General Introduction     

General Considerations

• Review of the coating VOC regulations including mandatory and federal and local rules as well as LEED requirements
  • Mandatory regulations and related agencies
  • Voluntary requirements

• The proper environmental conditions for painting work to be carried out in, from the start to the completion of the project
  • Exposure environment
  • Environmental conditions during painting operations

• General rules and good practices in painting operations
  • Surface preparation
  • Paint application
  • Inspection/quality control

• Industry Standards

Divisions

• Divisions list
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Drywall
  • Stucco
  • Miscellaneous

• Each division listed above covers the following information:
  • How to evaluate the surface to be coated
  • Remedial action required if the surface is deemed unacceptable for painting
  • Commonly used systems and products
  • Suitability of the systems
  • Proper surface preparation
  • Quality control procedures

Specifications

• What to expect in an architectural painting specification
• How to review a short specification
• MPI short specification guide

Miscellaneous

• The responsibilities of the relevant parties such as painting contractor, general contractor and the owner during a paint project
• The responsibilities of all relevant parties during a paint project including the painting contractor, general contractor and owner
• Description of a paint quality assurance program that uses inspection to provide the final touch to the quality of the architectural paint project
• Testing equipment and methods of use during the construction of a new build

Case Study

• Real World Architectural Painting Scenario
• How to review the Specification
• Completed Specification sample

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