Thread: Pro Custom Painters? New Trends?

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(QUOTE) If I didn't know how to do it myself, I'd have a hard time justifying that kind of money to my family to alot to a hobby.


I know what you mean. That's how I got into this biz, was to save myself money.

When I have a customer apologize, that an estimate is more than they can afford, I often tell them that I understand. I am more affordable than some painters, and I still can't afford me! Biggest problem is that it is so labor intensive to do it right.

As far as special paints, I don't mention them unless customers request one. I feel that most of them have a negative side, and if the customer spends $4,000 on materials, I don't usually get to do much with artwork or graphics, and that is what keeps me interested in putting 100-200 hours into a job. I'd rather get a real job......it would certainly be a lot easier!!!