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Bathroom Remodel Checklist: Plan Demo and Finish (Free Printable PDF)

Fillable US bathroom remodel to-do: plan and permits, demo, rough, waterproofing, finish, and punch. Print blank or save a filled PDF or CSV.

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Fill this on screen, then download a PDF or CSV. Download a blank copy to complete by hand. Answers stay in this tab only. The next visitor sees a blank form. This is an owner planning and walk list for a US bathroom remodel: layout and permits if known, demo, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, finish, then punch. It is not a permit and not a contract.

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Property and project

This is a practical to-do template, not a building permit, not a construction contract, not legal advice, and not a licensed home inspection. Permit triggers and which plumbing code applies vary by city and state.

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Property and project

Leave blank on a DIY job you run yourself.

Needed for EPA lead-renovation rules on pre-1978 housing.

Inspection station

Plan, layout, and permits

Mark Done when the planning line is finished. Mark Skip to come back. Mark N/A if that line is not in this job. This section does not issue a permit.

9 items
Plan, layout, and permits

Layout and fixture locations drawn

Show toilet, lavatory, tub or shower, and door swing before demo.

Layout and fixture locations drawn: Done, Skip, or N/A

Fixtures, tile, and vanity selected

Lock models so rough-in matches the pieces you actually bought.

Fixtures, tile, and vanity selected: Done, Skip, or N/A

Measure toilet and lavatory clearances

IRC P2705 and InterNACHI both use 15 inches center to a side wall and 21 inches in front. Measure. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Measure toilet and lavatory clearances: Done, Skip, or N/A

Measure shower size against the adopted code

IRC P2708 uses 30 inches minimum and 900 square inches. Confirm the edition your city adopted. Measure. Do not treat this line as Pass or Fail.

Measure shower size against the adopted code: Done, Skip, or N/A

Confirm which plumbing code applies

Home Depot notes some areas use IPC and others use UPC. Many one- and two-family jobs use IRC plumbing chapters instead.

Confirm which plumbing code applies: Done, Skip, or N/A

Permit pulled if the local agency requires one

Moving drains, new circuits, or opening walls often needs a permit. Unknown is not the same as not required.

Permit pulled if the local agency requires one: Done, Skip, or N/A

Pre-1978 lead-renovation plan

EPA RRP: paid work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing needs a certified firm. Owner DIY in your own home is generally exempt, but still use lead-safe setup.

Pre-1978 lead-renovation plan: Done, Skip, or N/A

Temporary bath or access planned

Where the household will bathe while this room is down.

Temporary bath or access planned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Water and power shutoff plan

Know the bath shutoffs and the panel before demo starts.

Water and power shutoff plan: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Demolition and containment

Mark N/A if a trade already completed that demo line. Pre-1978 paint disturbance is an EPA lead-dust job, not a casual tear-out.

8 items
Demolition and containment

Water and power off before demo

Home Depot walk-in shower sequence starts by shutting the supply and disconnecting fixtures.

Water and power off before demo: Done, Skip, or N/A

Contain the work area

EPA lead-safe steps: isolate the room so dust and debris do not leave. Cover floors and seal doors and HVAC returns.

Contain the work area: Done, Skip, or N/A

Pre-1978 lead-safe setup

EPA: post warning signs, keep non-workers out, and avoid open-flame burning or unshrouded high-speed tools. Mark N/A if the house is not pre-1978.

Pre-1978 lead-safe setup: Done, Skip, or N/A

Fixtures disconnected and removed

Toilet, vanity, tub or shower, and lights come out before wallboard.

Fixtures disconnected and removed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Tile, surround, and wallboard stripped

Open wet walls far enough to see framing, backer, and hidden leaks.

Tile, surround, and wallboard stripped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Framing and subfloor checked for rot

Soft or stained wood changes the scope before rough-in starts.

Framing and subfloor checked for rot: Done, Skip, or N/A

Debris bagged and controlled

EPA: collect chips and debris, seal waste, and keep it in the contained area until disposal.

Debris bagged and controlled: Done, Skip, or N/A

Children, pregnant people, and pets kept out

EPA lead-safe renovation: they stay out of the work area for the whole job.

Children, pregnant people, and pets kept out: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Rough plumbing and electrical

Do not close walls until the local official, if a permit is open, has seen the rough work. Mark Skip if a line is waiting on a trade.

