GENERAL
Scope of Work
The work to be
done consists of furnishing all paint, labor, tools, equipment, and all other
necessary equipment and supplies to perform a complete and thorough job of painting the
designated surfaces for your property.
Storage
Homeland Builders - Painting USA’s operations for the reparation of paints and storage of the materials
shall be limited to the designated area, and such space shall be kept clean and orderly at
all times. The contractor shall employ all
safety measuring during operations for the prevention of fire.
General Information
Paintng USA at all times will take necessary steps to protect the public and all property from damage
during these operations, and will be responsible for all kinds of damage to the work or
property caused by the Homeland Builders - Painting USA’s employees.
Bids will
include a list of Dunn-Edwards or Sherwin Williams, Vista, Deluxe Pants products proposed
for use on this job. All products to be first
quality, and comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Painting
USA will deliver written notification to each homeowner stating the general procedures and
instructions to follow. This notice will be given no less than 48 hours in advance
(Homeland Builders - Painting USA must have access on given day or extra charge may occur.)
Cleanup and Safety
During the
progress of the work, safety will be the utmost importance at all times, and the
contractor will safeguard persons during the progress of the work by providing barricades
and appropriate lights to warn of obstruction. Upon
completion of the work and before acceptance and final payment will be made,
Homeland Builders - Painting USA shall clear the entire project and all grounds occupied by him in connection
with his work of all rubbish, excess material, and any other debris caused by his
operations.
Materials
All materials
herein specified are Dunn-Edwards or Sherwin Williams, Vista, Deluxe Pants products
listed. Unless otherwise noted.
All material shall
be purchased from Dunn-Edwards or Sherwin Williams, Vista, Deluxe Pants paints.
All stucco, if
painted shall be 100% acrylic paint. All previously stained wood shall be full-body
acrylic stain. All previously enameled wood shall be painted with Vista, Dunn-Edwards, or
Sinclair's oil-based enamel House and Trim.
NOTE: Homeland Builders - Painting USA will choose approval manufactures products best suited for
your job.
Colors used on
all surfaces shall match nearest to the original color with stock colors from the
manufacturing chart. Special mixes are an additional charge.
Painting
USA will
leave the association a minimum of 1 gallon of each color.
Workmanship
Experienced,
skilled craftsmen shall do all work. Surface
preparation shall be in accordance with standard of the Painting and Decorating
Contractors of America. All finishes shall be
applied evenly and be free from runs, sags, skips, crawls, or other defects.
Paints shall be
applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed directions. Painting
will not be done when the temperature
becomes extreme. Precautions should be taken
when the temperatures exceeds 90ºF, or when the temperature falls below
50ºF.
The new and old coatings must be compatible. The
determination of compatibility may be accomplished through examination of the owner’s
records.
Homeland Builders - Painting USA will
guarantee all work for a period of 4 years except for ferrous metals or any
area’s that are heavily exposed to water, sun or poor quality constructed surface
area. This includes all labor and materials.
All work to be completed within 40 working
days, weather permitting.
Patio covers may
be done at an additional charge to homeowner with an average cost of $200.00 .
A variety of
cleaning and removal systems are available. The use of any one or a combination of more than
one is dependent upon the condition of existing coatings, the materials applied, and the
substrate involved. Because of varying
substrates, the selection of tools must be left to Homeland Builders - Painting USA, with
consideration with the specification service and the owner’s agent.
EXTERIOR MASONRY AND CONCRETE SURFACES
Surface Preparation
Remove all dirt,
chalk, and all surface contaminated that will interfere with adhesion of subsequent coats
without damaging the substrates or adjacent areas.
Power washes all
areas to be painted, and use a mild detergent solution such as MI-T-M’s surface prep
if required.
Then rinse with
clear clean water until all residues has been removed from all surfaces. Allow the surfaces to thoroughly dry before
proceeding with preparation or painting.
Moisture content
for Masonry and Stucco must not exceed 17%. After washing the surfaces, the areas must be
carefully examined for cracking, blistering, peeling or flaking of Existing paint. All loose, unsound, or non-adhering paint must be
removed.
Mildew may be
dealt with at this time by metering a mildewed in the power wash. If not metering a solution in the power wash scrub
affected areas with the following solution:
- Trisodium Phosphate (TSP): 2/3 Cup
- Household Bleach (Clorox): 1 Quart
- Powder Detergent: 1/3 Cup
Add warm water
to make 1 Gallon. Or use a commercially available mildewed. Rinse all surfaces with clear water to remove any
remaining residue. Severe mildew may require additional treatment. Again allow the surfaces to thoroughly dry before
proceeding with preparation
of painting.
Caution: Bleach may be harmful to eyes, clothing, and
surrounding vegetation, so take all precautions to ensure safety.
Wire brushing
and acid etching with phosphoric acid should remove efflorescence, White residue salt
deposits. Rinse all surfaces with clear clean water
to remove any remaining residue.
