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Old 08-30-2007, 07:34 PM   #1
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Two story building, 30,000 sqft wall area. How much can it cost to paint?

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Old 08-30-2007, 08:31 PM   #2
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Re: Exterior Painting

$30,000 x .75 per sq.ft = $22,500

Do some light scraping and prime.

Should be finish about 2 weeks with a net profit of 9-10g's with 2-3 guys.



Bid that and see how it goes

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Old 08-30-2007, 09:55 PM   #3
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Re: Exterior Painting

Your question makes me think that you are not a painter, and are looking for cheap estimate. Sorry jmfi
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Old 08-31-2007, 01:42 AM   #4
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Your question makes me think that you are not a painter, and are looking for cheap estimate. Sorry jmfi
My thoughts exactly, it's a victorian with 9 different colors! LMAO!

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Old 09-04-2007, 07:23 PM   #5
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$30,000 x .75 per sq.ft = $22,500

Do some light scraping and prime.

Should be finish about 2 weeks with a net profit of 9-10g's with 2-3 guys.



Bid that and see how it goes

Good luck

30,000 square.... feet 2-3 guys? ....
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Old 09-04-2007, 07:24 PM   #6
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30,000 square.... feet 2-3 guys? ....


just for kicks!
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Old 09-14-2007, 10:05 PM   #7
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hell ill spray and run give ya the cheapest bid, no scraping, no priming, no warranty,1 coat, must be all 1 color and you must sign waiver $12,500
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