Specifications include, but are not limited to: The work performed by the contractor shall include, but not be limited to, all labor, tools and material to prepare surfaces and apply paint as described below: • General • Prior to starting work, the contractor shall check color and product to assure conformity to specified color and finish as described on the builder's decorator information sheet. • Material shall Sherwin William products and applied following all the manufacturer's recommendations. Water based materials shall not be thinned more than one (1) pint per gallon. • Materials shall be applied without runs, sags or cracking. • The contractor is responsible for material damaged by paint and should cover material such as brick, concrete, roofing, cabinets and floors to avoid any potential damage. • Interior • Any excessive drywall damages should be brought to the attention of the project planner prior to priming the project. • All dust must be wiped off walls and molding prior to applying all coats of paint. Floors must be swept prior to starting work. • Drywall is to be primed at 4 mils wet film thickness. Drywall can be sprayed, but it must be back rolled. • Sanding is required on all trim and drywall after the prime coat. Sandpaper grit #100 or finer should be used. Damage resulting from over sanding drywall will be the painter's responsibility to repair. • All rough trim is to be filled and sanded by painting contractor prior to final coat of paint. • Patches and point ups that are applied after the prime coat must be primed prior to applying the finish coat. All wall areas must have two coats of paint. • Drywall finish coat is to be applied at 4 mils wet film thickness to provide a uniform and even texture with no less than ½" nap roller. (Back rolling is acceptable but care is to be taken to assure 4 mils wet coverage.)