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Punch List Creation & Distribution for Painting

The Punch List Creation & Distribution workflow provides painting contractors with a structured method for resolving final project details. It includes documenting outstanding touch-ups, cleanup tasks, or finish corrections, assigning them to crews, and sharing lists with clients and supervisors. By standardizing this process, painting companies reduce callbacks, improve efficiency, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from transparency and assurance of a polished finish. Teams gain accountability by knowing their responsibilities. With this workflow in place, painting contractors can strengthen credibility, improve efficiency, and deliver smoother closeouts that leave clients satisfied with the final product.

Walk paint areas with crew lead

Note drips, scuffs, or uneven paint

Tag each paint issue with wall/room

Capture over-spray or missing color

Discuss with painters on-site

Assign repaint or touch-up completion

Share list with paint crew and PM

Monitor repainted walls or trim

Verify touch-up or repaint complete

Notify GC of painting fix progress

Book paint completion check

Save paint punch photos and notes