Specification Details
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2
Dimensions
8.5" x 11"
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Word Doc
Usage Limit
Unlimited Projects
Section
09 91 00
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Painting
Use this CSI 3 part SimpleSpecs™ master specification to specify painting and stains for exterior and interior surfaces.
This section includes paints and stains for use in common building environments. For severe conditions consider utilizing a high-performance coating system.
Paints and stains encompass a wide range of product types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
This section provides a framework for specifying paints by manufacturer and type.
In addition to standard paints like latexes and alkyds (oil based there are numerous other product types including epoxies. Paints can be selected to provide weather resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, gloss retention, and many other attributes.
Many paints are available in low- or no-VOC formulations for use in LEED and other sustainable projects. VOC limits vary greatly; verify specific limits with the applicable code or rating system.
Consult with a reputable paint manufacturer to determine the best paint or stain type for each application.
Learn more about paint and stain on Wikipedia.
Manufacturers included in this section:
Related Sections:
09 96 00 – High-Performance Coatings
09 96 53 – Elastomeric Coatings
The SimpleSpecs™ master specs concept
Design professionals are accustomed to seeing lengthy project specifications, so why is SimpleSpecs™ so short?
Specifications have grown evermore wordy over the years for several reasons:
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The mistaken belief that specifications must be lengthy and legal-sounding to be enforceable. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Having shorter, easily understood specifications makes us less likely to have problems in the field.
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A belief that having lots of words protects us from a Contactor making mistakes. There is no way to include enough statements to protect yourself from a bad contractor, regardless of the length of your specification.
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Our desire to be in control of the project by specifying means and methods instead of including simple, enforceable statements.
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