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REVISION METHOD STATEMENT Ref.No. DATE

ATTACHMENTS

Prepared by: Approved by:

QA/QC engineer. Construction Manager

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 CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3. RESPONSIBILITES
4. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
5. DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING OF MATERIALS
6. MANPOWER DETAILS
7. PROCEDURES
8. INSPECTION AND TEST REQUIREMENTS
9. TREATMENT
10.SAFETY
11.RISK ASSESSMENT
12. OBJECTIVE & SCOPE

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the overall significant procedures required
and to facilitate the Painting works as per specification, standards and approved layout for all
projects

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

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This method is based on the following documents:

• As per architectural specification.

• As per the structural specification.
• As per material submittal.
• As per schedule of finishing

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager

Project Manager must ensure that appropriate resources are provided for the safe
delivery of the work

Site In charge/ Site Engineer

• Ensuring the Relevant document

• Plans the necessary men and material resources for the safe delivery of the work.
• Ensuring the controls at work spot in person
• Verifying the % compliance as per risk assessment
• Ensuring the emergency preparedness
• Issuing the permit (As per requirement)
• Ensures All scaffolding erected safely and scaffolding tag system followed
• Ensures availability of the necessary resources.

Supervisor / Foreman

• Obtaining the permit

• Conducting TBT based on risk assessment
• Arranging the resources
• Ensuring Housekeeping always at works place
• Implementing the control measures as per risk assessment and also as mentioned in the
permit
• Close monitoring till completion of work
• Close the work permit after restoration of work spot.

Workmen

• Wearing appropriate PPEs.

• Understanding and following the instructions given by line staff

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 • Following the scaffolding tag system
• No horse play and shortcuts
• Informing the supervisor/ Forman about any near misses, injuries and unusual

Safety Officer

Safety officer must ensure that the HSE plan is Implemented. He should inspect the site
and inform the competent person of any deviation from the standard practices. He may
conduct a safety briefing in coordination with the competent person over a specific HSE
issue.

QC Engineer

The QC Engineer shall be responsible for all QC activities, maintain all QC records,
ensuring that the work performed is in compliance with the approved method
statement & other applicable requirements and coordinating with the consultant at site.

4. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

• Power tools
• Pallet
• Spatula
• Sand papers and sanding machine
• Paint mixer
• Roller Paint
• Air spray
• Brush / Electric air blower/ Air compressor for cleaning
• Exhaust fans / ventilation for indoor workings
• Scaffoldings and proper working platform for working platform for working at heights

5. DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING OF METERIALS

• All materials shall comply with the specifications regarding quality, dimensions, strength
Etc.
• The materials shall be approved and shall be used as per finishing schedule.
• The color of the paint shall match the appropriate approved sample.

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 • All the paint material shall be delivered in an unopened package and containers bearing
manufacture name & labels. The labels shall include information regarding batch/ stock
no., Date of manufacture & expiry date
• The product must be kept in a cool and well ventilated place, protected from heat and
direct sunlight.
• Containers must be kept tightly closed.
• Storage shall be done off the ground in covered shed and precautions shall be takent to
ensure that workman and work area are adequately protected from the fire hazards and
health hazards resulting from handling, mixing & application of painting systems.
• Paints will not be used after expiry dates
• Paints will be free from cracking, chipping, flaking and dusting.
• Paint shall show good flowing and spreading and good leveling properties.

All materials to be used shall be approved by EPE/FEWA and complying with the
specifications.

6. MANPOWER DETAILS

• Project Manager 01
• Project Engineer 01
• QA/QC Engineer 01
• Supervisors 02
• Safety officers 01
• Applicator 08
• Mechanic 01
• Electrician 01
• Helpers 10
(Enough man power shall be deployed as per the quantum of work)

7. PROCEDURES STEPS FO PAINTING

 General Preparation

• Before commencement of work, remove electrical switch and outlet plates, Surface
hardware, frames of lighting fixers and all other obstructions. Replace properly at
completion of the work of this section.
• Items which do not receive paint shall be well protected or covered. Temporary covering
shall be provided wherever necessary to prevent spattering of paint on other works.
• Floors and adjacent surfaces shall be cleaned before commencing painting works

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 • Prior to start of painting works, all surfaces to be painted shall be tested for moisture
content by a moisture testing device.
• Moisture content of concrete surface must not be more than 5%
• Ambient temperature shall be checked an recorded using Thermometer before applying
paint.
• Surface temperature for application shall not exceed 40° C and relative humidity should
not exceed 85%
• Surface preparation, mixing and application shall be followed as per the manufacturer
recommendation
• Coating system for any surface shall b e from the same manufacturer.

