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1.6 Environmental Conditions
1.6 Environmental Conditions
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. All areas shall be clean and dust free before painting is commenced.
2. Use sufficient clean drop cloths and protective covering s for full protection of floors,
furnishings and work not being painted. Protect mechanical, electrical and special
equipment and all other soiling during painting process. Mask adjoining work adjacent to
work being painted or carefully cut-in-Without overlaps. Clean surfaces soiled by spillage of
paint and paint spatters. If cleaning operations damages the surface, repair or replace
damage work without cost to the Employer.
3. On exterior work, do not paint during or immediately following rain.
4. Be responsible for damage to the work of this section until the building is complete and
accepted by the Employer. In cases of damage, surfaces shall be cleaned and repainted to
Architect’s satisfaction.
5. Leave areas clean and free from evidence of occupancy upon completion of painting.
6. Do not paint surfaces exposed to direct sun or where condensation has or will form due to
the presence of high humidity and lack of proper ventilation.
2.0 MATERIALS
1. Paint and Finishing Materials: Undiluted, highest grade, first line quality of the approved
manufacturer, correctly labelled, bearing the brand and maker’s name, type of paint, colour
and code number.
2. Undercoated, Sealer and Primer: Made for the purpose by the approved manufacturer of
finishing materials being used.
3. Primer: Drying time 4 hours maximum, high hiding pigments; sealer low odour, alkyd or latex
to suit substrate.
4. Paint: Alkyd and vinyl Tape, low odour, quick drying, high hiding and low solvent content.
5. Shellac shall be pure white gum dissolved in pure grain alcohol.
6. Flame spread ratings of interior finishes shall conform to the Malaysian Building Code.
7. Brushes, Rollers and Application Equipment: The best of their respective kinds, clean and
suitable for the work.
3.0 MIXING
1. Ensure that paint has not settled, caked or thickened in the container, is readily dispersed
with a paddle to a smooth consistency and has excellent application properties.
2. Use all reducing and tinting materials as recommended by the approved manufacturer for
the particular material reduced or tinted.
3. Mix materials thoroughly before application.
4.0 INSPECTION
1. Examination: Examine the work upon which the work of this Section depends prior to the
application. If surfaces cannot be put in proper condition by customary cleaning, sanding
and puttying, report such defects in writing.
2. Acceptance: Failure to report defects will constitute acceptance or surfaces. Refinish the
faulty work at no expense to the Employer.
3. Moisture Content: Do not paint surface while moisture content as tested by moisture meter
exceeds the following:
a. Wood surface 15%
b. Masonry and concrete surfaces 10%
c. Interior plaster and gypsum board 12%
d. Concrete Floors 10%
4. Lighting Level: Do not apply finishes or undertake surface preparation unless illumination
characteristics are acceptable for production of first class job.
5.0 PREPARATION
1. Dust: Clean floors, adjacent surfaces and surfaces to be painted before work is commenced.
2. Defects: Ensure that surfaces to be finished are clean, free from machine, tool or standing
marks, dust, grease, soil or other extraneous matter and all defects or sanding marks which
could be detrimental to an acceptable finish.
3. Alkaline Surface: Neutralize highly alkaline surfaces with a neutralizing wash of 4% solution
of Zinc Sulphate. Substitute 4% solutions of Tetra potassium Pyrophosphate for surfaces to
receive latex paints. Brush off residue before painting.
4. Mildew: Scrub mildewed surfaces with a solution of Trisodium Phosphate, bleach with a
solution of 1 part Sodium Hypochlorite to 3 parts water and rinse with clear water.
5. Mask and cover surrounding surfaces, coordinate and remove ironmongery, electric plates
and accessories as required to keep paint from adjacent surfaces. Mask labels and
specification plates occurring on equipment to be painted. Properly mask all sprinkler heads
and fire detectors wherever they occur in surfaces to be painted. Remove tape when paint is
dry and clean. Do not clean hardware with solvent that will remove permanent lacquer
finish. Reinstall after completion.
6.0 APPLICATION
8. Metal
a. Paint all interior and exterior exposed metal work, including those in areas which are
shown as unfinished on the room Finish Schedules, with two coats of paint over the
prime coat. Include, without being limited to, all structural steel, mechanical and
electrical equipment, ductwork and piping.
b. The exceptions to paragraph 3.3.12.1 shall be stainless steel and aluminium.
c. Ferrous Metals: Remove all rust and mili scale using power wire brushing. Remove
weld flux and wash with water to remove alkali contaminants.
d. Shop Coated Steel or Iron: Remove oil or grease contaminants by solvent washing.
Touch up abraded areas with rust inhibiting primer similar to that used for shop
coating.
e. Galvanized Steel: Wash thoroughly with mineral spirits and wipe entirely clean using
sufficient number of clean cloths. Touch up damage areas with organic zinc rich
primer.
9. Wood
a. Mounting Boards: Paint both sides and edges of plywood mounting for electrical and
telephone equipment with fire regardant paint before installation.
