Painting (Final) – Pre-Work Inspection Checklist for Home Builder
This checklist ensures the home is properly prepared for final painting by verifying the protection of fixtures and surfaces, the completion of drywall and trim repairs, and the readiness of the site. It ensures the house is clean, free of debris, and fully prepped for a flawless painting process.
1Verify there is no damage to tubs, showers, countertops, stairs, windows, vinyl, or other fixtures——Add yours
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2Ensure all protective coverings are in place for tubs, countertops, vinyl, and other surfaces——Add yours
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3Confirm all drywall repairs are completed, with surfaces smooth and sanded, and no raised facepaper from over-sanding——Add yours
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4Repair or replace any damaged trim——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
5Verify there is no carpet on the floor——Add yours
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6Ensure the house is ready to be painted——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
7Clean and broom-sweep the house, ensuring it is free of debris——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
You found the SOP
Now make sure it actually gets done.
7 tasks is the easy part. The hard part is that six months from now the project still has to run this way when you are not the one watching.
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