SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
1.0

GENERAL
This Specification is to be read in conjunction with the Agreement Form, Contract
Drawings and the P.W.D. General Conditions of Contract (Form P.W.D. 75 Rev. 5/65)
and General Specifications for Building Works (Form P.W.D. 122 REV. 4/61), the words
Group Managing Director and Sarawak Energy Berhad being substituted for the words
Director of Public Works and Government respectively. The Contractor is to pay
particular attention to Clauses No. 24 (Injury to Persons and Property) and No. 25
(Insurance) of the P.W.D. General Conditions.

1.1

Definitions
In this Contract (as hereunder defined), the following words and expressions shall have
the meanings hereby assigned to them except where the context otherwise requires:

1.2

(a)

Engineer means the Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Energy Berhad.

(b)

Company means the Syarikat SESCO Berhad.

(c)

Companys Representative means the person or persons for the time being duly
authorised by the Engineer as incharge of the Contract.

(d)

Contract
means the Terms and Conditions of Contract, Specifications,
Drawings, Schedule of Rates (if any), Tender and Contract Agreement.

(e)

Contractor means the person or persons, firm or company whose tender has
been accepted by the Engineer and includes the Contractors personal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

(f)

Employer means Sarawak Energy Berhad.

(g)

Works means the works to be executed in accordance with the Contract.

Scope of works
The works comprise the supply, delivery, installation of office furniture and equipment to
Batang Ai Township Training Centre, Lubuk Antu District.

1.3

Site Inspection
Before tendering, the contractors are advised to visit the sites to ascertain the conditions
to be encountered.
The Tender amount will be held to include for the completion of all works indicated in
the Drawings or in the Specification and no claim will be entertained on the grounds of
lack of knowledge of the conditions at any time during the Contract period.
If the contractor is in doubt regarding any respect of the work, he should address
subsequent enquiries to the engineer in writing before tendering.

1.4

Materials and workmanship

The contractor shall provide all materials of the best quality and new kinds specified
herein or approved equal for the project.
The Engineer or the Companys Representative may reject any materials or workmanship
which, in his opinion, are not up to the approved standard, where materials or
workmanship are rejected by the Engineer of Companys Representative, the Contractor
must immediately remove from site or demolish or remove from the site, the said
rejections, at his own expenses.
Materials are to be transported and stored on the site elsewhere in such a manner as to
prevent damage, deterioration or contamination.

1.5

Supervision
The contractor should provide efficient supervision of the works, and keep constantly on
the work a competent general supervisor who can interpret drawings, understand
explanation and carry out directions given by the Companys representative.

1.6

Order of works
The work is to be proceeded within such order as the Companys Representative may
direct or in the absence of such instruction, in the most workman like manner.

1.7

Making good
Whenever and whatever context, the terms making good are employed throughout this
Specification, such making good will be at the Contractors expense and will be executed
to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

1.8

Payment
The contractor shall apply for full payment upon satisfactory completion of the works
and the Company shall pay to the contractor within 45 days after the contactors claim is
approved and certified by the engineer.
However, the contractor may apply for interim payments for any section of the works
completed, subject to the approval of the Engineer, and all interim payments shall also be
subjected to reduction of 10% as Retention Money. Such Retention Money will be
reduced to 5% of total contract price at the date of completion and will be returned, to the
Contractor without interest upon satisfactory completion of the maintenance period. No
payment will be made for materials on site.

1.9

Variation
No extra works or variations to the Contract are to be carried out unless supported by
written instruction from the Engineer or the Companys representative. The Contractor
shall execute any minor extra works required in relation to the above works as directed
by the Engineer or as agreed in the Schedule of Unit Rates.

1.10

Entirety of contract
Any matters of constructions and workmanship which are fairly and obviously intended,
but which may not be definitely referred to in the Specifications or drawings and which
are usual in sound building construction practice and essential to the works are
considered in the Contract.

1.11

Programme of works
The contractor shall submit a detailed programme of works for approval to ensure a
smooth transition of work and to avoid any hindrance to occupied premises or other
workers on site.

