General paint specifications manual

With this latest edition of our General paint specifications manual, Sico continues to update architects with the very latest developments in the paint and coatings industry. While recent modifications to GreenSeal standards and certification necessitated this revision, we have taken the opportunity to review the binder from cover to cover, as part of our commitment to continuousimprovement.
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General specifications
1. General conditions
The general conditions for the project apply to the contract and the painting contractor shall read all its requirementscarefully. The contractor agrees to protect the owner or the architect from claims or liens by maintaining sufficient insurance to cover accidents and damage caused by or arising from the performance of hiswork.

5. Storage and inspection

Materials shall be delivered to the site early enough and in such quantities as to avoid delays in the progress ofpainting. Materials are subject to inspection at all times and the architect has the right to have them analysed. Should they prove different from the requirements of the present specification, they shall be removed promptly from the site and be replaced with the specified materials without cost to theowner. The owner or the architect shall assign at the site a space or shed suitable for the storage of the materials (min.10 C (50 F), max.26 C (80 F)). The contractor shall maintain this locked accommodation in good condition and take the necessary precautions against firehazards.

WOOD

A) Interior wood paintfinish

Seal knots and sap streaks with POLYPREP shellac 205-112. Smooth rough spots with sand paper, then dust. Fill nail holes and cracks with putty or spackling compound once the primer coat hasdried.

B) Interior wood Clearfinish

Carefully remove all stains, pencil marks and excess glue. Iron stains may be removed with a wood bleach or with a water solution of oxalic acid (caution: poison). Sand rough spots following the grain of thewood. Apply the stain or sealer coat. Fill holes and cracks with plastic wood or putty tinted to match the colour of thewood.

2. Estimates
The contractor shall examine all plans, architectural drawings and specifications, and understand all the conditions related to his work and covering the application of the specified materials. He shall also examine all plans and specifications concerning the subcontractors to estimate all the finishing workrequired. Further claims will not be allowed for work omitted in the contractors estimate through neglect or not having examined or coordinated all painting work. No payment over the amount agreed upon in the contract will be granted to the contractor unless a written authorization is made by the architect or hisrepresentative.

6. Examination of surfaces
The contractor shall inspect all surfaces to be painted before starting to paint. When surfaces with normal preparation are considered unsatisfactory for paint application, the contractor shall notify the architect or the general contractor of this in writing. Starting of the painting task implies acceptance of the surfaces without reservation, and the contractor will be responsible for the appearance of the finish if it is notsatisfactory.

C) Exterior wood paint finish Solidstain

Make sure the wood is perfectly dry and contains no more than 12% moisture, as measured with a moisturemetre. Scrape resin exudations. Heat if necessary and wash with turpentine. Sand rough spots. Make sure the surface is clean and free of contaminants. Apply POLYPREP shellac 205-112 on knots. Apply an alkyd primer on knots followed by a coat on the entire surface. Fill holes and cracks with putty. Forwood treated with a preservative agent, ensure that all the solvent isevaporated.

3. Scope of work
The specifications include the execution of all painting, staining, varnishing and other finishing coats of interior and exterior surfaces that appear in the plans, in the finishing schedule or in the present specifications manual. It will cover, and shall include, all materials, equipment, tools and accessories, transportation and shop service required for the completion of all work required by the plans andspecifications. Copper, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel, brass, nickel shall not be painted unless otherwise specified; neither shall doors, partitions, frames, railings and other articles with a factory finish. Rubber, asphalt and vinyl coverings for floors shall not bepainted.

7. Surface preparation
Refer to Canadian standard CAN/CGSB85.100 for any large-scale project. Paint application shall not be started when the surfaces to be painted have not been properly prepared. All surfaces must be dry, clean, free from dust, dirt, grease, oil, rust, mortar spatters, salts and any other foreign matter likely to affect the adhesion and the appearance of paintfinishes. Surfaces previously painted and in good condition do not usually require priming, but should be dulled with sandpaper ifglossy.
Dust and dirt: Dust carefully. If dirt remains, wash and scrub with a POLYPREP cleaner 771-135, 771-136 or 771-137, then rinse. Where mildew is present, wash with a solution of household bleach (1part household bleach to 3parts of water). Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Rinse well with clear water and let drythoroughly. Grease, oil, bitumen: Wash with a rag soaked with POLYPREP mineral spirits 875-104, taking care not to spread the soiled spots over larger areas. Wipe dry with a clean rag. Repeat the cleaning operation ifnecessary.