 Mixing of Ingredient

• All paints shall be thoroughly stirred before use

 Execution of painting

A. Plastered Wall surfaces

• The surface shall be free from dust, sand, oil and other contaminant before starting the
primer application.
• To make sure the curing period of plaster is completed.
• Remove defective plastering and make good for the same.
• Sand paper, scrapper rubbing stone shall be used to achieve the smooth surface. The
surfaces should be assessed and treated as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Sample panel / Test Areas and General Instrucitons

• Accepted sample

2.1.1 The Project manager is responsible for the overall implementation of this method statement.

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2.1.2 The Site Manager, is responsible to ensure the works are executed in accordance to this
method statement. Also to close interaction with subcontractor’s site representative with day to
day planning and arrangement for the job.

2.1.3 Senior HSE officer, to ensure implementation of all safety procedure, safety measures related
to the nature of works being carried out and in accordance to the project HSE Plan & other HSE
regulations. Ensure that all Risk Assessment Control Measures are in place and enforced.

2.2 SUB-CONTRACTOR’S

2.2.1 The Project manager

• Responsible for the overall implementation of this method statement.

• To ensure that his site team of engineers and foremen are aware of this method statement
including all documentation is approved for construction.
• To arrange the necessary manpower, supervision, materials and equipment to carry out the
works, as planned and without delay.
• Will be a personal example on site all time with a positive Health and Safety culture and give
full support to any Subcontractors employees who act in the interest of health and safety.

• Will be responsible to chair monthly Health and Safety meeting on site with all site personnel
including sub contractors.

• Will ensure adequate first aid facilities/emergency medical equipment and facilities are kept
available on site.

2.2.2 The Site engineer

• Interact with site personnel (foremen and crews from different trades).
• Day to day planning and arrangement for the job work, distribute resources and inspections
as part of the QA/QC Compliance of the job task and ensure that the works are carried out as
per the project requirement.
• To support other engineer and supervisors who act in the interest of health and safety &
ensure the HSE instructions are implemented properly at work site.
• Conduct and lead hazard identification awareness within workforce and advice to the
management for implementation for preventive control measures to reduce risk factors or to
eliminate the risk.
• Provide instructions on responsibilities to maintain safe work methods. Make sure that all
working areas are safe and works are performing in a safe manner& plan and provide guidance
to maintain good housekeeping and waste management.

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2.2.3 QA/QC Engineer

• QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for all documentation.

• Make sure that all the materials used are tested and approved by consultant.
• Make sure that the mixing and the use of Painting materials use as per approved method of
statement, data sheet and as per specification.

2.2.4 HSE officer

• Will ensure implementation of all safety procedure, safety measures related to the nature of
works being carried out and in accordance to the project HSE Plan & other HSE regulations.
• Will administrate company Health, Safety, Environment plan, procedures and legal regulations
of the project in conjunction with client’s HSE plan throughout the duration of the contact.
• Will manage to systematize the project HSE plan and arrangements to comply with client
requirements and legal requirements.
• Will be aware of the requirements of UAE Government current HSE legal regulations and
provide the information to project personnel.
• Will be the team member of site crisis management team of deal with emergency proceeding,
incident investigation and preparation of reports.
• Will review and revise the project HSE management plan as necessary or as per advice of client.
• Will be the authority to instruct to stop the works as necessary to eliminate hazards imminent
conditions on site.
• Will investigate all incidents, make necessary recommendations to prevent recurrence and
maintain all related records.
• Will prepare monthly HSE performance statistics records, maintain and forward a copy to
client/contactor.

8. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Brushes
• Rollers
• Buckets
• Tape

9. MATERIALS

• Penguard HB
• PenguardTexo
• Penguard Topcoat

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Supplier: M/S JOTUN U.A.E. LTD.LLC, DUBAI

10.MAN POWER DETAILS

• Project manager -1
• Construction manager -1
• Site engineer -1
• QA/QC engineer -1
• General Forman -1
• Supervisor -2
• Safety officer -1
• Painter -8
• Electricians -1
• Helpers -4

11. PROCEDURES

• The fare faced concrete background should be thoroughly cleaned, devoid of dust, loose
particles, wood pieces, mould oil etc.
• The concrete block should be cleaned using a stiff brush to remove any dust or loose
particles.
• The work shall be Executed neat manner& internal and external angles shall be true, straight
& plumb.
• Ensure that all surrounding buildings works and paving shall be protected from cement
splashes.
• The fixing of all attachments such as pipes, electrical fixings, GI angles corner beads for
internal and external surface shall be carried out & offered for engineers inspection before
the application of rush coat of plastering works.
• Sufficient amount of clean water shall be sprayed to avoid the suction of the moisture by the
block work & the surface will be allowed to dry completely before the application of plaster.

