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Checklist · QC-PNT-CHK-003
Finish Coat Application & DFT Checklist
18 checkpoints across 6 sections. During finish coat application and after cure; DFT testing mandatory before handover
18 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Daily during application; DFT testing per 100m²
QC Engineer, Painting Contractor

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. MATERIAL VERIFICATION
A1Finish paint approved: Type, color, batch verified against spec; test cert and color sample available
Acceptance: Color approved by client (if required); batch within shelf-life; coverage rate verified
Cl. 303 — Material approval
A2Paint condition verified: No settling, lumps, or separation; viscosity suitable; ready for use
Acceptance: Paint thin and uniform; no foreign matter; no odor of old paint; properly mixed if two-pack
Cl. 303 — Quality check
B. APPLICATION PREPARATION
B1Primer/undercoat complete and dry: Approval received; surface smooth and ready for finish
Acceptance: Primer sign-off available; 24-hour drying confirmed; touch test shows full hardness
Cl. 303 — Prerequisite check
B2Weather conditions optimal: Ambient 10-35°C, humidity <80%, no rain; dry application conditions
Acceptance: Temperature/humidity logged; forecast clear for 24 hrs; drying conditions confirmed
Cl. 303 — Environmental conditions
B3Light conditions adequate for visual inspection: Natural daylight or bright artificial light
Acceptance: Work area well-lit; visual defects easily visible; colors can be assessed accurately
Cl. 303 — Inspection readiness
C. FINISH COAT APPLICATION
C1Coverage rate verified: Paint coverage rate per label (typically 10-15 m²/liter); quantity calculated
Acceptance: Coverage logged; actual consumption documented; ±10% variance acceptable
Cl. 303 — Material control
C2Finish coat applied uniformly: Full coverage, no thin spots, uniform color, smooth finish
Acceptance: 100% coverage; color uniform; no color variation >5 degrees; straightedge shows no bare spots
Cl. 303 — Application control
C3Application technique: Brush marks minimal; roller patterns blended; no drips, sags, or runs
Acceptance: Smooth finish; brush marks <1mm; no drips >2mm; professional finish quality
Cl. 303 — Application quality
C4Dry Film Thickness (DFT) target: Typically 80-120 microns for emulsion; per product spec
Acceptance: Wet thickness 80-120 microns; DFT measured after drying; target ≥60 microns minimum
Cl. 303 — Thickness specification
C5Second finish coat (if specified): Applied after 24 hours dry time; orthogonal direction preferred
Acceptance: 2nd coat covers first uniformly; total DFT ≥120 microns for durability
Cl. 303 — Multi-coat application
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A. MATERIAL VERIFICATION
A1Finish paint approved: Type, color, batch verified against spec; test cert and color sample available
Cl. 303 — Material approval (IS 2395)
Color approved by client (if required); batch within shelf-life; coverage rate verified
A2Paint condition verified: No settling, lumps, or separation; viscosity suitable; ready for use
Cl. 303 — Quality check (IS 2395)
Paint thin and uniform; no foreign matter; no odor of old paint; properly mixed if two-pack
B. APPLICATION PREPARATION
B1Primer/undercoat complete and dry: Approval received; surface smooth and ready for finish
Cl. 303 — Prerequisite check (IS 2395)
Primer sign-off available; 24-hour drying confirmed; touch test shows full hardness
B2Weather conditions optimal: Ambient 10-35°C, humidity <80%, no rain; dry application conditions
Cl. 303 — Environmental conditions (IS 2395)
Temperature/humidity logged; forecast clear for 24 hrs; drying conditions confirmed
B3Light conditions adequate for visual inspection: Natural daylight or bright artificial light
Cl. 303 — Inspection readiness (IS 2395)
Work area well-lit; visual defects easily visible; colors can be assessed accurately
C. FINISH COAT APPLICATION
C1Coverage rate verified: Paint coverage rate per label (typically 10-15 m²/liter); quantity calculated
Cl. 303 — Material control (IS 2395)
Coverage logged; actual consumption documented; ±10% variance acceptable
C2Finish coat applied uniformly: Full coverage, no thin spots, uniform color, smooth finish
Cl. 303 — Application control (IS 2395)
100% coverage; color uniform; no color variation >5 degrees; straightedge shows no bare spots
C3Application technique: Brush marks minimal; roller patterns blended; no drips, sags, or runs
Cl. 303 — Application quality (IS 2395)
Smooth finish; brush marks <1mm; no drips >2mm; professional finish quality
C4Dry Film Thickness (DFT) target: Typically 80-120 microns for emulsion; per product spec
Cl. 303 — Thickness specification (IS 2395)
Wet thickness 80-120 microns; DFT measured after drying; target ≥60 microns minimum
C5Second finish coat (if specified): Applied after 24 hours dry time; orthogonal direction preferred
Cl. 303 — Multi-coat application (IS 2395)
2nd coat covers first uniformly; total DFT ≥120 microns for durability
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