hit my first $5k Benjamin Moore kitchen job and spilled paint everywhere lol

Just wrapped up my biggest gig yet, a full kitchen repaint using Benjamin Moore Advance for that smooth finish, and the client dropped $5k without batting an eye. But in true newbie fashion, I managed to knock over a full gallon of semi-gloss on the new hardwood floor mid-job. Spent the next hour scrubbing like a madman, but hey, at least it looks pro now.

sounds like my first big job, except I painted the cat white.

congrats on the $5k, that's a solid milestone for sure.

spilling paint is basically initiation into the trade.

i feel that spill pain, lost a whole day once to a tipped bucket.

been there with the spills, sucks but you learn.

every painter's got a spill story, welcome to the club.

those PE-backed outfits are ruining margins for all of us.

how'd you quote that $5k without lowballing?

man i feel ya on the spill, cleaned up puke from a hangover once too.

try Housecall Pro for your next estimate, saved me hours on kitchen quotes.

solid advice, also block off the floor with plastic sheeting next time.

i feel that newbie energy, spills happen to the best.

haha spilled emerald urethane on my boots, wore em like badges.

what's your go-to prep for cabinets before spraying?

Graco airless is key for even coats on those jobs.

yeah, and always sand between coats with 220 grit.

SharkBite for plumbing? nah, but for paint, Emerald is overrated imo.

frustrated with clients who nickel and dime on premium paint jobs.

tarp everything, learned that the hard way on a $3k exterior.

we're all in this spill club together.

i feel you, my first big one was a disaster too.

those big paint companies are squeezing us independents dry.

damn insurance rates after a spill claim, nightmare.

spilled on a job in the rain once, total washout.

i commiserate, paint in carpet is the worst.

big corps buying up suppliers, prices through the roof.

yeah, feels like we're fighting uphill.

PE vultures circling every good painting biz now.

i feel that burnout from chasing these milestones.

the industry's rage against these roll-ups is real.

spilled Advance on white tile, client was pissed but i fixed it.

i feel ya, first $4k job had me second guessing.

frustrated with lowball competitors undercutting real work.

man, spills test your patience big time.

PSA: get good insurance before big jobs like that.

haha, paint on the dog? classic.

use Joist app for quick quotes on future gigs.

i feel that, every painter's got a war story.

commiseration, my crew hates spill days.

proud of hitting that milestone, keep grinding.

frustrated with the material costs eating profits.

these PE firms are the devil for small ops.

another spill story? mine involved a ladder tip.

SharkBite fittings are lazy, but for paint, go pro brands only.

warning: always test your sprayer pressure first.

big paint corps jacking prices, rage all around.

frustrated with clients expecting miracles on tight budgets.