D) Exterior wood Semi-transparentstain

Sand rough spots. Remove stains and pencil marks either by scraping, sanding or chemical bleach (seeB). Only after staining, fill holes and cracks with putty tinted to match the colour of thewood.

E) Concrete
Concrete shall have cured for at least 28days and be dry. Remove all mortar spatters, loose sand grains and dirt by raking or brushing. Fill holes, cracks, honeycombs and other surface defects with a cement mortar and letharden. Eliminate any trace of grease, bitumen, moulding oils or other contaminants with a concentrated solution of POLYPREP 771-136 or 771-137 or of RUST-OLEUM #3599, rinse well and let dry. Avoid cleaning concrete with solvents (they dissolve contaminants and make them further penetrate the concrete). If there are laitance or efflorescent salts, apply a muriatic acid solution POLYPREP 771-127 or a RUST-OLEUM phosphoric acid solution #108, letting it stand until bubbling stops on the concrete surface (15to 20minutes). Rinse thoroughly with clear water before surface dries. Repeat operation until concrete becomes rough. Let surface dry. Caution: If it is not bubbling, it is

4. Materials
All the required materials shall meet the specifications and be of first quality. All paints shall be delivered in sealed cans bearing the original label of the manufacturer intact. All non-specified but required materials shall be of a well-known brand and be approved by thearchitect. Colours of the finishing paints shall be chosen or approved by the architect and he shall submit samples to thecontractor.

an indication that a sealer is present on the surface and that it should be removed beforeapplication. Highly polished concrete, tinted concrete, old concrete coated with a sealer or any other unsuitable topcoat will require Blast Track mechanical treatment before beingrecoated. The presence of humidity in the concrete can hinder product adhesion and hardness. It is necessary to test the level of humidity of the concrete surface before coating application. Totest the level of humidity of a previously cleaned concretesurface: 1. Let concrete dry for 24hours after cleaning and before testing forhumidity. 2. Before testing for humidity, ensure that the concrete temperature is above 15 C (60 F). Low temperatures slow down the migration of the humidity and give falseresults. 3. Test surface humidity in 4 or 5places. An electrode moisture metre can be used (humidity level must not exceed 4% of mass) or fasten plastic film with masking tape to surfaces to be tested. Plastic film must remain in place for 24hours if the temperature is above 20 C, 3days if the temperature range is between 5and 20 C. Testing cannot be done if the temperature is lower than 5 C. Once required time has elapsed, check for any trace of humidity (droplets under the plasticfilm). 4. If no humidity is present, apply the recommended product. If humidity is found, install false flooring that includes a moisturebarrier. BrICKS, STOnES, BLOCKS AnD OTHErMASOnrIES Remove all mortar spatters and foreign matters. Use a broom or stiff brush to remove salts, dust and looseaggregates. When asbestos-cement is to be used outdoors, coat both faces of the panels to prevent water absorption that can causeefflorescence.

H) Metals
Iron and steel (small surfaces)
Remove rust, mill scale, welding flux and other solid contaminants with a power wire brush or sandblast (if needed). Hand cleaning with a wire brush or with emery cloth is acceptable for small work. Treat the metal with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal conditioner and rust remover 635-104. Rinse with clear water, and then wipe dry. Apply the anti-corrosion primer as soon as possible after cleaning the metal (as soon as the surface is dry: not more than 4hours).

Aluminium and lightalloys

Aluminium and aluminium base alloys exposed to corrosive environments require a protection with paint. Clean the surface with CORROSTOP ULTRA 635-104. Use SICO EXPERT alkyd primer 922-260 or CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer 635-045, but never use a primer that containslead.
note: For galvalum, use CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer635-045.

Copper, brass, bronze and stainless steel

Clean with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal conditioner 635-104. No primer required: Apply the finishing paint directly over the cleaned metal. Etch stainless steel with sandpaper formetal.

Iron and steel (large surfaces)

Steam blasting is recommended for the removal of grease, oil, salts, acids, alkalis and any similar chemical residue on large surfaces. To ensure maximum efficiency, steam blasting should be combined with an alkaline cleaning (POLYPREP cleaner 771-136 or771-137). Surface must be completely dry and free of any residue prior to application ofcoating. An anti-rust primer must be applied as soon as possible after the surface is cleaned and dry (maximum of 4hours).

