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Painting Estimate Template & Calculator

Painting estimates that price the prep, not just the paint

Prep, masking, primer, paint, and labor organized so customers see the value of a professional finish.

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Example painting projects

  • Interior repaint of a three-bedroom home
  • Exterior repaint with trim
  • Cabinet painting

Pro tips

  • • Show prep as its own section; it explains price differences between bids.

How a painting bid comes together

  1. 1

    Start

    Open a painting estimate with the sections below already in place, or a blank one.

  2. 2

    Add items

    Click suggested items to add them, then enter quantities and your costs.

  3. 3

    Set your price

    Choose markup or target margin. See cost, price, profit, and margin update live.

  4. 4

    Send

    Pick the proposal style, preview it, and download a branded PDF.

Common sections in a painting estimate

Suggested items are a checklist, not prices. You decide what goes in.

Preparation

  • Surface prep and patchinghr
  • Masking and protectionLS
  • Minor drywall repairsea

Materials

  • Primergal
  • Wall paintgal
  • Trim paintgal
  • SuppliesLS

Labor

  • Wall paintingSF
  • Ceiling paintingSF
  • Trim and doorsLF
  • CleanupLS

Painting estimate FAQ

How do I estimate paint gallons?

Divide paintable square footage by the coverage rate on the product data sheet, multiply by the number of coats, and round up to whole gallons.

Will my customer see my costs?

No. The proposal shows only customer prices, in the level of detail you choose. Internal costs, markup, margin, and notes never appear.

Do the suggested items include prices?

No. Suggestions help you remember what belongs in the bid. You enter your own costs, so nothing is priced with made-up numbers.

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