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Test-report · QC-PNT-TST-003
Paint Visual Quality & Finish Report
11 checkpoints across 5 sections. After paint application and drying; visual quality assessment before project completion
11 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Per painted area; final inspection before handover
QC Engineer, Painting Contractor

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. COLOR UNIFORMITY ASSESSMENT
A1Color uniformity: Uniform color across entire surface; no color variation, streaking, or patchy areas
Acceptance: Color variation <5 degrees (visual); no lighter/darker bands; smooth color transition at joints
Cl. 401 — Color compliance
B. SURFACE FINISH QUALITY
B1Surface smoothness: Finish smooth; brush marks minimal (<1mm visible); roller patterns blended
Acceptance: Smooth feel to touch; minimal texture; acceptable for interior matte/satin finishes
Cl. 401 — Finish quality
B2Gloss level: Gloss appropriate for paint type (matte, satin, gloss); uniform across surface
Acceptance: Matte/satin acceptable; gloss uniform; no glossy spots indicating over-application
Cl. 401 — Gloss assessment
C. DEFECT ASSESSMENT
C1Drips & Sags: No drips >2mm; no sags or heavy accumulation; edges clean and straight
Acceptance: Drips <2mm acceptable (polish out); sags indicate over-application; edges straight
Cl. 401 — Application control
C2Brush Marks: No prominent brush marks; texture even; consistent application technique
Acceptance: <1mm visible marks; marks acceptable for matte finishes; <0.5mm for glossy finishes
Cl. 401 — Application technique
C3Bare Spots / Coverage: 100% coverage; no substrate showing through; primer coverage complete
Acceptance: No bare spots visible; color uniform; primer edge not visible at joints
Cl. 401 — Coverage verification
C4Dust/Foreign Matter: No dust particles embedded; surface clean; no contamination visible
Acceptance: Surface free from dust, hair, insects; smooth to touch; no foreign inclusions
Cl. 401 — Cleanliness
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A. COLOR UNIFORMITY ASSESSMENT
A1Color uniformity: Uniform color across entire surface; no color variation, streaking, or patchy areas
Cl. 401 — Color compliance (IS 2395)
Color variation <5 degrees (visual); no lighter/darker bands; smooth color transition at joints
B. SURFACE FINISH QUALITY
B1Surface smoothness: Finish smooth; brush marks minimal (<1mm visible); roller patterns blended
Cl. 401 — Finish quality (IS 2395)
Smooth feel to touch; minimal texture; acceptable for interior matte/satin finishes
B2Gloss level: Gloss appropriate for paint type (matte, satin, gloss); uniform across surface
Cl. 401 — Gloss assessment (IS 2395)
Matte/satin acceptable; gloss uniform; no glossy spots indicating over-application
C. DEFECT ASSESSMENT
C1Drips & Sags: No drips >2mm; no sags or heavy accumulation; edges clean and straight
Cl. 401 — Application control (IS 2395)
Drips <2mm acceptable (polish out); sags indicate over-application; edges straight
C2Brush Marks: No prominent brush marks; texture even; consistent application technique
Cl. 401 — Application technique (IS 2395)
<1mm visible marks; marks acceptable for matte finishes; <0.5mm for glossy finishes
C3Bare Spots / Coverage: 100% coverage; no substrate showing through; primer coverage complete
Cl. 401 — Coverage verification (IS 2395)
No bare spots visible; color uniform; primer edge not visible at joints
C4Dust/Foreign Matter: No dust particles embedded; surface clean; no contamination visible
Cl. 401 — Cleanliness (IS 2395)
Surface free from dust, hair, insects; smooth to touch; no foreign inclusions
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