2.0

CARPENTER AND JOINTER

2.1

Timber generallv
All timber to. be fist quality, perfectly dry, thoroughly well seasoned, swan die square,
free from sap, shakes, waney edges, loose or dead knots and all other defects.
Samples of all timber specified for use in the works shall be submitted by the contractor
for the Employers approval Approved samples shall remain in the Employers office
during the currency of the contract. All timber supplied thereafter shall equal the
samples. Any timber of which the Employer does not approve shall be removed from the
Site immediately and replaced by approved timber.
It is essential that the Company places his orders on the sawmills for seasoned timber as
soon as possible after the signing of the contract. On taking delivery of (he seasoned
timber, it shall be stored under cover and shall be kept perfectly dry before use.
Full cut timber must be used to ensure that the finished thicknesses and sized which are
shown on plans and details are obtained.
Sizes shown on the detail drawings or given in the Bills of Quantities are finished sizes
unless prefixed ex.
Inwrought timbers must hold the full dimensions as shown on the drawings or specified.

2.2

Hardwood
Where hardwood is specified, it is to be best quality Selangan Batu obtained from an
approval source of supply.

2.3

Materials
Framing timber - All framing timber shall be correctly seasoned timber to the
requirements of the B.S. Standard 1186 before fabrication.
Treated timber - All wood in contact with concrete or masonry shall be treated on all
surfaces, including field cuts. Preservative solution shall conform to the requirements of
British Standard Code of Practice CP 98:1964.

Fire-Retarded Treatment - All wood members, blocking, backing etc., concealed in metal
stud partition or wall, and any other wood members so noted on drawings, shall be
pressure impregnated.
2.4

Chipboard
Chipboard shall comply with B.S. 2604.

2.5

Plywood
Plywood shall comply with B.S. 1455. The grade of plywood used in the works shall be
to the approval of the Employers representative.
Plywood for use in its natural state shall be Grade 1. The veneer shall be free from knots.
worm and battle holes, glue stains or other defects.
Plywood for use where subsequent painting or similar treatment is required, shall be
Grade 2. The veneer on the face side may have a few sound knots, occasional minor
discoloration or stain and small inlay repairs.
Plywood for use where the plywood is not normally visible shall be Grade 3.
The veneer may have defects other than those specified above, provided that its
serviceability is not affected.
The adhesive for bonding plywood shall be Weather and Boil Proof (WBP) type.

2.6

Veneered Facings
Veneers shall generally be approximately 0.1mm thick and straight grained and properly
bonded to the backing. Samples of all veneers shall be submitted to the Employers
representative for approval prior to production.
Veneers of adjacent panels, doors etc. shall be matched.

2.7

Gypsum Plasterboards
.Gypsum plasterboards are to comply with B.S. 1230, wall board or baseboard as
required.

2.8

Laminated Plastic Sheeting

Laminated plastic sheeting shall comply with B.S. 3794 Class 1 and shall be Formica,
or other equal and approved sheeting not less than 1.5mm thick of colour or colours to be
selected by the Employers representative, properly bonded to the plywood or timber
backing with an approved adhesive.
Where plywood, chipboard, blackboard or other materials has been described or shown
on the detail drawings to be faced one side with plastic laminate the Interior contractor
shall allow for applying a suitable balancing laminate to the other side.

Adhesi ve for bonding plastic sheeting to timber is to be approved synthetic resin

adhesive used strictly in accordance with the manufacturers instruction, Plastic sheeting
must not be applied to timber at a temperature less than 60 F, or with a moisture content
of more than 15%.
2.9

Adhesive
Adhesive used for constructional work and joinery in timber are to be cold setting casein
glue in accordance with B.S. 1444 or cold setting synthetic resin adhesive or moisture
resistant, gap filling type complying with B.S. 1204. The use of animal glues wiI1 not be
permitted.

2.10

Perspex
Perspex or Plexi-glass shall be as produce by I.C.I. or other equal to approval of
Employers representative.

2.11

Timber Preservative
All unexposed surfaces of timber, e.g. false ceiling, backing fillets, backs off door
frames, cupboard framing etc. are to be treated with two coats of approval timber
preservative or by vacuum pressure impregnation process.
The latter shall be carried out by an approved firm of specialists. The contractor shall
obtain from the treating firm a certificate of each consignment of timber has been
impregnated in accordance with the approved specification of the treating firm.
End of pressure treated timber which are cut shall be sealed with wood preservative.

2.12

Fixings
Nails, spikes, pins, bolts and brads etc. to be galvanised mild steel or wrought iron to the
respective published Standard, unless otherwise described. Nails and spikes to enter the
second timber not less that 1 times the thickness of the first timber passed through
where practicable.

