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Project and Substrate Identification

Project area and substrate type identified

Record the room/area, substrate material, and scope of tile work.

Reference documents available on site critical (required)

Verify applicable drawings, specifications, product data, and installation instructions are available for review.

Yes No N/A

Substrate installation complete and ready for inspection critical (required)

Confirm the substrate has been installed and is ready for acceptance review before tile work begins.

Yes No N/A

Inspection conditions suitable for evaluation

Verify lighting, access, and work area conditions allow a reliable inspection of the substrate surface.

Yes No N/A

Surface Flatness and Condition

Surface flatness within project tolerance critical (required)

Measure substrate flatness against project requirements and record the maximum deviation.

Surface free of dust, debris, laitance, and contaminants critical (required)

Confirm the substrate is clean and suitable for bonding tile materials.

Yes No N/A

Cracks, spalls, and surface defects identified and addressed critical (required)

Verify visible cracks, spalls, voids, or other defects have been evaluated and corrected per specification.

Yes No N/A

Substrate soundness confirmed by tapping or equivalent method

Check for hollow-sounding areas, delamination, or loose sections that could affect tile performance.

Yes No N/A

Transitions, joints, and edges prepared for tile installation

Verify edges, terminations, and transitions are properly formed and ready for tile layout and movement accommodation.

Yes No N/A

Moisture and Environmental Readiness

Moisture test results within acceptable limits critical (required)

Record the measured moisture condition using the specified test method and compare to project acceptance criteria.

Surface visibly dry and free of standing water critical (required)

Confirm there is no visible moisture, condensation, or standing water on the substrate.

Yes No N/A

Ambient temperature and humidity acceptable for installation

Verify environmental conditions are within the limits required by the tile and setting material manufacturers.

Yes No N/A

Moisture mitigation or curing period completed critical (required)

Confirm any required curing time, drying period, or moisture mitigation process has been completed before tile work begins.

Yes No N/A

Crack-Isolation Membrane Installation

Crack-isolation membrane installed where specified critical (required)

Verify membrane placement matches the project documents and covers all required areas.

Yes No N/A

Membrane coverage continuous and properly overlapped critical (required)

Check for continuous coverage, correct seams, and no gaps, fishmouths, or unbonded areas.

Yes No N/A

Membrane fully bonded and free of wrinkles or blisters

Confirm the membrane is securely adhered and free from defects that could compromise tile performance.

Yes No N/A

Membrane installation matches manufacturer instructions critical (required)

Verify primer, adhesive, cure time, thickness, and installation method comply with the membrane manufacturer requirements.

Yes No N/A

Primer and Final Acceptance

Primer applied where required critical (required)

Confirm primer has been applied to all specified surfaces before tile installation.

Yes No N/A

Primer coverage uniform and within manufacturer requirements critical (required)

Check for complete, even coverage with no missed areas, puddling, or contamination.

Yes No N/A

All deficiencies documented with corrective actions

List any non-conformances, required repairs, responsible party, and target completion date.

Substrate accepted for tile installation critical (required)

Final determination that the substrate is ready for tile work to begin.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Tile Substrate Acceptance Inspection

Project and Substrate Identification

Surface Flatness and Condition

Moisture and Environmental Readiness

Crack-Isolation Membrane Installation

Primer and Final Acceptance

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