Free painting estimate template
A free estimate made for painting work: fill it in on your phone and download a PDF, or print the blank form. It starts with example painting line items you can change.
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What to put on a painting estimate
- Rooms or surfaces, with number of coats
- Prep work like patching, sanding and priming
- Who supplies the paint, and the color names
Example painting estimate
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior paint, 2-story house, 2 coats | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| Pressure wash and scrape | 1 | $450 | $450 |
| Caulk and prime bare wood | 1 | $380 | $380 |
| Paint and supplies | 1 | $900 | $900 |
Example prices only, to show the layout. Use your own rates.
Tips from the trade
- Write color names and sheen on the estimate so touch-ups match later.
- Prep is where jobs run over; price it on its own line.
- A deposit covers paint you buy for a specific color.
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Questions
What goes on a painting estimate?
Rooms or surfaces, with number of coats; Prep work like patching, sanding and priming; Who supplies the paint, and the color names, plus your contact details, the client, a estimate number, totals and how to pay.
Is this painting estimate template free?
Yes. Download the blank estimate PDF with no signup, or enter your email once to use the online maker on this page for free.
How do I send a painting estimate from my phone?
Fill in the estimate maker above and tap Download. You get a PDF you can text or email. Add your Venmo, Cash App or PayPal name and the PDF includes tap-to-pay links.