2.13

Screws
All screws shall be brass or other approved non-ferrous metal.
All screws are to be off sufficient size and adequate for the purpose for which they are
required. Nails shall not be used in joinery of any description, unless shown on drawings
or with the specific approval of the Employers representative.
Where brass screws are used on the exposed face of joinery, they shall be counter sunk
6mm below the face and plugged with teak plugs with grain to match the surrounding
timber.
All screws used for securing access panels etc. are to be counter sunk stainless steel
screws fitted into stainless steel cups securely bedded into be timber.

2.14

Plugging
Where jointers work is to be plugged to walls, etc. Rawplugs, Philplugs or plugs of
similar and approved pattern shall be used. The used of wooden plugs will not be
permitted.
The Interior Contractor, with the approval of the Employers representative, may use, or
if required shall use, Ramset or ocher similar and approved low velocity piston type
power operated fastening system in lieu of plugging High Velocity gun type tools shall
not be used. The interior Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all. local
regulations regarding the purchase, storage and safety measures to be undertaken follow,
in detail, the manufacturers recommendations regarding the type and size of fastener
suitable for the work.
The Interior contractor is to plug walls, or brackets, furrings, blockings, etc., where
directed or as required for the carrying out of the work.

2.15

Cane Mesh Panels

Where shown on the Drawings the Interior contractor shall supply and fix cane mesh
panels with hexagonal pattern weave or as detailed on the Drawing. Before commencing
production of cane mesh panels the contractor shall submit samples to the Employers
representative for approval. All work subsequently executed shall be equal to the
approved samples.

2.16

Finish to Wood and Wood Veneered Plywood

All wood and wood veneered plywood shall be selected to match the samples approved
by the Employers Representative.
The contractor shall ensure that all wood and wood veneered plywood is carefully
selected so as to ensure that all Joinery Works is of a consistent colour and texture.
The Employers representative shall be the sole judge as to whether the Selection of the
timber used for the Joinery Works is acceptable.

2.17

Use of Blackboard in lieu of Plywood

The contractor may if he so wishes substitute blackboard whenever it would be an
economical and workable substitute for plywood shown on the Drawings.
Whenever blackboard is substituted for plywood the face veneer of the blackboard shall
be equal to that which would have been required by the specification for the omitted
plywood.

2.18

Medium Density Fibreboards

All medium density fibreboards (MDF) shall be 6mm thick, of equal standard to
approved samples. All MDF shall be security and properly fixed to the supporting timber
framing and to be well-finished with the specified pain system as described in Clause
7.23.

1.0

WORKMANSHIP AND MANUFACTURING OF JOINERY WORK AND

FURNITURE

3.1

Generally
All joinery work shall conform to B.S. 1186 Parts 1 and 2.
All joiners work is to be accurately set out, framed and executed in strict accordance
with detail drawings, and finished off in a proper and workmanlike manner. Joinery is to
be prepared as soon as possible after signing the contract and stacked to dry; it is not to
be assembled until required on the job.
All arises to be slightly rounded, those referred to as rounded to be deeply rounded.
Exposed end grain is to be finished smooth to a degree equal to the overall finish.
Joiners work generally is to be finished with fine glass papered surfaces unless
otherwise directed.
Furniture shall be constructed as indicated on drawings except where written agreement
is given by the Employers representative.
Where dimensions on drawings are designed to be checked Interior Contractor is to
ensure that the moisture content of the various items of joinery is appropriate to these
conditions, and to further ensure that the arrangement jointing and fixing of all joinery to
such that shrinkage in any part or in any direction shall be compensated in the joints, and
shall not impair the strength and/or appearance off the finished article.
Should such shrinkages or warping of joinery take place, so as to impair the strength
and/or appearance of the finished work, during the Period of Guarantee, the Interior
Contractor shall make good such to satisfaction of the Employers representative.
Should any joinery work of Furniture be found to be affected by insect pestilence it shall
be immediately removed and replaced at the cost of the Interior Contractor.
Where furniture is fixed to the structure the Interior Contractor shall allow for the
appropriate fixing method to achieve a sound fixing to the approval of the Employers
representative.

