Oh the only other thing I forgot to add is that the painter doesn't want to work for free. Every one wants free but no one wants to work for free. Many people think that the painter should move the furniture, prep, etc for free.


The painter giving the bid is almost always thinking about the furniture he has to move. Every thing. If you don't want it included in the bid, then move it before you get the bid, or possibly assure him it will be moved if he gets the bid (and he may not believe you. People often say they will move furniture and then don't. They want free!). If you plan on prepping to save money, do it before you get the bid. Many people say they will prep and then don't. Many people do prep and do it half a$$ed. Again they want free.


Try and remember the painter is giving you the lowest bid he can. He assumes you will get more than one bid and he wants to be competitive. He how ever doesn't want to volunteer to move furniture or mud and sand for nothing.