PAINTWORKS

Paint
 Paint – a coating applied to a surface or subtrate
to decorate, to protect, or to perform some other
specialized functions.
 Paint Ingredients
 Pigment – this provides the color and hiding characteristics. Typically TiO2 or less
expensive extender pigments like clay, talc, or calcium carbonate.
 Binder (resin) – this holds the pigment particles together and provides the adhesion.
In latex paints the binder is generally classified as either 100% acrylic or vinyl acrylic
(aka PVA or poly vinyl acetate)
 Liquid – this is the carrier for the pigments and binder. Water in the case of latex
paint, generally mineral spirits in an oil based paint.
 Additives – These can range anywhere from things that enhance flow and leveling, or
other additives for mold, mildew, or algae resistance, ceramic microspheres for added
durability, flash rust inhibitors, anti-spatter ingredients, etc. While additives make up a
very small amount percentage wise in the total volume of a can of paint they can add
significantly to the overall cost.
 Paint Types
PAINT Surfaces Primer Thinner

Latex paint Concrete, Masonry, Latex flat water

fiber cement board
Gypsum board

Enamel Wood Wood primer Paint thinner

Metal Red Oxide Paint thinner
Epoxy primer Epoxy reducer
Wood Stain Wood
Varnish Wood Paint thinner
Lacquer Wood Lacquer thinner
 Skimcoat
COVERAGE (approx.)

Zemcoat Original Application Thickness Area

2 mm 10 - 12.5 m²

25 kg 3 mm 7 - 8 m²

5 mm 4 - 5 m²

20 kg 2 mm 8 - 10 m²
 Elements of a Good Painting Job
 1. Correct Surface Preparation-The primary and essential property which
is necessary for a paint is adhesion. Good adhesion demands good
surface preparation.
 2. Choice of the Proper Paint System-Apply the right kind of paint on the
right surface. For instance, always apply the right kind of primer before
the final top coat. Water base paint for masonry and concrete. Oil base
paint for wood and equivalent surfaces.
 3.Good Application and Right Technique and Tools
 A. Maintain a uniform wet and dry film thickness
 B. Correct application and number of sequence as specified by the
manufacturer
 C. use the right kind of quality tools
 Elements of a Good Painting Job

 4. Correct Drying Cycle- the final properties of the dried coating develop during
the drying cycle. Unless conditions are favorable, correct film properties will
never develop.
5. Protection Against Water-The primary cause of paint failure is moisture. Moisture
is considered as a menace to the best of paint job.
 Water causes the following:
 A. Rusting and other corrosion.
 B. Paint peeling
 C. Masonry efflorescence and spalling
 D. Corrosive water solution.
 Surface Preparation
 General
 1. Surface examination – no exterior paint or interior finish shall be done under
condition which may jeopardize the quality or appearance of the painting or
finishing.
 1. Preparation. All surfaces to receive paint should be cleaned and in proper
condition.
 Woodworks shall be sandpapered smooth and dusted clean.
 Knot holes, pitch pockets shall be sealed with knot sealer.
 Nail holes, cracks or defects shall be carefully puttied after the first coat with
putty bleaching color of the stain or paint.
 2.Interior Woodwork.
 Wood finish shall be sandpapered between coats
 Cracks, holes, or plaster imperfections shall be filled with patching plaster and
smoothed off to match adjoining surfaces.
 Surface Preparation
 3. Plaster or Masonry. Masonry or plaster shall be completely dried before
any sealer or paint is applied. After the primer sealer coat is dried, all
visible suction spots shall be toughed up before the succeeding coats are
applied.
 4. Metals-shall be clean, dry and free from mill scale and rust. Remove
all grease and oil from the surface. Unprimed galvanized metal shall be
washed with metal etching solution and allowed to dry before applying a
primer.
 5. Concrete and Brick Surface-The surface shall be wire-brush cleaned.
Glazed surfaces and those with traces of patching compound shall be
sandpapered or acid etched before applying a primer.
 Estimating Paintworks
 Surface texture vs. coverage
 1. coarse to rough surface - 30 m2 coverage area per
gallon
 2. Fine to coarse – 35 m2 coverage area per gallon
 3. Smooth to fine – 40 m2 coverage area per gallon
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 Paint Production Rates
A. Painting
a) Plain Cement Paint Exterior sq.m. 16.73 m2/MD
b) Plain Cement Paint Metal sq.m. 16.73 m2/MD
c) Exposed Aggregates Tool Paint Finish sq.m. 16.73 m2/MD
d) Ferrous Metal Finish sq.m. 13.94 m2/MD

e) Galvanized Metal sq.m. 13.94 m2/MD

f) Steel Ducco Finish sq.m. 6.97 m2/MD
g) Wood Paint sq.m. 23.05 m2/MD
h) Wood Ducco Finish sq.m. 6.97 m2/MD
i) Textured Paint sq.m. 6.97 m2/MD
j) Glass Paint sq.m. 10.87 m2/MD
B. Varnishing
a) Plain Varnish Paint sq.m. 15.78 m2/MD
b) Ducco Varnish Paint sq.m. 7.89 m2/MD