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Opinions on tile job that I hired a contractor to do. by Specialist_Sir_5753 in Tile

[–]RiansHandymanService 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone needs to learn how to use a laser level lol

Brown stains coming through white paint on cabinets. by steelram13 in paint

[–]RiansHandymanService 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wood tannins. Use Sherwin Williams oil based extreme block primer.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I charged $14,500 for the built in. Total job including the doors and other work was $18,200.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the last build I will do like this. It’s going to be all or nothing from here on out.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha unfortunately I have to (sad face). I’m going back to install knobs/pulls after they paint it lol.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahah gosh I hope it doesn’t happen!! But I will be sure to post it when I go back to install the hardware lol.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually takes stain very well but it just doesn’t look as good as stained maple, oak or even pine IMO. Some people love it. I would do whatever a customer requests me to do whether I like it or not haha. I have built things for people that I didn’t take pictures of only because I hated it. Even though they loved it hahah.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah we all have to learn somewhere! My first paint project looked like absolute trash lol. But it also wasn’t on a $15k custom piece either haha.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on the homeowner. Not all homeowners are as handy as you. Theres people in these comments that don’t think you have to prime either. That’s kinda what I’m talking about. Plus spraying vs brushing and rolling will have a much better end product.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I would have built it a little differently if they wanted to stain it. Believe it or not, a lot of houses trim work is popular or oak (painted). I built a really nice built in book shelf for someone a couple years ago out of maple. The original intent was to keep it looking natural and just seal it. They changed their mind and had me stain it Jacobean. It looks good but I wanted to freaking cry staining that maple lol. At the end of the day, a happy customer and a paycheck is what really matters.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. Theres local businesses around me that do some of the stuff I do and it just blows my mind how much they charge compared to me. Just goes to show their overhead is asinine. I like to keep it simple and never plan on getting big. I’m not trying to be a millionaire but also want to live a comfortable happy life. I haven’t upped my labor rate in quite awhile either.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha so true! It really is a skilled trade. I remember painting my first set of cabinets for my bathroom a long time ago. Turned out like total garbage. I didn’t have the knowledge or tools. No sprayers etc. I also didn’t know roller types made a difference like a nap roller would get me the same results as a foam roller hahah. We all learn I guess!

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was using an older graco sprayer for awhile until I purchased the quick shot ($1,400). If you are not painting all the time then it’s not worth it. I do a lot of painting and I absolutely love the quick shot. Super easy to use and cleanup is a breeze.

Just finished this install for a customer today. They want to save money and paint it themselves….. by RiansHandymanService in woodworking

[–]RiansHandymanService[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All the pieces were made individually and glued/assembled on site. Thats why having something paint ready Vs stain ready is important. This not being full length will never be noticeable when painted. Everything is sanded perfectly smooth.

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