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Punch List: Inspecting a Finished Spray
The QC punch list for a finished spray — thickness, adhesion, voids, trim, and cleanup — before you call the job done.
4 min 2 modules
Lesson
Thickness and adhesion are the two non-negotiables. A real punch list catches voids and thin spots before the next trade, and a clean signed-off site protects the warranty.
Key takeaways
- Thickness and adhesion are the two non-negotiables on every spray.
- Voids, thin spots, and untrimmed foam are the callbacks you can prevent.
- A clean, signed-off site protects the warranty and the customer relationship.
Step by step
- 1Spot-check thickness with a depth gauge across each area.
- 2Test adhesion — the foam should bond tight with no easy peel.
- 3Look for voids, thin passes, and blisters and mark them for repair.
- 4Trim foam flat where a smooth plane is needed for finish work.
- 5Remove masking, clean overspray, and walk the site with the customer.
Quick checklist
- Thickness verified to spec in multiple spots.
- Adhesion solid with no delamination.
- No voids, thin spots, or blisters remaining.
- Trim clean and site left broom-swept.
Common mistakes
- Calling it done without a thickness check — thin spots fail inspection.
- Leaving untrimmed foam that the next trade has to deal with.
- Skipping the final walk-through and missing overspray the customer finds.
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