3.2

Samples
Before commencement of any of the joinery work, the Interior Contractor shall submit
for approval 3 samples each of the wood, wood veneer and hardwood that is proposed for
use in the works .All timber used in the building is to be equal in appearance and quality
with the Employers representative.
Dimension - All wrot timber is to be sawn, planed drilled or otherwise machined or
worked to the correct sizes and shapes shown on the drawings or specified.
Exposed faces - All timber that is to be exposed in the finished surfaces of joinery works
shall be wrot on the appropriate faces, unless otherwise specified.

Natural Finish - When natural finish or finish for staining, clear polish or varnishing is
specified, the .timber in adjacent pieces shall be cause damage to contiguous materials or
structures.
Shrinkage - The arrangement, jointing and fixing of all joinery works shall be such that
shrinkage in any part and in any direction shall not cause damage to contiguous materials
or structures.
Tolerance - Tolerance shall be provided at all connections between joinery works and the
building carcass, whether of masonry or frame construction, so that any irregularities,
settlements, or other movements shall be adequately compensated.
Fabrication - The Interior Contractor shall perform all necessary mortising, grooving,
matching, tangoing, housing, rebating, and all other works necessary for correct jointing
and shall provide all metal plates, screws, nails and other fixings that may be necessary
for the proper execution of the joinery works specified. The Interior contractor shall also
carry out all works necessary for the proper construction of all framings, lining, etc., and
for their support and fixing in the building.
Joints - The joinery shall be constructed exactly as shown on the drawings. Where joints
are not specifically indicated, they shall be recognised forms of joints for each position.
The joints shall be made so as to comply B.S. Part 2: 1971.
Loose joints are to be used where provision must be made for shrinkage or other
movements setting other in the direction of the stresses of fixing or loading.
Glued joints are not to be used where provision need not be made for shrinkage or other
movements in the connections, and where sealed joints are required. All glued shall be
cross-tongued or otherwise reinforced.
All nails, sprigs, etc. are to be punched and puttied.
Glued Joint - All surface in contact are to have a good sawn or planed finish. All cutting
edges of tools are to be sharp to avoid burnishing. The surfaces of plywood to be glued
should be lightly dressed with sand or glass paper. The sand or glass paper must not be
allowed to clog and cause burnishing.
Members in construction to be joined by gluing are to be of similar conversion. All
surfaces to be glued are to be kept clean, free from dirt, dust, sawdust, oil any other
contamination. Adequate pressure should be applied to glued joints to ensure intimate
contact, and maintenance while glue is setting.
Mixing, application and setting should be in accordance with the glue makers
instructions.
Scribing - All plates and other joinery works shall be accurately scribed to fit the contour
of any irregular surface against which they may required to form a close butt connection.
3.3

Procedure
Measurement - The Interior Contractor is to take all measurements or joinery works at
the building and not from the drawings.

Built-in Joinery - Where joinery works are specified to be built-in or inserted in the
positions they are to occupy after the surrounding carcass has been constructed, the
Interior Contractor shall construct such ground works as are required to provide a
suitable base and fixing for the joinery works.
The Interior Contractor is to secure built-in joinery works so that they are plumb and
true to the shapes and dimensions shown on the working drawings.
Inspection - Facilities are to be given for the Employers representative to inspect all
work in progress inshops and on the site.
Application of finishes - Prefabricated joinery is to be given the first coat of finish before
being despatch to the site.
Time for Delivery - Non of the joinery is to be delivered until it is required for fixing in
the building.
Bulky items - All joinery work and furniture shall be made complete and finished at the
factory, if necessary, in sections for ease of transportation and final assembly on site. All
works shall be set straight, plumb and level in perfect alignment and be closely fitted.
No undertaking is given that the finished door operating or other access openings to all
areas where furniture is to be positioned are sufficiently large for the clear passage of all
bulky fabricated work. It shall be the Interior contractors responsibility to arrange for
any fabricated work to be made in sections for easy handling through finished openings
without disturbing other finished works, failing which the Interior Contractor shall bear
all costs for making good all works disturbed.
Hand over of complete work - All furniture must be adequately protected from use and
damage and handed over on completion of the Contract in perfect condition and to the
entire satisfaction of the Employers representative.
Make Good Defective Work - Should any shrinkage or warping occur or any other
defects appear in the joinerys work of future before the end of the defects liability
period, such defective work is to be taken down and renewed to the Employers
representatives satisfaction and any work disturbed in consequence must be made good
at the Interior Contractors expenses.

