🎨 Member Spaces — Finishes
Division 09 hub: Painting, Wallcovering, Flooring, Tile, Ceilings, GWB Finish Levels, Trim. Weekly videos + calculators + reference packs.
📘 What You’ll Learn
- Read Division 09 finish schedules, tags, and keynote callouts.
- Turn room finish legends into labor + material takeoffs.
- Apply GWB finish levels (L3/L4/L5) by location and sheen.
- Estimate paint gallons (primer + topcoats) with waste and coverage.
- Calculate wallcovering rolls with pattern repeat + trim.
- Flooring scope: carpet yd², LVT/VCT boxes, sheet vinyl seams.
- Tile quantities: tile pcs, grout, thinset, movement joints.
- ACT ceiling grid counts, perimeter trim, hanger layout basics.
- Trim/base/casings LF from perimeters + openings.
- Submittals & QA for finishes: samples, mockups, sheen, CRIs.
📂 Reference Pack (Quick Checks)
GWB Finish Levels
L3: heavy texture; L4: standard paint; L5: critical light/high sheen.
L3: heavy texture; L4: standard paint; L5: critical light/high sheen.
Paint Coverage
Primer 275–325 sf/gal; Topcoat 325–400 sf/gal (verify mfr).
Primer 275–325 sf/gal; Topcoat 325–400 sf/gal (verify mfr).
Sheen & Location
Flat ceilings; eggshell walls; semi-gloss trims/doors (typ.).
Flat ceilings; eggshell walls; semi-gloss trims/doors (typ.).
Tile Waste
5–15% (↑ for diagonals/small tiles/heavy cuts).
5–15% (↑ for diagonals/small tiles/heavy cuts).
Carpet
Plan seams; convert sf → yd²; attic stock 1–3% per spec.
Plan seams; convert sf → yd²; attic stock 1–3% per spec.
ACT Grid
2×2 or 2×4: tile counts, main/cross tees, perimeter angle.
2×2 or 2×4: tile counts, main/cross tees, perimeter angle.
Wallcovering
Roll width/length, repeat, trim; single vs double roll.
Roll width/length, repeat, trim; single vs double roll.
Mockups
Corridors/lobbies/feature walls; verify under final lighting.
Corridors/lobbies/feature walls; verify under final lighting.
🖌️ Paint Coverage Calculator
Subtract large openings (windows/doors). Always verify manufacturer data.
🧵 Wallcovering Roll Calculator
Assumes straight match; add for complex repeats/side-match. Confirm single vs double roll.
🧼 Flooring Estimator (Carpet / LVT / Sheet)
Outputs: Carpet yd², LVT boxes, sheet vinyl rolls (approx.). Plan seams and direction for accuracy.
🧱 Tile Calculator (Tile / Grout / Thinset)
Adds waste for cuts/diagonals. Use manufacturer spread rates for grout/thinset verification.
🧩 ACT Ceiling Grid Helper
Approximate counts for tiles, main tees, cross tees, wall angle. Add hanger wires, seismic, lights, diffusers per plan.
🪚 Trim & Base Linear Feet
Subtract door widths for base LF; casing LF = 2 legs + head per door (add waste).
📦 Fast BOM Builder (Finishes)
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🗒️ Your Notes & Links
📝 Self Test — Division 09 (Finishes)
- What finish level (L3/L4/L5) would you specify for a high-sheen corridor?
- Primer vs topcoat coverage rates—how do they affect gallon counts?
- List three inputs that change wallcovering roll quantities.
- What percent waste would you use for a diagonal tile layout?
- Carpet estimate: why convert sf → yd² and when is 12’ width critical?
- Two checks before ordering ACT tiles and grid?
- How do you account for base/casing LF around doors?
- Where should mockups be required and why?
- Give one reason to add attic stock and a typical percentage.
- Which finish schedule fields are essential for a color board sign-off?
Show Answers
1) L5 with skim + primer under high-sheen/critical light.
2) Lower primer coverage ↑ gallons; multiply by coats + waste.
3) Wall height, roll width/length, pattern repeat, trim, openings, waste %.
4) 10–15% typically (↑ for diagonals/small tile/heavy cuts).
5) Most carpet sold/estimated in yd²; seam layout depends on 12’ widths.
6) Tile size (2×2/2×4), grid layout, ceiling area, perimeter angle LF, lights/diffusers.
7) Base LF = perimeter − door widths; casing LF = 2 legs + head/door + waste.
8) Corridors/lobbies/feature walls to set color/texture expectations under real lighting.
9) 1–3% (spec-driven) for future replacements/repairs.
10) Room/Area, substrate, sheen, color code/name, paint system, notes/approvals.
❓ FAQ
Can I export my BOM?
Yes—use “Export CSV” in the BOM section and upload into your estimating sheet.
Where are the weekly videos?
They auto-load from your Finishes playlist above.
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