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General Specification for

Painting Works

The Interministerial Committee for Standardization of Construction Contract

Documents and their Computerization, with the participation of:

Ministry of Defense/Construction Branch

Ministry of Housing & Construction/Planning & Engineering Administration

Treasury Ministry/Office of the Comptroller

Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Defense/Publications Department

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11 – General Specification for Painting Works

Issued by the Special Interministerial Committee with the participation of:

Ministry of Defense/Construction Branch

Ministry of Housing & Construction/Planning & Engineering Administration

Treasury Ministry/Office of the Comptroller

Ministry of Transportation

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 11 – General Specification for Painting Works

Table of Contents

1100 General....................................................................................................1

1101 Painting and cladding materials..............................................................5

1102 Painting workmanship.............................................................................7

1103 Painting of concrete, plaster and gypsum................................................11

1104 Painting of wood surfaces.......................................................................19

1105 Painting of metal surfaces.......................................................................23

1106 Painting of asbestos-cement boards........................................................34

1107 Painting and marking of roadways..........................................................39

1108 Quality control.........................................................................................41

1109 Repairs to paint during the product liability and warranty period..........43

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1100: General

11001 This section relates to the painting of buildings or parts of buildings,

Scope of this where the painted area is concrete or a concrete product, plaster,

section masonry, wood, metal, metal profiles, pipes, asphalt, asbestos-cement or

other materials.

Painting with various types of paint used for special purposes such as for

resistance to heat, fire, fungus, mildew, chemicals, etc. shall be

performed as required in the Special Specification.

11002 A. Israeli standards
Standard No. Name of Standard
Standards 139 Liquid Based on Synthetic Surface Active Materials

for Hand Dishwashing.

221 Mineral Turpentine (White Spirit).
539 White Synthetic Undercoat.
654 Linseed Oil.
741 Aluminum Paint.
755 Behavior of Building Materials during Fire: Test

Methods and Classification.

756 Synthetic (Alkyd) Paints: Gloss Finishing Paints
783 Hydrated Lime
785 Paints and Lacquers (Sampling and Testing): with all

its parts
809 Washable Emulsion Paints for Interior Use
934 Part 1 Road Marking: Preparation of Asphalt Roads for

Marking by Paint and its Application

935, Part 1 Road Marking Materials: Paints
935, Part 2 Road Marking Materials: Thermoplastic Materials
935, Part 4 Road Marking Materials: Glass Beads
1062 Epoxy Primer
1063 Coal Tar Epoxy Coating
1064 Epoxy Finishing Coating
1132 Paints And Varnishes: Tolerances for Prepacked

Paints
1225, Part 2.04 Steel Structures Code: Corrosion Protection – Types

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 of Surface and Surface Preparation
1225, Part 2.05 Steel Structures Code: Corrosion Protection –

Protective Paint Systems

1225, Part 2.06 Steel Structures Code: Corrosion Protection –

Laboratory Test Methods and Requirements for

Paint Systems
1267 Fire Retardant Intumescent Paints
1324 Paints and Varnishes: Definition of Terms
1343 Paints and Varnishes: Packaging and Marking
1637 Non-washable Aqueous Emulsion Paint for Interior

Use
1731 Texture Coating Based on Synthetic Polymers
1922, Part 1 Paint Systems in Buildings: General Requirements
1922, Part 2 Paint Systems in Buildings: Non-Structural Steel
1945 Aqueous Emulsion Paints for Exterior Use
1946 Anticorrosive Synthetic (Alkyd) Primer, Chromate

and Lead Free

B. Foreign standards
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of

Paints and Related Products, Visual Assessment of

Surface Cleanliness.
11003 The following is a list of Israel Standards Institute specifications:
ISI Specification Ready Synthetic Polyurethane Paints: Finishing
Israel
32 Paint
Standards ISI Specification Organic Thinners for Paints: General Requirements

Institute 330
ISI Specification Phosphorescent Paint for Marking Air-Raid Shelters
Specifications
389
11004 Section 19 Structural steel works
Section 58 Shelters
Other Section 59 Protected areas
The guidelines of the National Technical Committee for Harmful Dust,
sections and
on the Environmental Subject: Asbestos, acting on the basis of the
documents
Work Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Public Health and

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 those Working with Harmful Dust) 5744-1984. These guidelines can be

seen at the site: www.sviva.gov.il.

11005 Painting for fire protection shall be performed as required in this Special

Fire Specification. In the absence of requirements in the contract documents,

Protection sees the requirements and the appropriate sections below with respect to

each material.

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1101: Painting and cladding materials:

11010 All paints (including compound) shall be 1-part, 2-part or multi-part

General ready-made paints. The paints shall be supplied from the factory in their

original packaging, in closed containers and marked with the

manufacturer’s label. Paints shall be used only through their expiration

date.
11011 A. Compound – a product with a paste-like texture used for repairing

Definitions defects in the surface and for smoothing it prior to painting.

B. Primer – the first paint applied on a substrate in one coat or in a

number of coats in painting systems.

C. Clear lacquer – lacquer, which after its application dries into a clear

film coating.
D. Paint – a liquid or solid compound based on a binder and pigment,

which provides the surface with a sealed colored coating.

E. Synthetic paint – paint based on alkyd resin.

Other synthetic paints are designated according to the technical name

of the binder, such as epoxy paint or polyurethane paint.

