GAIL (India) Limited

8b) Plastic laminates shall be veneered to mounting surface with an approved adhesive, used in strict accordancewith the manufacture's instructions. Rubber based adhesives shall not be used. Sheeting shall not be applied totimber with moisture content of more than 15 or at a temperature of less than 15 c (60°F). The sheeting shall beapplied only too close-grained plywood’s to ensure a smooth ripple free surface; it shall not be applied to opengrained plywood’s. Edges not faced with laminate, as at filed joints, shall be minimized by using longestavailable lengths where required, and all butt joints shall be perfectly flush and sealed Grain direction of woodgrain laminated sheeting shall be as follows unless otherwise required by the Project Engineer.Lengthwise on horizontal surfacesVertical or vertical surfacesHorizontal on edges of top surfaces and shelves.c) No surface sanding of laminated plastics will be allowed.d) Unless otherwise specified, all laminated plastics shall have a standard satin or furniture finish.e) Samples of laminated plastics showing the surfaces texture and pattern shall be submitted for approval beforefixing.3.16 PLYWOODSa) Plywoods shall be a product of a balanced construction made up of piles assembled by gluing, the chiefcharacteristics being the crossing of alternate piles to improve the strength properties and minimize movement inthe plane of board.b) The manufacturer and reference for plywood shall be subject to approval. The thickness shall be in accordancewith the drawings.3.17 STORAGE OF SHEET MATERIALSSheet materials shall be transported and stored flat, with sufficient support to proven bowing and warping and toprevent damage to edges and corners. Sheet materials shall be protected from weather and kept off the groundand in dry, wall-ventilated conditions.3.18 SAMPLESThe Contractor shall submit samples of all materials including samples of veneer assemblies for approval. Allmaterials prefabricated, delivered and assembled shall be in accordance with the approved sample.3.19 DELIVERY AND STORAGE - SHOP FABRICATED ITEMSShop fabricated items shall be delivered to the site of the works and installed / fixed / placed in position, andshall be properly protected whilst in transit. Installed work shall be adequately protected against soiling ordamage. Damaged or soiled items shall be made good or replaced at the contractor's own expense and to thesatisfaction of the Interior Designer/Project Engineers.3.20 JOINERY GENERALLYJOINERY SHALL BE CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE drawings. Where jointsare not specifically indicated recognized forms of joints shall be used.Joinery shall conform to relevant IS Specifications.Where no dimensions are specified or shown on drawings the contractor shall space fixing battens, fillets,grounds studs and the like in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the sheets being fixedor as approved by Project Engineer/Interior Designer.3.21 FINISHING OF VENEERSFINISHING OF TIMBER VENEERTimber veneers shall be finished by the application of two coats of an acid catalyzed clear lacquer (Polyurethanecoating) wherever it is indicated in the drawing The finish shall be a satin, semi-gloss finish and shall be carriedout as follows.a) The lacquer/polyurethane coating shall be applied evenly by a soft cloth to give an even coat to the veneersurface.