Top 5 Requested Interior Paints | ||
Product | Price | Overall Score |
Taubmans Endure Interior Low Sheen | $16 | 90% |
Dulux Wash & Wear 101 Low Sheen | $17 | 74% |
Wattyl: Interior Design i.d Luxury Low Sheen | $16 | 73% |
Dulux Once: Low Sheen acrylic for Interiors | $20 | 67% |
British Paints: In Colour Interior Low Sheen | $18 | 66% |
Summit Coatings
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Taubmans Endure voted best interior paint by CHOICE magazine
Thursday, May 19, 2011
LEAD PAINT MANAGEMENT WORK PROCEDURES
WORK PROCEDURE:
Identification
- If property was constructed prior to 1970 - assume all painted surfaces contain lead and complete paint sample testing in accordance to
Refer To: Work Procedure 2: Paint Sampling Prior to Painting
- If property was constructed after 1970 - allow to perform lead tests on surfaces that will be required to be sanded or stripped. Complete Stick Test in Accordance with Work Procedure 1 - Determination of a Lead Based Paint Job. If stick test is positive, the Company representative will complete paint sample testing in accordance with Work Procedure 2: Paint Sampling Prior to Painting; AND
- Document results and send to WHS&E Officer so Lead Paint Register may be updated.
Determine Scope of Work
The Company Representative shall determine the scope of work:
- Determine whether the paint surface is suitable for encapsulation (i.e. painting over the paint surface) or whether the paint surface will require removal to facilitate painting in accordance with AS/NZS 2311: 2000;
- Individual walls will be treated separately according to the soundness of the existing coatings
- Document results of inspection and decision to repaint or remove paint layers prior to painting.
Results of Test
- If there is no lead paint present, proceed in accordance with a Specification for General Maintenance to Residences - External Painting Services, OR
- If the job is a Lead Based Paint Job and requires surface preparation of any kind (including washing down surface only), to facilitate painting, all work shall be done in accordance with:
Refer To: Work Procedure 2: Paint Sampling Prior to Painting, AND
Refer To: Work Procedure 3: Soil and Dust Sampling Prior to Painting, AND
Refer To: Work Procedure 4: Site Management for Lead Based Painting – Exterior, AND/OR
Refer To: Work Procedure 5: Site Management for Lead Based Painting – Interior, AND
Refer To: Work Procedure 6: Completion and Testing of the Lead Based Paint Job, AND
Refer To: Work Procedure 7: General Waste Management Procedures for Painting, OR
Refer To: Work Procedure 8: Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Wall Wash Down Only
(See Appendix 1)
Notify the tradespersons:
- That the job is a lead based paint job and that their quote must allow for costings to address all Company's parameters in relation to lead based paint including taking paint and soil samples, AND
- That the tradesperson is a "Certified Lead Paint Contractor", OR
- That the work procedures (through a site specific work plan) reflect the current standard procedures to manage a lead based paint job.
- Keep owner and occupier of the premises informed of all times throughout the painting job;
- Document results of inspection on the job file;
Sampling
- Conduct paint sampling prior to the commencement of the job in accordance with Work Procedure 2: Paint Sampling Prior to Painting, AND
- Conduct soil and dust sampling prior to the commencement of the job in accordance with Work Procedure 3: Soil and Dust Sampling Prior to Painting, AND
- Proceed in accordance with the Specification for Minor Works and General Maintenance to Residences - External Painting Services
Removal
- Barricades and appropriate lead based paint signage will be erected at an appropriate distance (at least 3metres) from the immediate work areas whilst the lead based paint is being removed to prevent persons from entering the sites and to ensure all persons near the sites are protected;
- In high risk areas (e.g. schools or housing), children are not to be exposed to the hazards associated with lead based paint work by appropriate containment of the work site and/or working out of hours;
- Work procedure for carrying out the Wall Wash Down procedure for a lead based paint job of the premises shall be in accordance with Work Procedure 8: Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Wall Wash Down Only
- Work procedure for removal of lead based paint on the exterior of the premises shall be in accordance with Work Procedure 4: Site Management for Lead Based Painting – Exterior
- Work procedure for removal of lead based paint on the interior of the premises shall be in accordance with Work Procedure 5: Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Interior
Testing and Inspection Process
- Clean – up on completion of a lead paint job in accordance with Work Procedure 6: Completion and Testing of the Lead Based Paint Job, AND
- Work Procedure 7: General Waste Management Procedures for Painting
- Inspect work and take soil samples (within 4 weeks) in accordance with Work Procedure 6: Completion and Testing of the Lead Based Paint Job;
- If the laboratory results of the final soil samples tested reveal lead contamination on site contact Safety Professional.;
- Job is completed when the soil samples are tested at a lead level in the soil at or below <300 mg/Kg.
