INTD 60

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INTD 60 paint estimation
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• paint basics
• surface preparation
• most time-consuming
• most important phase
• done correctly, ensures beautiful, log-lasting
• job grades
• minimumcommercial, fast
• standardbasic residential wall
• premiumspecial painting, lacquered

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• estimating paint materials
• two typessquare feat linear feet
• square feet
• applies to walls, doors, ceilings, trusses,
  cabinets, cornices, casework, floor surfaces
• done primarily for new construction
• found by multiplying length of wall by its
  height
• divide total sq. ft. by number of sq. ft. gallon
  of paint covers (300-600)
• variables condition of wall surfaces, amount of
  prep needed, painter experience

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• estimating paint materials
• linear feet
• done for any painting done in a straight line
• piping, interior trim around doors, baseboards,
  chair rails, crown moldings and stair rail
  assemblies
• linear feet need to be converted to sq. ft.

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estimating paint materials
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• cost estimating
• five factors affect cost estimating
• material costs
• labor costs
• equipment costs
• overhead10-15 of total bid
• profit10-15 of total bid

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• time estimating
• varies with each client
• use chart for estimate
• work closely with paint contractor
• main determining factor is prep
• other factors new or existing construction,
  furniture removal, weather
• generally based upon size of project, extent of
  prep, number of laborers, amount of specialized
  work

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• choosing a painter
• start with referrals
• check local yellow pages
• find 2-3 set up appointments to discuss various
  services
• painters should be selected before you actually
  need them
• visit site while they workmake note of
  workmanship, neatness of application, attitude
  and completion to specifications

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example of final painting costs
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example of final painting costs