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BS 7956:2000

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Specification for primers for woodwork

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-04-2000

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Sampling
6 Composition
7 Performance requirements
8 Marking of containers
Annex A (normative) Test for resistance to natural
                    weathering
Annex B (normative) Test for recoatability after natural
                    weathering
Annex C (normative) Test for blister resistance
Annex D (normative) Test for low temperature film formation
Annex E (normative) Test for strain resistance (primer type
                    C only)
Bibliography
Figure C.1 - Details of a blister box suitable for the
             blister resistance test

Defines the criteria for all primers used for softwood joinery, as specified in BS EN 927-1. They are suited to overcoating with all types of paint or stain finishing coats, for exterior and interior use.

This standard specifies requirements for all primers used for softwood joinery as defined in BS EN 927-1. They are suitable, when overcoated with paint (all types) or stain finishing coats (type B only, see clause 4), for interior or exterior use.

NOTE Primers conforming to the requirements of this standard may be suitable for use on hardwoods, but the user is advised to consult the manufacturer in each individual circumstance.

Committee
STI/28
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/122388 DC, BS 5082(1993), BS 5358(1993) and BS 7779(1994) (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2010. (12/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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05/30095368 DC : DRAFT FEB 2005 BS 6150 - PAINTING OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 7664:2000 Specification for undercoat and finishing paints
BS 6150(2006) : 2006 PAINTING OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE

BS 3900-H2:1983 Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects Designation of degree of blistering
BS EN 927-1:2013 Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood Classification and selection
BS EN 21512:1994 Methods of test for paints. Sampling
BS 3900-D9:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: measurement
BS 5235:1975 Specification for dial-type expansion thermometers
BS 7664:1993 Specification for undercoat and finishing paints
BS 3900-H4:1983 Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects Designation of degree of cracking
BS EN 971-1:1996 Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions for coating materials General terms
BS 3900-D10:1986 Methods of test for paints Determination of colour and colour difference: calculation
BS EN ISO 2409:2013 Paints and varnishes. Cross-cut test
BS 3900-B18(1994) : AMD 8689 PAINTS AND VARNISHES. DETERRMINATION OF NON-VOLATILE MATTER OF PAINTS, VARNISHES AND BINDERS FOR PAINTS AND VARNISHES
BS 3900-D8:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: principles
BS 3900-G6:1989 Methods of test for paints Assessment of resistance to fungal growth
BS 3900-H5:1983 Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects Designation of degree of flaking

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