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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.
Company: ____________________
Estimate #: ________ Date: ________
Client: ____________________
Job address: ____________________
| Item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Scopewright fills this in for you from a job walk-through (photos and a voice note) and your own price book, then turns it into a Good/Better/Best proposal your client can accept online. Your first estimate is free, no card needed. Start free
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