F. Emulsion paint – (emulsion paints, “plastic” paints) – paints based

on an aqueous emulsion of the binder.

G. Paint system – Painting applied in a number of coats such as:

primer, intermediate coats and topcoat.

H. Textural coating – coating that provides a texture based on an

aqueous polymeric emulsion or on the basis of a solvent-based

polymeric solution with the addition of aggregates (in thicknesses of

2-5 mm).
I. Painting – covering of a surface with paint, which becomes a solid,

clear or sealed coat in the drying process.

J. Non-galvanized steel – steel produced by hot rolling.
K. Cold-rolled steel (“Dekofirt”) – steel protected by a thin coating of

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 oil.
L. Painted surface – in any place in which is the term background,

substrate, surface or base appears in the specification, the intention is

to the surface that is being painted.

11012 The storage of paints, thinners and other accessory materials on site shall

Storage of be performed in a place suitable for this purpose, under conditions as

painting required by the paint manufacturer, and in accordance with the

materials requirements of safety and environmental regulations.

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1102: Painting workmanship

11020 Prior to painting, the area designated for painting shall be cleaned well of

General any construction residues, waste, sand and dirt.

For treatment of the surfaces of various materials, see the sections below

according to the appropriate subjects.

The preparatory and painting works shall be performed only by skilled

workers. The painting materials that will be used shall be submitted for

approval of the Supervisor. The work shall be performed only in suitable

weather conditions, when the relative humidity does not exceed 80% and

the temperature is greater than 10° Celsius. The painting shall be

performed, to the extent possible, in a covered and protected place.

Painting shall not be performed outside in rain or sandstorm or during

winds bearing dust and sand, or when dew appears on the surface.

During all painting works, ascertain that the paint does not soil the floors

and other unpainted surfaces, including sanitary fixtures, hardware and

other accessories. The floors, sanitary fixtures and accessories shall be

covered for their protection using plastic, paper or other suitable material

sheeting.

Paint marks shall not be left on parts of the structure not designated for

painting.

All painting works shall be considered as a single work, commencing

from the stage of surface preparation through the finish painting of

products assembled on-site.

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11021 The following is a detail of the methods (or combination of them) by

Painting which the painting shall be performed:

– Brushing.
methods – Rolling.
– Air spraying.
– Spraying with heated paint.
– Airless spraying.
– Dipping – in accordance with a Special Specification.
– Electrostatic spraying (wet or with powder).
11022 Three possibilities exist for performing painting, as required by the

Painting at contract documents:

A. Complete painting at the workshop and repairs on site prior to and
the
after assembly;
workshop B. Complete painting on site;
C. Partial painting at the workshop and supplementary painting on site.
and on-site In the case of protective paint or painting with a primer performed for

purposes of storage or transport, the contractor shall verify the

compatibility of the protective paint or primer with the paint system

required in the contract documents.

11023 The contractor shall make use of suitable and serviceable equipment and

Painting tools for each type of painting work.

equipment
11024 All hardware parts not designated for painting shall be dismantled, stored

Dismantling in an appropriate place and reassembled upon completion of the work by

of appropriate tradesmen. The items so designated for dismantling are

hardware handles, locks, escutcheon plates, signs, chrome-nickel hinges, etc. and

any other item that the Supervisor requires to be dismantled.

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11025 Each paint system shall be supplied by the same manufacturer, including

Uniformity thinners for the paints. In no case shall paints manufactured by different

of the manufacturers be mixed in the same system.

painting

system
11026 The painting itself shall be performed in a number of coats. The thickness

Paint coats of each coat of paint shall be compatible with the requirements of each

method as described in the following subsections and the requirements of

the Special Specification.

11027 Paint colors shall be compatible with the requirements of the Special

Colors Specification and shall be approved by the Supervisor from the paint

manufacturer’s color catalog or other approved colors or approved color

sample.
11028 The contractor shall prepare a sample of the paint system on a test section

Test for the Supervisor’s approval in accordance with the requirements of the

sections Special Specification.

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11029 The contractor shall strictly comply with the following requirements:

Cleaning at A. At the conclusion of the painting work, all stains shall be removed

the from floors, windowpanes, installed equipment, etc. and the

conclusion workplace shall be left in a clean and orderly condition.

B. The contractor shall use special containers designated for cleaning of
of the work
brushes and the disposal of waste and used packaging.

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1103: Painting of concrete, plaster and gypsum:

11030 The painting of concrete or plaster surfaces shall be performed

General when the surface is dry and not less than three weeks from the

completion of the curing process. The painting of new concrete

slabs shall commence only after curing of the concrete,

approximately 28 days from the completion of the casting process.

Gypsum plaster shall be painted when its surface is dry in

accordance with the plaster and paint manufacturers’ guidelines.

Painting of drywall panels can be performed when the compound

joining the panels is dry.

In all cases, the painting works shall commence only after the

Supervisor’s approval.
11031 Plaster and concrete surfaces – old plaster and concrete surfaces

Surface shall be cleaned well of any grains of sand, mortar tailings, stains,

preparation efflorescence, dust and dirt. Any holes and depressions near

reinforcing steel, and cracks and other defects shall be filled using

cementitious mortar until the surface is smooth, uniform and flat.

If there are ends of reinforcing wire, these shall be cut to a depth

not less than 10 mm under the surface and the holes filled as stated

above.

Gypsum plaster surfaces – light standing, removal of dust.

