1.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide methodology to be adopted for the various
steps involved in paint works for a two-storey building.
2. SCOPE
The scope of this method statement is the general features and sequence in which this
activity should be performed in accordance of QCS 2014.
3. ORGANISATION, RESPONSIBILITIES &
SUPERVISION
3.1 Project Manager – responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives
which include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project
requirements, and managing the constraints of the project management triangle, which
are cost, time, scope, and quality. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the
ensuring that the Project Quality plan and the Inspection and Testing procedures,
method statement, HSE safety and all contractual documentation are maintained up to
date and accessible to all parties.
3.2 Construction Manager – responsible for overall construction activities ensuring
that all method statement for plastering works, quality, and safety procedures are
implemented and required approval permits are obtained.
3. ORGANISATION, RESPONSIBILITIES &
SUPERVISION
3.4 Site Supervisor – supervise closely, the activities designated to them and ensure
that all instructions and safety procedure are followed and strictly adhered
to. Supervise the work to ensure that technical, quality, safety and purchase order
requirements are met; Attend daily site meeting and communicate his daily report with
the Project/Site Engineer; Participate in training and development of his subordinates;
Organize with the Project/Site Engineer to ensure the availability of plant, equipment,
and labor to his designated work activities; Closely monitor the usage of consumables
and materials by his crew in order to minimize wastage; Assess craftsmanship of
subordinates under his control.
3.5 Site Foreman – to liaise with the Site Engineer and Supervisor for the work
execution.
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SUPERVISION
3.6 QA/QC Engineer – ensure the proper implementation of the Quality system and
monitor overall quality of the work is maintained. Conduct inspection and monitor
tests. Determine and report any non-conformance and recommended corrective
actions. Ensure that all personnel are aware of the quality requirement. Conduct
surveillance and inspection duties at various stages to ensure compliance with QA/QC
Plan.
3.7 H.S.E. Manager – health, safety, and environmental (HSE) managers generally plan,
coordinate and implement issues and directives within the organization. They ensure
safe environmental working conditions for all employees.
3.8 H.S.E. Officer – ensure enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the
approved HSE Plan. Will advise on Health & Safety requirements and monitor the
Hazard controls implemented on site as per the Method Statement/Risk assessment.
3.9 Painter Worker – shall be responsible for the painting application.
4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
CLIENT : PHINMA-University of Pangasinan
CONTRACTOR : DEKORAS Company
PROJECT : Construction of Two-Storey On-The-Job-Training (OJT) Resources Building
BS : British Standard
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
QCS : Qatar Construction Specifications
QC : Quality Control
QA : Quality Assurance
MSDS : Material Safe Data Sheet
MAR : Material Approval Request
MS : Method Statement
RA : Risk Assessment
5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
5.1 QCS 2014, Section 26, Part 1, 2, 3 & 4
5.2 OSHA Publication 3514
5.3 Approved Drawings
6. DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS
6.1 Checklist
6.2 Test Forms
6.3 KM approvals (materials, drawings, work order, personnel, etc.)
6.4 ITP
7. TOOLS AND/OR TEST INSTRUMENTS
7.1 Spray Gun
7.2 Masks
7.3 Painting rollers
7.4 Painting brush
7.5 Paint tray
7.6 Putty knife
7.7 Scrappers
7.8 Abrasive Papers
7.9 Bucket
8. MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
8.1 Approved Paints
8.2 Mineral solvent (white spirit and related hydrocarbon solvents) for paints and other
purposes
8.3 Knotting solution
8.4 Metallic zinc-rich priming paint (organic media)
8.5 Ready-mixed aluminium priming paints for woodwork
8.6 Water-borne priming paints for woodwork
8.7 Solvent-borne priming paints for woodwork
8.8 Polythene Sheet
9. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Paint Mixer Machine
9.2 Ladders
9.3 Mobile scaffolds
10. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS
10.1 Samples
Sample panels are to be prepared for each type and colour of coating material to be used in
the Works and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. As a minimum, the following
sample panels shall be submitted:
Paint Colours: 300 x 300 mm samples labelled to indicate finish, formula, colour name
and/or, number, sheen and gloss units of approved colours for:
(a) each specified colour in each specified finish coat material.
(b) each standard wood finish on specified wood species.
Other Materials: 500 x 500 mm (minimum) samples of each paper/fabric material minimum
size showing at least the pattern repeat where applicable.
