Appendix I 1.3.1 PAINT & COATINGS

I.3.1 PAINT & COATINGS

I.3.1.1 General

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where paint is an acceptable finish. Epoxy paint is to be used in all moist/damp areas such as kitchens, restrooms, laundry rooms, pools, and medical rooms. Epoxy paint is to have a MPI Gloss Level 5. All interior paint used is to be lead free and shall have no Volatile Organic Content (VOC) or low VOCs. Provide 3% minimum overstock for future modifications.

Note: estimate approximately 300 sq. ft. per gallon of paint.

I.3.1.2 Gloss Levels

The Master Painters Institute (MPI), www.paintinfo.com/mpi/approved/sheen, gloss levels are the standard that shall be specified, submitted, and used for all interior paints.

I.3.1.3 Basic Solid Paint

Basic wall paint is to be used on all walls throughout facilities except where sprayed, speckled paint is used/appropriate. Basic paint is also to be used on doors, doorframes, and gypsum ceilings. Painted designs and patterns can be painted in facilities such as fitness centers, indoor pools, clubs, and bowling alleys. Painted designs are not to be used in office/administrative and lodging type facilities. Painted accent walls can be used to break up a space or add some color without adding costs in all types of facilities.

I.3.1.4 Interior Multi-Color Speckled Paint

Speckled paint simulates wall covering. Its intended use is to break up large/long wall paces by bringing in multiple colors and a visual texture. Provide 3% minimum overstock and directions/tools needed for patching and future modifications.

I.3.1.5 Paint at Barracks

Painting of barracks rooms require submission of a DA Form 2765-1 to Troop Construction Branch, DPW, Building 304, Room 135, with a list of materials required. There are four options for colors for barracks rooms besides the authorized paint colors:

Fairyland Pink.

Blue Melody.

Dover gray.

Apricot Melon.

Painting from floor to ceiling is allowed as long as proper safety precautions are followed. The DPW, R&U Shop (526-5844) has a full contingent of ladders and scaffolding available for use, with instruction provided.

I.3.1.6 Spot Painting

Material for spot painting of buildings interiors (other than family housing) may be purchased with a DA Form 2765-1. Submit form to the DPW, R&U Shop, Building 218 prior to proceeding to the Supply Warehouse, Building 217.

All other self-help paint projects requiring LESS THAN 5 GALLONS (1 gal = 300 sq ft.) must be submitted to the Troop Construction Branch, Building 304, phone 526-4204/2859.

I.3.1.7 Large Scale Painting

For large painting projects, submit a DA Form 4283, Facilities Engineering Work Request to DPW, Customer Service Branch, Building 305, Room 124. Only paint issued by DPW can be used.

Required attachments to the DA Form 4283 are sketches, sizes, measurements, directions, colors, and suggested quantities.

No painting of facilities, other than indicated above in I.1 SPOT PAINTING, interior or exterior will be allowed without DPW approval.

I.3.1.8 Authorized Paint Colors

The authorized paint colors on Fort Carson are as follows:

Walls: Sandstone, off white (one accent wall per room) is permitted.

Corridors and Dayrooms: Sandstone.

Trim and Doors: mocha brown (dark brown if building has dark brown window casings (trim).

Stairwells: Bamblewood.

Ceilings: off white.