Checklists by trade

Masonry and tile job checklists

Tile backsplash / floor, shower tile install, brick / block wall build, stone veneer install and more. Here are the common steps for 12 masonry and tile jobs.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick masonry and tile as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

New install

Tile backsplash / floor

  • Layout
  • Thinset / set
  • Grout
  • Seal (if)
  • Cleanup
  • Care card

Shower tile install

  • Waterproofing
  • Layout
  • Tile set
  • Niche / trim
  • Grouted
  • Sealed

Brick / block wall build

  • Footing checked
  • Courses laid level
  • Joints tooled
  • Ties / rebar
  • Capped
  • Cleanup

Stone veneer install

  • Lath / scratch coat
  • Stones set
  • Joints filled
  • Cleaned
  • Sealed (if)
  • Cleanup

Fireplace / outdoor kitchen build

  • Plan confirmed
  • Base / block
  • Veneer
  • Countertop / cap
  • Tested (if)
  • Cleanup

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Tile replace (cracked tiles)

  • Damaged tiles removed
  • Substrate checked
  • New tiles set
  • Grouted
  • Blended
  • Cleanup

Repair / service call

Tuckpointing / mortar repair

  • Bad joints ground out
  • Cleaned
  • New mortar packed
  • Tooled
  • Cleanup
  • Photos

Grout repair / regrout

  • Old grout removed
  • Cleaned
  • New grout
  • Sealed
  • Cleanup
  • Photos

Chimney repair

  • Safety set
  • Damage found
  • Bricks / crown repaired
  • Cap / flashing
  • Photos
  • Customer briefed

Renovation / remodel

Bathroom tile remodel

  • Demo
  • Substrate & waterproofing
  • Floor tile
  • Wall / shower tile
  • Grout & seal
  • Cleanup

Inspect / maintain

Masonry inspection

  • Walls / chimney checked
  • Cracks noted
  • Photos
  • Moisture signs
  • Recommendations
  • Report

Tile & grout sealing

  • Cleaned
  • Dry time
  • Sealer applied
  • Wiped
  • Cure time noted
  • Photos

Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms and Conditions.