- Document results and record on the job file and send a copy to the WHS&E Officer so the lead paint register may be updated.
APPENDIX 1 - Environmental Paint Management Work Procedures
Work Procedure 1:
Determination of a Lead Based Paint Job
- Determination of a Lead Based Paint Job
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) eg. gloves should be worn for this procedure.
The Project Coordination Representative for the job site will:
- Use a lead stick test kit (2 tests per pack) to test if the type of paint on the structure is lead based. Areas to be tested shall be soffit, window frames and sills, handrail areas and walls (especially if they are powdering).
- Scratch back test sample points to bare wood at the sample point exposing all the layers of paint.
- Wipe the stick over all exposed layers of paint.
- Determine if the lead stick test chemical changes to a red colour, then the presences of lead is confirmed - the job is suspected of being a Lead Paint Job;
- Determine if the lead stick test chemical does not change to a red colour, then the presences of lead is not confirmed - the job is not a Lead Paint Job;
- Document results and send to WHS&E Officer so Lead Paint Register may be updated
- As soon as lead is confirmed, the Project Coordination representative shall immediately contact the Housing Area Office Representative and advise that the work involves lead based paint.
Paint Sampling Prior to Painting
Taking Paint Samples for laboratory testing:
Soil and Dust Sampling Prior to Painting
Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Exterior
Exterior Site Management for Lead Based Painting
Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Interior
Interior Site Management for Lead Based Painting
Completion and Testing of the Lead Based Paint Job
Clean – up on completion of a lead based paint job
Within 4 weeks, the operator shall:
General Waste Management Procedures for Painting
Solvent Management – Management of contaminated solvents
Disposal of Excess Paints and Containers
Water Based Paints (Acrylics and PVA's)
- Any excess paint should be initially removed with newspaper or rags.
- Two containers of clean water are then prepared.
- The first container shall be used for the substantial removal of paint to a point where the equipment is no more contaminated than the water.
- The equipment will then be transferred to the second container for a final clean.
Oil Based Paints (Enamels and Varnishes) / Epoxy Based Paints and Coatings
- Any excess paint should be initially removed with newspaper or rags.
- Two containers of clean solvent are then prepared.
- The first container shall be used for the substantial removal of paint to a point where the equipment is no more contaminated than the solvent.
- The equipment will then be transferred to the second container for a second clean. This process is repeated with successive containers having progressively lower levels of contamination, until a final rinse is appropriate.
- The equipment will then be transferred to the final container for a final clean.
- The solvent resulting from this process shall then be disposed of as described under – SOLVENT MANAGEMENT.
Site Management for Lead Based Painting Wall Wash Down Only
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn for this procedure.
1. Site Management for Lead Based Painting - Wall Wash Down
Monday, May 16, 2011
Blackboard Paint!
Well now live out that dream (vicariously) and paint a wall in your children's room with blackboard paint!
And whilst they are having hours of fun creating artworks or playing "teachers", you can relax and know all you need is a wet cloth to clean it all up!
Visit this ideabook, for some totally trendy ideas:
Decorating a Kids' Room with Chalkboard Paint!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
PAINTING FAQ - Study up and get results!
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- Summit Coatings
- Summit Coatings is an established company with experience in all aspects of painting and decorating. For over 30 years, we have serviced and maintained residential, commercial and strata properties. ◦We guarantee longevity of our work by spending extensive time on surface preparation. ◦We only use quality paint products. ◦We fully comply with OH&S requirements and are accredited by Trades Monitors. ◦Home Warranty Contracts and Work Method Statements will be supplied with each job. ◦Our pricing is competitive & all inclusive – no hidden extras. We respond to requests promptly and pride our business on being reliable. We are fully insured and members of the Master Painters Australia. Robin Ottowa is a member of the board of the Master Painters Association.