Specs Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

NOTE: PLEASE FORWARD THE EXACT SPECIFICATIONS BELOW THIS PARAGRAPH IN ITS ENTIRETY TO YOUR ARCHITECT, INTERIOR DESIGNER, FACILITIES PERSON, SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, PAINT SPECIFIER OR PURCHASING AGENT TO BE SURE YOUR NEXT PROJECT INCLUDES NON TOXIC PAINT PRODUCTS WITH NO “SUBSTITUTES” OR “AS EQUALS” PERMITTED WHATSOEVER. IF YOU DO SO, YOU WILL HAVE SPECIFIED ONE OF THE SAFEST, LOWEST ODOR, MOST DURABLE, BEST COVERING PAINTS IN THE WORLD WITHOUT PAYING MORE WHEN COMPARED APPLES TO APPLES. 

Interior and Exterior Zero VOC and Non Toxic Latex Paint Product Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

Part 1

  1. All specifications must comply with general specifications and conditions provided in the general standards.
  2. The following paint Specifications apply to applications on substrates for Interior and Exterior:
    1. Bleeding Wood
    2. Imitation Wood
    3. Concrete Board
    4. Concrete
    5. Plaster
    6. Tile
    7. Formica
    8. Masonite
    9. Ceiling tile
    10. Wall Coverings (ex wall paper)
    11. Previously painted surfaces
    12. Submittals
      1. Samples of like kind should be provided showing the paint system used and step procedure for each sheen and color required.
      2. All samples should be labeled for product as well as location on jobsite.
      3. A list of Product used cross referenced with the samples.
      4. All MSDS and TDS for each product.
      5. LEED Submittal:
        1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.2: for paints, including printed statement of VOC content and Toxicity. Required for project.
        2. MR Credit 5.1 Regional Materials- (Manufactured): For Products that are manufactured regionally within a radius of 500 miles of the project site.
        3. Non Toxic as described in

i.     OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000

ii.     EPA 40 CFR 260 – 281, 302, 355, 370, 372

iii.     DOT 49 CFR 172

iv.     WHMIS or EC Directive 91/155/EEC

v.     SARA Title 311/312

vi.     SARA Title 313

vii.     California Proposition 65

viii.     No marine pollutants

ix.     Zero VOC

Part 2: Quality Assurance – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. MPI Standards:
    1. Preparation and Workmanship: Comply with requirements in “MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual” for products and paint systems indicated.
    2. Mockups: Apply benchmark samples of each paint system indicated and each color and finish selected to verify preliminary selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.
      1. Architect will select one surface to represent surfaces and conditions for application of each paint system specified.

i.     Wall and Ceiling Surfaces: Provide samples of at least 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m).

ii.     Other Items:  Architect will designate items or areas required.

  1. Apply benchmark samples after permanent lighting and other environmental services have been activated.
  2. Final approval of color selections will be based on benchmark samples.

i.     If preliminary color selections are not approved, apply additional benchmark samples of additional colors selected by Architect.

  1. VOC Content: Products must be ZERO VOC and NON TOXIC.  Determine VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content of waterborne paints and related coatings in accordance with third party verification of MSDS.
    1. Provide products compliant with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Reg. 8 Organic Compounds, Rule 3 Architectural Coatings.
    2. Provide products compliant with the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Rule 1113.
    3. Provide products compliant with Green Wise Certification.
    4. Provide Products that are Non-Toxic as described in section Part 1 4c.

Part 3: Delivery, Handling & Storage – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in well-ventilated areas with ambient temperatures continuously maintained at not less than 50 deg F.
    1. Maintain containers in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue.
    2. Remove rags and waste from storage areas daily.
    3. Project Conditions:
      1. Apply paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and ambient air temperatures are between 50 and 95 deg F (10 and 35 deg C).
      2. Do not apply paints when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures less than 5 deg F (3 deg C) above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.