Gypsum block and panel surfaces – filling of holes, filling of the

joints between the plaster and the panel and between blocks,

compounding of the entire surface (other than paper coatings on

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 the drywall panels, which shall not be damaged) for the purpose of

maintaining the flatness of the wall; light sanding in areas in

which the compound has been applied and the removal of dust

from all surfaces; drywall panels that have been exposed to sun

and have yellowed shall be painted with a synthetic matte primer

in order to prevent bleeding of the following coats.

Wet surfaces – if wetness has been caused on the surface due to

water intrusion, treatment shall first be provided by correcting the

source of the wetness until the water intrusion is prevented and the

surfaces are dry.

11032 Painting with synthetic paints on concrete or plaster interior surfaces
110320 Painting on concrete surfaces or plaster shall be performed using

General synthetic paints in one of the three alternative methods specified

below, as indicated in one of the contract documents.

110321 Preparation of the surfaces shall be performed as specified in

Glossy finish in Subsection 11031 above, by spreading of impregnation primer and

three coats the application of a middle coat and a glossy topcoat above it.
110322 As in Subsection 110321 above, but with the addition of thin

Glossy finish in layers of compound on an impregnation primer and its smoothing

three coats with prior to painting of middle coats.

compound
110323 As in Subsection 110322 above, but the topcoat shall be a matte

Matte finish in finish color (matte or silk).

three coats with

compound
11033 Painting with emulsion pants
110330 The type of paint shall be as required in one of the contract

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General documents, according to the type of base material, environmental

conditions (exterior, interior, wet spaces, mildew, etc.) and the

number of coats required.

The use of emulsion payments (“plastic paint”) shall be performed

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

110331 A. Smooth plaster – after cleaning of the surfaces as required

Interior painting in accordance with Subsection 11031 above, two layers of

using emulsion emulsion paint complying with the requirements of Israel

paints Standard 809 or Israel Standard 1945 shall be applied.

B. Concrete – after curing and cleaning as required in

accordance with Subsection 11031 above, painting shall be

performed as stated above with respect to the painting of

smooth plaster.
C. Gypsum panels – a first thinned coat (at a rate of 30%-40%)

and two additional coats of emulsion paint complying with

the requirements of Israel Standard 809 or Israel Standard

1945 shall be applied. Thinning shall be performed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Gypsum plaster – the paint system shall be applied in

accordance with Paragraph C above. If the surface of the

gypsum plaster is very smooth and the thinned first coat does

not adhere to the surface, the first coat shall be painted using

an impregnation primer and thereafter with two additional

coats of emulsion paint complying with the requirements of

Israel Standard 809 or Israel Standard 1945.

E. Wet areas – use shall be made of emulsion paint that

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 prevents the development of mildew in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.
110332 The paints shall comply with the requirements of Israel Standard

Exterior painting 1945.

using emulsion The painting shall be performed after preparation of the surface as

paint on plaster required in the Subsection 11031 above until obtaining a full and

and concrete uniform coverage.

11034 Painting with the use of non-washable aqueous emulsion

Painting with (“synthetic lime”) for the painting of interior surfaces, generally

non-washable ceilings, shall comply with the requirements of Israel Standard

aqueous emulsion 1637. Ceilings having a drywall panel finish shall be painted as

stated in the Subsection 110331 above.

Preparation of the surfaces shall be performed as described above

in Subsection 11031. The painting shall be performed in at least

three coats until obtaining a uniform coverage of the required

color.
11035 The paints shall comply with the requirements of Israel Standard

Interior and 1731. The type of paint shall be as required in the Special

exterior painting Specification.

with a textured Interior and exterior painting with a textured coating on concrete

coating on or plaster shall be performed in accordance with the paint

concrete or manufacturer’s instructions. The painting shall be performed

plaster following preparation of the surface as required in Subsection

11031 above until obtaining a full and uniform coverage in the

required quantity in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s

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 instructions.
11036 Concrete and plaster surfaces exposed to harsh climatic and

Painting with environmental impacts shall be painted using special paints such

special paints for as those based on chlorinated rubber, epoxy or polyurethane for

harsh exterior withstanding exterior conditions. Preparation of the substrate for

conditions the painting, the type of paint, the quantity of coats required and

any other additional instructions shall be as required in accordance

with the Special Specification and the other contract documents.

The painting shall be performed in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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11037 Coating or painting of concrete slabs
110371 The slabs shall be in a dry and clean condition, free of any cement dust on

Preparation the surface (laitance) and any oils and loose particles. Expansion joints

of concrete shall be sealed in accordance with the paint or coating manufacturer’s

slabs for instructions.

coating or If the slab is smooth, it shall be roughened by the spraying of abrasive

painting material or by the use of a scarification machine or any other method

approved by the Supervisor, and thereafter shall be cleaned of any dust

residues and loose particles.

Existing unpainted concrete slabs shall be checked to verify that they have

not absorbed oils or other materials and are not crumbling. If found to be

so, the oils and the disintegrating layer shall be removed using chemical

or mechanical means until obtaining a clean and stable slab.

110372 The coatings shall be of a solvent-less 2-part epoxy resin type with the

Coating of addition of a special sand supplied by the coating manufacturer intended

concrete for the floor coatings:

A. Self-leveling coating with a total dry thickness of 0.6-4 mm.
slabs
The first layer of epoxy coating shall be applied without sand with

the use of a brush or roller. After drying of the first layer, holes and

cracks shall be sealed with a special epoxy and sand mixture in the

proportions recommended by the manufacturer.