10.2 List of Materials
Before ordering materials, the Contractor is to submit a list of those materials proposed for
use on the Project for the Engineer’s approval.
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10.3 Marking of Containers
Materials to be delivered in sealed containers shall be clearly labelled with the following
information:
• Manufacturer’s name, initials or recognized trade mark
• Title and specification number
• Whether the material is primer, undercoat or finishing coat
• Whether the material is for internal or external use, where appropriate
• Colour references from BS 4800
• Method of application
• Batch number and date of manufacture or re-test
No paint is to be used more than 18 months after manufacture or re-test.
Coating materials other than spray paints, bituminous paints and textured masonry paints
are to be in containers not exceeding 5 litres capacity.
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10.4 Marking of Papers/Fabrics
Papers/fabrics are to be clearly marked with batch and shade numbers as appropriate.
10.5 Toolbox meeting shall be conducted regularly
11. HEALTH AND SAFETY
11.1 General
11.1.1 All employees shall be provided with complete personal protective
equipment (PPE).
11.1.2 All employees shall attend Safety Induction and training Course to identify
all Hazards associated with this work.
11.1.3 All workers shall be provided with proper tools and equipment to execute
the work safely.
11.1.4 MSDS shall be displayed at work location as appropriate.
11.1.5 Work on height should be properly managed and use of ladders shall be
restricted.
11. HEALTH AND SAFETY
11.2 Risk Assessment
See Annexure – 1
11.3 Specific Emergency Procedures
See Annexure – 2
12. WORK PROCEDURE
12.1 General Preparations
a. Before painting commences all surfaces in the work area are to be washed and
scrubbed clean of debris and every possible precaution taken to keep down dust.
No paint is to be applied to surfaces structurally or superficially damp and all
surfaces must be ascertained to be free from condensation, efflorescence, etc.,
before the application of each coat.
b. All items not required to be painted (e.g., ironmongery) are first to be fitted and
then removed before any painting preparation commences. The fittings shall be
refixed in position when all painting is completed.
c. Brushes, pails, knives, rollers, etc. used in carrying out the work are to be clean
and free from foreign matter before being used for different types of material.
d. No dilution of painting materials is allowed except strictly as detailed by the
manufacturer.
e. All materials to be used for surface preparations are to be used strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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f. No exterior or exposed painting will be carried out under adverse weather
conditions such as extreme humidity, dust storms or rain.
g. Materials will be properly stored and segregated based on Product/colour.
h. Storage will be as per manufacturer recommendations.
12.2 Surface Preparation for Painting
12.2.1 Preparation of Plastered and Rendered Surfaces
a. The surface is first to be scraped to remove mortar splashes, etc., and then made
good, cutting out all defective work and repairing with plaster or render of the
same type as previously used.
b. The surface is then to be rubbed down with fine glass paper to remove loose
particles and to smooth irregularities before the application of the filler coat which
is to be spread evenly with a scraper over all surfaces and allowed to dry.
c. The first application of filler coat will be rubbed down and a second application
of filler coat made as before.
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d. The surface is then to be sanded using progressively finer grades of paper until
perfectly smooth and approved by the Engineer.
e. All rendered surfaces are to receive one full coat of alkali resistant primer before
the application of oil based paints.
12.2.2 Preparation of Wood Surfaces
a. All large, loose or resinous knots are to be cut out and the holes plugged with
sound wood. Nails are to be punched well below surfaces.
b. All surfaces are to be rubbed down with fine glass paper in the direction of the
grain to give a smooth, even finish with arises rounded or eased.
c. After dusting off all oily woods such as teak and afrormosia they are to be
washed with white spirit.
d. Two thin coats of knotting should be applied to all knots and any other resinous
parts of softwood.
e. A full coat of primer is to be vigorously brushed in, particular care being taken to
fill end grain. Backs of members are to receive two coats of primer.
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f. After priming all nails, screw holes and similar depressions are to be filled with
stopping, pressed well in and finished off flush with the surface. Screw heads are to
be countersunk sufficiently to hold the stopping.
g. After priming and stopping is completed, pore and grain irregularities are to be
treated with a coat of brush or knife applied filler, and the surface rubbed down
smooth and even.
12.2.3 Preparation of Metal Surfaces
a. Iron and steel surfaces are to be wire brushed to remove rust, loose scale,
welding slag and spatter, and cleaned with white spirit to remove oil, grease and
dirt.
b. Iron and steel surfaces are to receive two coats of primer.
c. On pre-primed surfaces care is to be taken to ensure that defective primer, rust
and loose scale are removed back to bare medal and patch primed.
d. Blast cleaned surfaces shall be primed within 1 hour of blasting. All other
surfaces shall be primed no later than 3 hours after preparation.
