I was wondering how, those of you that refinish furniture estimate prices? I first figure the rough size of the peice(sqft), then look at what finish is on there and how thick the old finish is. From there look at how complex the peice is( more hours needed). Then see what they want on it for a finish. I usally add 25% for extras. What do you get per hour? I know this will be different for everyone. For me, I do this to offset my disabilty check and uaslly take a couple of weeks to finish even simple projects. For some reason the work keeps coming. Currently I am charging $20 a hour I work on the peice. My overhead is low as I do not have much in cost for heat or utlities
How do you base your prices? Is it close to the same method or do you have a different system? I have been getting lots of work and now raising my prices alot and stilll seem to get more work then I can handle. Buy summer it will be on the books and will have to start getting tax on it all and have more headaches.