Painting - Tipping Painters?

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river8023
12-13-05, 07:04 PM
Hello,

We are in the process of having our house painted. I was just wondering is it customary to tip on top of the final quote. They are doing a good job and detail oriented. If tipping is customary, Is it usually a % based or flat $ based? Final quote is around $3000.

Thanks.

marksr
12-13-05, 07:25 PM
Welcome to the forums

Most folks don't tip the contractors or their help but it is a nice gesture especially when a job is well done. Ocasionally I worked on homes where the homeowners brought pizza for lunch and even a few that took all the trades out for lunch. When my oldest son was 12-13 yr old he often got tips from my customers but then thats another story. :)
prowallguy
12-14-05, 06:53 AM
Tips are not expected nor required. If you feel like tipping, give it to the employees, not the owner. The owner should be making a decent profit from the job, and the employees will be pleasantly surprised at the gesture, especially at this time of the year. A little extra for Xmas is always nice.

The best tip a contractor can ever get:
Tell your friends. Referrals are the best source of leads for any contractor.

slickshift
12-14-05, 10:40 AM
Yup, not expected or required
But very much appreciated
Do give it to each of the worker bees if you decide to tip
slickshift
12-14-05, 10:41 AM
The best tip a contractor can ever get:
Tell your friends. Referrals are the best source of leads for any contractor.
Can I get an "Amen" from the congregation?
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