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    Estimating GuidelinesThe following examples are very useful in estimating materials cost when painting with Fine Paints of Europe® finishes.  If you are planning on doing the work yourself, the only additional costs will be incidentals such as sandpaper, solvents, brushes, etc.  If you are planning on using a professional painter, your labor factor with FPE paints will normally be the same or a bit more than that for conventional domestic coatings, and your overall cost including labor and paint will seldom increase more than 15%.

    Doors

    Wooden doors measuring 6'6" x 3'; new or previously painted.
    Estimate based upon painting and priming 3 door sides.

     
      Units Size Cost
    Oil Primer/Undercoat (1 coat) (1) .75L $35.00
    Hollandlac Brilliant (2 coats) (1) .75L $40.00
        TOTAL $75.00

    Kitchen Cabinets

    35 linear feet of cabinets (2 1/2' H); painting previously stained cabinets on both sides of the doors (200 sq. ft.).

     
      Units Size Cost
    Oil Primer/Undercoat (1 coat) (2) .75L $70.00
    Hollandlac Brilliant or Satin (2 coats) (1) 2.5L $115.00
        TOTAL $185.00

    Bedroom

    10' x 10' (248 sq. ft.): 2 windows, 2 doors, 8' ceiling

     
      Units Size Cost
    Walls: Eurolux Matte (2 coats) (2) 2.5L $200.00
    Ceiling: Eurolux Matte (2 coats) (1) 2.5L $100.00
    Trim: Oil Primer/Undercoat (1 coat) (1) .75L $35.00
    Hollandlac Satin (2 coats) (2) .75L $80.00
        TOTAL $415.00

    Living Room

    15' x 18' (441 sq. ft.): 3 windows, set of French doors.

     
      Units Size Cost
    Walls: Eurolux Matte (2 coats) (3) 2.5L $300.00
    Ceiling: Eurolux Matte (2 coats) (2) 2.5L $200.00
    Trim: Oil Primer/Undercoat (2 coats) (1) .75L $35.00
    Hollandlac Brilliant (2 coats) (1) 2.5L $115.00
        TOTAL $650.00