ᐅ Painting Work for Prefabricated Houses: Which Interior Paint? Paintable Wallpaper?
Created on: 28 Feb 2023 13:35
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Hausmax123
Hello, we are currently in the middle of building our prefabricated house, and we have some questions about the painting work. The standard in our general contractor’s contract includes everywhere a Q3-level skim coat and white paint using dispersion paint. After the first discussion with the painter, we still have many questions...
Regarding the paint, we want to use one that is as free as possible from harmful substances and emissions, as my wife is very sensitive in this area. As an alternative to dispersion paint, I have read something about silicate paints/silicate dispersion paints, although there are frequent remarks that these are not very suitable for drywall (plasterboard) surfaces. Alternatively, I think certified low-emission dispersion paints could also be an option. The painter informed me that a certified paint (Blue Angel label) would cost €3.20/sqm (approximately $3.40/sqft) more net than the standard, which I find quite expensive.
Furthermore, the painter recommended using painting fleece everywhere, which would cost an additional €8.20/sqm (about $8.75/sqft) net, and of course would be a significant extra expense. Since we have many large south-facing windows, he mentioned that raking light could otherwise cause major issues.
Can anyone provide advice on these points and help reduce our question marks? 😉
Regarding the paint, we want to use one that is as free as possible from harmful substances and emissions, as my wife is very sensitive in this area. As an alternative to dispersion paint, I have read something about silicate paints/silicate dispersion paints, although there are frequent remarks that these are not very suitable for drywall (plasterboard) surfaces. Alternatively, I think certified low-emission dispersion paints could also be an option. The painter informed me that a certified paint (Blue Angel label) would cost €3.20/sqm (approximately $3.40/sqft) more net than the standard, which I find quite expensive.
Furthermore, the painter recommended using painting fleece everywhere, which would cost an additional €8.20/sqm (about $8.75/sqft) net, and of course would be a significant extra expense. Since we have many large south-facing windows, he mentioned that raking light could otherwise cause major issues.
Can anyone provide advice on these points and help reduce our question marks? 😉
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WilderSueden28 Feb 2023 23:00Hausmax123 schrieb:
Is there any explanation for this other than overcharging?Is that the business model? The big profits aren’t made from the base price, but from the upgrades. This applies to houses, cars, vacations, and more...Ideally, you should think about this in advance and have it included in the offer phase or have that trade removed from the contract. Then, if necessary, you still have the chance to look for another general contractor (GC). In practice, it often doesn’t work out that smoothly. Whether the surcharge is justified or not is completely irrelevant. You either stick with the standard, pay the surcharge, or have the painting work removed from the contract now and subcontract it yourself. With option three, though, the planned profit certainly stays with the GC 😉
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xMisterDx2 Mar 2023 20:03Hausmax123 schrieb:
Does silicate paint have any drawbacks besides the price, and what would be a reasonable surcharge? I find an extra €3.8 per square meter (about $4.20 per square yard) compared to standard dispersion paint quite steep. Is there any explanation for this other than overcharging? I checked both paints on popular online stores, and the difference is only around €1.5 per liter (about $1.70 per quart), which would amount to maybe 50 cents per square meter (roughly 0.50 square yard)...Then get the paint and do it yourself 😉
The painter or general contractor can charge whatever they want, but you don’t have to buy it.
If you are having Q3 drywall finishing done anyway, go for silicate dispersion paint and skip the painting fleece. That will save money.