repriming roughly 300 to 500 misc areas on new 2300sf home - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

davemich · 05-04-2006, 08:44 PM

What would the most cost effective and proper method for a proffessional painter re prime 300 to 500 areas that were re mudded and sanded during drywall spotting of a house that was already primed.

(A) touch up each area individually with a roller?

(B) re prime the entire house with sprayer?

(C) other?

**ProWallGuy** · 05-04-2006, 08:52 PM

I'm not a sprayer guy, so I'd probably set up a 5 w/roller/screen, and get to rolling.

davemich · 05-04-2006, 08:53 PM

would you charge me $1150

Exroadog · 05-04-2006, 09:05 PM

300-500.......is it still masked? If not i'd probably roll. Spot priming, all sanded, roller, 2300 sq ft.......probably half that, about $600 and dinner! plus primer!

davemich · 05-04-2006, 09:10 PM

No..he has to re prep everything and tells me that if he rolls it it will cost more and will also show up when painted. I dont know with this guy.

davemich · 05-04-2006, 09:12 PM

I feel like he is trying to take advantage of the situation...but I do not have much time to try involving a new painter as I need to get the house done and sold

**ProWallGuy** · 05-04-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by davemich

would you charge me $1150

Don't know. The 2300 sq ft I assume is the footprint of the house, and has nothing to do with the paintable surfaces. How big are these spots? Up high? On ceilings? Would it be easier just to roll out the whole wall? On new construction, half of that $1150 might just be an aggravation/mobilization fee of having to go back on something already considered done, and completely fuc*ing up my schedule. If it was not in that case, and I had a good relationship with you as the GC, I'd charge a day rate, knowing what one of my guys could do in a day, and only tack on a small profit. If I didn't know you, or like you, or your jobs always have issues, then you would get charged hard. Whatever the case, back charge the lousy drywall contractor.

Start shopping around for other drywall/painting contractors if you don't feel comfortable with the ones you use now. A good part of business is liking/trusting your subs, and being confident in their work and business skills. When you have the trust and confidence, then price usually won't be an issue.

BTW, after re-reading, the $1150 sounds reasonable if he plans on masking/spraying it all out again. what did you mean by he needs to re-prep everything?

davemich · 05-04-2006, 09:37 PM

prepping...cleaning the etire house of all dirt and debris...placing plastic over all the windows and oak carpentry

**ProWallGuy** · 05-04-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davemich

prepping...cleaning the etire house of all dirt and debris...placing plastic over all the windows and oak carpentry

Ouch, yeah, that is a headache. Sounds like a fairly reasonable charge, but without really ever having seen the job, its very hard to tell.

phinsher · 05-04-2006, 10:00 PM

As ProWallGuy said, tough to say for sure without seeing it, but doesn't sound like an unreasonable amount. If it were up to me I'd re-prime everything. Can you imagine having to go through and find 200-300 spots on a wall. Everthing has to be swept clean, and he still has to protect everything that isn't being painted. And has to provide the product.

Keep in mind this guy has lost some productive time dealing with the issue. Keep in mind also that this guy knows his name and reputation are on the line. Keep in mind that its May 5th, the beginning of many painter's most profitable season. Keep in mind this guy isn't at fault and really doesn't owe you anything. If the guy is good and came recomended, use this as a good opportunity to build a relationship.

No doubt you could find someone cheaper, but if you have a painter thats willing to work with you that means something. I'm sure you're losing money as this situation unfolds also, just pay him, put in a gravel driveway instead of a paved driveway, Problem solved!

**slickshift** · 05-05-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by davemich

prepping...cleaning the etire house of all dirt and debris...placing plastic over all the windows and oak carpentry

Yeah, ouch
So it's basically a start from scratch, but with no/little cut in?
As mentioned, hard to say for sure w/o seeing it, but the price does not sound unreasonable
I would get out the double wide and roll it

Woz the Painter · 05-05-2006, 11:54 PM

300 to 500 spots? It would be useless to try to spot prime that many area. Bite the bullet and pay to reprime all surfaces. Remember it was your poor choice in hiring the rocker [taper] without checking his quality. Consider this expense as a leason in hiring subs for future projects.

firemike · 05-06-2006, 08:11 AM

I kind of agree with Woz about repriming the whole thing, but if it's the drywallers fault, backcharge him! 300 -500 drywall patches in a only a 2300 square foot house is just plain poor workmanship.