OK, the apartment block will need painting soon and I will need to find a painter
so I can make a reasonable estimate, what is the cost per sq.m. for painting in emulsion, 2 coats
work only as I will supply the paint
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OK, the apartment block will need painting soon and I will need to find a painter
so I can make a reasonable estimate, what is the cost per sq.m. for painting in emulsion, 2 coats
work only as I will supply the paint
I supplied the paint and had my 4 story office building painted in 2 coats and a large sign removed from the top. The total cost was around 2,000 baht. I found some painters that were working in the area painting the newer buildings and they came right over and did it. Did a bang up job and have no complaints
Get the fat Samui decorator and his mate in.
Have you got a swimming pool for somtam to bask in?
500 baht per square meter
A bit high [per square metre].Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
I'll do it myself for that price.
me too!
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Originally Posted by DrAndy
Literally, Andy!
You'll find it much more pleasing if you just paint the fucker [or anything] yourself.
9 out of 10 Thais haven't gained the vocation of painting.
Everyday amateur or so-called professional.
Never mind the price - it's the quality of work applied.
That's the going rate most contractors will quote. You can always get Somchai to do it for less.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rural SurinA bit high [per square metre].Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
I'll do it myself for that price.
Professional contractors + Somchai = same same:)Quote:
Originally Posted by HumbertThat's the going rate most contractors will quote. You can always get Somchai to do it for less.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rural SurinA bit high [per square metre].Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
I'll do it myself for that price.
no, I would find it much more boringQuote:
Originally Posted by Rural Surin
The lot I had to paint my house did a good job
with Emulsion, you are going to get a good finish anyway, it is the edges that make the difference
I just need a ballpark figure to base my budget on
I hate painting, all that pissing about cutting in as well, then giving it a second coat.... stuff thatQuote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
yeah, better things to do, like posting on TD
Painting is quite meditative.Quote:
Originally Posted by sabai sabai
One with the brush.
you may be one with your brush, but how much will it cost for several others to be one with theirs?
Does include the lau khow thrown in with the deal?:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
All I want is a basic price, not some metaphysical nonsense that belongs in MKP
Grab a paint brush, see how many square metres you get done in a day, divide that by 8. Then times that by how many workers at 250 baht a day:)Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
yeah, they use rollers
Be wary of them watering your paint down by 50% as it makes the job a lot easier for them so I have read
Hired locals to paint my house at 1,000 baht per day rate. 09:00 to dusk. Finished the job in two days. Two story 2,000 sq. ft home. This included prime coat of anti-fungus coating.
First time I painted the place the contractor seemed to be first class with a formal written detailed bid. Cost 50,000 baht. Power wash, de-fungus, scraping all old paint off, primer, primary painting coat and then finish coat. After Two years is partially peeling so got the local boys in at cost. Two contrasting colors used overall. Took this professional almost 1 and a half months to complete.
If you have a known general contractor or handyman, I'd suggest you hire them at a day rate and do a little supervising, but not intrusive.
Overhead by owner of contractor's. Ferang rate.
I get Ms Bangyai to do the cutting in while I supervise with a cold Leo.Quote:
Originally Posted by sabai sabai
pay the workers 250 bht per day
Seems like he'd be better off, trying to find 5 Thais, give them a floor each to paint, I'd give them 500 baht a day each, might get a better job out of them. Tell them they've got a week to do it. Could always give the one who's floor needs the least white spirit a bonus too :)
Either that, or get done by the contractor by the sound of it
Edit: Does the exterior or interior need painting, or both ?
most of it is interior, but the back needs repainting and that would require scaffolding
the front is easily accessible from each floor
Just got a quote at B25 per sqm for the inside work
so with around 1200 sqm inside, that will be B30K
Floor tiles laid yet? Fixtures installed? If not cost should be minimal, can do a quick and dirty paint job inside.
Are you supplying the paint?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
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Originally Posted by Humbert
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Originally Posted by DrAndy
40 to 50baht per square meter, more for the back due to scaffolding set up.
LoL yes I used to find it Zen like painting the tanks at BP refinery in WA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rural SurinPainting is quite meditative.Quote:
Originally Posted by sabai sabai
One with the brush.
Especially when they made us stop spray painting and we had to use rollers and brushes. (on the outside)
Mark
hey, look at the pics, no tiles or anything installedQuote:
Originally Posted by ltnt
they can get the first coat done, then maybe the tiles etc, then the second
yes, the price is for the workQuote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
so a good qoute so farQuote:
Originally Posted by dirtydog
I can confirm 25b in chiangmai just labour. I have only ceilings but have been quoted 2000 badt for 80m2, this is with exposed beams every 45cms as well. Does anyone have any ideas about which paint, ive seen dulux, ToA, 4seasons, beger, etc im getting a primer and acrylic emulsion big tubs for 3400 b that will do 40m2, this is for either Toa which i found on sale or 4seasons, dulux is mega bucks. Any help on make much appreciated?
All good paints, any of them will do.Quote:
Originally Posted by benlovesnuk
^ TOA make good paints but they also make cheaper versions which are OK
get the better stuff, Supershield
Cheers, im thinking primer than 2 coats its going over gyproc which has already been taped skimmed and sanded, does this sound about right?
sounds fine
I wouldn't do any painting until I have had all the tiling and other dusty work completed.
And yes some Thais do cut the paint up to 50% and whisk away the extra paint for their next job so be careful.
I reckon it is a good idea to get a first coat done as soon as possible in some casesQuote:
Originally Posted by Loy Toy
I will have some exposed conduit on the original concrete walls, so a quick paint job before those are fitted will stop them being splattered later
the second coat can be done towards the end, and cut in to any fittings
So multiple trips for your painters?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
And try to get the painters to fit the exposed conduit into the wall. It's my pet hate.