Painting (Rough) – Pre-Work Inspection Checklist for Home Builder
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.
1Review plans with the Site Superintendent——Add yours
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2Receive the purchase order——Add yours
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3Inspect windows to confirm they are intact and undamaged——Add yours
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4Protect vinyl and wood floors——Add yours
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5Cover and protect tubs, showers, and countertops——Add yours
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6Ensure all drywall is installed, taped, mudded, and sanded——Add yours
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7Verify drywall is straight with no bows or depressions——Add yours
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8Confirm joints in drywall are smooth and clean——Add yours
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9Inspect drywall for excessive nicks, gouges, or scrapes——Add yours
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10Ensure drywall has no raised facepaper from over-sanding——Add yours
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11Inspect corners for hairline cracks——Add yours
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12Ensure drywall has no nail pops or loose nails——Add yours
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13Verify trim fits properly around all windows——Add yours
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14Confirm trim fits properly around all doors——Add yours
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15Inspect baseboards for nicks, gouges, scratches, or other damage——Add yours
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16Ensure nails in baseboards are set to the correct depth with no protrusions——Add yours
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17Verify baseboards are secured tightly with proper corner alignment——Add yours
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18Ensure baseboards around cabinets are tacked in place——Add yours
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19Verify all doors are installed according to plan, are plumb, square, and swing correctly with the proper distance for carpet or vinyl——Add yours
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20Ensure bifold doors are square, plumb, and tracks are securely installed——Add yours
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21Confirm attic accesses are installed correctly with all trim in place——Add yours
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22Verify there is no missing trim in any room——Add yours
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23Ensure chair rail or crown molding is installed if required by the plan or options——Add yours
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24Clean and broom-sweep the house, ensuring it is free of debris——Add yours
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You found the SOP
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