Specification on painting works
Introduction
This specification covers different type of paintings in different surface in general and application of cement
paint, enamel paint, dry or oiled distemper, etc. in wall ceiling surface in particular with a petroleum
base/water base painted in roof.
Materials
The required materials are pigment, binder, solvent and additives.
Scaffolding
The scaffolding shall be double or single according to requirements and shall be provided by the contractor
at his own expense. The scaffolding shall be erected with steel section or pipes or bamboo of adequate
strength for all operation. The contractor shall test all measures to ensure the safety of the work and
working people. Proper scaffolding shall be provided to allow easy approach to every part of the work.
Overhead work shall not be allowed.
Preparatory work
The surface to be painted shall be prepared as specified by the manufacturer of the paint. The
surface shall be thoroughly sand papered and cleaned from dirt, dust, etc. by brushing and washing
down with clean water. Any grease , oil paint or any other foreign material shall be removed by
approved method.
Cement paint
• Mixing: the dry cement paint shall be thoroughly mixed with clean fresh water. In mixing and
application, the contractor shall follow the manufacturer instructions. The paint shall be stirred
and used within the specified time of the manufacture. Hardened or damaged paint shall not be
used.
• Application of cement paint: the paint shall be applied by means of brushes and in the manner
specified by the manufacturer. The number of coats shall be as mentioned in the item. The
subsequent coats shall be applied after the preceding coat is properly cured and has thoroughly
hardened, inspected and approved and as per manufacturer’s specification.
Acrylic emulsion paint
• Paint and primer: the acrylic emulsion paint shall be of British India ltd. Jenson and Nicolson,
India or any other superior brand in sealed tins as approved by the engineer.
• Preparation of surface: the surface where paint is to be applied shall be cleaned and smoothly
sand papered, all dust being removed. If the paint is to be applied in a wooden surface a suitable
filler material shall be applied and sanded off to achieve a clean and smooth surface. When
painting a metal surface, all loose scales, rust, etc.. Shall be removed by the use of suitable sand
paper.
• Primer: two coats of cement primer, wood primer or metal primer as required shall be applied.
Each coat shall be approximately 20-30 microns when applied by brush. The primed surface shall
be neatly and smoothly sand papered and cleaned.
• Application of paint: the paint of approved shade shall be applied as per manufacturer’s printed
instruction by suitable brush. A minimum of two coats shall be applied to achieve a uniform
painted surface.
Synthetic enamel paint
• Paint: the paint shall be of British India ltd. Jenson and Nicolson India or other superior brand
approved by engineer. It shall be in sealed tins and its type and use for exterior and interior
surface shall be as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Preparation of surface: the surface where paint is to be applied shall be cleaned and smoothly
sand papered, all dust being removed. If the paint is to be applied in a wooden surface a suitable
filler material shall be applied and sanded off to achieve a clean and smooth surface. When
painting a metal surface, all loose scales, rust, etc.. Shall be removed by the use of suitable sand
paper.
• Primer: when synthetic enamel paint is to be applied onto a cement plastered surface or concrete
surface, two coats of suitable cement primer shall be applied to the clean prepared surface.
When the paint is to be applied to a wooden surface two coats of wood primer shall be applied
to the prepared surface.
• Application of the paint: following the preparation of the surface and the application of the
primer a top coat shall be applied. A second coat shall be applied after the first coat has dried.
Care should be taken that dust or other foreign materials do not settle or otherwise disfigure the
various coats.
Oil bound and dry distemper
• Paint: the distemper shall be of British paints India ltd. Jenson and Nicolson, India or any other
superior brand approved by the engineer. It shall be in seated tins. Generally synthetic washable
distemper is available in paste form and dry distemper in powder form.
• Preparation of surface: the surface where paint is to be applied shall be cleaned and smoothly
sand papered, all dust being removed. If the paint is to be applied in a wooden surface a suitable
filler material shall be applied and sanded off to achieve a clean and smooth surface. When
painting a metal surface, all loose scales, rust, etc.. Shall be removed by the use of suitable sand
paper. Oil bound distemper is not be applied to freshly plastered surface.
• Mixing: the paste of synthetic washable distemper shall be thinned by adding 700ml of cold water
to every kg. of distemper paste. Water should be added gradually to mix them properly to get
uniform consistency.
• Application of the paint: following the preparation of the surface and the application of the
primer a top coat shall be applied. A second coat shall be applied after the first coat has dried.
Care should be taken that dust or other foreign materials do not settle or otherwise disfigure the
various coats.