The second layer of special epoxy and sand mixture shall be applied

with the use of a brush or roller immediately following the finish of

repairs of the first layer.

B. Cast coating with a total dry thickness of 5-15 mm:

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 The first layer of the epoxy coating without special sand shall be

applied with the use of a brush or roller in a dry layer thickness of

0.3 mm.

The second layer of special sand and epoxy mixture, in proportions

recommended by the coating supplier, shall be applied with the use

of a wide trowel in a dry layer thickness of 4-13 mm.

A third layer of epoxy coating without special sand shall be applied

with the use of a brush or roller.

110373 The first layer – primer – shall be of an epoxy-polyamide (solvent-based)

Painting of clear penetrating lacquer type.

concrete The second layer shall be of an epoxy-polyamine paint type. The second

slabs coat shall be applied within 2-4 hours of finishing the painting of the

primer. The dry layer thickness of the paint shall be up to 40

micrometers.

The coats shall be applied by brushing or spraying.

11038 The painting of markings using light emitting paints shall be performed as

Painting of required in the Special Specification. The painting of shelters and

markings protected spaces shall be performed as required in the contract documents

using light and regulations, and as stated in Section 58 and Section 59.

emitting The paint shall comply with the requirements of Israel Standards Institute

paints Specification 389 – Phosphorescent Paint for Marking Air-Raid Shelters.

11039 If painting on concrete, plaster or gypsum is required to protect against

Painting fire spread, the paint that will be applied shall be of the types specified

for below.

protection Paints protecting against and retarding fire spread shall be of a quality, in

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against fire a thickness and in accordance with the application requirements as

spread detailed and the Special Specification. If not stated otherwise, the paints

shall be of the following types:

A. Paints for interior use that expand upon contact with heat and fire

complying with the requirements of Israel Standard 1267.

1-part paints compatible with the requirements of Israel Standard

755 with a flammability grade of IV (does not withstand high

moisture conditions).
B. 2-part epoxy paint for interior and exterior use.

2-part epoxy paints that comply with the requirements of Israel

Standard 755, and flammability grade of IV.

Application shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s

instructions. Total paint system thickness shall be at least 75 micrometers

in interior use and 100 micrometers in exterior use.

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1104: Painting of wood surfaces

11040 The following sections describe the painting of wood surfaces, other

General than finish carpentry with final painting.

If works with solid wood are required to be performed in the Special

Specification, in the absence of requirements in the Special

Specification, the painting shall be performed as detailed in these

subsections.

Through the commencement of the painting work, the covered wood

shall be safeguarded from weather impacts (rain and sun). Moisture

content of the wood shall be in the range of 8%-14%.

11041 Preparation of wood surfaces
110410 The surfaces shall be cleaned well and dried. Loose knots or secretions

General or resin shall be removed by drilling. The holes shall be filled with

wood plugs, compound or other suitable material. Nail heads shall be

countersunk and covered with a solvent-based compound. The surface

shall be polished well prior to application of the impregnation coat. All

preparatory works shall be performed prior to spreading wood products

with impregnation lacquer.

110411 The oil shall be boiled linseed oil thinned with 25% turpentine or a

Oil base clear impregnation lacquer. Application shall be performed with a

(impregnation) brush or by a dipping, but not by spraying. The thinner shall be mineral

turpentine compatible with the requirements of Israel Standard 221,

Type 1. Wait until completely dried in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.
110412 Compound used in painting works shall be industrial compound, easily

Compound spread and flexible for the work. Ascertain that the compound is

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 suitable for use with the paint system to be applied on it. It is

recommended to use compound produced by the paint manufacturer.

11042 The painting shall be performed in several coats. The thicknesses of the

Painting in paint coats shall be compatible with the requirements of the Special

coats Specification. Different colors should be selected for each coat in order

to distinguish the coats.

The compound layers shall be very thin and uniform. Each layer of

compound and each intermediate coat of paint shall be polished well

with sandpaper until obtaining a suitable substrate for the coat that

follows. Application of the compound and paint coats shall be

performed only in dry air that is completely free of dust. Do not execute

work in hot, humid or rainy weather. The paint coats shall or have no

air bubbles, signs of dripping, brush strokes, etc. End lines or lines of

contact between two different paint colors shall be straight and distinct.

Finish coats of paint shall be applied only after completing all the other

works necessary for the construction of the building, and that under

suitable weather conditions as stated above.

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11043 Interior painting
110431 Thin layers of compound shall be spread on the oil-based primer coat

Application of until obtaining a uniform and smooth surface. The work shall be

compound performed as specified in Subsection 11042 above. The time of drying

for each coat shall be in accordance with the compound manufacturer’s

instructions.
110432 On the compounded surface, a coat of synthetic primer shall be applied

Intermediate complying with the requirements of Israel Standard 539 in accordance

coat with the manufacturer’s instructions. Drying time – at least 24 hours.

110433 Two coats of synthetic topcoat shall be applied complying with the

Topcoat requirements of Israel Standard 756, in a gloss and color as required.

11044 The painting system used for exterior wood surfaces shall include the

Painting of following stages:

A. Oil base (impregnation) in accordance with Subsection 110411;
exterior B. Do not use compound other than in a case of cracks in the wood or

surfaces for the purpose of smoothing of exterior carpentry; in such case,

use thin layers of the compound recommended for this purpose by

the manufacturer. Doors shall be sanded between coats.

