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fine-lyfinished

sorry, I'm going now.

J F

what ever happened to greg?

J F

nahh, keep at it

wizendwizard

OMG.... Thats hack rates. You'll fit right in on CL.

I apologize, really you need to recheck your pricing for REAL tile installers.

Shoot even HD charges $13.43 a sq. ft. in Columbia area.

The Bamberg job is a bit cheaper but thats only because I have less OH that close to home.

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dakzaag

Michael,
Sarcasim is a little tricky in print, my point was to ask a question that you could not possibly answer. Nice try, but I think I will stick to my own estimating thank you. The reason we flame "how much" questions is this is a professional site, not DIY.

The fact that I think your daily $350 is too cheap should be of no concern to you, you know your costs and profit objectives. If I can't determine my pricing I do not belong on this site, let alone in business.

You will notice if you stick around long enough that members with a lot of posts under their belt get some slack when asking how much. Usually the actual pricing information is shared via PM.

Perhaps you normally open your books and profit margins to your customers, most on this site would not agree. The newbie hazing also helps determine how the guy handles a little crap, which helps determine if he has thoughts of value.

Stick around, contribute and learn and you will see that this place is pretty good at sharing general info. Specific pricing info is going to be of little value.

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fine-lyfinished

Dude, if i could find tile work at 3.50 5 days a week, I'd be very well off. Tell you what, you get the job for 10, I'll do it for 5 and we'll all make money. Shoot me your comapny info

wizendwizard

Nahhh... i'll keep it all to myself and be positive my customer is happy and it last 100 years.

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J F

Fine-ly, (hmmm? )

The point is:

Wth does it matter what you, I, or the pope, charges for whatever?

I..have X overhead…and am slow as shiiite…with a happy gal and 3 dogs

You…have Z overhead…and are fast as shiiite…with an unhappy wife (just for kicks), who spends a lot…and ya got 7 rotties and 4 hamsters….

The pope…has some overhead, but it’s not due ‘til death…

How much do we each charge?

angus242

$3/sq ft?
What about removing old adhesive on a slab?
What about addressing any cracks in a slab?
What about removing base trim?
What about cutting door jambs?
What about tiling under appliances?
What about remove/install toilets?
Does that price include grouting?
What about natural stone?
Does $3 include all patterns?
Do you offer upgrades?

I don't even want to get into $3.5 over wood

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wizendwizard

Just out of curiosity Mr. Painterman, What method could I count on you using to install my 300 sq ft Kitchen tile?

Materials and structure will be as follows.

3/4" 5 ply subfloor over 2"x8" joist 16" OC.
Tile will be 18"x18" Travertine.

Give me your total layout and materials list so I can justify giving you $5.00 per sq ft.

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angus242

ew, ew I know!!!

Wait a minute. Is that European or South American travertine?

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angus242

Wait a minute. Is this that; "a stoner, an alcoholic and a priest walk into a bar" joke?

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J F

don't you have a parole officer you need to hook up with?

wizendwizard

Down, Horseshack!

Let the painterman answer!

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wizendwizard

Awwww, He went away.

And without answering my question.

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angus242

Not until next month.

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skyhook

$3.50 is the prevailing rate around here. (97756)

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wizendwizard

I had $3.05 per sq ft on post #34. But I don't do PAINT.

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skyhook

The price went up in the last 2 hours.

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Frankawitz

I think you guys chased him off