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Painting Coatings and Sealers

Usage

Scope

This section covers the specification of :
  • paint systems for internal and external applications and for structural steelwork
  • paint systems for enhanced fire protections
  • trowel on coatings
  • sealants and coatings for floors and masonry surfaces

Building Regulations and Standards

Specifications

Painting and Coatings

Trowel On Coatings

Sealants for Masonry Surfaces

Floor Coatings and Sealers

Inspections and Tests

The following checks shall be carried out. This schedule is partially reproduced from AS/NZS 2311 Appendix C.

Item or ProductInspection RequiredAccept CriteriaHold / Witness
Drawings & SpecificationsInspect controlled documents Controlled copy of latest issue on siteHold
Paint typeCheckSystem correctHold
Paint coloursCheckColours correctHold
Substrate and surface preparationVisualAs per spec.Hold
Sample panelVisualAs per spec.Hold
First coat, including:
a) Paint in accordance with spec
b) Containers not leaking
c) Paint not thinned or adulterated
d) Two pack paint not past expiry of pot life
e) Drying time adequate
f) Dry and no condensation
g) Defective work corrected
h) Samples taken from each batch
i) Primer and undercoat are scuffed to remove dust
j) Records kept
k) Uniformity of colour, texture, sheen, correct number of coats, no blemishes, coverage of cornices, crannies, etc.
VisualColour and type as specified.
Other listed requirements as specified.
Witness
Second coat, including:
a) Paint in accordance with spec
b) Containers not leaking
c) Paint not thinned or adulterated
d) Two pack paint not past expiry of pot life
e) Drying time adequate
f) Dry and no condensation
g) Defective work corrected
h) Samples taken from each batch
i) Primer and undercoat are scuffed to remove dust
j) Records kept
k) Uniformity of colour, texture, sheen, correct number of coats, no blemishes, coverage of cornices, crannies, etc.
VisualColour and type as specified.
Other listed requirements as specified.
Witness
Completion of final coat
Uniformity of gloss & colour
Correct thickness
Freedom from defects, eg tackiness, brush marks, ladders
Cleanliness
VisualColour and type as specified.
Other listed requirements as specified
Hold
Clean upVisualClean and tidyHold
‘’Notes’’
All tolerances shall be as shown, except where overridden by AS/NZS 2311 or AS 2312 (if appropriate).

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