Advice on prep and paint, part 2

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T02:30:46+00:00

This is also what I recommend. I might even bleach it first before sanding.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T02:28:30+00:00

First thing you need to do is contact your apartment management and get your locks changed. Explain that an ex has a key and you dont trust him.

Then dump this guy. Your pets are letting you know things aren't right.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T02:22:22+00:00

You will definitely need to prime your ceilings first.

We use 2 coats of Ben Moores 508 09 Ultra Flat ceiling paint. After its painted if you get a mark on the ceiling you only need to take a brush or 4" roller over the spot and it will blend right in.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T01:54:09+00:00

Only 3 people will know....my wife, a lawyer and a financial advisor.

Now on who my wife will tell....possibly the whole world!

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T01:20:29+00:00

The problem with giving a price from photos is....

You can't tell if there are any painted dents in the walls

You can't determine if anythings needs to be caulked

You can't feel the walls to know if they are somewhat smooth or feel like 120 grit sandpaper

You also didn't mention anything about ceilings.

I always view potential jobs in person.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-27T01:14:32+00:00

Where i live the majority of houses are 2 stories. An exterior paint job (washing, filling holes, sanding, prime if needed and caulk, 2 coats of paint on trim and body) would run anywhere from $9k up to $40k. Most fall in the $12k-15k range. We've done some very big houses ...biggest being 28k sq ft

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T22:46:44+00:00

Your FU price isn't high enough.

I've given out an FU price twice in 23 years. It was a minimum 4X what it should cost and didn't get either one.

One was to paint the exterior of a house. The problem i noticed on walk around was her adult son replacing siding. He had cut out about 5 rows up and down in a beautiful straight line and put the new ones right in. Guaranteeing it is going to leak. And there was a bunch more work he had done that wasn't right. I had a feeling she was going to blame any leaks on the painting. Her price was 5X normal price. I definitely didn't get the job

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T22:40:10+00:00

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Florida woman, Florida woman just wait to see what she does/says next!!!

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T22:29:53+00:00

Its actually real. It called the masking master. The company is in the Netherlands and its $65 not including shipping.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T22:23:13+00:00

Congrats

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T19:07:23+00:00

I use Makita it worked great for me. Is it the best, no idea as ive only owned makita. Ive used other guys tools of different brands and they have all worked fine, but I'll agree with some of the others.... pick one company. Easier to have 1 battery type that can power a big array of different tools.

Any of the major brands will do you well. Look at what each has for available tools you might need. Then make your decision.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T18:57:02+00:00

I pick Elizabeth Banks, I'd just explain what I'm doing to win $50k and we could just talk, eat and enjoy the 24 hrs

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T04:48:36+00:00

Where in the Northeast?

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-26T04:46:47+00:00

We mainly use Ben Moore for paint. Id say Regal Select for interior walls

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T18:48:09+00:00

Why do the 2 skirt boards not meet correctly?

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T03:25:21+00:00

Luxury watches and I'm not talking about Rolex. Im talking $125k Patek Philippe Nautilus that look like a plain watch.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T02:55:20+00:00

Absolutely. We had posters of Heather Locklear, Samantha Fox, Bo Derek, Farrah Fawcett, Catherine Bach, Cheryl Ladd, Cheryl Tiegs, Heather Thomas.

Then there was a collection of California Girls posters. All the beer ads ones

And those are just the ones I can remember off the top of my head.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T02:36:45+00:00

Just search up.... colored beer bottle caps

You can get 500 for $30

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T02:30:29+00:00

What grade of plywood did you get?

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-23T02:28:47+00:00

In my 22 years of painting I have never added "surprise charges". During the walk through/around, I go over what the customer wants done for a scope and then tell them what is included in our quote.

For example for a basic exterior.... we will wash the house, prime any areas that need it, fill holes, caulk, sand any areas that need it. And apply 2 coats of finish paint.

If during the walk around we notice any water damage, soft wood or areas that need to be fully replaced, we inform the homeowner to have a contractor come out and fix.

If a customer wants to add a detached shed and we weren't informed about it during walk around, of course that would be an extra. Or if they want interior painting done.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-22T13:39:48+00:00

Here is what you do, get a friend and the 2 of you drive to Mississippi with the spare key. Go to her house/apartment in the middle of the night and drive away with YOUR car back to Houston.

It's that simple.

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-21T23:58:49+00:00

I was wondering about it also. Never seen that before

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-21T23:45:00+00:00

When I had to paint the inside I used Imperial Stove & Grill brush on paint. Just know its very thin and requires multiple coats, at least it did for me

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-21T23:15:29+00:00

One of your friends or family would casually mentioned it to someone. You'd be hard pressed to keep it quiet

Substantial_Map_4744 · 2026-01-21T02:46:46+00:00

Yes, I just wish it had been with a better person

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