Is $800 to re-tape and paint cathedral ceiling seams a fair price?
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I hired a contractor to re-tape and paint my cathedral ceiling seams. I paid $800 for the job, but the results look really bad to me. I don't think he really sanded, as I didn't see him do it, and there wasn't a mess except for the old tape. I feel bad because he says it looks good, but I'm looking for opinions from others. I'm now planning to google how to fix this myself.
Quote Details
The quote was for re-taping and painting cathedral ceiling seams. The homeowner expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the work, specifically noting a perceived lack of sanding. - Work: Re-tape cathedral ceiling seams - Work: Paint cathedral ceiling seams
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Category
Painting
Price
$800
Quote Date
October 2, 2025
Location
Interior
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