C. Two coats of synthetic-based paint, complying with the

requirements of Israel Standard 539 shall be applied one day after

the other.
D. Two coats of glossy topcoat, complying with the requirements of

Israel Standard 756 shall be applied one day after the other.
11045 Wood surfaces that are designated for clear lacquer coating shall be

Clear lacquer polished until obtaining a uniform surface without stains, etc. Localized

holes and defects shall be plugged with compound, whose color is

identical to that of the wood.

Ascertain that the work will be performed under suitable weather

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 conditions in accordance with the lacquer manufacturer’s guidelines.

In interior painting, the surfaces shall be painted in two coats of clear

lacquer in the color and gloss as required in the contract documents.

Drying time shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

In exterior painting – 4 coats of clear lacquer, where the first coat will

be a lacquer that contains anti-rot materials that will be applied on the

clear lacquer impregnation coat that will be applied as required in

accordance with Subsection 110411 above. Drying time shall be in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

11046 If painting is required on wood to protect against fire spread and the

Painting for paint has not been specified, the paint shall be applied as required in

protection Subsection 11039 above.

against fire Surface preparation: sanding and removal of dust.

spread Application shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s

instructions. Dry coat thickness shall be at least 150 micrometers on

interior surfaces and 200 micrometers on exterior surfaces.

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1105: Painting of metal surfaces

11050 General Painting on non-galvanized steel surfaces, cold rolled steel

(“Dekofirt”) or galvanized steel shall be performed as required in

Subsections 11051 through 11055 below. (The definitions relate to

Israel Standard 1225, Part 2.5):

11051 A. Non- galvanized steel – removal of oils, spraying of abrasive

Preparation of material, if not otherwise stated in the Special Specification up to

steel surfaces a Sa2.5 grade in accordance with the ISO-8501-1 standard.

Slag and weld splatter shall be removed prior to cleaning by

mechanical means. The edges of the welds shall be rounded by

grinding and the surface shall be cleaned with a thinner.

The abrasive material shall be basalt, steel grains or aluminum

oxide. Use may be made of other mineral aggregates approved by

the appropriate competent authorities.

B. “Dekofirt” sheetmetal panels:
1. Removal of oils with a clean rag dipped in mineral turpentine

or other solvent.
2. Rust shall be removed completely with the use of a steel

brush or emery cloth and the surface shall be cleaned again

with a thinner.
C. For preparation of galvanized steel surfaces, see Subsection

11054 below.

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11052 Painting
110520 In the case of protective painting or painting with a base paint that is

General performed for purposes of storage or transport, the contractor shall

check the compatibility of the protective paint or primer to the paint

system required in the Special Specification.

The first coat of paint shall be applied where the steel has been

cleaned. No more than four hours shall pass between cleaning of the

surface and painting. During hot days, this time may be extended

upon approval of the Supervisor. In any case, if rust appears, it shall

be removed prior to application of the primer. The second coat of

primer shall be applied after drying of the first coat in accordance with

the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

In corrosive conditions (such as at the seashore), painting shall be

performed as required in Subsection 110522 below.

110521 This system, with moderate durability, is compatible with the

Interior and definition found in Israel Standard 1225, Part 2.5, Paint System S1.05.
A. Synthetic primer
exterior
Application by brushing or spraying of one coat of anti-corrosive
synthetic
primer compatible with the requirements of Israel Standard 1946,
system, under
with a dry coat thickness of at least 40 micrometers.
low
Welding performed after painting shall be repaired by grinding,
atmospheric
removal of slag and oils with the use of a thinner and thereafter,
corrosion
the primer shall be applied as above with a minimum dry coat
environmental
thickness of 40 micrometers that will cover 3-5 cm around the
conditions
welded area.

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 Drying – in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Synthetic topcoat

One coat in the color and gloss required in accordance with the

contract documents with a minimum 40 micrometer dry coat

thickness. The paint shall comply with the requirements of Israel

Standard 756. Application shall be performed by brushing or

spraying in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

Total dry paint system thickness (primer and topcoat) shall be at least

80 micrometers.
110522 This system is compatible with the definition found in Israel Standard

Interior and 1225, Part 2.5, Paint System S1.09, under C3 conditions.
A. Synthetic primer
exterior Application of two coats of anti-corrosive primer compatible with

synthetic the requirements of Israel Standard 1946, with a dry coat

system, under thickness of at least 40 micrometers for each coat. Each coat shall

corrosive be applied with a different color.

environmental Prior to welding, the paint must be removed from the area

atmospheric designated for welding. Welding performed after painting shall

conditions for be repaired by grinding and removing of slag and covering with

moderate two coats of primer as above extending 3-5 cm around the welded

durability area.

Minimum dry coat of thickness of the two primer coats shall be

80 micrometers.

Drying of each coat shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Synthetic topcoat
Two sprayed coats of glossy synthetic paint compatible with the

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 requirements of Israel Standard 756 in the required color. Dry

coat thickness of each coat shall be 40 micrometers. Drying time

shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

The color of the first coat shall approximate the final color.
Total dry paint system thickness shall be at least 160 micrometers.
110523 This system is compatible with the definition found in Israel Standard

Exterior epoxy 1225, Part 2.5, Paint System S1.34, resistant to C4 conditions.
A. 2-part polyamide epoxy primer
system – under Two coats of 2-part polyamide epoxy primer shall be applied in

highly corrosive accordance with Israel Standard 1062, with a minimum dry coat

atmospheric thickness of 40 micrometers for each coat.

environmental Prior to welding, the paint must be removed from the area

conditions for designated for welding. Welding performed after painting shall

moderate be repaired by grinding and removing of slag and covering with a

durability minimum 80 micrometer dry primer coat as above extending 3-5

cm around the welded area.