I) Acoustical tiles
Seal brownish stains with POLYPREP shellac 205-112 or POLYPREP stain-killer primers 145Series or spot prime with SICO EXPERT alkyd primer-sealer880-114.

J) Other materials
Ceramic, melamine, Formica, stratified material, glass, plastics andPVC. Surfaces must be clean, dry, free of dust, dirt, grease, oil, wax and any other contaminant that could reduce the primeradhesion.

Very rusty iron and steel (large surfaces)

Sand blasting is the most efficient method for cleaning steel surfaces. This type of cleaning treatment is recommended in order to remove tartar, scaly rust and any other existingcoating.
Certain metals and alloys require a special surfacepreparation.

Fibreglass
A light cleaning with acetone is recommended in order to etch thesurface.

Shop-primed steel and cast

Wash all surfaces with POLYPREP thinner 875-104 to remove grease, oil, dirt and dust. If rust has appeared on areas where the primed steel and cast have been damaged, remove the rust with a wire brush, then touch up the bare metal with SICO EXPERT anti-rust alkyd primer922-260.

Ceramic, melamine, Formica and stratifiedmaterial

Sand surfaces with a grade 100 to 150 sanding paper before applying POLYPREP primer 145-033. This sanding will remove any sheen and create a surface profile favourable for maximum primeradhesion.

K) pre-finished sidings (exterior)

No primer is required on pre-finished sidings in good condition. In order to obtain best results, agood surface preparation isnecessary. Surfaces to be painted must be dry, clean, free from dust, gum, grease, oil, rust, mildew, old flaking paint and any other foreign matter. Sand surfaces lightly and wash with a POLYPREP cleaner 771-135, 771-136 or 771-137 to remove chalking, dirt, etc. To get rid of mildew, wash with a solution of household bleach (1part household bleach to 3parts of water). Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Rinse well with clear water and let drythoroughly. If the paint is flaking, remove all loose particles by scraping, then sand to smooth theoutlines.

Galvanized metal
Clean with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal conditioner 635-104 to assure better adhesion of the paints after oily or greasy stains have been removed with POLYPREP 875-104. Then apply a coat of CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer 635-045. If rust is present, it should be removed with CORROSTOP ULTRA rust remover 635-104, and the affected areas covered with SICO EXPERT anti-rust alkyd primer922-260.
note: Never use muriatic acid (hydrochloric), vinegar (acetic acid), copper sulphate or other preparations not suited for treating galvanizedmetal.

F) Wallboard (gypsum board)

Surfaces must be clean, screws and nails countersunk and holes filled. Sand joints, then dustclean.

G) plaster
Make sure the finish coat of plaster has dried and hardened at a temperature above 10 C (50 F), and that the room has been properly ventilated. Dry plaster should not contain more than 6% moisture, as measured with a moisture metre. Fill all cracks with patching plaster after widening them. Scrape away any grit and roughedges.

pre-finished sidings(steel)
Rust must be removed with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal conditioner 635-104. Rinse with clear water. Prime bare spots with SICO EXPERT alkyd primer922-260.

All paints shall be thoroughly mixed to a uniform consistency, leaving no deposit at the bottom of the containers. If thinning is recommended, no thinner other than the one recommended by the manufacturer shall beused. All paints, stains, varnishes or other coatings shall be applied evenly without streaks, runs, misses, brush marks or other defects in order to obtain the specified finish andcolour. All coats of paint shall be dry before applying the finishing coat. Primers, undercoats and intermediate coats shall be sanded smooth before applying the finishingcoats. The back of woodworks and trim shall receive a primer coat before installation. The top and bottom, as well as the edges, of doors and panels shall receive at least one coat ofpaint. The interior of cabinets and closets shall be finished like other woodworks. The final coat on doors, windows, cabinets and other woodworks shall be applied only after they have been fitted and are ready foruse.