10 items
Rough plumbing and electrical

Blocking for grab bars, niches, and glass

Add solid backing while the walls are open. Home Depot notes niches and benches are laid out after demo.

Blocking for grab bars, niches, and glass: Done, Skip, or N/A

Supply, drain, and vent rough-in complete

Home Depot: run lines through framing, cap supplies, and cover drains until finish.

Supply, drain, and vent rough-in complete: Done, Skip, or N/A

Measure rough-in to the fixture specification

Home Depot uses a common 12 inch toilet rough-in in newer houses and 10 inch in some older ones. Measure to the fixture you bought. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Measure rough-in to the fixture specification: Done, Skip, or N/A

Supply pressure-tested before close-in

Home Depot: the rough-in is not complete until the supply is pressure-tested and, where required, inspected.

Supply pressure-tested before close-in: Done, Skip, or N/A

Bathroom receptacle GFCI protection planned

CPSC: NEC has required bathroom receptacle GFCI protection since 1975. InterNACHI: test every bathroom GFCI. Confirm and later test. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Bathroom receptacle GFCI protection planned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Switch and damp-rated lighting planned

InterNACHI: at least one switch-controlled light, with wet-location rating inside the tub or shower zone.

Switch and damp-rated lighting planned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Exhaust duct path to the outdoors

InterNACHI: do not dump the fan into an attic, soffit, ridge vent, or crawl space. Energy Star new-home target is 50 CFM intermittent or 20 CFM continuous if you measure. This form does not score Pass or Fail on CFM.

Exhaust duct path to the outdoors: Done, Skip, or N/A

Pressure-balance or thermostatic shower valve

IRC P2708.4 and InterNACHI both require a pressure-balance, thermostatic, or combination valve on individual showers and tub/showers.

Pressure-balance or thermostatic shower valve: Done, Skip, or N/A

Measure the shower high-limit against the adopted code

IRC P2708.4 sets the high-limit stop at not greater than 120 F. Measure with a thermometer after trim. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Measure the shower high-limit against the adopted code: Done, Skip, or N/A

Rough inspection signed off if required

Home Depot: a code officer usually inspects before drywall. Mark N/A if no permit was required.

Rough inspection signed off if required: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Waterproofing and shower receptor

Tile is not the waterproofing. Mark N/A on shower-only lines if this bath has no shower.

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Waterproofing and shower receptor

Approved backer or shower system installed

Use the backer or foam system the membrane maker specifies. Do not mix unrelated waterproofing systems.

Approved backer or shower system installed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Liner or bonded membrane installed

IRC P2709 requires a listed liner or ANSI A118.10 bonded membrane on built-up receptors. Follow the product instructions.

Liner or bonded membrane installed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Measure shower floor slope to the drain

IRC P2709 and InterNACHI both use not less than 1/4 inch per foot (2 percent) and IRC caps the finish slope at 1/2 inch per foot. Measure. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Measure shower floor slope to the drain: Done, Skip, or N/A

Liner or membrane turned up past the threshold

IRC P2709 and InterNACHI: lining turns up at least 2 inches above the finished threshold and is not nailed below the flood rim.

Liner or membrane turned up past the threshold: Done, Skip, or N/A

Weep holes at the drain kept open

IRC P2709: flanged drains have weep holes into the drain. Keep them clear of mortar.

Weep holes at the drain kept open: Done, Skip, or N/A

Flood-test the pan before tile

Plug the drain and hold water per the liner or membrane maker. Sources disagree on hours, so use the product instructions, not a duration from this form.

Flood-test the pan before tile: Done, Skip, or N/A

Nonabsorbent wet-wall finish planned to 6 feet

InterNACHI and IRC shower-wall rules: nonabsorbent finish on shower walls and on tub walls with a shower head, not less than 6 feet above the floor.

Nonabsorbent wet-wall finish planned to 6 feet: Done, Skip, or N/A

Valve and shower-arm penetrations sealed

Seal the mixing-valve and head openings as the waterproofing system requires before tile or panels.

Valve and shower-arm penetrations sealed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Finish, fixtures, and first tests

Mark Done only after the fixture is set and you ran water or tested the device. Mark Skip if a piece is still on order.

