Refer to 6711D DULUX PAINTING EXTERIOR for exterior paint systems.

Refer to 6721D DULUX PAINTING INTERIOR for interior paint systems.

Refer to 6711DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING EXTERIOR for environmental exterior paint systems.

Refer to 6721DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING INTERIOR for environmental interior paint systems.

Refer to 6744D DULUX PROTECTIVE COATINGS for protective coating systems.

The following abbreviations are used throughout this part of the specification:

Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.  The following documents are specifically referred to in this section:

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Manufacturer's and supplier's documents relating to work in this section are:

Dulux DuSpec specification sheets and product data sheets

Copies of relevant literature are available from Dulux

Warrant this work under normal environmental and use conditions against failure of materials and execution.

Product warranty: Products must be applied in accordance with application and preparation procedures according to DuluxDuSpec Specifications and Product Data Sheets.  Contact a Dulux Trade Representative for project specific warranties.

Refer to the general section 1237WA WARRANTY AGREEMENT for the required format and details of when completed warranty must be submitted.

Substitutions are not permitted to any specified Dulux system, or associated components and products.

If in the applicator's own expertise and judgement an amendment to this specification is required, or where a substrate preparation or required painting system is not covered in this specification, this shall be brought to the attention of the contract administrator and any amendment agreed before work proceeds any further.

Painters to be experienced competent workers, familiar with Dulux products and the required application techniques specified and may be a member of the Master Painters New Zealand Association Inc. or hold a recognised painter/decorator qualification.

The applicator is to have the necessary skill, experience and equipment to undertake the work.  The applicator remains responsible for ensuring proper completion of the work.

Painters to be selected from the Dulux Accredited Painter programme, which recognises painters in the industry who demonstrate high levels of workmanship and pride themselves on their professionalism, customer service and reliability.

Refer to https://www.dulux.co.nz/services/find-a-painter-nz for a list of Dulux Accredited Painters in the local area.

Refer to the general section 1270 CONSTRUCTION for details of how samples will be reviewed and how instructions to proceed will be given.  Provide the following samples for review:

Refer to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and WorkSafe: Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry.  If the elimination or isolation of potential hazards is not possible then minimise hazards in this work on site by using the proper equipment and techniques as required in the MPNZA Health and Safety Programme.  Supply protective clothing and equipment.  Inform employees and others on site of the hazards and put in place procedures for dealing with emergencies.

Refer to WorkSafe: Guidelines for the management of lead-based paint for the required procedures and precautions when:

• treating/removing lead-based paint
• burning off paint
• sanding off paint
• using solvent based paint removers.

Before any work commences painters should verify with architect or specifying authority, that their paint matches a previously supplied standard card or panel.  Differently coloured paints will vary in price, opacity and durability.  Dulux normally only specify two coats of colour but with certain colours such as bold, brights and some corporate colours, three coats may be needed.

Refer to Dulux for the safety data sheets for every applicable product and comply with the safety procedures listed.  Keep sheets on the site.  Refer to www.dulux.co.nz/specifier.

Permit representatives of Dulux to inspect the work in progress and take samples of their products from site if requested.

Inspection of the whole of the work at each of the stages set out in SELECTIONS may be made.  Agree a programme that will facilitate such inspection, including notification when each part and stage of the work is ready for inspection.

Use the manufacturer's complete system and only the product specified.

Use only Dulux product which are guaranteed for their consistency and performance under AS/NZS ISO 9001 and APAS approval, prepared, mixed and applied as directed in the Dulux DuSpec specification sheets, specification manuals and product data sheets.

Use only if and when expressly directed by Dulux for their particular product in a particular application.

For recommendations on; fillers, stopping, paint strippers, cleaning agents, etching solutions, mould inhibitors, rust inhibitors, knotting and other commodities used for the surface preparation, refer to the manufacturer of the specified preparation system.

Finishing compound to match the plasterboard stopping system and finishing grade gypsum plaster to match the fibrous plaster system.  For interior surfaces such as paper faced plasterboard use Dulux Professional Ultra 5 Surface Prep & Finish as an aid to achieving a Level 5 finish.

To conform to manufacturer's requirements and those methods, practices and techniques contained in AS/NZS 2311, the MPNZA Specification manual, and WorkSafe: Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry.

To AS/NZS 5131, 9.9.20, for corrosion protection of structural steel.  Provide an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to AS/NZS 5131, 13.9.1, prior to commencement.

Corrosion protection painting to be supervised by a competent person.

Prepare surfaces to Dulux requirements.

Ensure that substrate surfaces are able to achieve the specified finish.

Sand down any breakdown or damage of the primer to a sound surface and immediately re-prime.

Brush down surfaces immediately before application, to remove dust, dirt and loose material.

Check that materials are as required by the paint manufacturers for the particular surface and conditions of exposure, and that they are compatible with each other.  Use paint from the same manufacturer for each paint system.  If not compatible, obtain instructions before proceeding.

Where surfaces have been treated with preservatives or fire retardants, check with the treatment manufacturer that coating materials are compatible with the treatment and do not inhibit its performance.  If they are not compatible, obtain instructions before proceeding.

Co-ordinate with cladding and/or lining installer as to who will do the work and timing.

Exterior

For exterior cladding and trim that require on site finishing, paint the back and exposed bottom edges at the base of the cladding (generally, bottom plate overhang and horizontal flashings) to the manufacturer's requirements, but at least to 150mm up from base. Coating to match front finish, generally apply 2x coats or 1x coat if pre-primed.

Refer to appropriate exterior paint sections SELECTION clauses for claddings to be back painted.

Interior

For lining and trim that require on site finishing and/or back painting (usually wet areas), paint the back and exposed bottom edges at the base of the lining, to the manufacturer's requirements, but at least to 150mm up from base.  Coating to match front finish, generally apply 2x coats or 1x coat if pre-primed, or if no front finish seal to manufacturer's requirements.

