Master painter workshop and the pictures of horror

Wrong. If it breaks, it was very expensive. Because then it was for nothing. So money thrown out of the window.

That's exactly how I see it too, unfortunately.

If you are already afraid that this invoice will cause you a problem, then dispute the invoice and insist that only what was actually done is charged. If no surface was prepared, he cannot charge for it either. Otherwise, I agree with the painter. In kitchens and old buildings, this is often difficult. It was the same for us. Who knows how old the plaster is and how many layers of different colors are sticking to it. Maybe the entire plaster should have been renewed. It would have been a good opportunity if the kitchen is removed after 50 years.

Otherwise, I agree with the painter. In kitchens and old buildings, it is often difficult

That is exactly why he brought in a "professional." You really don't have to protect the "botcher" here. Just the question to the customer whether they need an invoice says a lot about the "professional"!

I did not defend anyone. I only agreed with the fact that it is particularly difficult in kitchens of old buildings. Of course, that was to be expected. The rest of the behavior was unprofessional, no question. I know such statements from craftsmen.

If you are already afraid that this invoice will cause you a problem, then dispute the invoice and insist that only what was actually done is listed. If no surface was prepared, he can't charge for it either? Otherwise, I agree with the painter. In kitchens and old buildings, this is often difficult. It was the same with us. Who knows how old the plaster is and how many layers of different colors are on it. Maybe the entire plaster should have been renewed. It would have been a good opportunity when the kitchen comes out after 50 years.

Disputing the services listed on the invoice but not provided is a good idea, less so the price, although this is only okay if no further corrections would be needed later, which I doubt. The plaster is in very good condition, it did not have to come off, only the old paint should have been removed, for this a giraffe sander and one to two hours of labor would have been enough, then it would have been worry-free.

That's exactly why he got a "professional." You don't really have to defend the "botcher" here. Just asking the customer if they need an invoice says a lot about the "professional"!

In fact, it was almost impossible for me to rely on two painters sent out by the boss, the kid fell into the well too easily and quickly...

The kitchen turned out great after all. The result is what counts. Plus the really good price. There is nothing to complain about here.

And since the master painter is not a clairvoyant and also did not use cheap material, in my opinion, you really can’t blame him.

Kitchens are always problematic because a lot of grease and oil-containing substances can penetrate the substrate. There are always some problems with the material.

And if it hasn’t cracked so far, it won’t crack anymore.

I would rather worry about the sockets next to the sink or the white wall behind the kitchen units.
The sockets are not permissible at all. Not a wet room and built too close to water.
No splash protection on the wall? How long is that supposed to stay clean?