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Checklist for Painting Work


Before you start painting work
1. Fix scaffolding properly
Planks, bamboos and ‘Ballies’ don’t rest on or touch the surface to be painted. Proper stage scaffolding is erected for painting of
ceiling. Double scaffolding is provided for exposed surface. 

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2. Fill surface voids, pores and cracks
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All masonry or plaster surface voids, pores and cracks, nail holes are filled
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3. Clean painting surface and room


The surface is thoroughly cleaned off mortar droppings, dust, grease and
other foreign matters. Old work, all loose material and scales are removed by
sand papering. The room is thoroughly clean/broom and the whole building is
cleaned at least one day before painting. 

4. Dry up priming coat for 48 hours


The priming coat applied already should be dried out for at least 48 hours before starting painting. 

5. Fix electrical, water supply, sanitary pipes and door and window frames
All electrical fittings, water supply, sanitary pipes and door and window frames are fixed in required position and if found any
short coming, it should be corrected and repaired before starting painting.

6. Wet the surface with water before applying cement paint


The surface is wet with water before applying cement paint. The surface of cement paint is cured (watered) after 24 hours of
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8. Allow newly plastered surface to mature for six months


Newly plastered surface should be allowed to mature for a period of at least six months prior to painting work. If you want to start
painting before six months, a coat of alkali resistant priming paint should be done. 

9. Fix ladders properly


Ladders used for painting work are tied with pieces of clothes on the top end of vertical members to avoid damage or scratches
on painting surface. 

While painting the surface/wall

10. Mix adequate distemper for one room


Enough distemper is mixed to finish/paint one room at a time. Color preparation for oil bond distemper is computerized.

11. Do painting in right weather condition


Paint work must not be done in adverse weather condition like hail storm and dust storm especially for exposed work. The paint
work is not done in cold weather i.e. room temperature is not below 5 degree Celsius.

12. Stir paint well to maintain uniformity


The paint is stirred well in its original containers with the help of a solid wooden or iron stick during application of paint to
maintain uniform consistency.

13. Do subsequent coats after 24 hours


Subsequent painting coat should be done at least 24 hours after the first is dried well.

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with thinner and hung down to dry. Clean containers in hot water with soap solution also.

16. Wear protective glasses and be safe  


While painting over head, wear protective glasses to avoid the fall of paint in your eyes.

17. Avoid alcohol and smoking


The painter should not drink alcohol during painting work as toxic fumes from paint are dangerous for his health. While painting,
do not smoke to avoid fire near painting area. 

18. keep children away from painting area


Don’t allow children to enter painting area as some paints contain harmful toxic elements. They should be not allowed to spoil
painting work, if so wash them thoroughly with soap and water. 

19. Park your vehicle away from painting area to protect it from the fumes
of paint.     

Check after painting is over


20. No brush mark is left on surface
Any brush mark is not left on the surface after the paint is dry. To avoid splashes of paint on wall the paint should be done on
ceiling prior to walls.  

21. Clean paint drops thoroughly

Paint drops on floor, electric fittings, door and window fitting and glass panes are thoroughly cleaned with good quality paint
remover. After cleaning paint drops there are no scratches on glass panes and fittings etc.

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