Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, Part 15: painting, polishing, varnishing etc

Scope & Key Specifications from IS 1200 Part 15 (1987) — Painting Measurement

1. Scope (Clause 3.10)

• Painting repair work up to 1 m² is categorized as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas > 1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

2. Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces (Table 1)

3. Correction for Corrugated and Patterned Surfaces (Clause 3.6)

IS 1200 Part 15 (1987) - General Rules Summary

Key Specifications & Multiplying Factors for Uneven Surfaces (Clause 3.6 & Table 1)

Painting Measurement Multiplying Factors (Clause 1.10 & Table 1)

Notes:

• Measurement is generally flat area, not girthed (no perimeter addition).
• No deduction for open spaces in grills, trellis, gates.
• For composite doors/windows, measure parts separately with appropriate factors.
• Repair painting for areas ≤1 m² categorized by

IS 1200 Part 15: Measurement of Painting — Key Points

1. Measurement Basis (Clause 3.5)

• Painting on different work types measured separately.
• Surfaces described as flat or girthed.
• Uneven surfaces converted to equivalent plain areas using Table 1 multiplying factors.

2. Repair Work (Clause 3.10)

• Painting repair areas up to 1 m² classified as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas > 1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

3. Equivalent Plain Areas (Table 1 Extract)

4. Notes

• Edges, chocks, cleats included in measurement.
• Supporting framework generally excluded.
• For uneven surfaces, multiply measured flat area by the factor for equivalent plain area.

Summary Formula

[ \text{Equivalent Plain Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times \text{Multiplying Factor} ]

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    A[Measured Flat Area] --> B[Select Description of Work]
    B --> C[Apply Multiplying Factor from Table 1]
    C --> D[

IS 1200 Part 15: Application of Sizing, Staining, and Varnishing on Woodwork

Key Specifications & Measurement Rules

• Clause 4.1: Measurement follows the general provisions in Clause 3.
• Clause 3.10: For painting repair work up to 1 m², categorize areas as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas > 1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

Measurement of Uneven Surfaces (Clause 3.5 & Table 1)

Additional Notes

• Polishing (Clause 5.1): Includes preparatory work and bodying-in; measured in m².
• Preservative Treatment (Clause 6.1): Measured in m² regardless of girth or size.

Summary Formula for Surface Area to be Painted/V

IS 1200 Part 15: Polishing - Key Points & Measurement

1. Polishing Definition (Clause 5.1)

• Includes all preparatory work and bodying-in.
• Measured in square metres (m²) according to Clause 3.
• Articles may also be enumerated individually.

2. Measurement of Uneven Surfaces (Table 1, Clause 3.5)

Use multiplying factors to convert uneven surfaces to equivalent plain areas for polishing:

3. Measurement Notes:

• Measure flat (not girthed) including frames (chowkat).
• Edges, chocks, cleats are included.
• No deduction for open spaces in trellis, grills, etc.
• Supporting framework not measured separately.

Summary Formula for Polishing Area:

[ \text{Equivalent Polishing Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times \text{Multiplying Factor} ]

This ensures accurate quantification of polishing work on complex wood surfaces per IS 1200 Part 15.

IS 1200 Part 15: Preservative Treatment Key Points

Measurement of Preservative Treatment (Clause 6.1)

• Surface application of wood preservatives is measured in square metres (m²), regardless of girth or size.
• Follow general measurement provisions as per Clause 3.

Painting & Repair Work (Clause 3.10)

• Painting areas up to 1 m² are enumerated as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas > 1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces (Table 1, Clause 3.5)

Application of Sizing, Staining, Varnishing (Clause 4.1)

• Measured per general provisions in Clause 3.

Summary Formula for Surface Area of Uneven Wood Surface:

[ \text{Equivalent Plain Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times \text{Multiplying Factor} ]

This enables accurate estimation of preservative treatment quantities by converting uneven surfaces to equivalent flat areas.

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    A[Measure Flat Area (m²

IS 1200 Part 15 - Tarring Measurement & Specifications

Key Points:

• Clause 7.1: Tarring is measured like painting, following Clause 3 provisions.
• Clause 3.10: For repair painting/tarring up to 1 m², categorize as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² to ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² to ≤ 1 m²
• Areas > 1 m² measured as normal surface area (Clause 2.6).

Surface Area Multiplying Factors (for uneven surfaces, apply to measured flat area):

Corrugated Sheet Area Increases (add to plain area):

Summary Formula for Tarring Area:

[ \text{Effective Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times \text{Multiplying Factor} \times (1 + \text{

IS 1200 Part 15 - Writing Letters and Figures (Clause 8)

• Clause 8.1: Letters, figures, and similar items must be enumerated specifying:
  • Height
  • Form or style (e.g., block, italics)
  • Punctuation marks (stops, commas, hyphens) are included in the item count.

