9781332125142 - Estimates, Costs Profits (Classic Reprint): Exterior Painting and Interior Decorating: Exterior Painting and Interior Decorating (Classic Reprint) de Vanderwalker, ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical guide for painters and contractors on how to accurately calculate the costs of their projects. Written for those who understand the practicalities of the trade but may not have mastered the business side, it provides a clear framework for estimating material, labor, overhead expenses, and profit. The author takes a realistic approach, acknowledging that many painters undervalue their skills and knowledge, often underbidding competitors and operating at a loss. In a time when efficiency is a prized virtue, this book encourages readers to recognize the true value of their work and avoid the pitfalls of guesswork and haphazard pricing. Through detailed examples, the author teaches readers how to accurately measure surfaces, calculate material requirements, and assess the time needed for various painting tasks. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that each job involves more than just material and labor, including essential overhead expenses like rent, insurance, and transportation. By demonstrating how to account for all these factors, the book empowers painters to charge fair prices for their services, ensuring both financial success and the delivery of high-quality work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.