication,
erection and welding works?
 All damaged and loosely adhering paint is removed and the surface thoroughly cleaned,
preferably by grit blasting or if not practical then by mechanical devices such as withbrushes or
descalers to "near white metal" finish?
 Sequence of coat is being followed as per specification?
 Inspection is performed by Owner/Engineer or Coating Manufacturer’s representative?