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PennyCat
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Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
-2 bedrooms
-upstairs hallway
-downstairs hallway
-living room/dining room
-kitchen
-stain and seal oak railing that goes up 12 stairs and a landing
*(all closets that are in the rooms being painted are included)
The house is 1500 sq feet
The price we got was $4100 for everything I listed.....
Does that sound right?
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Mrs213
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
that sounds pretty good - you could save alot of $$ if you DIY this although 4100 to me would be worth the hassle of doing all that - especially the banister...
Message edited 3/20/2010 11:03:38 PM.
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| Posted 3/20/10 11:02 PM |
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JustJack
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
I think that sounds a bit high, my mom just got most of her house painted for $1,200. That was 3 bedrooms, hallway, closets. Probably 800 square feet...I would get another estimate just to be safe. Although, I am not sure how much staining a banister would be...
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| Posted 3/20/10 11:24 PM |
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8ternity
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
I think its a bit much
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| Posted 3/20/10 11:30 PM |
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ChrisDee
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Staining a banister could be expensive. Did they break the price down?
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| Posted 3/21/10 7:38 AM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
$4100 sounds like a lot of money for painting! We painted our entire house by ourselves with the help of friends/family. Painting is probably one of the few things that I couldn't justify spending that much money on, but that's just me.
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| Posted 3/21/10 8:29 AM |
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Jackie24
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Sounds high to me also, My house is 2600 sq feet and it was about 2500 to paint.
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| Posted 3/21/10 8:31 AM |
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babymakes3
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Posted by Maria31
$4100 sounds like a lot of money for painting! We painted our entire house by ourselves with the help of friends/family. Painting is probably one of the few things that I couldn't justify spending that much money on, but that's just me.
ITA. We painted almost every room in our house, including ceilings. $4100 seems like a LOT of money for what you are having painted. Are you doing any special techniques or finishes?
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| Posted 3/21/10 9:25 AM |
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PennyCat
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Posted by ChrisDee
Staining a banister could be expensive. Did they break the price down?
Yea, I don't remember the price breakdown for everything, though he said the banister would be $700- which I heard is an expensive job no matter who you use.
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| Posted 3/21/10 9:38 AM |
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PennyCat
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Posted by babymakes3
Posted by Maria31
$4100 sounds like a lot of money for painting! We painted our entire house by ourselves with the help of friends/family. Painting is probably one of the few things that I couldn't justify spending that much money on, but that's just me.
ITA. We painted almost every room in our house, including ceilings. $4100 seems like a LOT of money for what you are having painted. Are you doing any special techniques or finishes?
No special techniques/etc.. I think we may get another estimate.
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| Posted 3/21/10 9:40 AM |
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JennP
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Does that include spackling and sanding?
That could make the price vary a lot as well, especially if the walls are in need of repair.
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| Posted 3/21/10 2:46 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
IMO, it sounds a bit high.
I have a 3600 sq ft house. We had the following done less than 2 years ago
Kitchen
Family Room
Dining Room
Entry way
3 hallways
2 bedrooms
1 bath
And also all the ceilings for the above rooms
Total was $3200
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| Posted 3/21/10 3:23 PM |
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KLSbear
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
As a pp said, it depends in part on whether or not that includes a lot of repair, patching, spackling, and also how many doors and windows and if there is trim paint included in there too. Also, does that include them supplying a premium paint, ie: Benjamin Moore, or is the brand their choice or are you purchaing the paint on top of the price? I was astounded to find out how much the BM paint cost when I purchased some to paint a room. Your paint cost alone for all those rooms could add alot to the price.
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| Posted 3/21/10 4:20 PM |
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PennyCat
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Re: Does this painting estimate sound reasonable?
Posted by KLSbear
As a pp said, it depends in part on whether or not that includes a lot of repair, patching, spackling, and also how many doors and windows and if there is trim paint included in there too. Also, does that include them supplying a premium paint, ie: Benjamin Moore, or is the brand their choice or are you purchaing the paint on top of the price? I was astounded to find out how much the BM paint cost when I purchased some to paint a room. Your paint cost alone for all those rooms could add alot to the price.
The paint would be Benjamin Moore.. As far as repair, all the walls are in VERY good condition and need very minimal 'repair' or 'prep'.
In the meantime, since everyone seems pretty blown away by the price, we're getting another estimate!
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| Posted 3/21/10 4:47 PM |
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