Method Statement for Painting Works
After the completion of preparatory works such as the installation of blocks, plaster preparation,
and plaster works, the painting works will be carried out. This article will show the procedure for
how painting activities will be done.
1. Title
Method Statement for Painting Works.
2. Purpose and scope
The purpose of this method is to describe the measures and ways of properly applying paint at
the control tower. Works shall be carried out in compliance with the drawings, project
specifications, and materials.
3. Work procedure
1. Mock-up
• A mock-up sample would be made for the engineer's selection and approval prior to the
commencement of the works.
2. Preparation
• Hardware materials that are already fixed and not to be painted shall be removed.
Removal if not possible, shall be covered/protected appropriately before surface
preparation and painting will commence.
• Clean and prepare concrete or cement plaster surfaces to be painted. Efflorescence, chalk,
dust, dirt, grease, and oils shall be removed.
• The surface of the area to be painted would be prepared by removing loose particles,
blemishes, and deleterious materials by way of sanding.
3. Paint Application
• The paint system would be emulsion paint for internal but to be approved by the
Engineer. The surface to be painted when prepared one coat of paint is to be applied as
primer. Curing would be made by drying until 4 hours is attained before the succeeding
coat is applied.
• Two coats of Stucco will be applied after the primer has reached its curing period. But
each coat shall have an interval time of 4 hours for curing. Before the application of the
second coat stucco sanding would be done for cleaning and removing splattered,
blemishes, and stains on the painted surface.
• Then two coats of final paint would be applied as per the approved RAL color.
• For working at height, fixed and movable scaffolding would be erected as per area
requirements. Scaffolding when erected shall be inspected by the Safety officer prior to
usage. Operatives will be inductive before working at the site. The pre-start meeting
would be conducted before the start of painting activities and toolbox meetings would be
regularly conducted by safety officers for all concern operatives.
• Inspection Request to be submitted for checking and approval of the Engineer.
4. Safety
1. All works shall comply with safety procedures or instructions set out in the project safety
plan and Municipality rules and regulations.
2. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff or laborers.
3. All operatives involved in this work shall be inducted before entering the site.
4. Toolbox talk shall be conducted regularly.
5. Equipment and tools
1. Wheel borrows
2. Drip tray
3. Drill machine
4. Pail
5. Sandpaper
6. Rug cloth
6. Materials and references
1. Approved paints
2. Scope of works or specification
3. Approved drawing
