Painting (Rough) – Pre-Work Inspection Checklist
This checklist ensures the home is ready for rough painting by verifying the completion and quality of drywall, trim, and other surfaces. It focuses on protecting fixtures, floors, and tubs while ensuring all surfaces are clean, smooth, and free of damage. Completing this checklist ensures painting can proceed efficiently and results in a professional finish.
Review plans with the Site Superintendent
Receive the purchase order
Inspect windows to confirm they are intact and undamaged
Protect vinyl and wood floors
Cover and protect tubs, showers, and countertops
Ensure all drywall is installed, taped, mudded, and sanded
Verify drywall is straight with no bows or depressions
Confirm joints in drywall are smooth and clean
Inspect drywall for excessive nicks, gouges, or scrapes
Ensure drywall has no raised facepaper from over-sanding
Inspect corners for hairline cracks
Ensure drywall has no nail pops or loose nails
Verify trim fits properly around all windows
Confirm trim fits properly around all doors
Inspect baseboards for nicks, gouges, scratches, or other damage
Ensure nails in baseboards are set to the correct depth with no protrusions
Verify baseboards are secured tightly with proper corner alignment
Ensure baseboards around cabinets are tacked in place
Verify all doors are installed according to plan, are plumb, square, and swing correctly with the proper distance for carpet or vinyl
Ensure bifold doors are square, plumb, and tracks are securely installed
Confirm attic accesses are installed correctly with all trim in place
Verify there is no missing trim in any room
Ensure chair rail or crown molding is installed if required by the plan or options
Clean and broom-sweep the house, ensuring it is free of debris
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