Yes, I know is tedious work.
The contractor committed but back out when found is veneer and just try to brush it off and say, can't be done.
The correct way is to say, it can be done, but requires many steps but we'll lose money.
Explain it rather than just bluff the way and treat us like a fool.
Another example.
Quotation was on Vinilex500 paint, but they use Matex paint.
After the painting, there's is still a tinge of the former paint work still visible.
When I show him the photos of the paint can they are using, he says oh, they use the wrong paint, let me get them to redo.
By then, I already have all my other furniture ready to move it and I can't afford anymore delay.
This guy is trying to just do some quick con job. very typical.
So, is he going to just compensate on the paint difference or should he compensate much more?