Getting several quotes for your kitchen cabinet painting project is always the best thing to do. That’s because you discover that different cabinet painters quote different prices. As a matter of fact, these prices are so different that you are wondering what is going on. “How can I have so many wildly different quotes from all of these contractors?”

It’s very easy to explain. There is a saying that says it all, and it is, “You get what you pay for.” In order to have inside house painters who are knowledgeable about the proper way to paint and who use the best supplies, you have to pay a high price for them. Although that is generally true, the most knowledgeable painters are not necessarily the most expensive. If you have a few lower quotes, this doesn’t necessarily mean that these cabinet painters are not worth hiring. Unfortunately, the saying listed above tends to be true more often than it is not.

At Cornerstone Painting in Woodinville WA, we will give you a free estimate, a warranty and help you choose the best colors for your kitchen. Our crew members passed their background checks, and they are licensed and covered under our liability insurance policy. You can rest assured knowing that they are prepared to do the highest quality work possible. However, these preparations let you know that we cannot quote you the lowest prices, but we want you to know how we decide what a quote should be. The following three reasons are why you have been getting different quotes from so many different contractors:

Why Are My Quotes So Different from One Another?

Lousy Contractors

Some of your quotes may have come from lousy contractors. They cannot do a good job, so they will try to make extra money by asking you for a large deposit. If someone asks you to buy the supplies, you know that this is another bad actor. Contractors who have experience purchase their supplies from suppliers who offer them discounts. Since a contractor without experience or sufficient knowledge in the industry doesn’t have these connections, they quote you a lower price and ask you to purchase the supplies. When someone does this, it doesn’t end up saving you any money because the supplies you purchase at the retail price will cost a lot of money.

The bad actors will be easy to spot if you make a point of communicating with them. Ask them questions about their prices and why they are charging that particular price. These contractors will not be able to go into any detail about their prices, and some of them will even leave this question unanswered. At Cornerstone Painting in Woodinville WA, we will never leave you hanging when you ask us a question. You will understand everything we are doing from the beginning until the end. We want your experience with us to be first-rate.

The Cost of Labor

Labor makes up most of the expense in a quote, and different contractors use different ways to calculate this expense. Because you receive so many different quotes, you will want to ask each contractor how they calculated their labor charges. One way is in man-hours. Man-hours can be used to determine labor costs for one person or a crew of 10. The best contractors will be happy to explain their labor costs to you, so be sure to ask.

The Cost of Supplies

The cost of supplies often depends on the quality of the supplies. If a contractor uses low-quality supplies, they can quote you a lower price. Other contractors may have higher quotes because they are using higher-quality supplies. For example, one contractor uses Sherwin Williams paint and quotes a higher price, but your kitchen cabinets will look better than if a cheaper paint was used, and the results will also last longer.

Bonus: Warranties

A warranty tells you that a contractor believes in the work that their workers do, and if you are unhappy, the contractor is letting you know that they will make things right. If a contractor is not giving you a warranty, you cannot trust that, if there is a problem, the contractor will work it out to your satisfaction. We are offering our clients a 5-year warranty. If you would like to get a quote for cabinet painting, visit our website. We have a short form for you to fill out, and we will contact you as soon as possible. You can also call us. We are here to help you decide what the best colors are for your kitchen and to schedule an appointment to begin work. Contact us today!