Estimate the total cost and the unit rate per m2 in preparing and applying 1 coat primer, 2 coats undercoat and 1 finishing coat to 40m2 of metallic surface.

Estimating Data:

Paint Data:

Different types of paint covering capacities per 100m2 for different surfaces and cost of paint are as follo

PAINT MATERIALS	COST/BUCKET (10 LITRE) RM	SURFACE	LITRES PER 100M2
Primer	95.00	Wood	8.00
		Metal	6.50
		Plaster	8.30
Undercoat	120.00	wood	7.20
		Metal	7.20
		Plaster	7.20
Final	180.00	Wood	8.30
		Metal	8.30
		Plaster	8.30

Allow 10% wastage for all works.

Labour Data:

Painter output data are as follows:

Paint Meterial	Surface	Hour per 100m2
	Wood	5.80
	Metal	5.00
	Plaster	6.60
Undercoat	Wood	5.00
	Metal	4.70
	Plaster	5.80
Final	Wood	4.50
	Metal	4.50
	Plaster	4.50

Daily rate for painter is RM80/day (8hrs/day).

Tools Cost:

Allow 20% of the material cost for paint brush, accessories and other small tools.

Tendering Factor:

Allow 10% of the total cost for profit and overhead.

No scaffolding is required.