Checklists by trade

Painting job checklists

New construction paint, accent wall / mural, epoxy floor coating, interior repaint and more. Here are the common steps for 14 painting jobs.

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

New install

New construction paint

  • Drywall inspected
  • Primed
  • Walls & ceilings coated
  • Trim & doors
  • Touch-ups
  • Cleanup

Accent wall / mural

  • Design / color confirmed
  • Masked
  • Prep
  • Coats applied
  • Lines clean
  • Cleanup

Epoxy floor coating

  • Floor ground / cleaned
  • Cracks filled
  • Base coat
  • Flakes / topcoat
  • Cure time noted
  • Cleanup

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Interior repaint (room)

  • Colors confirmed
  • Masked / covered
  • Prep done
  • Coats applied
  • Cut-ins clean
  • Unmasked & cleaned

Exterior repaint

  • Weather OK
  • Prep / scrape
  • Prime bare
  • Coat complete
  • Hardware masked
  • Site cleaned

Cabinet refinish

  • Doors labeled
  • Degreased / sanded
  • Primed
  • Topcoat
  • Rehung / aligned
  • Hardware on

Deck / fence restain

  • Cleaned / brightened
  • Dry time OK
  • Stain applied
  • Even coverage
  • Plants protected
  • Cleanup

Trim & doors repaint

  • Masked
  • Sanded / deglossed
  • Caulked
  • Painted
  • Hardware protected
  • Cleanup

Repair / service call

Touch-up / patch & paint

  • Areas marked
  • Patched
  • Sanded
  • Primed
  • Color matched & painted
  • Cleanup

Peeling / water-damage fix

  • Cause noted
  • Loose paint removed
  • Stain-block primer
  • Painted
  • Blended
  • Cleanup

Wallpaper removal

  • Paper scored & removed
  • Glue washed
  • Walls repaired
  • Primed
  • Paint ready
  • Cleanup

Renovation / remodel

Whole-house repaint

  • Rooms & colors listed
  • Furniture protected
  • Prep & patch
  • Prime
  • Coats applied
  • Walkthrough & touch-ups

Popcorn ceiling removal

  • Room sealed
  • Asbestos test noted
  • Ceiling scraped
  • Skim coat
  • Primed & painted
  • Cleanup

Inspect / maintain

Color consult / estimate

  • Rooms walked
  • Colors sampled
  • Surfaces noted
  • Measurements
  • Photos
  • Quote sent

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.