Exterior House Painting or Staining Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from an exterior house painter:
-What exactly is being painted--house, trim, doors, concrete foundation, window frames, soffit, porch rails, porch ceilings, porch floors, columns?
-Does the quote include paint?
-Does the quote include primer?
-Can you provide your own paint?
-How does the contractor prepare the house for painting? Does it include pressure washing? Mildew cleaning?
-Will the contractor scrape all peeling paint?
-Does the cost include repairing or replacing rotten wood trim, framing, doors or windows?
-Will the contractor fill blemished wood with putty and sand as needed?
-Will the contractor caulk all gaps and seams?
-Will the contractor move and replace objects that interfere with their work? Will they cover Items not removed (plants, walkways, heating and cooling units) with protective coverings?
-How long will the job take?
-If the quote is flat fee, is the cost subject to change?
-Does the contractor require a down payment?
-Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
-Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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Faux Painting Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from a faux painting contractor:
- Does the estimate include paint?
- Can you provide your own paint?
- Will the faux painter provide you with a sample of the design or texture? What if you don’t like it?
- Does the estimate include trim and ceilings?
- Does the quote include preparation of the area to be painted such as smoothing and priming?
- If the quote is a flat fee, are there any factors that could increase the cost?
- Will the contractor move and return furniture , drapes and rugs in the area to be painted?
- What will the contractor do to protect other exposed areas (plastic, drop cloths, tape)?
- How long will the job take?
- Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
- Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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Learn about exterior house painting costs and what to consider when hiring a contractor to paint the exterior of your home.
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33579, Riverview, Florida - October 31, 2018
Faux Painting$15.00 to $30.00 per hour
$10.00 to $15.00 per square foot for wood grain and stria
$15.00 to $18.00 per square foot for paper and stencils
$15.00 to $20.00 per square foot for plaster
Pricing is based on individual projects, such as size, detail, and approximate time length of completion.
Materials are in addition to work, usually are 25% of initial price of individual job. All adjustments, changes, and or additional materials are subject to change and will alter the finial price of project. There are no hidden fees or charges, all price changes are subject to additions, changes and or altered choices made by the client.
Reported by:
Dineen Roeller, Deco Haven Artistry
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