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Frustrated with the push for quick fixes over quality work...
Every job lately, clients want it done yesterday with the cheapest materials... like they're ordering fast food. I try to explain that good flooring needs proper prep and time to set... but they don't listen. It's like the whole idea of lasting value is gone... just instant gratification. Makes me worry about the future of our trade.
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the_susan7mo ago
That fast food mindset is ruining good work. It hits every trade, not just flooring. When people rush jobs and use bad materials, things break fast. Then they call us back to fix it, wasting more time and money. Soon, no one will know how to do things right anymore. We're building a throwaway world, and it sucks.
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brown.finley7mo ago
Cheap fixes let people afford repairs they couldn't otherwise, so maybe it's not all bad?
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tessagibson7mo ago
But what if the cheap option is the only one some people can get? Not everyone has the money for the best materials and a long job. Sometimes a quick fix that lasts a few years is better than nothing at all. It keeps their house safe and lets them save up for something better later. I get wanting quality, but making people feel bad for their budget doesn't help either.
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