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    FINISHES  >> SUPERINTENDENT'S CHECKLIST

    1. Gypsum Board and Plaster
    2. Painting
    3. Ceilings
    4. Flooring


    Gypsum Board & Plaster:


    1. Have the walls been checked for plumb, square and true prior to wall sheathing?
    2. Are the gypsum boards being hung vertically or horizontally? Are the joint locations generally approved?
    3. Has the level of the gypsum board finish been agreed upon for the various areas?
    4.  Are there any harsh lighting conditions or glossy paint conditions that will accent gypsum board finish flaws?
    5. Should we recycle the gypsum board waste on this project?
    6. What are the requirements for blocking sound and thermal transmission through walls and ceilings? Will any flanking paths occur?
       

    Painting:


    1. Does my schedule allow adequate time for high quality finish painting?
    2. Has the gypsum board finish been checked for quality prior to painting and after the first coat of paint?
    3.  Have the painting and wallcovering final color and style selections been made in adequate time for product delivery?
       

    Ceilings:


    1. Can we fit all the mechanicals in the space allotted above the ceiling? Do we need to consider ceiling height changes?
    2. Have the ceiling final color and style selections been made in adequate time for product delivery?
    3. Are there concerns about the room acoustics that I need to be aware of?
       

    Flooring:


    1. Are there any floor drains? Do the adjacent floor slopes make sense for the intended use of the floor?
    2. How will the flooring finish to the floor drain? How high must the floor drain be set above concrete?
    3. Have the flooring final color and style selections been made in adequate time for product delivery?
    4. Do carpet seams need to be approved by the Owner?