Role and scope
Nick leads the software and editorial work behind Paint Cost Check. His role includes defining the calculator's inputs, documenting the formulas, checking that worked examples match the implementation, reviewing cited sources, and deciding when published material needs correction or clarification.
Nick is not presented as a painting contractor, construction estimator, building inspector, environmental consultant, or safety professional. The site relies on direct manufacturer and government sources for specific reference points and labels its remaining ranges as product modeling judgments.
What readers should expect
- Formulas and exclusions that can be inspected publicly.
- Worked examples with enough inputs to reproduce the arithmetic.
- Direct source links instead of unattributed national averages.
- Clear separation between employee wages and contractor billing.
- Visible publication and last-reviewed dates.
- Corrections when evidence or implementation changes.
Contact and standards
Read the editorial standardsor use the contact page to report a calculation, citation, accessibility, or clarity issue.