I'm always curious about the non existent "going rate" for things so when I was in the big orange box the other day and noticed a book rack with some Means books in them I picked up the Means Residential Square Foot Costs book and flipped thru it looking for base prices on painting. First it seems like the hourly for painters is about $35/hr...but when I looked at specific things it was confusing and I must have misunderstood how to use the book.
First I looked at windows. A 4'x4'6" double hung window is priced at 1 coat @ $24.79 and 2 coats @ $24.89...WHaaa?? Then primer and 1 [email protected] $27.07 and primer and 2 coats @ $33.05...the second coat on a 4x4 double hung for 6 bucks?? Thought I misread it so I look at doors. Standard interior and exterior paneled door 2 coats @ $80.05 . Primer and 2 coats @ $75.10????
I know I'm probably interpreting the book wrong and will feel foolish when someone points out an obvious misreading...but seriously, what am I misunderstanding about the book? I know i wrote the numbers down right. These prices are supposed to include O&P. Its only a guide but still...primer and 2 coats cheaper than just 2 coats??? Help!
First I looked at windows. A 4'x4'6" double hung window is priced at 1 coat @ $24.79 and 2 coats @ $24.89...WHaaa?? Then primer and 1 [email protected] $27.07 and primer and 2 coats @ $33.05...the second coat on a 4x4 double hung for 6 bucks?? Thought I misread it so I look at doors. Standard interior and exterior paneled door 2 coats @ $80.05 . Primer and 2 coats @ $75.10????
I know I'm probably interpreting the book wrong and will feel foolish when someone points out an obvious misreading...but seriously, what am I misunderstanding about the book? I know i wrote the numbers down right. These prices are supposed to include O&P. Its only a guide but still...primer and 2 coats cheaper than just 2 coats??? Help!