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Polished concretePolished concrete punch checklist
Polished concrete punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against ASTM concrete floor test methods, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 4
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The polishing crew on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing floor punch items before turnover.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after protection comes up and after other trades and carts have marked the finished floor.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Scratch and damage repair
- 2 photos
Scratches and traffic marks re-polished to match
Damaged areas located and photographed, re-polished back through the grit steps so sheen and clarity match the surrounding floor.
Haze and cleanup
- 1 photo
Haze and film removed and floor left clean
Any hazy film or residue burnished or cleaned off, floor left with even sheen, no dull patches at the transitions.
- 1 photo
No remaining floor items before signoff
Punch items per area closed with photos, sheen and exposure re-confirmed before the floor is released to the owner.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Scratches and cart tracks buffed only at the surface so they flash back under light once the guard wears, instead of being re-polished out.
- Efflorescence or a hazy film left from cleaning that reads as a dull patch, closed off as done without restoring the sheen to match.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 4 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Common questions
- What does this polished concrete punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections, covering scratch and damage repair, haze and cleanup. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The polishing crew on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing floor punch items before turnover.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after protection comes up and after other trades and carts have marked the finished floor.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 4 of the 3 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a polished concrete punch inspection?
- Scratches and cart tracks buffed only at the surface so they flash back under light once the guard wears, instead of being re-polished out. Efflorescence or a hazy film left from cleaning that reads as a dull patch, closed off as done without restoring the sheen to match.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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