PAINTING - METHODOLOGY AND CHECKLIST

 PAINTING - METHODOLOGY

CHECKS PRIOR TO START OF WORK

  • The approved and duly certified shade and type of paint shall be made available at site in sufficient quantity.
  • Ensure that the wall and ceiling surfaces are completely dry prior to the application of paint
  • Ensure that all furniture and the flooring is protected before starting the painting works
  • Proper scaffolding arrangement with safety measures to be taken
  • All loose particles, dirt and dust must be thoroughly scrubbed from the surface using sandpaper
  • All painting accessories like brush, roller, mixing tray etc to be thoroughly cleaned and washed outside the working premises before starting the works.
  • Primer application with brush dilution ratio not to exceed 1:1 with water as thinner solvent
  • A drying period of 24 hours is required before the putty application.
  • Application of 2 putty coats ensures the first coat is thoroughly dried before applying the final coat.
  • Putty to be applied uniformly to cover all undulations
  • Proper sanding of surfaces to render a smooth surface prior to the application of paints. Ensure that the dust on the surface is thoroughly wiped off after sanding the puttied surface

INSPECTION METHODOLOGY
  • Flagging off with rounded pebbles for a distance of 50-75cm from the wall (away from the building) to avoid discoloring of external painted walls.    
  • The colour tone throughout the checked surface should be uniform
  • The concentration in the mixture must be uniform [for paints mixed manually on site]
  • No overlapping to be seen – overlapping could appear due to interruptions in painting an entire surface.
  • Use halogen lamps and check for
              Undulations on the surface
              Corns on the surface
              Structure of the painted surface
              Shadows appearing on the painted surface
              Any smudges (due to touch ups in punning) 
              Changes in the concentration of the paint

CHECKLIST FOR PAINTING -1         (Download)

CHECKLIST FOR PAINTING -2         (Download)


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