B. 2-part multi-layer polyamide epoxy topcoat

Two coats of multi-layer polyamide epoxy topcoat shall be

applied in accordance with Israel Standard 1064 in the required

color. Total dry thickness of the topcoat shall be at least 160

micrometers. Drying time shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.
Total dry paint system thickness shall be at least 240 micrometers.
110524 This system is compatible with the definition found in Israel Standard

Exterior paint 1225, Part 2.5, Paint System S5.11, resistant to C5I and C5M

system – very conditions.

A. 2-part polyamide epoxy primer, complying with Israel Standard

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highly corrosive 1062.
Painting shall be performed with two coats of 2-part polyamide
atmospheric
epoxy primer having a total minimum dry coat thickness of 80
environmental
micrometers.
conditions for B. 2-part multi-layer polyamide epoxy topcoat, complying with

industrial and Israel Standard 1062.

Painting shall be performed with three coats of multi-layer 2-part
marine use
polyamide epoxy topcoat having a total minimum dry coat

thickness of 200 micrometers.

Total dry paint thickness shall be at least 280 micrometers.
11053 Use shall be made of special paints for painting of heating elements,

Special paints stacks, tanks for special materials, etc. These paints shall be specified

in one of the contract documents.

Painting with a special paint, as for example heat-resistant paint,

epoxy paint or polyurethane, shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations with respect to the number of coats,

thickness of each coat and painting conditions unless specified

otherwise in one of the contract documents.

11054 Painting of galvanized steel
110541 The surface shall be free any oil and dirt. The surface shall be

Preparation of roughened and the dust shall be removed by the following means:

the surface for For hot-dipped galvanized steel, when the galvanizing thickness

painting exceeds 50 micrometers, light sandblasting shall be performed that

removes 5-12 micrometers from the galvanizing thickness.

For galvanized sheetmetal, sanding shall be performed using

sandpaper and all white oxidizing shall be removed (if existing). No

gloss shall appear on the surface. Any dust shall be removed from the

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110542 The following polymer-based primers shall be used: chlorinated

Painting of rubber, vinyl, solvent-based acrylic. Required minimum dry coat

galvanized thickness shall be 30 micrometers.

sheetmetal Topcoats shall be based on the same polymer as the primer with a

minimum dry coat thickness of 60 micrometers.

Total dry coat paint system thickness shall be at least 90 micrometers.

110543 The following polymer-based primer shall be used: solvent-based

Painting of hot- vinyl. Required minimum dry coat thickness shall be 40 micrometers.

dipped Topcoats based on the same polymer as the primer shall have a

galvanized steel minimum dry coat thickness of 80 micrometers.

under Total dry coat paint system thickness shall be at least 120

moderately micrometers.

corrosive The system shall be as defined in the requirements of Israel Standard

environmental 1225, Part 2.5, S9.02 Paint System.

conditions for

moderate

durability
110544 The system shall be as defined in the requirements of Israel Standard

Painting of hot- 1225, Part 2.5, S9.12 Paint System for moderate durability in

dipped industrial conditions and for high durability in marine conditions.

galvanized steel The primer shall be based on a 2-part polyamide epoxy complying

under highly with requirements of Israel Standard 1064 with a minimum dry coat

corrosive thickness of 80 micrometers.

atmospheric The topcoat shall be based on a 2-part polyamide epoxy complying

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environmental with requirements of Israel Standard 1064 with a minimum dry coat

conditions for thickness of 160 micrometers.

marine and Total dry coat paint system thickness shall be at least 240

industrial uses micrometers.

110545 If the paint and galvanizing has been damaged as a result of works

Repair of performed after completion of the products, repairs to galvanizing

galvanizing shall be performed as required in Section 19, subsection “Zinc steel

coatings”.
110546 Repairs to paint on painted galvanized steel that has been damaged

Repairs to after completion of the product, and the galvanizing is in a serviceable

painting on condition or repaired as stated above in Subsection 110545, painting

painted shall be performed after cleaning with a steel brush to a distance of at

galvanized steel least 5 cm beyond the area to be repaired and shall be painted

immediately thereafter as stated in Subsection 110543 or Subsection

10544, all according to the aforesaid environmental conditions.

110547 If steel painting is required for protection against fire spread and a

Painting of paint has not been specified, the paint shall be of a type as required in

galvanized steel Subsection 11039 above.

for protection Preparation and application shall be in accordance with the paint

against fire manufacturer’s instructions. Dry coat paint thickness shall be at least

spread 75 micrometers on interior surfaces and 100 micrometers on exterior

surfaces.
11056 Painting of aluminum
110561 Painting of aluminum shall be performed by industrialized painting at

Industrialized the plant.

painting Preparation of the surface shall be performed in accordance with

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 Subsection 110221. The painting shall be oven-baked powder or wet

painting as recommended by the paint manufacturer.

