A. Surface Preparation (including but not limited to) • Pressure washing of all exterior surfaces to remove dirt, mildew, and loose paint. • Scraping, sanding, and/ or the use of a wire brush may be needed to substantially remove peeling or flaking paint. • Caulking of cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and trim, and/or other areas as needed. • Minor repairs to siding and/or other surfaces to be painted. • Priming of bare wood, metal, or repaired areas as needed. • Surface protection as needed to ensure unintended areas are not affected by overspray or paint splatter. • All priming shall be performed using appropriate Sherwin-Williams primers as required by substrate and condition. • Spot priming shall be completed using PrimeRx® Peel Bonding Primer, or • Full-coat priming shall be completed using Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer, where required. • All metal surfaces to receive paint shall be primed with Extreme Bond® Primer prior to application of finish coats. B. Painting (Including, but not limited to) • All paint and primer shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s published specifications and recommendations. • Application methods shall be limited to techniques that produce a uniform, smooth, and thoroughly covered finish. • Exterior paint shall be Sherwin-Williams Duration® Exterior, Satin finish. Color schemes will be provided upon contract award. • Surfaces to be painted include, but are not limited to, the following: o Siding o Stucco...