12. Guarantee
The architect must be satisfied with the appearance of the finishes, and all work not approved shall be immediately corrected. The painting contractors work force will not be responsible for any damage caused by others. The architect may require a written guarantee that any defect that might show within a year from the date of completion shall be corrected to hissatisfaction.

pre-finished sidings(masonite)
Prime bare spots with SICO EXPERT exterior alkyd primer980-110.

pre-finished sidings (galvanized metal,aluminium)

Clean bare metal with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal conditioner 635-104. Rinse with clear water. Prime bare spots with SICO EXPERT alkyd primer 922-260 or CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer635-045.

Vinylsidings
Sand lightly and clean very well before painting. Never apply a shade darker than the original colour, unless it is a pastelshade.

recommendedfinishing
See the paint selectioncharts.

L) previously painted surfaces

Previously painted surfaces must be clean, dry, free from dust, oil, grease, rust, soap, wax, loose paint or othercontaminants.

9. Temperature
Application and drying of paints shall be at a suitable temperature. Indoors, a temperature of at least 10 C (50 F) shall be maintained and adequate ventilation provided. No exterior painting shall be done when the temperature is below 10 C (50 F) and over 32 C (90 F) or in highhumidity.

Loose paint
Scrape and sand. Clean very well (according to section7) and prime bare spots with recommended primer (see paint selectioncharts).

8. Workmanship
All work shall be executed with care by skilled painters. The paint shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturers directions. The same brand of paint shall be used for all coats ofpaint.
precaution: Dry sanding, flame cutting and/or welding of dry paint film will give rise to dust and/or hazardous fumes. Wet [sanding] / [flatting] should be used wherever possible. If exposure cannot be avoided by the provision of local exhaust ventilation, suitable respiratory protective equipment should beused.

10. painting systems

Premium painting for unpainted surfaces requires a minimum of three coats: one coat of primer and two coats of finishing, not including the preparation or the treatment of surfaces, whenrequired. Refer to paint selection charts to determine the appropriate coating systems recommended for usual surfaces in normal service conditions. Forspecial technical problems, contact your SICO representative who will suggest the best solution and products to meet particularrequirements.

Before painting, remove all hardware, door and drawer handles and store them in an orderly manner. Replace them after painting is completed. Surfaces not to be painted shall be protected from paint spatters, runs or other damage resulting from paint application by using drop cloths or maskingtape.

11. Cleaning
All rags and debris shall be removed at the end of each day and shall not be permitted to accumulate. Materials such as rags used with certain products may begin to burn by themselves. After use, put rags in water or lay flat to dry, and thendiscard. Upon completion of painting, remove all paint and varnish spots from floors, walls, hardware, glass, etc., in order to leave all surfaces clean and in perfect condition. Make sure all doors, drawers and windows operatefreely. The contractor shall remove from the building all excess material, leftovers and scrap, as well as his ownequipment.

Master specifications
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3. System for concrete block walls

Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT block filler primer for concrete blocks 675-115, CGSB 1.188 and MPI-4approved. VOC: < 100g/L. Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT gloss epoxy ester enamel 603-series, CGSB 1.59approved. Gloss (60):+80% OR Select a finishing listed in No.2. OR Apply two coats of SICO 100% acrylic and polyurethane latex 261-series. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 20to30%.

1. System for ceilings: gypsum board and poured concrete

Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT latex primersealer 870-799, CGSB 1.119 and MPI-50approved. VOC: < 150g/L. Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT flat finish latex for ceilings 871-066. VOC: < 50g/L. Gloss (60): 0to5%.

7. System for giving a natural finish to woodworks other than floors

Apply three coats of SICO EXPERT urethane varnish 901-101(gloss), MPI-56approved. Light sanding between each coat is recommended. Gloss(60): 85to95%. OR Apply three coats of SICO EXPERT urethane varnish 901-106 (semi-gloss), MPI-57approved. Light sanding between each coat is recommended. Gloss (60): 25to30%. OR Apply the latex system with three coats of CRYSTALEX clear varnish 194-090(gloss), MPI-129 approved. Light sanding between each coat is recommended. VOC: < 200g/L. Gloss(60):+80%. OR Apply the latex system with three coats of CRYSTALEX clear varnish 194-100(semi-gloss), MPI-129approved. Light sanding between each coat is recommended. VOC: < 200g/L. Gloss(60): 35to45%.

2. System for walls: gypsum board and poured concrete

Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT latex primersealer 870-799, CGSB 1.119and MPI-50approved. VOC:< 150g/L.