Note: Efflorescence, which appears on cementitious or
plaster surfaces, is caused by moisture entering or contained in the substrate. Water-soluble salts in the masonry are brought to
the surface where the water evaporates, leaving white residues salt deposits. effects, which cause this problem, must be
corrected before and painting is attempted Large cracks must be V-grooved out and all
other surface defects, such as holes, and the like must be repaired using the appropriate
patching materials to match the surrounding surface profile. Dust surface and spot prime all patched areas with
the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.
Spot prime all
patched and sanded areas with the appropriate primer of finish coat as stated in the
Finish Schedule.
EXTERIOR METAL
Surface Preparation
Remove all loose
and peeling paint, dirt, chalk, and all surface containment’s that will interfere
with adhesion of subsequent coats, without damaging the substrates of adjacent areas.
Wire brush, all
loose and peeling paint and dust all surfaces before spot priming or applying finish
coats.
Power wash all
areas to be painted and use a mild detergent solution such as MI-T-M’s surface prep
if required.
Then rinse with
clear clean water until all residues has been removed from all surfaces. Allow the surfaces to thoroughly dry before
proceeding with preparation of painting.
After washing
the surfaces, the area must be carefully examined for cracking, blistering, peeling, or
flaking of existing paint. All loose, unsound, or non-adhering paint must be removed.
Power sand or
hand sands all areas of loose unsound, or non-adhering paint. All thick edges of the remaining paint shall be
feather edged, filled as necessary, and then dusted.
Rust, Scale, and
Corrosion should be removed either by power sanding or hand sanding and spot primed with
the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.
Unpainted
galvanized metal should be solvent washed, treated with GALVA-ETCH (GE 123), and primed
with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.
Spot prime all
patched and sanded areas with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the
Finish Schedule.
EXTERIOR WOOD
Surface Preparation
Remove all dirt,
chalk, and all surface contaminates that will interfere with adhesion of subsequent coats,
without damaging the substrates or adjacent areas.
Wire brush, all
loose and peeling paint and dust all surfaces before spot priming or applying finish
coats.
Power wash all
areas to be painted and use a mild detergent solution such as MI-T-M’s surface prep
if required.
Do not use a
Water blasting tip for cleaning any wood substrates.
Then rinse with clear clean water until all residues has been removed from all
surfaces. Allow the surfaces to thoroughly
dry before proceeding with preparation of painting.
Mildew may be
dealt with at this time by metering a mildewed in the power wash. If not metering a solution in the power wash scrub
affected areas with the following solution:
- Trisodium Phosphate (TSP): 2/3 Cup
- Household Bleach (Clorox): 1 Quart
- Powder Detergent: 1/3 Cup
- Add warm water to make a total volume: 1 Gallon
Or use a
commercially available mildewed. Rinse all
surfaces with clear water to remove any remaining residue.
Severe mildew may require additional treatment.
Again allow the surfaces to thoroughly dry before proceeding with preparation of
painting.
Caution: Bleach may be harmful to eyes, clothing, and
surrounding vegetation, so take all precautions to ensure safety.
Power sand or
hand sands all areas of loose unsound, or non-adhering paint. All thick edges of the remaining paint shall be
feather edged, filled as necessary, and then dusted.
Tannic Acid
Bleeding is caused by moisture carrying the water soluble color extractives to the
surface. The Source of this moisture has
been located and corrected. Wash the surface
with a mixture of 50% denatured alcohol and 50% water
and allow drying or using oxalic acid following manufacturer recommendations. Prime affected areas with the appropriate primer, sealer, or finish coat as stated in
the Finish Schedule.
Patch all holes
and other surface defects with the appropriate material.
Countersink all
protruding nail heads and fill with putty.
Degloss all
glossy and previously enameled surfaces to provide a roughened surface or
“Tooth” for good adhesion of subsequent coats.
Spot prime all
patched and sanded areas with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the
Finish Schedule.
FINISH SCHEDULE
All products specified comply with the current air quality regulations governing
architectural coatings.
Regulatory changes may affect the
formulation, availability, or use of specified coatings.
Check with the supplier of your
representative regarding such changes prior to start of painting project.
EXTERIOR MASONRY AND CONCRETE SURFACES
Stucco or Block
Spot Prime Acrylic Masonry Primer/Sealer
One Coat Exterior 100% Acrylic
Flat Finish
EXTERIOR METAL
Wrought Iron Fence:
Spot Prime White Alkyd Corrosion Inhibitive Primer (43-5) One Coat High-performance Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel.
Flashing (Galvanized):
Spot Prime Quick-Dry Galvanized/Aluminum Primer One Coat Exterior 100%
Acrylic Flat Finish.
Electrical Pipes:
Spot Prime White Alkyd Corrosion Inhibitive Primer One Coat Exterior 100%
Acrylic Flat Finish.
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