2.0

IRONMONGERY

4.1

Generally
All articles of ironmongery shall be soundly and strongly made, well finished and equal
in quality to samples submitted to and approved by the Employers representative.
The Interior Contractor may be required to produce and provide samples from many
different sources before the Employers representative is able to make a decision, and he
should allow in this rates for so doing.
Fitting generally shall be stainless steel or aluminium, unless otherwise specified, and
shall be suitable for their intended purposes.

4.2

Finishes
Cast, malleable cast and wrot iron fittings (except butt hinges and back flaps) are to be
coated with Berlin black or black Japanned unless otherwise ordered.

4.3

Screws
Screws are to match the finish of the article to be fixed. Screws for fixing ironmongery
shall be of guage and length suitable for the article to be fixed and be round or flat
headed or countersunk as required.

4.4

Hinges
To be of Stainless Steel concealed hinges of Tm Italy or approved equivalent.

4.5

Installation
Ironmongery shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, care
being taken to ensure that all parts function properly and are strained. Screws shall match
the finish of the ironmongery, and shall be suitable size and head shape. Any screws or
ironmongery damage during installation will be replaced at the Interior Contractors own
expenses.

4.6

Furniture Hardware
The Interior Contractor is to supply and install the necessary hardware for the furniture in
his scope of work.
Items of hardware for furniture not definitely specified herein, but necessary for
completion of the work shall be provided at no additional cost to the Employer. Such
items shall be of type and quality suitable to the service required.
Hardware shall be carefully fitted with matching screws. All exposed parts of locks shall
match the finish of the furniture.
Fittings, except butt hinges, shall be removed during painting work and afterwards
carefully re-fixed. All hinges shall be adjusted, oiled and left in good working order.
All keys are to be properly labelled and delivered to the Employer in sealed
containers.
Samples of ironmongery are required for inspection and approval. All ironmongery used
thereafter shall be equal in standard to approved samples.

5.0

METALWORKER

5.1

Aluminium and Stainless Steel

Aluminium and stainless steel shall be approved manufacturer and suitable for their
particular application. Generally, the surfaces of aluminium shall have an anodised
finish, and both shall comply with the samples approved by the Employers
representative.

All steel, brass, bronze, aluminium and stainless steel item shall be submitted to a
reasonable test for strength, if so required by the Employers representative.
All brazing and welds are to be executed in a clean and smooth manner, rubbed down
and let in the flattest and tidiest way, particularly where exposed.
Work shall be built by a manufacturer regularly engaged in production of architectural
metal work whose workmen shall be skilled at fabricated high grade ornamental metal
work. The work shall be fabricated and assembled in as large sections in the shop as
consistent with shipping and field requirements, all mitres and joints shall from flush,
hairline joints and all joints between sections and all field splices shall produce strength
to resist deformation and misalignment. The work shall be fabricated and installed with
concealed fastenings in as far as practicable, welding of nonferrous metals and stainless
steel shall be on concealed sides to minimise discoloration, weld halo, or other surface
imperfections after finishing. Welds shall thoroughly penetrate the material and produce
a complete fusion of metal. Wire brushes used tot shop or field work shall be made of
non-corrosive wire. Dissimilar metals shall be insulated against electrolysis or galvanic
action.
Components shall be delivered, stored and handled to prevent damage if whatever nature,
factory-finished metals shall be protected in such an approved manner during
transportation. and installation and such protection shall be removed when directed.
finished surfaces of work shall be cleaned to lease free of stains, markings and defects of
any king and burrs shall be removed from exposed work.
5.2

Brass
Brass for general use shall consist of 61.5% - 64% copper and 34% - 30.5% zinc. Brass
for all decorative work or external work such as handrails or brass in contact with a sea
water shall consist of 70% copper, 29% zinc, 1% tin.

5.3

Chromium Plating
Chromium plating shall be in accordance with B.S. 1224 and shall be on a base material
of copper or brass.
The plating shall be of the quality described in B.S. 1224 for service condition No. 3 normal outdoor conditions and shall be free from, visible defects, such as blisters, pits,
unplanted areas cloudy patches. cracks or stains.

