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Old 01-27-2023, 06:59 PM
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Does anyone know the going rate for painters here. My son is considering coming here from St. Louis were the going rate is $3.00/square foot. He has been a union painter for 18 years and would like to go into business for himself but wants to make sure he can earn a living wage. What other things should he consider? Thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice.
I must be out of touch. $3/ft2? $300 for one 8' x 12' wall? Over $1000 for the 4 walls of one room?