Square Foot Pricing Myth – Still
People love to ask how much we charge per square foot of floor area. Anyone in the trade has heard it endlessly. The answer is simple. We do not paint…
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I’ll get you more work!
I don’t often focus on the residential sector, but I’m no stranger to it. As a 4th generation painter, my family started out in residential work before transitioning to the…
Sundries
In the painting business, sundries refer to consumable items that are used up during a job and need to be replenished regularly. These are not reusable tools like ladders or…
What did he say?
Improving communication between builders and subcontractors can make a significant difference in efficiency and project outcomes. Here are a few strategies that tend to work well: Over the years, some…
Claims of 50% Gross Profit.
Boasting about a 50% gross profit in the house painting business might raise eyebrows because it’s unusually high for that industry. While not inherently ridiculous, it could be seen as…
Snake Oil and Estimating – Beware!
For nearly half a century, The Carter School of Estimating has been a trusted name in teaching the art and science of construction estimating, specializing in the drywall and painting…
Pricing by the square foot floor area?
I wish I had a buck for every time that I was asked what the going rate was when pricing paint projects but the question that takes the cake is…”What…
Expecting too much from your workers?
I ask this question because I’m always curious as to what your answer will be. I can almost guarantee what you’ll say because though I’m not a gambler, I’ve got…
Harry Carter
Carter School of Estimating
My estimating courses cover material, man days, production rates, difficulty factors, overhead and a whole lot more! Call (603) 263-0345 or write harry@estimatingcourse.com today and I’ll change the way you think about a lot of things regarding estimating. Estimating is an art. I’d like to think of myself as a great artist when it comes to estimating. Let me bring out the estimating artist in you.