5.4

Galvanising
Galvanising shall comply with the requirements of B.S. 729.
Galvanised articles are to be thoroughly and evenly coated with zinc by the hot dip
process and are to be free from stais, bare spots and other defects.
Any cutting, drilling, abrasions or welding after galvanising must be ground down, to
bare white rneta1 and treated with two coats Expandite Galvafroid, cutting and drilling is
complete and the surface suitability protected.

5.5

Welding
All welding shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of B.S. 1856
General Requirements for the metal-arc welding of mild steel.

5.6

Bolts and Nuts

Bolts and nuts are to comply with B.S. 916 (1953) and B.S. 1494:Part 1 (1964) where
applicable.
All screwed work is to be project at least two threads through nuts, and all bolts are to
have hexagon heads and nuts with standard threads. All bolts are to be fitted with
washers which are to be splayed if necessary to give a level and even bearing for the nuts.

6.0

GLAZIER

6.1

Qualitv of Glass
All glass is to be of the qualities specified in B.S. 952 and is to be free from bubbles,
smoke waves, air holes, scratches and other defects.

6.2

Sample
All samples of glazing material must be submitted to and approved by the Employers
representative before ordering.

6.3

Polished Plate Glass or Float Glass

Polished plate glass or float glass or glazing purposes is to be Selected Glazing quality.

6.4

Putty
Putty for glazing to wood is to be in accordance with B.S. 544, prepared from the best
washed whiting and boiled linseed oil, well kneaded together, and with a proportion of
not less than 10% of white lead ground in oil worked into it during preparation.

6.5

Glazing Compound
Compound for glazing to metal is to be an approved special compound manufactured for
the purpose and of a brand arid quality equal to Expandite Safeseal metal casement
putty Arbo glazing compound.

6.6

Workmanship
In cutting glass and mirrors proper allowance is to be made for expansion and each
square of glazing is to be in one sheet. Glazing is to comply with the requirements of
B.S. Code of Practice 152, to be back puttied, and fixed with metal bead to metal
windows and doors. Rebates are to be painted with one coat of primer before glazing.

6.7

Cleaning Glass
Clean all glass inside and outside on completion for special glass, following
manufacturers instructions, replace all cracked or broken panes and leave the whole in
good condition.

7.0

PAINTER

7.1

Materials Generally
All materials required for the Works are to be on specified and approved manufacturer
and are to be delivered on to the site in the makers containers with seals, etc., unbroken
and are to be clearly marked with the makers name or trade mark and a description of
the contents and colour. All materials are to be immediately available for the Employers
Representation inspection at all times.
All materials are to be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturers printed
instructions.

7.2

Emulsion Paints
Emulsion paints shall be pure co-polymer acrylic emulsion paints having non-chalking
and non-fading non-tonic pigments.

7.3

Synthetic Paints
Synthetic paints shall be of the alkyd or Clyptal synthetic resin based types combined
with the drying oils and pigments, mixed ready for use and equal to those manufactured
by British Paints Ltd, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. Employers representative or
other manufacturer approved in writing by the Employer or Interior Designer.

7.4

Polyurethane Paints
Polyurethane paints shall be Permoglaze 60 or equal and approved one pack gloss or
eggshell polyurethane paint.

7.5

Teak Oil
Teak oil shall be Watco Danish Oil or equal arid approved. For external use Watco
External Danish Teak Oil shall be used.

7.6

Varnish
Varnish for internal work shall be Permoglaze 60 gloss or eggshell, or approved one pack
polyurethane varnish.

7.7

Wax Polish
Wax polish shall be an approved propriety brand such as Johnson or Ronuk.

7.8

Sealer to Internal Surfaces of Jointery Work

Sealer to Internal Surfaces of Jointerv Work Sealer shall be an approved polyurethane
sealer.

7.9

Lacquer
Lacquer shall be ICI Belco Clear Cellulose Synthetic Lacquer as manufactured by ICI
Ltd. or an alternative approved by the Employers representative.

7.10

Floor Sealer
Floor sealer shall be ICI Dulux Timber Glow Clear Finish 2-291 line, Satin or gloss
finish as required, or equal and approved one pack epoxy floor sealer.