6.1MATERIAL - Bonding coat DP 120

Application method

Surface preparation
Remove all the loose particles and dust from well cured smooth plaster surface.
Prime coat
Apply penguard HB (A+B) base and hardener mixed in to radio 4:1 thoroughly (may be slightly
diluted by thinner no.17 but without reducing the hiding properties) and apply by roller and
allow to dry for minimum 8 hours.

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Texture coat
Apply 1 coat penguardTexo (A+B) base and hardener mixed in to radio 4:1 thoroughly (may be
slightly diluted by thinner no.17 to a level so as to attain the required texture) and apply by spray
and allow to dry for minimum 8 hours. (for pot life & other technical information – refer to
technical data sheet) (Roll with a plastic roller dipped in thinner no. 2 prior to curing for a
pressed pattern.)

1St top coat

Apply penguard Top coat (A+B) base and hardener mixed in to radio 4:1 thoroughly (may be 5 to
10% with thinner No. 17, but without reducing the hiding properties) by roller and allow to cure
for minimum 8 hours.

2nd top coat

Apply penguard Top coat (A+B) base and hardener mixed in to radio 4:1 thoroughly (may be 5 to
10% with thinner No. 17, but without reducing the hiding properties) by roller and allow to cure
for minimum 8 hours.

3rd top coat

Apply 3rd coat as above.

PENGUARD HB:

Protect description:

Penguard HB system is a high build, two-pack epoxy coating based on epoxy resin with high
molecular weight. This protect is a part of a complete system which is certified not to spread
surface flames.
Recommended use:

As part of a system for steel and concrete structures above and below water. May be used in
tanks for portable water.

Film thickness and spreading rate:

Minimum Maximum Typical

Film thickness, dry 80 150 100
Film thickness, wet 150 280 185
Theoretical spreading rate (m2/I) 6.8 3.6 5.4

If used in tanks for portable water, washing procedure must be adhered.

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Physical properties:

Colour Gray, red, White &Aluminium

Solids (vol %) 54± 2
Flash point 250C ± 2 (Setaflash)
Gloss Flat
Gloss retention Fair
Water resistance Very good
Abrasion Very good
Solvent resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
Flexibility Good

 Measured according to ISO 3233:1998 (E)

Surface preparation:
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free form contamination. The surface should be assessed and
treated in accordance with ISO 8504.

Bare steel:
Cleanliness: Blast cleaning to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1 : 1988). Roughness: using abrasives suitable to
achieve grade Fine to medium.
Shop primed steel:
Clean, dry and undamaged approved blast primer.
Coated surfaces:
Clean, dry and undamaged compatible primer. Contact your local office for more information.
Other surfaces:
The coating may be used on other substrates. Please contact your local Jotun office for more
information.

Condition during application:

The temperature of the substrate should be minimum 100C and at least 30C above the dew point
of the air, temperature and relative humility measured in the vicinity of the substrate. Good
ventilation is usually required in confined areas to ensure proper drying. The coating should not
be exposed to oil, chemicals or mechanical stress until cured. If necessary, Penquard Stayer,
Penguard primer, Penquard HB Penquard special may be used down to 20C, provided a special
accelerator is added.

Application methods:

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Spray Airless Spray
Brush Recommended for strips coating and small areas, care must be taken to
achieve the specified dry film thickness.

Application data:

Mixing ratio 4 parts comp. A (base) to be mixed thoroughly

with 1 part comp. B (curing agent)
Mixing 1.5 hours prior to use.
Pot life (230C) 8 hours. (reduced at higher temp.)
Thinner / Cleaner Jotun thinner no. 17

Guiding data airless

Spray pressure at nizzle 15 MPa (150 kp/cm2 2100 psi)
Nozzle tip 0.46 – 0.69mm (0.018-0.027")
Spray angle 40 - 800
Filter check to ensure that filters are clean.

