The following specification text has been prepared by ProForMax by Zolatone to assist design professionals in the preparation of a specification section covering high-performance interior wall coating products. ProForMax products are designed and tested for use in areas requiring regular cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants, are 10x to 15x stronger than standard paint, are simple to maintain, contribute towards LEED credits and are available in a broad range of solid, multicolored, textured and metallic colors.

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PART 1 – GENERAL

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Retain the following for a pre-installation conference held prior to start of product installation.

Pre-Installation Conference:
Attendance: [Architect,] [Owner,] [Contractor,] [Construction Manager,] [Design/Builder] installer, and related trades.
Review: Project conditions, manufacturer requirements, delivery and storage, staging and sequencing, and protection of completed work.

SUBMITTALS

	Action Submittals:
Product Data: Manufacturer’s descriptive data and product attributes.
Samples: [Selection samples.] [Verification samples.]

Closeout Submittals:
Maintenance Data.
Extra materials: [One gallon] [[__] gallons] of each paint type and color.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Retain the following to specify minimum experience of applicator. 

Applicator Qualifications: Minimum [2] [__] years’ experience in work of this Section.

Retain the following for a full-scale mockup at the project site. 

Mockup: 
Construct mockup panels for [each] interior wall finish, minimum [4] [__] feet wide x [[8] [__] feet high.] [full height.]
Show: Each coating color and texture.
Locate [where directed.] [____.]
Approved mockups [may] [may not] remain as part of the Work.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

MATERIALS

Retain the following for a scrub and stain resistant coating for masonry, metal, gypsum board, plaster, and tile surfaces, including previously painted surfaces.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Advanced Interior Coating by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Sheen: Eggshell.
	Specular gloss: 8 to 12 units at 60 degrees.
	Description: Ceramic reinforced 100 percent acrylic coating.
		Durability: 2,500 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 100 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for a catalyzed, scrub and stain resistant coating for masonry, metal, gypsum board, plaster, and tile surfaces, including previously painted surfaces.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Catalyzed Performance Coating by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Sheen: Eggshell.
	Specular gloss: 8 to 12 units at 60 degrees.
	Description: Catalyzed ceramic reinforced 100 percent acrylic coating.
		Durability: 6,700 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 100 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for a water-based acrylic, metallic, scrub and stain resistant coating for masonry, metal, gypsum board, plaster, and tile surfaces, including previously painted surfaces.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Interior Solid Color Metallic Coating by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Finish: Textured. 
	Specular gloss: 60 to 70 units at 60 degrees.
	Description: Water-based acrylic coating.
		Durability: 2,500 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 129 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for an acrylic, scrub and stain resistant coating for masonry, metal, gypsum board, plaster, and tile surfaces, including previously painted surfaces.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Mosaic Color Coating by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Finish: Textured multicolor. 
	Specular gloss: Maximum 10 units at 60 degrees.
	Description: 100 percent acrylic coating.
		Durability: 4,500 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 50 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for a clear, catalyzed acrylic/urethane protective coating that forms a very hard, impervious film and create a continuous barrier that protects the underlying surface coating from wear and impact.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Interior Surface Defender by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Appearance: Clear. 
Specular gloss: [Flat: 0 to 3 units at 60 degrees.] [Satin: 44 to 46 units at 60 degrees.] [Gloss: 74 to 76 units at 60 degrees.]
	Description: Catalyzed acrylic/urethane coating.
		Durability: 6,500 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 150 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for a clear, catalyzed acrylic/urethane protective coating that contains natural fibers that break up solid colors while adding a durable, washable clear coat.

Interior Wall Coating:
	Source: Decorative Surface Defender by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Appearance: Clear. 
Specular gloss: [Flat: 0 to 3 units at 60 degrees.] [Satin: 44 to 46 units at 60 degrees.] [Gloss: 74 to 76 units at 60 degrees.] 
	Description: Catalyzed Acrylic/urethane coating.
		Durability: 6,500 scrubs, tested to ASTM D2486.
		VOC content: 150 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

Retain the following for a clear, catalyzed acrylic/urethane protective coating that contains natural fibers that break up solid colors while adding a durable, washable clear coat.

Interior Wall Undercoating:
	Source: Ceramic Sphere Undercoater by ProForMax by Zolatone, www.proformax.com. 
	Appearance: Smooth, flat. 
	Specular gloss: 8 to 12 units at 60 degrees. 
	Description: Ceramic-reinforced acrylic coating.
		VOC content: 100 g/L.
		Free from formaldehyde.
		Comply with:
			California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.2.
			CHPS Core Criteria 3.0 EQ C6.1.5.
			MAS Certified Green Program.
			TVOC Emissions at 14 days.

ACCESSORIES

	Primers and Surface Preparation Materials: In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

PREPARATION

	Prepare surfaces to receive coatings in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

APPLICATION

Apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and Master Painters Institute Painting Manual.