Room Painting Checklist Template

# Room Painting Checklist

Room:
Paint color and finish:
Product and coverage per gallon:
Target date:
Main constraint:
Surfaces included:

## Measurement Notes
| Measurement | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Room length |  |
| Room width |  |
| Wall height |  |
| Doors |  |
| Windows |  |
| Planned coats |  |
| Estimated gallons |  |
| Trim, ceiling, or accent area |  |

## Product Notes
- Paint brand and product:
- Color name and code:
- Finish:
- Primer needed:
- Coverage per gallon from label:
- Dry-to-touch window:
- Recoat window:
- Ventilation or cleanup instructions from label:

## Supplies
- [ ] Paint and primer if needed
- [ ] Roller covers and tray liners
- [ ] Brush for edges and corners
- [ ] Painter tape
- [ ] Drop cloths
- [ ] Spackle, sandpaper, and cleaning cloth
- [ ] Stir sticks, opener, gloves, and trash bag
- [ ] Ladder or step stool if needed
- [ ] Painter tape, plastic, or paper for floors, trim, and fixtures

## Prep Checklist
- [ ] Remove small items from the room.
- [ ] Move or cover furniture.
- [ ] Remove outlet covers if appropriate.
- [ ] Patch holes and let patching dry.
- [ ] Sand repaired spots.
- [ ] Clean dust, grease, and cobwebs from walls and trim.
- [ ] Tape edges and protect floors.
- [ ] Confirm ventilation and cleanup plan.

## Coat Log
| Surface | Coat | Start time | Recoat time | Notes |
| --- | ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| Main walls | 1 |  |  |  |
| Main walls | 2 |  |  |  |
| Trim or doors | 1 |  |  |  |
| Touch-ups |  |  |  |  |

## Work Plan
1. Confirm measurements and product coverage before buying paint.
2. Prepare the room before opening paint.
3. Prime repairs, stains, or color changes where needed.
4. Paint coat 1 and record start time.
5. Paint coat 2 only after the product label recoat window.
6. Remove tape carefully before paint fully hardens if the product allows it.
7. Inspect edges, corners, outlets, and natural-light angles.
8. Label leftover paint with room, surface, color, finish, product, and date.

## Scenario Variants
### Rental Touch-Up
- Keep the landlord or lease color note:
- Record patched spots:
- Keep before and after photos private:

### Accent Wall
- Wall selected:
- Edges that need extra tape:
- Color transition or cut-in note:

### Whole Room Weekend
- Day 1 prep target:
- Day 1 coat target:
- Day 2 second coat and cleanup target:

## Touch-Up and Leftover Label
- Room and wall:
- Color and finish:
- Product:
- Date opened:
- Tool used:
- Touch-up spots to recheck:

## Boundary Reminders
- Check the product label for coverage and drying times.
- Add separate estimates for ceiling, trim, cabinets, doors, or textured walls.
- Keep ventilation and cleanup instructions visible before opening paint.
- Do not treat this as lead paint, mold, electrical, ladder safety, or contractor guidance.
- If the room may involve older paint, moisture damage, structural repair, or hazardous material, stop and use qualified help.