Task timings

These are the minutes each task takes per unit. Tweak them to match how fast you work — the timings will then use your numbers automatically.

Preparation

Minutes per unit for each level of prep. Use these to dial in how much time different conditions add.

Walls
min / m²
min
min
min
Ceilings
min / m²
min
min
min
Skirtings
min / linear m
min
min
min
Doors
min / door
min
min
min
Door Frames
min / frame
min
min
min
Dado / Picture Rail
min / linear m
min
min
min
Windows
min / window
min
min
min

Walls & ceilings

Wash down walls
min / m² wall
min
Fill & sand walls
min / m² wall
min
Mist coat walls (new plaster)
min / m² wall
min
Mist coat ceiling (new plaster)
min / m² ceiling
min
Emulsion walls — 2 coats
min / m² wall
min
Emulsion walls — 3 coats
min / m² wall
min
Emulsion ceiling — 2 coats
min / m² ceiling
min

Skirtings

Prep skirting (sand/caulk)
min / linear m
min
Undercoat skirting
min / linear m
min
Topcoat skirting
min / linear m
min

Doors

Door — prep + undercoat + 2 topcoats
min / door
min
Door — prep + undercoat + 1 topcoat
min / door
min
Door lining + architrave (per door)
min / door
min
Door frame — prep + undercoat + topcoat
min / door frame
min

Windows

Window — prep + undercoat + topcoat
min / window
min

Radiators

Radiator — prep + undercoat + topcoat
min / radiator
min
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