110562 The surface designated for the painting repairs shall be sanded and a

Repairs to quick-drying primer shall be applied suitable for use as an aluminum

painting primer. A synthetic topcoat shall be applied in an industrialized paint

color.
110563 If painting is required on the aluminum to protect against fire spread

Painting of and a paint has not been specified, the paint that shall be applied shall

aluminum to of a type as required in Subsection 11039 above.

protect against Surface preparation: cleaning, removal of oils and dust.

fire spread Application shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s

instructions. Dry coat paint thickness shall be at least 75 micrometers

on interior surfaces and 100 micrometers on exterior surfaces.

11057 Industrialized painting using powdered paints
110571 The paint shall be made from epoxy polyester and shall be suitable for

For interior use the following substrates: aluminum, steel, galvanized steel.

Surface preparation:
A. Aluminum surfaces – passivation shall be performed.

B. Steel surfaces – treatment shall be performed using iron

phosphate or zinc phosphate.

C. Galvanized steel surfaces – treatment shall be performed using

zinc phosphate.
All preparations, site treatments and painting shall be performed in

accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the surface

treatments and the paint manufacturer.

Dry coat thickness: glossy paint 60-80 micrometers; silk gloss paint

40-70 micrometers.

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 Painting process: electrostatic by spraying and oven-baking in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

110572 The paint shall be made from pure polyester.

For interior and Sheen: glossy.

exterior use Suitable for the following substrates: aluminum, steel, galvanized steel

Surface preparation:
A. Aluminum surfaces – passivation shall be performed.
B. Steel surfaces – treatment shall be performed using iron

phosphate or zinc phosphate.

C. Galvanized steel surfaces – treatment shall be performed using

zinc phosphate.
All preparations, site treatments and painting shall be performed in

accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the surface

treatments and the paint manufacturer.

Dry coat thickness: 50-70 micrometers.

Painting process: electrostatic by spraying and oven-baking in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

110573 In the case of damage to the powder painting (scratches, peeling,

Repairs to cracks, etc.), the damaged locations shall be repaired as follows:

powder painting The area around the damage shall be cleaned of any oil and dirt. Spray

synthetic paint of the appropriate color using a sprayer or paint gun

marketed by the powder paint manufacturer and in accordance with its

guidelines.

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1106: Painting of asbestos-cement boards

11060 This section relates to the painting of pressed, flat or corrugated asbestos-

General cement boards used in roofs, walls or building sidewalls with the purpose

of confining the asbestos and preventing its release into the air.

This section does not relate to the painting or sealing of parts of a

building that contain asbestos fibers as a brittle substance such as:

acoustical ceilings, thermal insulation, fire protection, etc.

The painting of asbestos-cement boards shall be performed over the

entire board surface including the sides of the boards (edging) and at

their contact with structural components.

It is forbidden to sand or polish the surface of the boards prior to their

painting.

Means for painting shall be with a brush made from flexible material or

by airless spraying or by other means approved in advance by the

Supervisor.

The painting shall be performed without dismantling and extracting the

boards.
11061 Workers shall be qualified to work with materials containing asbestos

Qualification fibers.

of workers The process of preparing for painting and the painting of the asbestos-

cement boards must be performed carefully while precisely adhering to

rules of safety and health for the workers and the environment, including

the removal or protection of equipment and furnishings, all in accordance

with the instructions of the National Technical Committee for Harmful

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 Dust acting on the basis of the Work Safety Regulations (Occupational

Health and Public Health and those Working with Harmful Dust) 1984.
11062 A. Exterior surfaces: Exterior unpainted asbestos-cement boards shall

Preparation be first wetted by spraying with a fine water mist in order to prevent

of the the release of asbestos fibers into the air. Thereafter, rinse the

surface for surface designated for painting with a weak flow of water in order

painting to remove dust, leaves or materials interfering with the painting. If

mechanical means are needed to remove bodies interfering with the

painting such as adhering sand, climbing vegetation, etc., the

aforesaid wetting of the surface designated for painting and the

interfering bodies shall be removed manually while the surface is

wet, and without mechanical means.

The treatment of asbestos-cement boards covered with mildew shall

be performed in accordance with the location of the boards in the

building, using methods and materials defined in the Special

Specification.
B. Interior surfaces: use a wet rag on the walls designated for

painting. The used rags shall be placed into double polyethylene

bags, which shall be sealed well and removed in accordance with

the guidelines of the Technical Committee for Harmful Dust.

Interior surfaces on ceilings shall be cleaned, if required in the

Special Specification.
C. Preparation of surfaces for repainting of painted asbestos-

cement boards: The preparation shall be performed in accordance

with the instructions of the Special Specification.

In all of the aforesaid cases, wait until the wetted surfaces are fully dried

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11063 The painting system shall include a penetrating-binding primer and

Painting of topcoat, which must be compatible with one another. It is forbidden to

exterior sand between the various coats of paint.

A. Penetrating-binding primer: the penetrating-binding primer shall
boards
be as required in the contract documents and shall be alkaline-

resistant with a substrate-penetrating ability. The material shall

bind the asbestos fibers and prevent them from separating from the

boards.

The penetrating-binding primer shall serve as a primer in the paint

system specified below.

The applied quantity of penetrating-binding primer shall be in

accordance with the recommendations of the material manufacturer

and the condition of the boards until absorption of the penetrating-

binding primer by the boards. Visual inspections shall be

performed in order to ascertain that the entire surface has been

covered. If not, the application shall be supplemented until

obtaining full coverage.

