Interior Housing Painting

1.1 The contractor is to prepare all surfaces to protect from paint spatter, drips or accidental contact with the brush or roller; by the use of drop cloths, masking tape or other appropriate means. 1.2 Remove any interference, (i.e. electrical cover plates, window cranks, window treatments, towel bars, stair handrails, light covers, smoke detectors, etc.). Stoves and refrigerators should be moved out far enough to facilitate painting behind them, but should remain hooked up to power, water, and gas connections. 1.3 All surfaces to be painted shall be properly prepared, (i.e. cleaned, sanded, feathered, puttied, primed, etc.) as necessary. Surface preparations will include the repair of damage to walls and ceilings, (i.e. splits, cracks, nail holes, chips, indentations, and holes less than eight inches in diameter). Damage greater than two inches in size shall be repaired by means of wall board plug with backer, taped and mudded, filled, sanded, and smooth; all other damaged areas will be repaired with wall mud as needed. All surfaces shall be free of dirt, grease, loose debris, and any other foreign matter that would adversely affect the appearance. 1.4 Where caulking is required, such as the kitchen/bathroom counters, trim work, and wall to ceiling joints, should be accomplished along with all other preparation work. Caulk will be furnished by the contractor and will be white in color and made of siliconized latex. 1.5 Contractor shall notify the POC listed upon completion of all preparation work before applying paint. After the POC has inspected and accepted the preparation work, paint may be applied. 1.6 A primer coat will be required on walls with different finishes before a finished coat can be applied. Example: homes that have a semi-gloss finish will need a primer coat before applying an eggshell paint finish. 1.7 Contractor shall paint all previously painted surfaces which include, but not limited to, walls, ceilings, and the trim around doors, windows, stairways, and radiators with a minimum of one coat of paint. Paint shall be applied carefully with clean rollers and brushes to produce a complete and even coverage with a smooth finish, free of runs and other defects. Window sashes should be removed and/or positioned so as to insure no contact with the window frames until the paint is cured. 1.8 Spraying paint to surfaces is not allowed with the exception of baseboard heat covers and trim pieces. 1.9 After painting is completed, the POC needs to be notified to inspect and approve work before any items are reinstalled. 1.10 The contractor shall ensure that each home painted is left in a clean and orderly condition. All hardware, electrical, and plumbing accessories, to include items listed in 1.2, shall be reinstalled. 1.11 The contractor shall dispose of all waste materials properly and IAW EPA regulations at the contractors expense. 1.12 Approximate unit sizes are as listed: 1.12.1 2588 Seminole Dr.: Full paint; ~2,134 sqft home, est. 7,500 sqft. of walls and ceilings. 1.12.2 2 Bedrooms: Partial Paint; ~1484 sqft home, est. 4,510 sqft. of walls and ceilings. (4 Units Meet this estimated square footage) 1.12.3 3 Bedrooms: Partial Paint; ~1924 sqft home, est. 6,620 sqft. of walls and ceilings. (5 Units Meet this estimated square footage) 1.12.4 4 Bedrooms: Partial Paint; ~2487 sqft home, est. 8,705 sqft. of walls and ceilings. (4 Units Meet this estimated square footage) 1.12.5 All units will become available on a VARIED TIMELINE roughly between the months of May to August; units WILL NOT be available at the same time for work to be performed and contractor cannot wait until all units are available before starting work. All contractors work in the unit must commence within five days of notice from the units POC to the contractor of the units availability. All work must be completed within a one week (five working days) timeframe from the start date of that unit. If at all possible the POC will give the contractor a 30 day notice prior to the availability date.

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Finishes, Painting.