Floor Coverings – Final Inspection Checklist

This checklist ensures that parquet, hardwood, or vinyl flooring is installed to project specifications and quality standards. It focuses on proper leveling, precise fitting, secure attachment, and visual inspection to ensure a flawless finish. Additionally, it emphasizes protecting the flooring from damage and ensuring the site is left clean and organized.

Verify that the floors are level after installation with no more than 1/4 inch deviation over 32 inches

Cut floor coverings to within 1/8 inch of the wall

Ensure floor coverings are firmly attached with no bubbles, nail pops, lumps, or bumps

Lay the vinyl pattern correctly to minimize any visible wall deflections

Ensure floor coverings are correctly aligned at door casings with no visible subfloor or slab

Ensure floor coverings are correctly fitted at toilets

Verify vinyl is flush with cabinets and tubs

Ensure floor coverings are properly installed around all ducts

Inspect parquet and hardwood flooring to ensure there are no gaps, splinters, or loose areas

Inspect parquet, hardwood, and vinyl flooring under both normal interior lighting and sunlight to confirm no defects are present

Protect the floor coverings from damage

Clean the house, ensuring all work areas are broom-swept

Remove all debris and trash to the designated trash site

Stack leftover vinyl, parquet, and hardwood flooring in the garage, storeroom, or laundry area as instructed by the Site Superintendent