4. System for wood surfaces to be painted (doors or woodworks)

Seal knots or sap streaks with a coat of POLYPREP shellac205-112. Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT alkyd primer 880-114, CGSB 1.38 and MPI-46 approved, and two finishing coats (selected according to the list in No.2). OR Apply two coats of SICO 100% acrylic and polyurethane latex 261-series. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 20to30%.

ALKYD FInISHInG
Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT velvet finish alkyd 883-series, CGSB 1.202Type 1approved. Gloss (60): 5to12%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT pearl finish alkyd 886-series, CGSB 1.202 Type2 approved. Gloss (60): 20to30%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT semi-gloss finish alkyd 887-series, CGSB 1.57 approved. Gloss(60): 35to45%.

8. System for concrete floors

Apply three coats of SICO EXPERT gloss epoxy ester enamel 603-series, CGSB 1.59approved. The first coat must be thinned 10to 15% with POLYPREP thinner875-104.

5. System for woodworks to be stained with alkyd

Apply one coat (or more if required) of MAXITHANE pigmented alkyd stain 206-503, MPI-90approved. Apply three coats of SICO EXPERT urethane varnish 901-101(gloss), MPI-56approved. Gloss(60): 85to95%. OR Apply three coats of SICO EXPERT urethane varnish 901-106(semi-gloss), MPI-57approved. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 25to30%.

9. System for primed or unprimed ferrous metal surfaces

Apply one coat SICO EXPERT alkyd primer for metal 922-260(for primed surfaces, touch up any barespots). Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT pearl finish alkyd 886-series, CGSB 1.202Type 2approved. OR two coats of SICO EXPERT gloss epoxy ester enamel 603-series, CGSB 1.59approved. OR two coats of SICO EXPERT anti-rust paint for metal 922-series.

LATEx FInISHInG
Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT low VOC eggshell finish latex 872-series. VOC: < 50g/L. Gloss (60): 0to5%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT low VOC velvet finish 100% acrylic latex 873-series, CGSB1.209 and MPI-44 approved. VOC: < 125g/L. Gloss(60): 5to12%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Chamois finish latex 712-series (washable satin finish). VOC:< 1g/L. Gloss (60): 4to10%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT low VOC platinum finish 100% acrylic latex 874-series, CGSB 1.209and MPI-52approved. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 10to20%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT low VOC melamine finish 100% acrylic latex 875-series. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 20to30%. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT low VOC semi-gloss finish latex 877-series, CGSB 1.195 approved. VOC: < 150g/L. Gloss (60): 35to45%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Cashmere finish latex 711-series (washable flat finish). VOC:<1g/L. Gloss (60): 0to5%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Shantung finish latex 715-series (washable semi-gloss finish). VOC:<1g/L. Gloss (60): 20to30%.

6. System for woodworks other than floors to be stained with latex

Apply one coat (or more if required) of CRYSTALEX pigmented latex stain 118-series. VOC: < 125g/L. Apply three coats of CRYSTALEX clear latex varnish 194-090 (gloss), MPI-129 approved. VOC:<200g/L. Gloss (60):+80%. OR Apply three coats of CRYSTALEX clear latex varnish 194-100(semi-gloss), MPI-129approved. VOC: < 200g/L. Gloss (60): 35to45%.

10. System for zinc-coated or galvanized metal surfaces

Treat the surface with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal cleaner and rust remover635-104. Pressure rinse with clearwater. Apply one coat of CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer for galvanized metal 635-045. VOC: < 150g/L. Apply two coats of finishing according to the list in No.2.

11. System for large steel deck ceilings and steel bridging
According to specifications, apply SICO EXPERT dry fall spray paint 881-series (flat finish). VOC: < 350g/L. Gloss (60): 0to5%. OR According to specifications, apply SICO EXPERT dry fall spray paint 882-125(eggshell finish). VOC: < 425g/L. Gloss (60): 0to5%. OR According to specifications, apply SICO EXPERT dry fall spray paint 871-140, MPI-118 approved. VOC: < 25g/L. Gloss (60): 0to6%.

Master specifications for zero VOC

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1. System for wood surfaces to be painted

Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT exterior alkyd primer980-110. Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT flat finish acrylic latex 971-series, CGSB 1.138approved. OR SICO EXPERT semi-gloss finish977-series. OR SICO EXPERT gloss finish 978-430 (whiteonly).

