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How to quote Painting and coatings without losing money

Surface preparation, sandblasting and industrial painting per m².

PRE · Surface preparation

  • Sandblaster / shot blaster (Labor)
  • Abrasive (grit or sand) (Materials)
  • Compressor and sandblasting equipment (Equipment)

PIN · Application

  • Industrial painter (Labor)
  • Primer (Materials)
  • Topcoat (Materials)
  • Thinner (Materials)
  • Airless sprayer (Equipment)

CAL · Quality control

  • Coatings inspector (Engineering)
  • Thickness gauge and inspection equipment (Tools)

SEG · Safety and scaffolding

  • PPE kit per person (PPE)
  • Scaffolding (Subcontractors)

Exclusions worth putting in writing

  • Scaffolding (unless stated)
  • Structural repairs
  • Hazardous waste removal

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