Painting estimates depend on surface area, the number of coats and the prep work. Listing rooms or surfaces separately lets the customer drop or add areas without a full re-quote. The template below is pre-filled with sample painting line items — replace the prices with your own and download a PDF.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface prep: patch, sand, caulk | 1 job | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Interior walls, 2 coats | 1450 sq ft | $2.10 | $3,045.00 |
| Ceilings, 1 coat | 600 sq ft | $1.25 | $750.00 |
| Trim and doors | 14 ea | $65.00 | $910.00 |
| Premium paint and supplies | 1 lot | $520.00 | $520.00 |
Sample prices for illustration only. Your rates depend on your market, materials and labor costs.
| Line item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface prep: patch, sand, caulk | 1 job | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Interior walls, 2 coats | 1450 sq ft | $2.10 | $3,045.00 |
| Ceilings, 1 coat | 600 sq ft | $1.25 | $750.00 |
| Trim and doors | 14 ea | $65.00 | $910.00 |
| Premium paint and supplies | 1 lot | $520.00 | $520.00 |
Measure the paintable area, divide by your production rate to get labor hours, multiply by your hourly rate, then add paint (area ÷ coverage per gallon × coats) and supplies.
Yes. Prep varies a lot between houses, and showing it separately explains why two similar rooms can cost different amounts.
A unique invoice number, the issue date, your business details, the customer's details, a description of the work, amounts, taxes, the total due and the payment terms.
Due on receipt, Net 14 and Net 30 are common. Shorter terms usually mean faster payment for small businesses.