Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Identified areas of painting a. Foyers b. Hallways c. All offices and rooms upstairs and downstairs, including closets d. Stairway and handrails e. Supply Room f. All restrooms g. Breakroom h. Conference Room 2. Paint shall be by Sherwin Williams or approved equal. 3. Each identified area should be prepped according to manufacturer’s recommendations regarding preparation of surfaces to receive paint and application of the paint itself. Procedures should include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following. a. Cleaning - clean and remove oil, grease, and loose foreign matter. This is to include mold, mildew, dirt, and corrosion products in a manner which cause neither undue damage to the substrate nor damage/contamination of the surroundings or the paint system to be applied. Glossy surfaces - adequately scuff and/or solvent or chemically etch as appropriate to provide satisfactory adhesion for subsequent paint coats. b. Filling - fill cracks and holes with fillers, sealers, or grouting cements as appropriate. Surface also needs to be sanded smooth to ensure all coats finish smooth. c. Drying - unless otherwise specified, ensure that surfaces are cured and dry before applying additional coats of paint. d. General Statements - remove weld spatter, slag burrs, or any other objectionable surface irregularities. Remove any rust and apply rust primer. 4. Paint Application a. Apply paint and related material with an undercoat (primer), plus two (2) coats of selected finish color. Allow each coat to harden for the drying time (or time between coats) recommended by the manufacturer. b. Finish - ensure each coat of paint is uniform in color, gloss, thickness, and texture. - ensure each coat is free of runs, sags, blisters, or other discontinuities. c. Wet Paint Warning - place notices in work areas and do not remove until paint is completely dry. 5. Work Area Protection - before painting in any section of the building, use drop sheets and masking tape wherever necessary to protect finished work or other surfaces liable to damage during painting. 6. Touch Up - clean off marks, paint spots, and stains throughout the project. 7. Do not store or mix paint in areas/surfaces liable to damage. 8. The contractor will be responsible for moving all items as needed to paint the walls.
