With that said, I’m not hard-nosed about anything on my work order. And honestly, 30 days is extremely generous. My work order states that the client needs to pick up and pay for their piece within 30 days of completion or it becomes my property. I work out of my home, and don’t have room to store pieces for an extended period of time. If it’s a massive piece that’s super heavy or awkward I’d charge more.ĥ.) If you’re not delivering, it’s a good idea to specify when you expect the client to pick up their piece. If they want me to choose new hardware for them, I just add the cost to the final price.Ĥ.) Will the client be dropping off and picking up their piece, or will you have to deliver it? $25 is generally what I would charge someone who lives relatively nearby, and for a piece that my mom and I can carry ourselves. Hardware isn’t cheap and I specifically state in my work order that new hardware isn’t included in the quoted price. You’ll probably have to fill the old holes and drill new ones, and that’s hard to do without the new hardware in hand. If they’re replacing it, it’s a good idea to have them pick out hardware before you start working because the new hardware most likely won’t fit in the existing holes.
Also find out if there’s obvious damage that needs to be repaired, such as loose/missing veneer or broken drawers.ģ.) Find out if the client intends to use the existing hardware or if they plan to replace it. If for some reason you can’t view it in person, ask them to send you exact measurements and pictures of the piece. I like to see pieces in person before coming up with a quote. Painting the insides will use significantly more paint and time, so price it accordingly.Ģ.) Know exactly what you’re getting into. Also find out if they want the inside of the cabinets or drawers finished. Do they want additional work done, such as a graphic or decoupaging? If they’re having trouble describing what they like, ask them to pull a few pictures from Pinterest to show you.
Also discuss how much, if any, distressing they want, and how they want the piece to be sealed. Suggestions to include in your own work orderġ.) Find out the exact paint color your client wants. I also thought I’d go over some of the details you might want to consider having in your own work order and why.
CANARI HOME FURNITURE DOWNLOAD
I’m going to share my personal work order with you, and you’re welcome to download and change it however you want to use for your own personal needs. When you’re ready to start taking on custom projects, it’s important to write out a furniture painting work order so all the details and expectations are clear between you and your client. Once you’ve been painting furniture for a while, you will almost certainly begin getting requests to do custom work.
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