Hey all BT”ers Hope everyone had a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
I’m hoping to get an idea of what people are charging for crown
molding.
The basics are that the house is in a brand new subdivision,less
than a year old and around the $250,000 and up in range.
I’m here in southern Ontario, Canada region.
The house is occupied and furnished, and all ceilings are 9 foot.
Rooms included are a main bath, that has many angles(inside and outside
22.5’s and 60/30’s) front foyer, kitchen/living room, hall, and master
with ensuite.
The material will be paint grade and around 350 lin/’
Now will most price per foot or per job.Would obviously be nicer
if the house was still under construction but no can do there,lol.
I will also be doing the finish painting as well so there is
going to be a lot of drop sheets and plank and horses to move around
which is why I’m posting. I have just completed a couffered ceiling
(12×12 room/office)for this customer with great success so I am gauranteed the job but
I want to keep the price honest and justifiable .
thanks all for your advice and input
Edited 12/27/2007 3:06 pm ET by jamar hammer
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Most of the time if you price one hour labor per joint I think that's pretty fair. Good Luck.
Time and materials with an acknowledged markup on the materials.
Steve
I always do it by the job. I will prime and paint one coat before installing. Some ceilings are high, sometimes you have to move all kinds of things. On some jobs you may have to cut in the garage and pass through windows, adding a lot of walking time. This can be especially true when corners are odd angles and you have to make a few trial cuts. Doing the filling, sanding, caulking and painting isn't always the carpenters job. Any joint or lineal foot price would have to include that, too. Don't forget the time it takes to meet, measure, estimate, do bills, pick up materials, supplies, insurance and the truck and tool expenses. I often figure by the day.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
hey hammer1
Thanks for all your insight I'll be sure to not miss anything