Paint baseboard

What’s in this rate

This unit is painting interior baseboard with two coats of semi-gloss enamel. The painter cuts the top edge and brushes the face. The rate is per linear foot. Casing or chair rail, a door frame, and new baseboard install are separate units.

Build-up

Labor 0.04 hr × $42.00 wage and burden

$1.68

Material and small tools

$0.22

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$1.90 / LF

Overhead 10% of direct

$0.19

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$0.21

Loaded rate

$2.30 / LF

Related rates

• Paint trim enamel — $2.83 / LF
• Paint door frame enamel — $43.19 / EA
• Caulk paint prep — $1.73 / LF

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