Finish work (or finishing) refers to the final construction phases that complete a building's interior appearance and functionality. This includes painting, installing trim and mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, door hardware, and final touches that make spaces ready for occupancy. Finish work follows the completion of structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in work hidden behind walls and ceilings. Quality of finish work significantly affects a building's appearance, durability, and value. Different levels of finish quality (basic, standard, premium) affect construction costs. Building inspections typically occur before and after finish work to verify code compliance. For municipal buildings, finish quality decisions balance long-term durability and maintenance costs against initial construction budgets. Deficiencies in finish work are commonly identified in project punch lists before final payment to contractors.