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Install Checklist
An install checklist for South African wall-art sites, from wall prep and levels to fixing points and final checks.
How Install Checklist keeps a wall art week on track
Install Checklist lists the site checks that should be done before and during fitting. It covers wall prep, levels, fixing points and final review items for South African wall art installations.
Before fitting day, note the wall type, paint condition, and where each panel or frame must land. Gypsum board, plastered brick, concrete columns, and tiled sections need different fixings and drilling checks. On South African sites, add power availability, lift access, parking for installers, and any body corporate rules that affect tools or working hours.
Include clear photos of the full wall, the corners, and any sockets, switches, skirtings, or bulkheads near the artwork position. Mark fresh paint, damp patches, hairline cracks, and previous plug holes so the team can plan around them. One measured image with width and height visible helps avoid spacing errors once prints and hardware arrive on site.
Checks before first drill hole
This checklist sets out the site details that matter when wall art is being installed in homes, offices, hotels, and retail spaces. It records levels, centre lines, fixing points, clearance around doors or furniture, and the final visual review after hanging. A written list is useful when more than one contractor is working in the same room.
Use this Install Checklist alongside room measurements, fixing method notes, and the approved artwork record before booking fitment. Confirm wall condition, hanging height, access restrictions, and the final packing label again before the consignment leaves for site.
- Wall finish and paint condition recorded
- Levels, centre line, and fixing marks checked
- Room access, parking, and lift details noted
Site conditions that affect fitting
Johannesburg offices, Durban beachfront apartments, and Cape Town hospitality sites all bring different install issues. Coastal humidity can affect adhesives and wall prep, while older buildings may hide uneven plaster or brittle surfaces behind fresh paint. Security desks, tenant move-in slots, and mall trading hours should be logged before artwork leaves for site.
Check lighting before final placement, especially where downlights create glare on framed prints or acrylic faces. Confirm that air-cons, sprinklers, alarm sensors, and TV brackets will not clash with the artwork position. Where load-shedding or generator noise affects access, note the available working window for drilling and final clean-up.
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Information to send with it
Send the Install Checklist with room photos, access timing, wall conditions, and any past install problems such as peeling paint or uneven surfaces. Keep the subject line plain.
Attach the checklist when sharing room photos, wall measurements, and the approved layout for the install team. It also helps to mention past problems such as peeling paint, hollow sounding plaster, or artworks that shifted after mounting. Keeping these notes together reduces confusion between print production, transport, and on-site fitting.