November 21, 1997

**Contract \# TW-0928**

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 09800-S**

**[SPECIAL COATINGS]{.underline}**

[Page]{.underline}

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Summary 2

1.02 Submittals 2

1.03 Quality assurance 2

1.04 Delivery Storage and Handling 2

1.05 Project Conditions 3

[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 Acceptable Manufacturers 4

2.02 Special Coatings 4

[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 Examination 5

3.02 Preparation 5

3.03 Application 5

3.04 Cleaning and Protection 5

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 09800-S**

**[SPECIAL COATINGS]{.underline}**

[PART Number range level0Number range level1Number range level2Number
range level3Number range level4Number range level5Number range
level6Number range level71 ‑ GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01. [SUMMARY]{.underline}

A. This Section includes traffic coating for exterior balconies.

1.02 Number range level2 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. Submit in accordance with provisions of Section 01300-S.

B. Product data coating system.

1\. Provide the manufacturer\'s technical information, including label
analysis and instructions for handling, storing, and applying each
material proposed for use.

DELETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT IF THE LOCAL JURISDICTION DOES NOT HAVE
REGULATIONS RESTRICTING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

2\. Certification by the manufacturer that products supplied comply with
local regulations controlling use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

3\. Manufacturer's standard colors.

DELETE THE NEXT PARA IF COLORS ARE PRESELECTED AND SPECIFIED OR
SCHEDULED.

1.03 [Number range level2Number range level3QUALITY
ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. Applicator Qualifications: Engage an experienced applicator who has
successfully completed five special coating applications similar to this
Project.

ALWAYS RETAIN THE NEXT REQUIREMENT. COATING SYSTEMS COULD FAIL IF THE
COATS ARE INCOMPATIBLE.

1.04.Number range level2 [DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING]{.underline}

A. Deliver materials to the job site in the manufacturer\'s original,
new, unopened packages, and containers bearing manufacturer\'s name and
label, and the following information:

ADD OTHER LABEL REQUIREMENTS AS NECESSARY TO SUIT SPECIFIC PROJECT
CIRCUMSTANCES.

1\. Name or title of material.

2\. Product description (generic classification or binder type).

3\. Manufacturer\'s name, stock number and date of manufacture.

4\. Contents by volume, for major pigment and vehicle constituents.

5\. Thinning instructions.

6\. Application instructions.

7\. Color name and number.

8\. Handling instructions and precautions.

B.Number range level3 Store materials not in use in tightly covered
containers in a well‑ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of
45 deg. F (7 deg. C) and a maximum temperature of 90 deg. F. Maintain
containers used in storage in a clean condition, free of foreign
materials and residue.

1.05 Number range level2 [PROJECT CONDITIONS]{.underline}

A. Apply coatings only when the temperature of surfaces to be coated and
surrounding air temperatures are between 70 deg. F (7 deg. C) and 90
deg.

[PART 2Number range level1Number range level2 ‑ PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

**DELETE THIS ARTICLE IF OWNER‑IMPOSED OR OTHER PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PROHIBIT MENTIONING MFRS\' NAMES.**

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide
products of one of the following:

MFRS BELOW PRODUCE AN EXTENSIVE LINE OF SPECIALTY COATINGS; THEIR
PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY AND GENERALLY AVAILABLE. ADD
REGIONAL MFRS IF APPROPRIATE. NOTE THAT NOT EVERY MFR PRODUCES EVERY
COATING TYPE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. EDIT THE LIST TO SUIT PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL AVAILABILITY. SEE EDITING INSTRUCTION NO. 1 IN
THE EVALUATIONS FOR CAUTIONS ABOUT NAMING PRODUCTS AND MFRS.

1\. PPG Industries, Pittsburgh Paints.

2\. Sherwin‑Williams Company.

3\. Tnemec Company, Inc.

B. [Substitutions]{.underline}: only under provisions of Section 1600-S.

Number range level2Number range level32.02 [SPECIAL
COATINGS]{.underline}

A. Provide Series 280 Tneme-Glaze, polyamine epoxy floor coating
manufactured by Tnemec Company, Inc.

1\. Primer: Epoxoprime Series 201, 8 mils dft/coat

2\. Finish: Gloss

3\. Surface: Non-skid

4\. Solids by volume: 98 plus or minus 2 percent.

5\. Dry Film Thickness: 8 mils per coat.

6\. Color: Selected from manufacturer's standard colors by SDR.

[PART 3Number range level1Number range level2Number range level3 ‑
EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 [EXAMINATION]{.underline}

A. Examine substrates and conditions under which coatings will be
applied for compliance with requirements on applying coatings. Surfaces
to receive coatings must be thoroughly dry before coatings are applied.

1\. Do not proceed with coating application until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected.

Number range level2Number range level33.02 [PREPARATION]{.underline}

A. Cleaning: Before applying coatings, clean the substrates of
substances that could impair bond.

ALWAYS RETAIN THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION.
AMPLIFY EACH REQUIREMENT, IF NECESSARY, TO INCLUDE SPECIAL PROCEDURES
REQUESTED BY THE MFRS OR TO SATISFY UNUSUAL PROJECT CONDITIONS.

B. Surface Preparation: Mechanically abrade, clean and prepare surfaces
to be coated according to the manufacturer\'s instructions.

COORDINATION OF SHOP‑APPLIED PRIME COATS WITH SPECIAL COATINGS IS
CRITICAL. SEE EXAMINATION ARTICLE, COORDINATING WORK PARA. IF
COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS EXIST, IT MIGHT BE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE BARRIER
COATS OVER PRIMERS, OR TO REMOVE THE PRIMER AND REPRIME SUBSTRATE.

3.03 Number range level2 [APPLICATION]{.underline}

**REVISE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ARTICLE TO SUIT PROJECT CIRCUMSTANCES.
INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS ON APPLICATION METHODS, IF REQUIRED.**

A. Apply special coatings by brush or roller, according to
manufacturer\'s directions. Use brushes best suited for the material
being applied.

B. Allow sufficient drying time between successive coats.

C. Minimum Coating Thickness: 1 coat at 8 mils DFT/coat for primer and 2
coats of topcoat at 8 mils DFT/coat. Total DFT = 24 mils.

D. Brush Application: Brush‑out and work brush coats into surfaces in an
even film. Eliminate cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks,
runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections.

E.  Apply additional coats to provide complete hiding and good overall
    appearance.

Number range level23.04 [CLEANING AND PROTECTION]{.underline}

A. Cleanup: At completion of the work, remove rubbish and other
discarded materials from the site.

DELETE THE NEXT PARA IF CLEANING IS THE CONTRACTOR\'S RESPONSIBILITY.

B. Protect surface from traffic during remainder of construction period.

END OF SECTION