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Old 05-05-2007, 07:44 PM   #1
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I have a bidding question. I am a painting contractor who has come across some jobs lately where they need wallpaper. I dont do wallpaper. I am in the process of networking, reaching out to get to know a few good wallpaper people in my area. As for my question, I am bidding a DQ that has wallpaper in the dining area. If There is roughly 400 sq. ft. of wall space that needs vinyl wallcovering what would be the cost per sq. ft. of wall space? I no that there are variable's such as cost of paper, speed of hanger etc. If I came in at $2.75 per sq. ft. of wall space would that be fair presuming that they are not using a "special paper". I know I am shooting in the dark but any responses would be appreciated. thanks

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Old 05-06-2007, 03:19 PM   #2
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I use a book Means Detailed Construction Data Costs which can be found at your local major hardware store by the Contractors Desk or just as you walk in the store by the remodeling books. You can find everything you need to know there.
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Thanks painter, I will look for that book.

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Don't know about your area, but here in Bay Area, CA, standard pricing fro wallpaper installation including adhesives (NOT paper) is $30 per single roll.

Walls have to be prepped, primed, and ready....

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DaVinci, I am surprised that residential in SF area is priced by the S.R. When asked what price we can give on a per roll basis, we usually equate it to painting being priced by the gallon. Too many factors involved in each room to price a job by the roll.

gary, I don' do commercial, but commercial is "usually" priced by the yard (w/ 54" goods).

Let's see if my math is correct. You say 400 sf @ 2.75/sf. That's a total of $1100.

400 sf = 44.444 sq yds

commercial vinyl is 54" wide (1.5 yds)

44.444 sq yds would be 29.26 lin yds - OK call it 40 yds with waste.

40 yds @ $1100 would be $27.5/ yd. That's REAL high, from what I gather from my commercial buddies.

PWG and has more experience than I with commercial, he should be addressing this soon.

EDIT: AFTER THOUGHT

gary, if you are looking for a qualified installer in your area, go to the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers website (ngpp.org) and click on "Find a paperhanger" (or just click here ) and plug in your zip code.
OR tell us where you live and we (PWG, Chris N. or I) can give you some names. Back channel if you wish.

EDIT AGAIN: Just called PWG, he's on a mini vacation. Says that sometimes small jobs can fetch larger money because of the PIA factor and larger companies don' wanna touch them. But again, it depends on location and going rate. Obviously NYC pays better than out in the sticks.

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Obviously NYC pays better than out in the sticks.

I can vouch for that!
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40 yds @ $1100 would be $27.5/ yd. That's REAL high, from what I gather from my commercial buddies.
Mr. Bill,

It's not as high as you might think if he has to supply the wallcovering as well. His intitial post indicated that the cost of paper was one of the variables.
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You are correct, Jackrabbit.

I didn't read it that way the first time. Thanks for the clarification.

(OK, this is 2nd time you got me in the last week , maybe I'll keep quiet ......... NOT )

Good to see you joining the discussions.
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Da Arch and Jackrabbit, don't I know you guys from somewhere?

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Da Arch and Jackrabbit, don't I know yoy guys from somewhere?
Zeke, is that you?
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Da Arch and Jackrabbit, don't I know yoy guys from somewhere?
'bout time you showed up here Sticky. What kept you
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bout time you showed up here Sticky. What kept you
Some bastard gave me a bad batch of Venison jerky and I was stuck on the can for a while.

Just kidding, it was so good it barely lasted 24 hours and I'm not joking.

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PWG, is your avatar Dave Chapelle from "Half Baked"? Looks like him. Who's Zeke?
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Some bastard gave me a bad batch of Venison jerky and I was stuck on the can for a while.
Yeah, sorry about that, if I'd have sent you the "good stuff" you'd be in there until at least Labor Day.
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Some bastard gave me a bad batch of Venison jerky and I was stuck on the can for a while.

Hey Nigel, good to see your sorry butt, and after a session in the can with Zeke's jerky, I bet it is pretty soary

Actually I was just thinking of you today and wondering when you were going to find your way here. we ate all the cookie crumbs
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we ate all the cookie crumbs
Well, not all of them...I found a few
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PWG, is your avatar Dave Chapelle from "Half Baked"? Looks like him
No, its me.
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Who's Zeke?
If I was you, that is what I'd say too.
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Well, not all of them...I found a few
Hey Buff, I see you couldn't remember you old log-in here, eh?
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Hey Buff, I see you couldn't remember you old log-in here, eh?
Yeah, the mind is going....so I just re-registered. Couldn't let "da Arch" throw one out and not follow up. He can run, but he can't hide

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With your pack of wolves after me, I can't even run, let alone hide.

I think that cat door needs nailing shut, before he drags another mangled critter in.

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