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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
Recommended Paint Schedules
Inspections and Tests
The following checks shall be carried out. This schedule is partially reproduced from AS/NZS 2311 Appendix C.| Item or Product | Inspection Required | Accept Criteria | Hold / Witness |
| Drawings & Specifications | Inspect controlled documents | Controlled copy of latest issue on site | Hold |
| Paint type | Check | System correct | Hold |
| Paint colours | Check | Colours correct | Hold |
| Substrate and surface preparation | Visual | As per spec. | Hold |
| Sample panel | Visual | As 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. | Visual | Colour 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. | Visual | Colour 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 | Visual | Colour and type as specified. Other listed requirements as specified | Hold |
| Clean up | Visual | Clean and tidy | Hold |
| ‘’Notes’’ All tolerances shall be as shown, except where overridden by AS/NZS 2311 or AS 2312 (if appropriate). | |||
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[+]Created by admin. Last Modification: Wednesday 08 of July, 2009 13:25:34 EST by admin. (Version 12)
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