Drying time:

Drying times are generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and number of
coats, and will be affected correspondingly. The figures given in the table are typical with:

• Good ventilation (outdoor exposure or free circulation of air)

• Typical film thickness.
• One coat on top of inert substrate

Substrate temperature 100C 230C 400C

Surface dry 5h 2, 5 h 1h
Through dry 16 h 8h 3, 5 h
Cured 14 d 7d 3d
Dry to recoat, maximum 16 h 8h 3, 5 h

Dry to recoat, maximum

1. Provided the surface is free from chalking and other contamination prior to application,
there is normally no over coating time limit. If the coating has been exposed to direct
sunlight for some time, special attention must be paid to surface cleaning and mattening
/removal of the surface layer in order to obtain good adhesion.

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The given data must be considered as guidelines only. The actual drying time time/times before
recoating may be shorter or longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humility, underlying
pain system, requirement for early handling and mechanical strength etc. A complete system can
be described on a system sheet, where all parameters and special conditions could be included.

Typical paint system:

1) On bare steel or shop primer

Penguard HB 2 × 100 (dry film thickness)

Penguard top coat 1 × 50 (dry film thickness)

2) Penguard primer 1 × 50 (dry film thickness)

Penguard HB 1 × 100 (dry film thickness)
Penguard top coat 1 × 50 (dry film thickness)

Other systems may be specified, depending on area of use.

Special washing procedure when this protect is used in tanks for portable water:
Either:
After the paint is cured (see drying /curing time above), the tank is filled with warm water (above
600C - 800C), which shall remain in the tank for 24 hours. Then the tank is thoroughly washed,
using water of min. 800C together with brushes or washed with steam.

Or:
After the paint is cured (see drying /curing time above), the tank shall be ventilated with warm
air, min 230C for 7 days. Then the tank is filled three times with warm water (min. 500C), each
filling together with brushes or washed with steam.

Storage:
The product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Storage conditions are to
keep the containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated space any away from source of heat and
ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed.

Packing size:
16 comp. A (base) and 4 comp. B (curing agent)
4 comp. A (base) and 1 comp. B (curing agent)

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PENGUARD TOPCOAT:

Protect description:
Penguard topcoat is a two – pack epoxy topcoat based on a polymide cured epoxy resin. This
protect is a part of a complete system which is certified not to spread surface flames.

Recommended use:
As finishing coat in epoxy systems. Also on concrete where epoxy paints are specified.

Film thickness and spreading rate:

Minimum Maximum Typical

Film thickness, dry 40 60 50
Film thickness, wet 80 180 185
Theoretical spreading rate (m2/I) 12, 5 8, 3 10

Approvals:
APAS approved to specification 2919.
(These approvals are just a few examples of available approvals. Please contact jotun for details)

Physical properties:

Colour According to colour card and multicolor tinting system (MCI)

Solids (vol %) 54± 2
Flash point 250C ± 2 (Setaflash)
VOC 410 gms /ltr UK-PG6/23(97). Appendix 3
Gloss Glossy
Gloss retention Fair
Water resistance Very good
Abrasion Very good
Solvent resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
Flexibility Good

 Measured according to ISO 3233:1998 (E)

Surface preparation:

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All surfaces should be clean, dry and free form contamination. The surface should be assessed and
treated in accordance with ISO 8504.
Coated surfaces:
Clean, dry and undamaged compatible primer. Contact your local office for more information.

Other surfaces:
The coating may be used on other substrates. Please contact your local Jotun office for more
information.

Condition during application:

The temperature of the substrate should be minimum 100C and at least 30C above the dew point
of the air, temperature and relative humility measured in the vicinity of the substrate. Good
ventilation is usually required in confined areas to ensure proper drying. The moisture content in
the concrete should not exceed 4% (by weight). The coating should not be exposed to oil,
chemicals or mechanical stress until fully cured.

Application methods:

Spray Use Airless Spray

Brush Recommended for strips coating and small areas, care must be taken to
achieve the specified dry film thickness.
Roller May be used. However when using roller application care must be taken to
apply sufficient material in order to achieve the specified dry film thickness.

Application data:

Mixing ratio 4 parts comp. A (base) to be mixed thoroughly

with 1 part comp. B (curing agent)
Mixing 0.5 hours prior to use.
Pot life (230C) 8 hours. (Reduced at higher temp.)
Thinner / Cleaner Jotun thinner no. 17. Do not use thinner when applied in portable water
tanks.

Guiding data airless

Spray pressure at nizzle 15 MPa (150 kp/cm2 2100 psi)
Nozzle tip 0.46 – 0.69mm (0.018-0.023")
Spray angle 40 - 800
Filter check to ensure that filters are clean.