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1. System for ceilings: gypsum board and poured concrete

Apply one coat of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC latex primer-sealer 850-130, GreenSeal GS-11approved. Apply two coats of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC flat latex for ceilings 851-116 (white), GreenSeal GS-11 and MPI-143approved. Gloss (60): 0to5%.

2. System for primed or unprimed ferrous metal surfaces

Apply one coat SICO EXPERT alkyd primer for metal 922-260 (for primed surfaces, touch up any barespots). Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT gloss epoxy ester enamel 603-series, CGSB 1.59approved. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT anti-rust paint for metal922-series.

2. System for walls: gypsum board, poured concrete and concreteblocks

Apply one coat of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC latex primer-sealer 850-130, Green Seal GS-11approved. Apply two coats of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC velvet finish 100% acrylic latex 853-series, Green Seal GS-11and MPI-144approved. Gloss (60): 5to12%. OR Apply two coats of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC melamine finish 100% acrylic latex 855-series, Green Seal GS-11approved. Gloss (60): 20to30%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Cashmere finish latex 711-series (washable flat finish). Gloss (60): 0to5%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Chamois finish latex 712-series (washable satin finish). Gloss (60): 4to10%. OR Apply two coats of SICO DESIGN Shantung finish latex 715-series (washable semi-gloss finish). Gloss (60): 20to30%.

3. System for zinc-coated or galvanized metalsurfaces

Treat the surface with CORROSTOP ULTRA metal cleaner and rust remover635-104. Pressure rinse with clearwater. Apply one coat of CORROSTOP ULTRA latex primer for galvanized metal 635-045. VOC: < 150g/L. Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT gloss epoxy ester enamel 603-series, CGSB 1.59approved. OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT semi-gloss finish acrylic latex 977-series (except forroofs). OR Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT anti-rust paint for metal922-series.

3. System for wood surfaces to be painted (doors or woodworks)

Seal knots or sap streaks with a coat of POLYPREP shellac205-112. Apply one coat of SICO EXPERT low VOC latex primer870-177. Apply two coats of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC melamine finish 100% acrylic latex 855-series, Green Seal GS-11approved. Gloss (60): 20to30%. OR Apply two coats of SICO ECOSOURCE zero VOC semi-gloss finish 100% acrylic latex 857-series, Green Seal GS-11approved. Gloss (60): 35to45%.
note: For work that must meet more stringent requirements for physical and chemical resistance, see the Sierra line of zero VOC coatings by Rust-Oleum. Consult your technical representative for furtherinformation.

4. System for masonry, concrete and fibre cement surfaces

Apply two coats of SICO EXPERT flat finish acrylic latex 971-series, CGSB 1.138approved.

For more details, visit www.sicopro.ca.

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851-116 853-6XX 711-51X

871-066 872-6XX 873-6XX 871-6XX 872-61X 872-6XX 873-6XX 874-6XX

881-116 883-6XX

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Paint

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850-130

870-130 or 870-799

712-51X or 853-6XX 715-51X or 855-6XX 857-6XX 851-116 853-6XX 711-51X

883-6XX

Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Flat Eggshell Velvet Flat Satin Eggshell Velvet Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Satin 715-51X or 855-6XX 857-6XX

875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX 871-066 872-6XX 873-6XX 871-6XX 872-61X 872-6XX 873-6XX 874-6XX 875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX 194-110 194-100 194-090 261-XXX 603-6XX 196-110 196-100 196-090 874-6XX 901-XXX or 902-XXX or 904-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX 904-110 901-106 or 904-100 901-101 or 904-090 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX 881-116 883-6XX

Ceilings

Paint

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145-011 or 870-177 880-114 or except cedar 145-033 and redwood

Walls

Paint

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145-011 or 870-177 880-114 or except cedar 145-033 and redwood

712-51X or 853-6XX

883-6XX

Ceilings and walls

Varnish

7B

First coat: Semi-transparent wood stain 206-503 or tinted varnish (optional)

Semi-gloss Gloss

Paint Floors Varnish

7A

7B

Semi-transparent wood stain 206-503 or sealer902-000

Satin Gloss Satin Semi-gloss Gloss Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Satin Semi-gloss Gloss 715-51X or 855-6XX 857-6XX