Key Points for Measurement & Specification:

Related Painting Measurement (Clause 3.10 & Table 1):

• Painting areas up to 1 m² are categorized as:

  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²

• Uneven surfaces are converted to equivalent plain areas using multiplying factors (Table 1, Clause 3.5):

Summary:

• Enumerate letters/figures by height and style.
• Include punctuation marks in count.
• Use equivalent plain area for uneven surfaces with multiplying factors.
• Painting measurement categories for small areas are defined for repair work.

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    A[Letters & Figures] --> B{Specify}
    B --> C[Height]
    B -->

IS 1200 Part 15: Measurement of Small Articles & Repair Work

Key Specifications:

• Painting in repair work up to 1 m² (Clause 3.10):
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas >1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

Measurement Rules (Clause 2.4):

• Dimensions to nearest 0.01 m
• Areas to nearest 0.01 m²

Table 1: Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces

Notes:

• No deduction for open spaces in trellis, grills, etc.
• Supporting members not measured separately

IS 1200 (Part 15) - 1987: Multiplying Factors for Uneven Surfaces

To convert uneven surface areas into equivalent plain areas for measurement and painting, use the following key multiplying factors from Table 1 (Clause 3.5):

Additional Multiplying Factors (Clause 3.6) for Corrugated/Nainital Pattern Roofs:

IS 1200 Part 15: Measurement of Painting on Special Structures

Key Specifications:

• Clause 3.5: Painting on different work types must be measured separately, specifying if measurement is flat or girthed. Uneven surfaces are converted to equivalent plain areas using Table 1 multiplying factors.

• Clause 3.10: Painting repair works up to 1 m² are categorized as:

  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
    Areas >1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

Table 1: Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces

IS 1200 (Part 15) - Measurement of Painting on Doors, Windows, and Gates

Key Points & Formulas:

1. Painting Area Categories (Clause 3.10):

   • Up to 1 m² painting in repair work is categorized as:
     • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
     • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
     • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
   • Areas > 1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

2. Equivalent Plain Areas for Uneven Surfaces (Table 1):

3. Measurement Notes:
   • Measure flat

IS 1200 Part 15: Measurement of Painting on Corrugated and Patterned Sheets

Key Points & Formulas:

1. Measurement Basis (Clause 3.5):

   • Specify whether measurements are flat or girthed.
   • Uneven surfaces are converted to equivalent plain areas using multiplying factors (see Table 1).

2. Area Increase for Corrugated/Patterned Sheets (Clause 3.6):

Formula:

[ \text{Equivalent Plain Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times (1 + \frac{\text{Area Increase %}}{100}) ]

3. Equivalent Plain Areas for Uneven Surfaces (Table 1 highlights):

4. Small Repair Painting (Clause 3.10):

Painting for repair works up to 1 m² is categorized as:

• Not exceeding 0.1 m²
• Exceeding 0.1 m² but not exceeding 0.5 m²
• Exceeding 0.5 m² but not exceeding 1 m²

IS 1200 Part 15: Preparatory Work & Finishes - Key Points

Preparatory Work (Clause 2.6)

• Includes knotting, priming, stopping, rubbing down, burning off, stripping.
• Number of coats must be specified.
• Surfaces previously painted are measured separately.

Measurement of Painting in Repair Work (Clause 3.10)

• Repair painting up to 1 m² is categorized as:
  • a) ≤ 0.1 m²
  • b) > 0.1 m² and ≤ 0.5 m²
  • c) > 0.5 m² and ≤ 1 m²
• Areas >1 m² measured as per Clause 2.6.

Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces (Table 1)

Notes:

• No deduction for open spaces in trellis, grills, etc.
• Measurement includes iron fittings if painted in same shade.
• Composite doors/windows measured by parts with appropriate factors.

Summary Formula for Painting Area:

[ \text{Effective Painting Area} = \text{Measured Flat Area} \times \text{Multiplying Factor} ]

This accounts for surface unevenness

IS 1200 Part 15 (1987) — Key Notes & Specifications for Measurement of Painting, Polishing, Varnishing

1. Equivalent Plain Areas of Uneven Surfaces (Clause 3.6 & Table 1)

Use these factors to convert uneven surface areas to equivalent plain surface areas for measurement.

2. Multiplying Factors for Various Works (Table 1, Clause 1.10)

3. Measurement Notes