Class 1 of 6 — Color Planning & Pre-Paint Reviews

Purpose:
Lock in design decisions and substrates before ordering any paint.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm all paint colors + sheens in writing from homeowner

• Review finish schedules: exterior vs. interior surfaces

• Check siding, trim, drywall, caulking, and prep work readiness

Action Items

• ✅ Collect physical paint samples — get homeowner initials on approval

• ✅ Identify premium/high-wear areas → bathrooms, stair rails, kitchens

• ✅ Confirm siding caulk cure time before painting

• ✅ Add all prep expectations to Detail Page (filling, sanding, priming)

PM Note:

Final color must be signed off before ordering — no gray areas on gray paint selections.

Class 2 of 6 — Material Procurement & Vendor Coordination

Purpose:
Order correctly while preventing project delays and waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Decide who orders paint → sub or PM

• Verify correct paint system for each area

• Include weather and curing considerations for exterior applications

Action Items

• ✅ Confirm exact quantities with painter (exterior + interior)

• ✅ Document receipts & upload to budget tracker

• ✅ Stage paint at proper temp → avoid freezing or overheating

• ✅ Maintain touch-up inventory labeled by room or elevation

Weather Readiness:

• Tarps, tenting, heaters, fans → prepare for climate

Class 3 of 6 — One-Week-Out Jobsite Readiness

Purpose:
Ensure substrate prep and schedule alignment before mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Final verify all materials are onsite

• Confirm site protection requirements

• Final punch on hardware & trim (no painting around future fixes)

Action Items

• ✅ Ensure all masking surfaces are complete & clean

• ✅ Label “non-paint items” → glass, fixtures, tile edges

• ✅ Schedule PPE + fall protection for exterior painting

• ✅ Confirm landscaping protection plan (plastic, drop cloths)

• ✅ Walk with homeowner to reconfirm color placement

• ✅ Predict weather — adjust dates if rain/cold at risk

Class 4 of 6 — First-Coat Day: Execution & Quality Control

Purpose:
Verify adhesion, coverage, and surface protection from the start.

Field Responsibilities

• ✅ Walk materials with painter → confirm nothing missing or mismatched

• ✅ Watch masking quality — no overspray onto roofs, windows, stone

• ✅ Check for:

  • Uniform primer coverage

  • Straight cut lines

  • Nail hole + seam fill quality

• ✅ Confirm laser-straight lines where materials meet

Documentation:

• ✅ Photo all first-coat finishes to compare against final

PM Reminder:

The first coat reveals framing, drywall, and siding mistakes. Add fixes immediately.

Class 5 of 6 — Final-Coat Day: Finish Verification

Purpose:
Ensure homeowners get the clean, crisp finish they paid for.

Final-Coat Action Items

• ✅ Conduct Blue Tape Walk — interior + exterior

• ✅ Inspect:

  • Roller lines

  • Brush marks

  • Overspray

  • Drips/runs

  • Color consistency

• ✅ Confirm caulking continuity — no cracks or gaps

• ✅ Protect areas drying → restrict access

• ✅ Confirm paint cure time before installing hardware or gutters

Class 6 of 6 — Close-Out, Touch-Up Strategy & Payment Authorization

Purpose:
Document condition and create future touch-up plan before releasing payment.

Close-Out Responsibilities

• ✅ Punch list with completion dates

• ✅ Ensure house is walked by:

  • ✔ PM

  • ✔ Installer

  • ✔ Homeowner

• ✅ Confirm:

  • ✔ Finished per spec

  • ✔ No damaged finishes,

  • ✔ Site cleanup complete

• ✅ Provide touch-up kit labeled by:

  • Room or elevation

  • Color name + code

  • Sheen

• ✅ Update budget with final receipts

• ✅ Office approval required BEFORE payment release

🚫 Never release final payment before touch-ups are complete and documented.

Thank you for completing this Session!

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