WOOD

Woodworks Doors Cabinets Furniture Panelling Moulding

Paint

7A

145-011 or 870-177 880-114 or except cedar 145-033 and redwood

875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX 194-110 194-100 194-090 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX 901-XXX or 904-XXX

Varnish

7B

Latex semi-transparent wood stain 118-503 or alkyd206-503

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Ceilings

Paint

7G

Fresh plaster Fresh plaster 870-130 or 850-130 870-799 or 145-011

Old hardened and powdered plaster 880-114

Flat Eggshell Velvet Eggshell Velvet

851-116

871-066 872-6XX 873-6XX 872-6XX

881-116

883-6XX

Walls

Paint

7G

pLASTEr

Old Fresh plaster hardened Fresh plaster 870-130 or and 850-130 870-799 or powdered 145-011 plaster 880-114

712-51X or 853-6XX 715-51X or 855-6XX 857-6XX 711-51X 712-51X or 853-6XX 712-51X 853-6XX 715-51X or 855-6XX 857-XXX

873-6XX 874-6XX 875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX 871-066 872-6XX 873-6XX 872-6XX 873-6XX 874-6XX 875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX

883-6XX

Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Flat Eggshell Velvet Eggshell Velvet

124-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX 881-116

Ceilings

Paint

7E

850-130

870-130 or 870-799 or 675-115

883-XXX

COnCrETE (CAST, PRECAST) BLOCKS

883-6XX

Walls

Paint

7E

850-130

870-130 or 870-799 or 675-115

Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss

124-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX

Paint Floors Heavy-duty system

7E

Not required. First coat: diluted paint for alkyd

Satin Gloss

261-XXX 603-6XX or 989-655

7E 7E 7 7E 7E

Consult your architects representative for heavy-duty coatings or specialties. Low gloss Gloss 870-130 Consult concrete section Satin, gloss Flat 711-51X 194-XXX or 196-XXX 871-066 872-6XX 712-51X or 853-6XX 873-6XX 874-6XX 883-6XX 762-XXX 035-XXX 603-6XX

COnCrETE

Pools Fountains Basins Marking Walls

Paint Paint Paint Transparent stain

BrICK STOnE COrK

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Ceilings

Paint

7I

If water stains 205-112 or 145-022 or 145-033 or 880-114

Eggshell Velvet Platinum

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THErMAL InSuLATIOn

Platinum Ducts Equipment Paint

7

874-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX

Pearl Semi-gloss

COLD rOOMS

Ceilings Walls Floors

Paint

7E

Consult the certification chart for products approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

7H 7H

Flat Eggshell 922-260 Flat Platinum Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss

871-140 871-6XX 874-6XX 875-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX

881-125 882-125

Ceilings Walls

Steel

Paint
7H

124-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 124-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX 124-XXX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX

Galvanized steel

635-045

If rusted 922-260

7H

Steel

922-260

Platinum Melamine Satin Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Melamine Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss

874-6XX 875-6XX 261-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX

Doors Frames Structures Ducts

Paint

7H

Galvanized steel

635-045 or 145-011

If rusted 922-260

Furniture Cabinets Railings Equipment Machinery Interior of tanks

7H

Steel Galvanized steel 635-045 or 145-011

922-260 If rusted 922-260

Paint

7H

Paint Paint Heavyduty system

7H

Consult your architects representative for heavy-duty coatings or specialties. 922-260 Gloss 603-6XX

Floors Stairs

7H

Consult your architects representative for heavy-duty coatings or specialties. Eggshell 872-6XX 873-6XX 874-6XX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 883-6XX

10 METAL

Exterior of ventilation ducts

Paint

7H

Velvet 635-045 or 145-011 If rusted 922-260 Platinum Pearl Semi-gloss

Galvanized steel

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Melamine Pearl Ceramic Paint

7J

124-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 124-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 124-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 124-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 124-XXX 876-6XX 877-6XX 886-6XX 887-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX

145-033 Semi-gloss Gloss Melamine

MDF

Paint

7A

145-011

880-114 or 145-033

Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss

Plastic P.V.C.

