Check the door shutters for free movements/bend/termite attack etc.
Check the door frames for line/level/plumb/quality etc.
Do not fix the door fittings unless the first coat of oil paint is applied to the door shutters.
Apply a wood primer to door frames and shutters.
The top of the door shutters should also be painted during every coat of oil paint.
After primer application, fill up any holes/depressions with primer putty.
Apply this putty on the total surface of the door shutter evenly with a metal sheet, to fill up all the dents, depressions etc.
The Site Engineer should approve the preparations before starting the first coat of oil paint.
Mix the stainer in oil paint and prepare a sample of the approved colour.
Before application, get the approval for the sample of shade from the Chief Engineer.
Check the approved quality/brand of oil paint and ensure that the sealed tins of the paint are opened in the presence of the Engineer.
Apply the first coat of oil paint with a varnish brush.
Allow drying for a minimum of 24 hours.
Check the quantity of stainer added in the first coat. The same quantity should be continued in the second coat.
Use a small brush, in case of any narrow or underside of the door shutter/frame.
Ensure that the sides of the cover moulding are painted with a small brush.
After completing the first coat, apply putty again on the portion where cracks/dents/depressions are observed.
After rubbing off the putty patches, apply the second coat of oil paint as the final coat.
Check the mixing for the perfect shade of both the coats to avoid any variation in shade.
Do not disturb the shutter until it has dried completely.
After drying, clean the door fittings with a paint remover solution or turpentine.
Use the paint remover carefully. Do not allow it to come in contact with the shutter paint.
Do not forget to paint the top of the shutter and sides of the cover moulding.
Paints used for all the coats should be of the same make and quality.