Drying time:
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Drying times are generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and number of
coats, and will be affected correspondingly. The figures given in the table are typical with:

• Good ventilation (outdoor exposure or free circulation of air)

• Typical film thickness.
• One coat on top of inert substrate
Normal hardener
Substrate temperature 100C 230C 400C
Surface dry 2.5 h 1.5 h 0.5 h
Through dry 14 h 6.5 h 3h
Cured 14 d 7d 3d
Dry to recoat, maximum 14 h 7h 3h

Dry to recoat, maximum

1. The surface should be free form chalking and contamination prior to application. Best inter
coat adhesion occurs when the subsequent coat is applied before the preceding coat is
cured. If this is exceeded if may be necessary to roughen the surface.

The given data must be considered as guidelines only. The actual drying time time/times before
recoating may be shorter or longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humility, underlying
pain system, requirement for early handling and mechanical strength etc. A complete system can
be described on a system sheet, where all parameters and special conditions could be included.

Typical paint system:

Penguard primer 2 × 50 (dry film thickness)

Penguard HB 1 × 100 (dry film thickness)
Penguard top coat 1 × 50 (dry film thickness)

Other systems may be specified, depending on area of use.

Storage:
The product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Storage conditions are to
keep the containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated space any away from source of heat and
ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed.

Packing size:
16 liters comp. A (base) in a 20 liter container and 4 liters comp. B (curing agent) in a 5 liter
container.

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4 liter comp. A (base) in a 5 liter container and 1 comp. B (curing agent) in a 1 liter container.

PENGUARD TEXO:

Protect description:
PenguardTexo is a two – pack epoxy protect, which is specially formulated to be applied by spray
equipment to give a textured surface.

Recommended use:
PenguardTexo provides the textures coat in the epoxy texotile system.

Film thickness and spreading rate:

Minimum Maximum Typical

Film thickness, dry
Film thickness, wet
Theoretical spreading rate (m2/I) 1000 1700 1.5

Surface preparation:
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry, free from dust, oil, grease and laitance etc. all traces of
release agents must be removed. On chalky and dusty surfaces, all loose material must be
removed by stiff bristle brushing.
Other surfaces:
The coating may be used on other substrates. Please contact your local Jotun office for more
information.

Condition during application:

The temperature of the substrate should be minimum 100C and at least 30C above the dew point
of the air, temperature and relative humility measured in the vicinity of the substrate.

Application methods:

Spray - Hopper Gun

Application data:

Mixing ratio (Volume) - 4 parts component A (base) to be mixed thoroughly

with 1 part comp. B (hardener)
Induction time - 30 minutes

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Thinner/ cleaner - Jotun thinner no. 17
Guiding data airless
Spray pressure at nizzle - 15 MPa (150 kp/cm2 2100 psi)
Nozzle tip - 0.46 – 0.69mm (0.018-0.023")
Spray angle - 40 - 800
Filter - check to ensure that filters are clean.

Drying time:

Drying times are generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and number of
coats, and will be affected correspondingly. The figures given in the table are typical with:

• Good ventilation (outdoor exposure or free circulation of air)

• Typical film thickness.
• One coat on top of inert substrate

Substrate temperature 100C 230C 400C

Surface dry 20 h 10 h 6h
Through dry 14 d 7d 5d
Dry to recoat, maximum1 24 h 12 h 8h
Dry to recoat, maximum 2-3 6d 3d 1d

1. Recommended data given for recoating with the same generic type of paint.
2. In case of multi – coat application, drying times will be influenced by the number and
sequence and by the total thickness of previous coats applied – reference is made to the
corresponding system data sheet.
3. The surface should be free form chalking and contamination prior to application of the
subsequent coat.

The given data must be considered as guidelines only. The actual drying time time/times before
recoating may be shorter or longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humility, underlying
pain system, requirement for early handling and mechanical strength etc. A complete system can
be described on a system sheet, where all parameters and special conditions could be included.

Typical paint system:

Penguard HB - 1 coat
PenguardTexo - 1 coat
Durathane or Futura - 2 coats

(For smooth finish system PenguardTexo may be used as an intermediate coat to fill surface
imperfections)

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Other systems may be specified, depending on area of use.

Storage:
The product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Storage conditions are to
keep the containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated space any away from source of heat and
ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed.

Packing size:
16 liters comp. A (base) and 4 liters comp. B (curing agent).
3.20liter comp. A (base) and 0.80 comp. B (curing agent)

12.Emergency Contact Numbers

13.Risk Assessment

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