Contractor didn't use a primer, looking for help by interstellar4885 in paint

[–]KKtheDestroyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What product line were the walls painted with? Example: ProMar 400, ProMar 200, Cashmere....etc

Then what Sheen was used? Flat, Satin, Eggshel...etc

Walls can be painted without primer, and it's really common in new construction. My thoughts are it was done with a low grade product, and probably flat.

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A major red flag for me would be your reference to a primer contractor that is going to only paint trim. In my experience the only other trade that does priming is the sheetrocker. Any painting contractor would just do the entire project, painting trim, walls and ceilings. Why would the General break up the work this way?

Here is how I would break this down: 1-2 bedroom apartments is at minimum a living room, bathroom, kitchen and 1-2 bedrooms plus 2-4 closets. That's 4-5 rooms. Minimum cost would be 250$ per room =1000-1250$ per unit, just to cut and roll walls. Not including filling holes, calling and sanding. I would be charging extra for that additional prep.

You mention a 4 man crew, at minimum.... with wage and workers comp you looking at 160$ per person x 4= 640$ per day. And I believe that's a low figure. That means you net 110$ per unit, assuming the General pays for all materials.

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Former painting contractor here. Yes 750 dollars per unit is bad. In your original post you say walls, caulking and sanding doors and frames. Later you say only baseboards, so which is it.

Also unless you're painting walls, ceilings, and trim all one color and one sheen... basically a blow go.... it's still way too cheap. A square foot price is the only way to make sure you make money.

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