What do I do when exposed rectangular duct needs to look paint-ready?
Finish WorkVerified starter — V147 audit add-on
Verify visible faces, joint alignment, screw pattern, and finish expectations before fastening, cutting, grinding, or touching up.
Field checklist
- Confirm which faces are visible
- Line up joints before final screws
- Keep visible screw pattern consistent
- Protect corners/faces while moving
- Ask before cutting or touching up visible faces
Ask foreman
This rectangular duct is exposed/paint-ready. What faces need to stay clean and what screw/joint pattern do you want?
Do not
Do not leave dents, burrs, random screws, mastic smears, or scratches on owner-facing duct.
Why it matters
Finish work becomes visible, inspectable, and expensive when it is wrong. Ask before burying a finish problem.
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