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Free painting contract template

Put the paint job in writing before you open a can. This template sets the scope room by room, names the paint product and sheen, states how many coats, and fixes a colour selection deadline so a late change does not eat your schedule. It also carries the lead-safe notice for homes built before 1978, which most painting contract forms leave out entirely. Edit it, then download it as a Word file or PDF.

  • The two parties and their contact details
  • Scope of work, materials, and what's not included
  • Total price and a payment schedule
  • Start and finish dates
  • Change orders and a one-year workmanship warranty
  • Who pulls permits, plus cancellation and dispute terms
  • Signature lines for both sides
Parties
The work
Price and schedule
Terms (editable)
Services agreement
Parties
Contractor: Not specified
Customer: Not specified
Licensed and insured, lead-safe certified
Scope of work
Interior painting Exterior painting Cabinet refinishing
Materials
Not specified
Not included
Not specified
Price and payment
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Change orders
Any work beyond the scope above is a change order. We will price it and get your written approval before we start it.
Workmanship warranty
We guarantee our workmanship for one year from the completion date. Materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This does not cover normal wear, misuse, or work done by others.
Permits
We pull the permits this work requires. Permit fees are billed at cost unless they are already included in the price above.
Cancellation
Either side can cancel in writing before work starts. If you cancel after we have ordered materials or started work, you cover the cost of the work done and the materials bought up to that point.
Dispute resolution
If something goes wrong, both sides agree to talk it through in good faith first. If that does not settle it, we will use mediation before going to court.
Contractor signature
Customer signature

Free to download. No signup. Edit the Word file, or send the PDF as is.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Add the parties
    Your business and your customer, with addresses and contact info.
  2. 2
    Describe the work
    Spell out the scope, materials, and what is not included.
  3. 3
    Set price and schedule
    Add the total, the payment schedule, and the start and finish dates.
  4. 4
    Download and sign
    Save it as a Word file or PDF, then both sides sign.
FAQ

Common questions

Is the painting contract template free?
Yes. Fill it out and download it as a Word file or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
How do I write a contract for a painting job?
Name the surfaces and rooms, the paint product and sheen, and the number of coats. Say who buys the paint, when colours must be chosen, and what prep does not include. Then add the payment schedule, the weather rule for exterior work, and how long your workmanship warranty runs.
Do I need to tell homeowners about lead paint on older homes?
For most work on homes built before 1978 the federal lead-safe renovation rule applies, and it requires a certified firm plus giving the homeowner the EPA lead pamphlet and keeping records. The template includes a notice line for it. Check the EPA rules and your own state, since some states run their own version of the programme.
Is the warranty the paint company's or mine?
Both exist and they are not the same thing, so keep them apart in writing. Most painting companies back their own workmanship for two to three years, while a premium paint brand may warrant the product itself for far longer. Your contract should say which one you are offering.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a starting template, not legal advice. Lead-safe rules and contract requirements vary by state, so have a lawyer review your terms before you use them on real jobs.
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