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12.3 Primers, Paint and Coating
a. Coatings are to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction to
clean, dry surfaces, in dust free and dry atmospheric conditions and after any
previous coats have hardened.
b. Paints of different brands are not to be mixed or used in the same coating
system. No primed or undercoated woodwork and metalwork is to be left in an
exposed or unsuitable location for any undue period before completion of the
painting process. No exterior or exposed painting is to be carried out under
adverse weather conditions, such as rain, extreme humidity, dust storms, etc.
12.3.1 Primers and Undercoatings
a. Priming coats are to be applied by brush unless other methods are approved
taking care to work the primer into the surface, joints, angles and end grain.
b. Any primed surfaces which have deteriorated on site or in transit are to be
touched up to the approval of the Engineer.
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c. All surfaces of joinery which have not been primed in the workshop are to be
primed immediately on arrival at site and before fixing.
d. Undercoats are to be applied as an even film over all exposed surfaces avoiding
an uneven thickness at edges and angles.
e. All priming and undercoats are to be rubbed down to a smooth surface with fine
abrasive paper and cleaned of all dust before the application of the next coat.
12.3.2 Paints and Finish Coatings
a. The number of coats shall be as specified by the paint manufacturer, or at
minimum, as specified on Table 3.2.
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b. Care shall be taken to ensure that finish coats applied over calcium plumbate
primer are compatible with the primer.
c. Finish coats will be applied as an even film over all exposed surfaces, avoiding
brush marks, sags, runs and other defects. Where two gloss finish coats are
specified the second coat shall be applied within 48 hours of the first.
d. The application of paint systems for iron and steel should result in a minimum
total film thickness of 125 microns internally or externally notwithstanding the
number of coats specified.
12.4 Decorative Papers and Fabrics
12.4.1 Preparation of New Surfaces for Papers and Fabrics
a. Rendered surfaces are to be scraped to remove mortar splashes and all
irregularities, cracks and blow holes to be filled and rubbed down when dry to a
smooth surface removing all nibs and loose material.
b. Rendering and other alkaline surfaces are to receive one coat of alkali resistant
primer.
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c. All nail and screw heads to rigid sheet surfaces are to be below the surface,
touched in with metal primer and allowed to dry before filling.
d. Paperfaced plasterboard, hardboard, chipboard and the like are to receive one
coat of general purpose primer.
e. Surfaces which have not been primed and other surfaces recommended by the
adhesive manufacturer are to receive one coat of size which shall be allowed to
dry.
12.4.2 Preparation of Previously Papered/Painted Surfaces
a. All existing paper or fabric should be removed and the surface washed down
with warm water to remove old adhesive and size. All existing painted surfaces are
to be scraped to remove any loose material and washed with a detergent solution
to remove any dirt and grease.
b. All irregularities and cracks are to be filled and rubbed down when dry to a
smooth surface.
c. Bare and filled areas are to be touched in with general purpose primer.
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12.4.3 Hanging of Decorative Papers and Fabrics
a. Switch plates, grilles, etc., are to be removed before hanging commences and
replaced
b. The Engineer’s instruction is to be obtained where the specified covering will
allow minor blemishes in the surfaces to show.
c. Only rolls with the same shade number are to be used in any one area. Before
hanging, the rolls are to be carefully matched for colour.
d. The manufacturer’s recommendations for hanging the covering and to which
surface the adhesive is best applied is to be followed. Great care shall be taken to
avoid staining the face of the paper or fabric.
e. All lengths are to be in one piece unless greater than the roll length.
f. Patterned paper or fabric is to be correctly aligned and accurately matched.
Where mismatching is unavoidable the Engineer’s approval is to be obtained to the
position allocated.
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g. Wallpaper is to be accurately butt jointed. Where incomplete widths are
required or where materials do not have straight edges the joints are to be
overlapped and cut through using a straight edge to form a butt joint. Edges are to
be neatly trimmed to a true line at junctions with other finishes.
h. When finished, papers and fabrics are to be free from air bubbles, wrinkles,
gaps, tears, adhesive marks and stains and should be secure and smooth.
13. LIST OF ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
13.1 Request for Site Inspection
14. METHOD STATEMENT REVIEW CHECKLIST