Drying shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s

recommendations.
B. Topcoat: the topcoat shall comply with the requirements of Israel

Standard 1731; the bridging grade over cracks shall be up to 2 mm.

The quantity of topcoat applied shall be 500 grams per square

meter.

The color shall be as required in the Special Specification. (White

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 is preferable for roofs.)

Application by airless spraying shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s guidelines.
11064 A. Primer: See Subsection 11063 (A) above.

Painting of B. Topcoat: The paint shall comply with the requirements of Israel

interior Standard 1945 - Aqueous Emulsion Paints for Interior and Exterior

boards Use. The painting shall be performed in two coats in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions. Application shall be by

airless spraying. The color shall be as required in the Special

Specification.
11065 Touchup painting on the painted asbestos-cement boards shall be

Touchup performed in accordance with the Special Specification.

11066 Inspection of the painting of asbestos-cement shall be performed as

Inspection of stated below:

A. Exterior painting shall be inspected in accordance with Israel
painting
Standard 1731, Appendix A.
B. Interior painting shall be inspected in accordance with Israel

Standard 785, Part 14 for maximum Grade 2.

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1107: Painting and marking of roadways

11070 The painting shall be performed using paints, colors, configurations and

General dimensions as required in the contract documents based on the guidelines

of the Ministry of Transportation.

The work shall be performed only after obtaining all approvals required

from competent authorities.

11071 The roadway surface shall be cleaned of any sand and dust and any

Preparation adhering material shall be removed. Oil contamination shall be cleaned

of the using fluids compatible with Israel Standard 139 and shall be rinsed

roadway thoroughly with water. Loose paint may be removed by mechanical

surface sanding. All preparatory works for painting and marking on the road

surface shall be performed as required in accordance with Israel Standard

934.
11072 Paints for marking of asphalt roadways shall comply with the

Painting requirements of Israel Standard 95, Part 1.

The quantity of paint shall be at least 0.4 liters per square meter and its

distribution shall be uniform until obtaining full coverage. The borders of

the painted areas must be sharp and clear without bleeding into adjacent

areas not designated for paint coverage.

Inspection of the quantity of paint shall be performed during performance

of the work as defined in Israel Standard 935, Part 1.

Removal of paint from areas that have been covered not in accordance

with the plan shall be performed in accordance with the instructions of

Israel Standard 934, Part 1.

11073 The contractor shall take all precautionary measures necessary in order to

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Protection protect the paint during drying such as warning signs, barriers or

of painting coverings.
11074 If required, glass beads that comply with the requirements of Israel

Retro- Standard 935, Part 4 shall be spread on the painted surface while still wet.

reflective The type of beads shall be in accordance with that required in the Special

paint Specification.

The spreading shall be performed at a minimum rate of 300 grams per

square meter in a manner that ensures uniformity and suitable adhesion.

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1108: Quality control

11080 Quality control shall be performed as defined in the Special Specification.

General In the absence of guidelines in the Special Specification, quality control

shall be performed as stated below.

11081 The painting materials shall comply with the appropriate standards.

Paint Paints for which a standard does not exist shall comply with the

quality requirements detailed in the Special Specification.

11082 The appearance of the paint shall be uniform insofar as possible without

Paint differences in color and sheen, rivelling, thick dripping or bleeding that

appearance mars the coated appearance, and without bubbles, holes or cracks.
11083 A. Metal painting – testing shall be performed with a magnetic or

Paint electronic thickness gauge as noted in Israel Standard 75, Part 10.

thickness The testing shall be performed with a reset and calibrated instrument

in accordance with the instructions of the instrument manufacturer

and the requirements of the standard. If drying of the paint allows it,

the thickness shall be tested for each separate coat.

B. Non-metallic surface painting – the testing shall be performed using

a suitable reset and calibrated device. Paint thickness shall be tested

as described above.
11084 Testing of adhesion shall be performed according to the thickness of the

Testing of paint as described in Israel Standard 785, Part 14 or Part 27.

adhesion Unless otherwise required in the Special Specification, the adhesion grade

of the painting on steel and between coats after sandblasting shall be a

maximum Grade 1 in accordance with the aforementioned standard. The

painting of steel after cleaning using a brush only shall have a maximum

Grade 2 adhesion in accordance with the aforementioned standard.

11085 For the testing of the painting of asbestos-cement, see Subsection 11066

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Testing of above.

painting of

asbestos-

cement

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1109: Repairs to paint during the product liability and warranty period

11090 The instructions of this section relate to repair and maintenance work of

General paint during the painting, product liability and warranty period as defined

in the contract or the Special Specification, as well as through the end of

these periods.

Visual inspections (such as for peeling, cracking or incompatibility of

color or texture) or other inspections (such as for adhesion, corrosion-

protection and thickness) for compliance of the paint with requirements

shall be performed during the painting, product liability and warranty

period as required by the Supervisor.

In cases where noncompliance with requirements occurs in up to 20% of

the painted area, localized repairs shall be performed in the affected areas.

The existing paint in the affected areas shall be removed to substrate up to

a distance of 10 cm around them and they shall be sanded and repainted

using the original paint system.

In cases where noncompliance with requirements occurs in more than 20%

of the painted area, all the coats of the existing paint shall be removed from

the entire area and the entire area shall be painted using the original paint

system.

In cases where approved by the Supervisor, localized repairs may be made

to paint in locally affected areas and an additional coat of paint applied

over the entire area after suitable preparation.

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