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Painting estimate template

A free, printable painting estimate for interior and exterior painters: every line a client expects, with columns for quantity, unit price and total. Print it or save it as a PDF from your browser.

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Company: ____________________

Estimate #: ________ Date: ________

Client: ____________________

Job address: ____________________

ItemQtyUnitUnit priceTotal
Prep
Move and cover furniture______$____$____
Mask trim, floors and fixtures______$____$____
Patch holes and cracks______$____$____
Sand and prime repairs______$____$____
Walls & ceilings
Walls (sq ft / m², coats)______$____$____
Ceilings (sq ft / m², coats)______$____$____
Accent wall or colour change______$____$____
Trim & doors
Baseboards (linear ft / m)______$____$____
Door and window casings______$____$____
Doors (each side)______$____$____
Cabinets (if included)______$____$____
Materials
Paint (gallons / litres) and sheen______$____$____
Primer______$____$____
Caulk, filler and sundries______$____$____
Close-out
Clean-up and touch-ups______$____$____
Tax______$____$____

Estimate total: $__________

Valid for 30 days. Deposit and payment schedule: ____________________. This estimate is not a fixed-price contract.

Pricing tips for painting jobs

  • State the number of coats and the paint line: it's the most common reason quotes differ.
  • Price colour changes (dark to light) higher because they often need an extra coat.
  • Note who moves furniture and whether wall repairs beyond small patches are extra.

Skip the blank lines

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