Tipping floor installation guys?
Two guys from LB Flooring are installing 725 feet of prefinished wood floors in a brownstone apartment. What should I tip them? Will report back on quality of LB’s work.
Two guys from LB Flooring are installing 725 feet of prefinished wood floors in a brownstone apartment. What should I tip them? Will report back on quality of LB’s work.
If you appreciate the laborers work, by all means give them a tip- it will mean a lot to them. It may be insulting to give a “skilled tradesman” or owner of the company $20. Maybe something more personal like a bottle of Scotch is appropriate.
Usually I don’t get a tip (money)but the best tip it’s been respected and appreciated.On to of that if the owner decides to give you $20 may their God bless them.
And is not plain cheap I’m getting paid to be your helper for a little time, as simple as that.
I did not grow up in a wealthy household and at times I’m sure it was very hard for my mom but she always taught me by example to tip service people. I agree people should tip according to what they can but to not tip when you can afford to do so is just plain cheap!
If you wan’t to give a tip go ahead and give what you can afford.
Fot the simple reason that you are not obligated but makes the guys fill appreciated.
Some customers won’t even say thank you, what a shame.
a tip is not a kickback
you are confused
I just had my floors refinished (600 sq ft) and gave the only guy left on day two of the project (day 1 two guys showed up) $60. Was going to give each $30. They were ok for about $2.75 a square foot – not great but got it done quick and we were using a difficult stain. 1800woodfloors.com.
usually this exchange is called a “kickback” and done on a larger scale in NYC business
your answer is strange because these guys work for the boss, not for themselves. tips are a way to express gratitude for a job well done. you don’t tip the guy who delivers your lumber, cleans your carpet/furniture or anything else? that sucks.
call me crazy, but skilled tradesman aren’t tipped in my home.