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1.16. How does EstiMate calculate paint for 1 and 2 sided signs?

How does the number of coats of paint figure in for a single sided MDO plywood sign versus a double sided MDO plywood sign? Normally both sides of the material need to be painted regardless of whether they are single sided or double sided. Does the program account for painting both sides of the material when 2 coats is selected? (Normally my material already comes primed.)

If a single sided sign is selected EstiMate calculates painting for one side of the sign. This decision was made by EstiMate's developer to give flexibility to the calculations since not all substrates require painting on both sides. If you require painting both sides of the sign then increase the number of coats accordingly.