| Painting | Special Surfaces |
| Health Precautions: During the execution of painters’ work the contractor is held responsible for taking all precautions necessary for the health and safety of his workmen including wet rubbing down of paintwork, provision of washing facilities, etc. The sub-contractor is to comply with any statutory rules and orders or regulations affecting the procedure followed on any site. Samples: Samples of all or any of the materials shall be taken by the Architect’s representative as desired. The samples shall be taken from the sealed or open container or from the workmen’s kettles on site as may be directed by the architect. Any of the materials found not to fulfill the requirements of the specifications shall be removed and the work re-done as directed by the Architect at the contractor's expense. Workmen: Skilled workmen are to be employed, except apprentices and labourers. A properly qualified foreman is to be constantly on the job whilst the work is proceeding. Paints: Quality paints suitable either for exterior or interior work shall be used. All paint is to be delivered to the site in maker’s sealed containers and is to be clearly marked with maker’s name or trademark and a description of the contents and colour. All materials are to be stored at site in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and to the satisfaction of the Architect. The type of paints to be used, the number of coats to be applied and any special process or treatment required shall be as specified herein and in the separate painting schedule. All undercoating and finishings used on the same work are to be supplied by one manufacturer and are to be those recommended by the manufacturer for use together. Some of the colours of undercoats are to approximate those of the finishings. Where directed by the Architect, the contractor is to prepare panels showing the colour finishing schemes proposed for the work, for final approval of the Architect. All brushes, tools, pots, kettles etc. used in carrying out the work shall be clean and free from foreign matter and are to be thoroughly cleaned out before being used for a different type or colour of material. Before painting, lacquering, varnishing or enamelling, every possible precaution must be taken to keep down construction dust. An ample supply of clean dust-sheets to protect the work during its progress is to be at hand. No dilution of painting materials shall be allowed except strictly as detailed by the manufacturer’s directions or by special permission of the Architect. The work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with British Standard CP 231 and relevant British or other recognized Standard Specifications. Preparation: All materials are to be thoroughly stirred and mixed when the containers etc are opened and when transferring to painters’ kettles. Where necessary the paints are to be strained to remove all skin etc before application. All containers shall be kept securely covered with tight fitting lids when not in use. |