Paint

7J

145-033

Gloss Melamine

Melamine Formica

Paint

7J

880-114 or 145-033

Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Melamine

Stratified

Paint

7J

880-114 or 145-033

Pearl Semi-gloss Gloss Melamine

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Pearl Glass Paint

7J

145-033 Semi-gloss Gloss

Stainless steel

Paint

7H

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Paint Roofs (shingles) Semi-transparent stain Solid stain

7C 7D

980-110

Gloss Flat Satin Gloss Flat

603-6XX 754-XXX 603-6XX diluted with Polyprep 875-104 (40%) 971-6XX 977-6XX 603-6XX 754-XXX 756-XXX 752-XXX 261-XXX 603-6XX 758-XXX 754-XXX 756-XXX 752-XXX 758-XXX 754-XXX 756-XXX 971-6XX 977-6XX 986-6XX or 603-6XX 261-XXX 603-6XX 758-XXX 754-XXX 756-XXX 752-XXX

7C

First coat: Soak shingles before installation

Paint Walls Doors Windows Trim Woodworks Fences

7C

980-110

Semi-gloss Gloss

Semi-transparent stain Solid stain

7D

Flat Satin Not required except on cedar and redwood 980-110 Satin 980-110 Satin Gloss Flat satin

7C

Paint

7C

SOLID WOOD

Floors

Protector or semi-transparent stain Solid stain

7D

Flat Satin

7C

Satin Flat satin

TrEATED WOOD

Floors Decks Fences

Protector or semi-transparent stain

7D

Flat Satin Flat

Walls Doors

Paint

7C

145-011

980-110

Semi-gloss Gloss

Paint

7C

145-011

980-110

Satin Gloss Flat satin

Floors

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pLYWOOD

Protector or semi-transparent stain Solid stain

7D

Flat Satin

7C

145-011

980-110

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Roofs (asbestos-cement) Paint

7E

Flat Semi-gloss Flat

971-6XX 977-6XX 971-6XX 977-6XX 261-XXX 603-6XX 603-6XX 762-XXX 971-6XX 977-6XX 261-XXX 618-XXX 261-XXX 971-6XX 752-XXX 977-6XX 603-6XX 971-6XX 752-XXX 977-XXX 603-6XX 035-XXX

COnCrETE AnD MASOnrIES

Walls Brick Stone Asbestos-cement Floors Stairs Ramps Marking Pools Fountains Basins Roofs (shingles)

Paint

7E

Semi-gloss Satin Gloss Gloss Low gloss Flat Semi-gloss Satin Flat Satin Flat

Paint Paint Paint

7E 7E 7E

Paint Paint Paint

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Floors (tennis) Marking

prE-FInISHED SIDInGS

Masonite Aluminium Galvanized steel

Paint

7K

Satin Semi-gloss Gloss Flat

Vinyl

Paint (only pastel colours)

7K

Satin Semi-gloss Gloss

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Paint Roofs (galvanized steel) Heavy-duty system

7H

Non-rusted metal 635-045 or 145-011

If rusted 922-260

Gloss

603-6XX or 922-6XX

Consult your architects representative for heavy-duty coatings or specialties. Flat 971-6XX 752-XXX 977-6XX or 632-XXX 603-6XX 632-XXX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 261-XXX 632-XXX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 632-XXX 603-6XX or 922-6XX

Flashing Gutters Cladding (galvanizedsteel)

Paint

7H

635-045 or 145-011

If rusted 922-260

Satin Semi-gloss Gloss

Doors (milledsteel) Doors Windows Awnings (galvanized steel or aluminium) Structural steelposts Columns Railings Fences Exterior of tanks Floors Stairs Machinery Equipment Ramps

Semi-gloss Paint
7H

922-260 Gloss Satin

Paint

7H

635-045 or 145-011

Semi-gloss Gloss Semi-gloss

Paint

7H

922-260 Gloss

Heavy-duty system Paint Paint

7H

Consult your architects representative for heavy-duty coatings or specialties. 922-260 922-260 Gloss Flat 971-6XX 632-XXX or 977-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX 971-6XX 261-XXX 977-6XX 603-6XX or 922-6XX Gloss Semi-gloss
7H

603-6XX 632-XXX 603-6XX or 922-6XX

METAL

Copper Brass Bronze

Paint

7H

Semi-gloss Gloss Flat

OTHEr SurFACES

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Water-repellent plywood

Satin Paint
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Type 1.119 Type 1.100

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Type 84 Type 31 Type 31 Type 31 Type 56

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Type 1.36 and 1.175 type 1 Type 1.175 type 2

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