 

Part 4: Products

  1. Available Manufacturers:  Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, and are limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers:  Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following, NO SUBSTITUTES:
    1. Mythic Paints, Southern Diversified Products, LLC
4200 Mamie Street, Suite 120
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Local Contact: Non Toxic Paint Supply 117C Harrison Avenue, Roseland NJ 07068,  (973) 886-4722 info@nontoxicpaintsupply.com

 

  1. Material Compatibility:
    1. Provide materials for use within each paint system that are compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.
    2. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.
    3. Colors: As indicated in finish schedule
    4. Toxicity/IEQ: Comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials, and as specified.  Paints and coatings must be Zero VOC, Non-Toxic  and not contain chemical components as listed in Part 1 4c.
      1. Interior Paint and Primers
      2. Exterior Paint and Primers

 

Part 5: Paints & Primers – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. Interior Latex Primer
    1. New Drywall or Non Bleeding Wood

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. MP 710 Mythic Classic Drywall Primer
  2. MP 720 Mythic Classic High-Hiding Primer
  3. Other Described in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. MP 730 Mythic Classic Interior /Exterior All-Purpose Primer
  2. MP 740 Mythic Classic Interior / Exterior Tint-able Accent Primer
  3. Exterior Primer:
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. MP 720 Mythic Classic Interior / Exterior High-Hiding Primer
  2. MP 730 Mythic Classic Interior / Exterior All Purpose Primer
  3. MP 740 Mythic Classic Interior / Exterior Tint-able Accent Primer
  4. Interior Latex (Flat) (Gloss Level 1) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Pro Interior MP 300 Series
  2. Mythic Classic Interior MP 100 Series
  3. Interior Latex (Matte) (Gloss Level 2) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Black Label Interior MP 500 Series
  2. Interior Latex (Eggshell) (Gloss Level 3) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Pro Interior 301 Series
  2. Mythic Classic Interior 101 Series
  3. Interior Latex (Satin)(Gloss Level 4) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Black Label Interior MP 501 Series
  2. Interior Latex (Semi-Gloss) (Gloss Level 5) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Pro Interior MP 302 Series
  2. Mythic Classic Interior MP 102 Series
  3. Mythic Black Label Interior MP 502 Series
  4. Interior Latex (Gloss) (Gloss Level 6) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Classic Interior MP 103 Series
  2. Exterior Latex (Flat) (Gloss Level 1) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Classic Exterior MP 200 Series
  2. Exterior Latex (Satin low Luster) (Gloss Level 3) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Classic Exterior MP 201Series
  2. Exterior Latex (Semi-Gloss) (Gloss Level 5) Finish
    1. All Surfaces in Part 1 Section 2

i.     VOC Content Zero

ii.     Environmental Performance Rating EPR 3

iii.     Product Code:

  1. Mythic Classic Exterior MP 202 Series

Part 6: Execution – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of work.
  2. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates:  When measured with an electronic moisture meter as follows:
    1. Concrete: 12 percent
    2. Masonry (Clay and CMU):  12 percent.
    3. Gypsum Board: 12 percent.
    4. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers.
    5. Begin coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and surfaces are dry and clean.
      1. Beginning coating application constitutes Contractor’s acceptance of substrates and conditions.

Part 7 Preparation – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions and recommendations in “MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual” applicable to substrates indicated.
  2. Remove plates, machined surfaces, and similar items already in place that are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting.
    1. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed.  Remove surface-applied protection if any.
    2. Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment name, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.
    3. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants.
      1. Remove incompatible primers and re-prime substrate with compatible primers as required to produce paint systems indicated.
      2. Concrete Substrates:  Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk.  Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be painted exceeds that permitted in manufacturer’s written instructions.
      3. Concrete Masonry Substrates:  Remove efflorescence and chalk. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be painted exceeds that permitted in manufacturer’s written instructions.
      4. Gypsum Board Substrates:  Do not begin paint application until finishing compound is dry and sanded smooth.

Part 8: Application – Specification and Application of Non Toxic Paint

  1. Apply paints according to manufacturer’s written instructions.
    1. Use applicators and techniques suited for paint and substrate indicated.
    2. Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture same as similar exposed surfaces.  Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with prime coat only.
    3. Paint front and backsides of access panels, removable or hinged covers, and similar hinged items to match exposed surfaces.
    4. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.
    5. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections.  Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.
    6. Painting Mechanical and Electrical Work: Paint items exposed in equipment rooms and occupied spaces including, but not limited to, the following:
      1. Mechanical Work:

i.     Un-insulated metal piping.

ii.     Un-insulated plastic piping.

iii.     Pipe hangers and supports.

iv.     Tanks that do not have factory-applied final finishes.

v.     Visible portions of internal surfaces of metal ducts, without liner, behind air inlets and outlets.

vi.     Duct, equipment, and pipe insulation having cotton or canvas insulation covering or other paintable jacket material.

vii.     Mechanical equipment that is indicated to have a factory-primed finish for field painting.

