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Painter quote template

Customers compare painting quotes line by line, and the cheapest one often hides the prep work. Show the surfaces, square footage, number of coats, paint brand and the prep you will do, and your quote stops looking expensive and starts looking thorough.

Example painter quote

Example painter quote
Interior repaint – living room & hallway
Prepared for: Apartment, occupied
Quote
Line items of the example painter quote
DescriptionQtyUnit priceAmount
Prep: fill cracks, sand, mask & protect floors1 job$220.00$220.00
Walls – 2 coats premium matte (520 sq ft)520 sq ft$1.60$832.00
Ceilings – 2 coats flat white (310 sq ft)310 sq ft$1.20$372.00
Doors & trim – satin enamel6 pc$45.00$270.00
Subtotal
$1,694.00
Tax 8%
$135.52
Total
$1,829.52
Notes: Paint: premium washable matte, colours chosen by customer. Furniture moving to centre of room included. Prices are illustrative examples, not market rates.

What to include in a painting job quote

  • Rooms/surfaces and measurements
  • Prep work: patching, sanding, priming, masking
  • Number of coats and paint brand/finish
  • Who supplies paint and how colours are chosen
  • Furniture moving, protection and clean-up
  • Timeline and how many days the rooms will be unusable

Pricing tips for painters

  • Price by area for walls and ceilings and per item for doors, windows and trim.
  • List prep as its own line — it is where quality painters differ from cheap ones.
  • Offer a premium paint upgrade as an optional line rather than a second quote.
  • Include a deposit term if you buy materials before starting.

Send it as a link and get it accepted online

With QuoteNod you build this painting job quote on your phone, totals and tax are calculated for you, and you send it by WhatsApp, email or link. Your customer opens it without an app, can download a PDF, and taps Accept or Reject — you see the answer on your dashboard instantly.

Painter quote FAQ

How do painters calculate a quote?

Measure the surfaces, multiply by your rate per square foot/metre for each surface type, then add prep, materials and per-item work like doors and trim.

Should paint be included in the quote?

Usually yes, with the brand and finish named. If the customer supplies paint, state that and adjust the price.

How do I make my painting quote stand out?

Be specific about prep and coats, send it the same day, and make it easy to accept online.

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