Refer to appropriate interior paint sections SELECTION clauses for linings to be back painted.

The coatings listed in schedules and elsewhere are of necessity simplified.  Coat ancillary exposed surfaces to match similar or adjacent materials or areas, except where a fair-faced natural finish is required or items are completely prefinished.  In cases of doubt obtain instructions before proceeding.

Handle cautiously lead-based paint and asbestos, if present, as required in the MPNZA Health and Safety Programme and WorkSafe: Guidelines for the management of lead-based paint.

Do not paint hinges or hardware that cannot be removed.  If items can be removed, carefully remove hardware, fixtures and fittings before commencing work.  Set aside where they cannot be damaged or misplaced and replace on completion.

Use dropsheets, coverings and masking necessary to protect adjoining fixtures, fittings and spaces from paint drops, spots, spray and damage.

Refer to the DuSpec specification sheets for detailed substrate preparation notes relating to SELECTIONS contained in:

• 6711D DULUX PAINTING EXTERIOR,
• 6721D DULUX PAINTING INTERIOR,
• 6711DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING EXTERIOR,
• 6721DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING INTERIOR, and
• www.duspec.co.nz.

Carry out off-site preparation and coating under cover, in a suitable environment and with adequate lighting.  Store items both before and after coating in a clean, dry area, protected from the weather and mechanical damage, properly stacked and spaced to permit air circulation and to prevent sticking of surfaces.

Before priming preservative treated timber ensure that any cut surfaces have been retreated.  Liberally coat end grain, allow to soak in and then recoat.  Ensure LOSP treated joinery has dried sufficiently to lose odour.

Apply off-site coatings to all surfaces including those which will be concealed when incorporated into the building.

Apply primer to suit the coating system to all metal surfaces which will be concealed when incorporated into the building.

Prime or seal and paint all six faces of doors before hanging.

Before glazing apply the first two coats, or the primer and one undercoat, to rebates of stained, varnished or painted joinery and beads.

According to the putty manufacturer's instructions allow putty to set, then prime with an appropriate Dulux primer, either Dulux 1 Step Acrylic Primer Sealer & Undercoat, or Dulux 1 Step Oil Based Primer, Sealer & Undercoat.   Fully protect the putty by completing the Dulux coating system as soon as it is sufficiently firm.

Comply with the Dulux DuSpec specification sheets, product data sheets and the additional requirements of this work section.

Thoroughly mix paints.  Lift any settled pigment and ensure the paint is homogenous.

Paint exterior surfaces only in favourable weather conditions:

• warm dry days without frost or heavy dews
• avoid painting in direct sunlight any surfaces that absorb heat excessively
• as far as possible apply paint in the temperature range 15°C to 25°C
• do not paint if temperatures fall outside the range of 10°C and 35°C unless paints with the necessary temperature tolerance have been specified
• do not apply solvent borne paint if moisture is present on the surface

Painting work to generally the following sequence:

• Back-painting and pre-installation painting, then post-installation exposed-face painting
• Complete surface preparation before commencing painting
• Apply primers, sealers, stains, undercoats, paints and clear coatings in the sequences laid down by Dulux
• Allow the full drying times between coats laid down by Dulux
• Do not expose primers, sealers and undercoats beyond a few days before applying the next coat
• Finish broad areas before painting trim
• Ensure batch numbers of tins are matched for whole areas
• Internally paint ceilings before walls and walls before joinery, trim and other items.

Select brush, roller, or pad and apply paint to the requirements of Dulux and to obtain a smooth even coating of correct thickness, uniform gloss and colour.

Before handling or applying the next coat of paint, give each coat the full drying time as required by the paint manufacturer.  Ensure that surfaces are dry and that condensation does not occur before the paint reaches surface-dry condition.

Lightly sand primers, sealers, undercoats and intermediate coats to remove dust pick-up, protruding fibres and coarse particles.  Remove dust immediately before applying the next coat.

Correct defective work immediately and re-coat as required, following precisely the Dulux paint system specified.

Each coat of paint and the completed paint system to have the following qualities and properties:

• uniform finish, colour, texture, sheen and hiding power
• the specified number of coats applied
• no blemishes such as runs, sags, crinkling, fat edges, entrained paint skins, hairs, dust, bare or starved patches, cracks, brush marks, ladder marks and blistering
• proper covering of corners, crannies, thin edges, cracks, end grain and other difficult places of application

Note that some colours may require more than two top coats and/or the use of a tinted undercoat.  This is particularly relevant when using bright or high chromatic coloured paints (e.g. colours derived off True Red, Bold Yellow, Orange, and Extra Bright base) or when painting over existing dark colours.

Clean adjoining surfaces, glass and fittings of any paint contamination.  Clean off glass indicators at completion of the building works.  Clean glass inside and out to a shining finish.

Use DuluxEnviroWash system for the cleaning of water-based paint and plasters from brushes, rollers, plastering or spray equipment to separate the solids from the water component for safe disposal.  Phone 0800 800 424 for information regarding this system.

Leave the whole of this work uniform in gloss and colour, of correct thickness, free from painting defects, clean and unmarked and to the standard required by following procedures.

Remove dropsheets, coverings and masking to leave surrounding surfaces and areas clean, tidy and undamaged.  Remove debris, unused materials and elements from the site.

Replace hardware without damage to it or the adjoining surface.  Leave properly fitted and in working order.

Refer to 6711D DULUX PAINTING EXTERIOR and 6721D DULUX PAINTING INTERIOR for selections.

Refer to 6711DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING EXTERIOR and 6721DE DULUX ENVIRONMENTAL PAINTING INTERIOR for selections.