Just curious on todays going rate per button on tufted pieces? Do you all charge extra per button? Ballpark on what you think is a fair rate per button?
Thanks,
Chuck
There is a lot more to consider than just tying off a button. Here's a photo of a H/B made by a friend last week. About 50 buttons, ply wood base - 4 inch foam, tufting. Delivery and set up included. He made it from scratch in the NYC area. The ends were cut to show deep tufting along the edges, - customers fabric - the job ran $ 2400.00.
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I charge Standard labor plus 2.50 a button. This is for redoing and existing piece. Cotton topper and recover.
Quotethe job ran $ 2400.00
That, on the surface sounds like a very good price. I guess he made the headboard, so that makes it more understandable.
Good professional work can cost,
Doyle
Yes he made the H/B - it was just 3/4 ply wood cut to shape. Customer supplied material. Even though it was complete service from start to finish - it was over priced but I guess this shop justifies prices based on the cost of doing business here in NYC area. Small business really has a challenge here to stay afloat -
Gov Cuomo is trying to freeze our property taxes for two years - it's an election year. At least he's attempting to do the right thing but it's only a band aid from my view. They probably spent more studying the impact of freezing taxes then what they'll save homeowners.
SA