7.11

Workmanship
All brushes, tools, pots, etc., used in carrying out of the work shall be clean and free from
foreign matter, and are to be thoroughly cleaned out before being used with a different
type or class of material.
All decorative materials are to be applied with approved quality bristle brushes of
suitable size. When specifically instructed decorative material may be applied by means
of electrically of petrol driven compressed air spraying machines. Roller considered, but
may only be used if recommended by the manufacturer of the finish, and permitted in
writing by the Employers representative.
All coats are to be thoroughly dry before subsequent coats are applied and all rubbing
down between coats is to be done with fine glass paper.
All tints and colours shall be step up and submitted for approval without extra charge.
No priming coat shall be applied until the surfaces have been inspected and the
preparatory work has been approved. No undercoats or finishing coats shall be applied
until the previous coat has similarly inspected with approval.
No consecutive coats of pain are to be the same shad except in the case of white. The
manufacturers will given, on request, information on alternative shades.
The Interior Contractor shall provide samples of all paint work, prior to commencing the
works. All work subsequently executed shall be equal to the approved samples.
All surfaces to be painted shall be prepared and primed with an approved primer. Where
required a sealer coat shall be applied prior to the primer coat.

7.12

Finish to Exposed Wood Surface Generally

All wood finishes are to be given five coats of lacquer applied in accordance with the
manufacturers instruction. Prior to lacquering, all wood shall be stained to provide a
consistent and matching colour as specified by the Employer.

7.13

Preparation of Woodwork
Hardwood surfaces to be painted are to be knotted, primed, stopped and rubbed down
with waterproof glass paper, and primed as required.
Task surfaces to be given a clear finish are to be stopped, rubbed down with water proof
glass proof paper to a fine smooth finish.

7.14

Finish to Hardwood Generally

Internal woodwork other than described above is to be prepared as described and painted
with one undercoat and two finishing coats of synthetic paint.

7.15

Finish to Joinery Fittings

All visible surfaces of open fronted joinery fittings are to be lacquered.
All visible surface or joinery fittings with doors are to be lacquered, but the shelves,
hardwood framing, plywood lining etc., inside the fittings are to be sealed unless
otherwise shown on the drawings.
Hardwood surfaces are to be painted with synthetic paint.

7.16

Finish to Furniture
All visible surfaces of furniture shall be finished as described for teak and teak plywood
surfaces.
Concealed surfaces of furniture shall be treated with an approved timber preservative.

7.17

Preparation of Galvanised Sheet or Iron Zinc and Zinc Based Allows

Surfaces are to be thoroughly decreased and given one coat Mordant Solution as
described. All weld joints, abrasions, cut ends etc. are to be ground or sand blasted to
base metal and given two coats of cold galvanised paint as described. One coat of primer
is to be applied, before painting, when the surface is thoroughly dry.

7.18

Preparation of Aluminium and Cooper

Surfaces are to be thoroughly decreased, etched with abrasive paper and when oxidised,
treated with ICI Deoxidine 125. One coat of primer is to be applied, before painting,
when the surface is thoroughly dry.

7.19

Treatment of Metal Exposed to View - General

Prepare, prime and paint one undercoat of synthetic paint before fixing and one
undercoat and two finishing coats of synthetic paint after fixing on all exposed surfaces.

7.20

Treatment of metal work not exposed to view

All metal work not exposed to view such as backs of angle frames, core rails covered by
plastic handrails, brackets etc. is to be prepared as described and painted with one coat of
rust inhibitor primer and one coat ICI Micaceous Iron Oxide F304 line or equal and
approved.

7.21

Paint Finish to Metal Furniture

All metal work exposed to view shall be finished with an approved stove enamelled paint
finish.
Metal work shall be prepared, primed and painted with two undercoats and one finishing
coat of an approved synthetic resin or plastic stoving point, and to the approval of the
Employers representative.
The contractor shall submit a sample of the proposed paint work for approval prior to
commencing production of the furniture.

7.22

Finish to Brasswork
All brass surfaces exposed to view shall be polished and protected with two coats of clear
polyurethane lacquer to the approval of the Employers representative, where specified
by the Interior Designer.

7.23

Cleaning Down
All works, fittings, furniture, etc., shall be suitably protected during the execution of the
work. Splashes on floors, paint work, etc. are to be removed whilst the work is in
progress and the whole left clean and perfect on completion.
All plywood surfaces, where specified, shall be finished, as follows:
All plywood must first be stringed with approved stain finish. Filler must be repeated
until completely seal, then finish with 5-8 coats of mirotone spray finish of selected
colour.