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A homeowner in Boise asked me why I was scribing a baseboard instead of just caulking the gap.
He was watching me work on his kitchen remodel last Tuesday, and I explained that a tight scribe looks better and lasts longer than a bead of caulk. He said he'd never seen anyone take the time to do it that way before. How do you guys handle those conversations when a client questions a more careful method?
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julia8439d agoMost Upvoted
That line about the client never seeing anyone take the time really hits home. I get that a lot too. It can feel a bit frustrating when you're putting in the extra effort for their own good. I usually try to show them a piece I've already scribed next to a caulked joint from an old job. Seeing the difference side by side, how the caulk cracks and yellows, often clicks for them. It turns the conversation from a question into them appreciating the craft.
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