10. Concrete and Masonry
a. Ensure that surfaces are clean, free from contamination. Scrap of mortar nibs of
cement spatter. Remove from oil by washing with xylol or Trisodium Phosphate
Solution. Remove efflorescence by dry brushing or washing with a diluted solution of
Muriatic Acid – 1 part commercial Muriatic acid to 20 parts water by volume –
followed by complete rinsing with clean water. Remove mildew by the application of
1 part Sodium Hypochlorite to 3 part water. If dirt is also in evidence, add ¼ kg
Trisodium Phosphate to 4L of the above solutions.
11. Concrete and Masonry
a. Inspect to ensure properly filled and finished surface. Fill small nicks or holes with
patching compound and sand smooth.
b. Cut out scratches, cracks and abrasions in wall surface as required and fill with non-
shrink patching compound and sand smooth.
12. Doors, Frame and Walls to Water Storage
a. Prepare surface and apply primer in accordance with approved manufacturer’s
instructions
b. Apply finish by airless or conventional spray.
13. Patching
a. Do all retouching to ensure that the work is handed over to the Owner in perfect
condition, free of runs, spatter, rust, watermarks, scratches, blemishes or other
disfiguration.
b. After fully decorating retouching and finishing a room or area, notify the Consultant
Architect and P.R. After inspection and acceptance, post sign “DECORATING
COMPLETE – NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT PREMISSION”
c. Repaint the entire plane of areas showing defects of incomplete coverage. Patching
will not be permitted.
7.0 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
1. Arrange a site meeting between the Consultant Architect and P.R. with the approved paint
manufacturer’s representative prior to the commencement of the painting operations to
discuss the painting and finishing procedures to be used and to analyse the surface
conditions in order that alternative recommendations may be made to the Employer and
P.R. should adverse conditions exist. Discuss the following items.
a. Environmental conditions for each area
b. Maximum moisture readings or surfaces and type of reading meter to be used.
c. Remedy of defects in surfaces
d. Paint thickness measurements and acceptable tolerances
2. Arrange with the approved paint manufacturers to visit the site at weekly intervals or more
often if requested, during the surface preparation and painting operations to ensure that the
proper surface preparation has been completed, the specified paint products are being
used, the proper number of coats are being applied and the agreed finishing procedures are
being used. Arrange for the approved paint manufacturer to regularly submit written reports
to Consultant Architect and P.R.
3. An area located in the building will be designated for site tests.
a. Apply samples of finishes in the testing area. Apply the samples with the correct
material, number of coat, color, texture, and degree of gloss required. Refinish it if
required, until acceptance of the Consultant Architect and P.R. is obtained.
b. Leave test areas undisturbed until completion of the work. Approved work in the
test area shall serve as a standard for similar work throughout the project.
c. Work, which does not match the approved sample finishes, shall be corrected and
refinished at no expense to the Employer.
1. Steel: 1 coat exterior metal alkyd primer, 1 coat alkyd undercoat, 2 coats exterior alkyd
enamel gloss
1. Concrete: 4 coat interior latex primer-sealer alkali resistant (walls and ceiling) coat tinted
alkyd undercoat (column and beams). 2 coats interior alkyd semi-gloss or eggshell enamel
2. Concrete Block: 1 coat interior latex primer-sealer alkali resistant, 1 coat tinted alkyd
undercoat, 2 coats interior alkyd semi-gloss or eggshell
3. Steel-Primer: Touch up damage areas of primer coat with primer, 1 coat alkyd enamel
undercoat, 2 coats interior alkyd enamel semi-gloss or eggshell.
4. Concrete Floor (Refer to Room Finish Schedule for Locations): 2 coats polyurethane floor
paint
5. Gypsum Board: 1 coat acrylic primer, 1 coat tinted alkyd undercoat, 2 coats interior alkyd
enamel of selected gloss.
6. Surface visible through Grilles, Registers, etc: 2 coats alkyd enamel flat back
7. Wood-Paint Finish (Mounting Boards): 1 coat fire retardant undercoated, 2 coats fire
retardant, paint both sides before installation.
8. Water-Storage (Door Frames and Walls): 1 coat primer, coatings, 2 coats finish-Amercoat
Coatings or approved equal.
9. Wood Carvings: 3 coats of polyurethane lacquer.
10.0 WARRANTY
1. Submit a written executed by the contractor agreeing to provide finishes free of defects in
material and workmanship affecting appearance and performance (as per paragraph 1.3
Work Included). Within the specified warranty period which is five (5) years from the date of
substantial completion.
11.0 CLEANING
1. Promptly as the work proceeds and on completion of work, remove all paint spilled,
splashed or spattered. During the progress of the work, keep the premises free from any
unnecessary accumulation of tools, equipment, surplus materials and debris. At the
conclusion of the work, leave the premise neat and clean to the satisfaction of the
Consultant Architect and P.R.