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Finish, fixtures, and first tests

Tile or surround finished

Floor, wet walls, and niches complete before glass is templated.

Tile or surround finished: Done, Skip, or N/A

Vanity and lavatory set

IRC P2711: lavatory waste not less than 1 1/4 inch. Check the trap, supplies, and shutoffs.

Vanity and lavatory set: Done, Skip, or N/A

Toilet set and flushed

InterNACHI: flush, confirm it refills, and check that it is not rocking. Recheck the measured side and front clearances.

Toilet set and flushed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Tub and shower trim set

Secure the head and handles. Confirm hot is on the left and cold on the right.

Tub and shower trim set: Done, Skip, or N/A

Test bathroom GFCI devices

CPSC and InterNACHI: press TEST, confirm power drops, then RESET. An electrician should correct a device that fails. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Test bathroom GFCI devices: Done, Skip, or N/A

Test exhaust to the outdoors

InterNACHI: the fan should pull air and the duct must terminate outdoors with a damper. Measure CFM only if you have a flow hood. This form does not score Pass or Fail.

Test exhaust to the outdoors: Done, Skip, or N/A

Caulk and seals at floors and fixtures

IRC P2705: fixture-to-wall and fixture-to-floor contact is watertight. InterNACHI: missing sealant lets water behind the walls.

Caulk and seals at floors and fixtures: Done, Skip, or N/A

Hinged shower door swings outward

IRC P2708: hinged shower doors open outward. Mark N/A for a curtain or a sliding door.

Hinged shower door swings outward: Done, Skip, or N/A

Hot left, cold right at every faucet

InterNACHI: confirm orientation at the lavatory, tub, and shower.

Hot left, cold right at every faucet: Done, Skip, or N/A

Paint, trim, and accessories complete

Towel bars, mirror, paper holder, and touch-up paint after fixtures are set.

Paint, trim, and accessories complete: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Punch and close-out

This is remaining work on this remodel, not a licensed inspection. Write leftovers in sign-off.

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Punch and close-out

All fixtures operate together

InterNACHI: run more than one fixture and watch shower flow. Home Depot finish phase includes testing new connections.

All fixtures operate together: Done, Skip, or N/A

Recheck for leaks after first use

Look under the lavatory, at the toilet base, and below the shower if you can reach an access panel.

Recheck for leaks after first use: Done, Skip, or N/A

Paint, grout, and hardware leftovers

Missed grout, loose trim, and dings that appeared after fixtures were set.

Paint, grout, and hardware leftovers: Done, Skip, or N/A

Final inspection if a permit was pulled

A signed permit is a local document. This checklist is not that card.

Final inspection if a permit was pulled: Done, Skip, or N/A

Manuals and warranties collected

Fan, valve, GFCI, and membrane paperwork in one place.

Manuals and warranties collected: Done, Skip, or N/A

Pre-1978 cleaning verification or DIY HEPA and wet wipe

EPA: paid RRP jobs need certified-renovator cleaning verification. DIY owners should HEPA-vacuum and wet-wipe until no dust remains. Mark N/A if not pre-1978.

Pre-1978 cleaning verification or DIY HEPA and wet wipe: Done, Skip, or N/A

Adjacent rooms cleaned of dust

EPA: do not take down plastic until the work area is clean.

Adjacent rooms cleaned of dust: Done, Skip, or N/A

Form details

Remaining work and sign-off

Signing this template does not issue a permit, accept a contract, or replace a licensed inspection. If leaks, open electrical, or a required inspection are still open, do not mark Punch closed, ready to use.

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Remaining work and sign-off

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References

  1. Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program - US EPA
  2. Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting - US EPA
  3. Electrical Safety Month: Inexpensive Device Protects Consumers Against Shock - CPSC
  4. Chapter 27 Plumbing Fixtures (IRC P2705, P2708, P2709) - 2020 Residential Code of New York State
  5. Inspection Checklist for the Bathroom - InterNACHI
  6. Inspecting the Bathroom Exhaust Fan - InterNACHI
  7. Residential Plumbing Overview, shower liner and slope - InterNACHI
  8. Bathroom Plumbing Rough-In Dimensions - The Home Depot
  9. ENERGY STAR V3 HVAC Quality Installation Guidebook, bathroom exhaust airflow - ENERGY STAR

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