Galvanized metal prep paint

What’s in this rate

This unit is preparing and priming one square foot of galvanized metal. The painter cleans, treats, and applies a galvanized-compatible primer ready for finish enamel. The rate is per square foot. Finish enamel coats and exterior metal enamel full system are separate units.

Build-up

Labor 0.035 hr × $42.00 wage and burden

$1.47

Material and small tools

$0.61

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$2.08 / SF

Overhead 10% of direct

$0.21

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$0.23

Loaded rate

$2.52 / SF

Related rates

• CMU elastomeric coat — $2.91 / SF
• Stair stringer enamel — $4.25 / LF
• Ceiling grid touch-up — $1.68 / LF

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