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Debate over use of flat paint in PACT renovations
2:17:49
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Council Members Chris Banks and Darlene Mealy question NYCHA representatives about the use of flat paint in renovated apartments, expressing concern about its durability and appropriateness.
- Council members argue that flat paint is not suitable for long-term use in apartments
- NYCHA representatives acknowledge that flat paint needs more frequent refreshing
- The responsibility for maintaining and refreshing paint falls on the PACT partner
- The exchange highlights concerns about the quality and longevity of materials used in renovations
Chris Banks
2:17:49
Let me just point out a material that's being well, that's being used, flat paint.
2:17:56
Do you know the difference between flat paint
Simon Kawitzky
2:17:59
Yes.
2:17:59
And
Chris Banks
2:18:01
oil based paint?
Jonathan Gouveia
2:18:02
Yes.
Chris Banks
2:18:02
Okay.
2:18:03
Would you put flat paint on an apartment?
2:18:07
Would you use flat paint on an apartment and say it's a finished apartment?
Jonathan Gouveia
2:18:13
I mean, my apartment does have flat paint, so yes.
Chris Banks
2:18:15
But we know flat paint is not normally used if you're talking about, you know, duration or something that will last over time.
2:18:25
Am I correct?
Jonathan Gouveia
2:18:29
I mean, yes.
2:18:29
Obviously a flat plate would need to be refreshed more often than other types of finishes, but that is the responsibility of the pack partner to continue to refresh and maintain the properties.
Chris Banks
2:18:42
The and now let me go on to how many me just do this.
2:18:50
Yes.
Darlene Mealy
2:18:51
I ask a question on it?
Chris Banks
2:18:52
Oh, Go ahead.
2:18:53
Go ahead.
2:18:53
You can ask a question.