  1. Electrical Work:

i.     Electrical equipment that is indicated to have a factory-primed finish for field painting

ii.     Panel boards.

iii.     Switchgear.


Part 9: Field Quality Control

  1. Testing of Paint Materials:  Owner reserves the right to invoke the following procedure at any time and as often as Owner deems necessary during the period when paints are being applied:
    1. Owner will engage the services of a qualified testing agency to sample paint materials being used. Samples of material delivered to Project site will be taken, identified, sealed, and certified in presence of Contractor.
    2. Testing agency will perform tests for compliance with product requirements.
    3. Owner may direct Contractor to stop applying paints if test results show materials being used do not comply with product requirements. Contractor shall remove non-complying paint materials from Project site, pay for testing, and repaint surfaces painted with rejected materials. Contractor will be required to remove rejected materials from previously painted surfaces if, on repainting with complying materials, the two paints are incompatible.
    4. Cleaning and Protection
      1. At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from Project site.
      2. After completing paint application, clean spattered surfaces.  Remove spattered paints by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.
      3. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.
      4. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

Part 10: Painting Schedule

  1. Re-painting for Most surfaces listed in Part 1.2
    1. Clean all surfaces to be painted and remove all dirt, grease, oil, fingerprints, mildew, waxes etc.  Rinse and allow surface to dry. Remove all loose or peeling paint and any deteriorated substrate.  Reattach or remove any loose wall covering. Glossy surfaces should be dulled by sanding.  Fill in any holes or cracks with an appropriate patching or filling compound and sand as necessary.  Remove all dust.
    2. Seal the repainted surface with One Coat of (MP710, MP720, MP730, MP740 or 1st coat of MP Black Label) as recommended.  Knot holes and water stains should be spot primed with MP730 All Purpose Primer before priming entire surface.
    3. Allow 4-8 hours till dry, then clean off any dust or particulate that can interfere with top coat.  Make sure to check entire primed area and repair as needed.
    4. Apply First Coat of Finish Paint as stated in Part 5, Section 3 to 9
    5. Allow 4-8 hours to dry
    6. Lightly sand if necessary, then clean off any dust or particulate that can interfere with top coat. Ensure that quality is maintained at this level.
    7. Apply a Second Coat of Finish Paint as specified in Part 5, Section 3 to 9
    8. Keep surface clean and protected till dry.
    9. Painting New surfaces listed in Part 1.2
      1. Clean all surfaces to be painted and remove all dirt, grease, oil, fingerprints, mildew, waxes etc.  Rinse and allow surface to dry. Remove all loose or peeling paint and any deteriorated substrate.  Reattach or remove any loose wall covering.  Glossy surfaces should be dulled by sanding.  Fill in any holes or cracks with an appropriate patching or filling compound and sand as necessary.  Remove all dust and seal the surface with (MP730, MP720, MP730, MP740 or 1st coat of MP Black Label) as recommended.  Knot holes and water stains should be spot primed with MP730 before priming entire surface.
      2. Allow 4-8 hours till dry, then clean off any dust or particulate that can interfere with top coat.  Make sure to check entire primed area and repair as needed.
      3. Apply First Coat of  Finish Paint as specified in Part 5, Section 3 to 9
      4. Allow 4-8 hours to dry
      5. Lightly sand if necessary, and then clean off any dust or particulate that can interfere with top coat. Ensure that quality is maintained at this level.
      6. Apply Second Coat of Finish Paint as specified in Part 5, Section 3 to 9.
      7. Keep surface clean and protected until dry.

 

Technical support for the specification and application of non toxic paint, procurement information, draw-downs & pricing available at:

Non Toxic Paint Supply
117C Harrison Avenue
Roseland NJ 07068

Buying Zero VOC Paint / Non Toxic Paint


info@nontoxicpaintsupply.com
973-886-4722