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Free painting estimate template

Quote a paint job room by room without losing money on the details. This template separates walls, ceilings and trim, prices doors and windows per unit the way painters actually price them, and has its own lines for prep, priming and the number of coats. Edit it, then download it as a Word file or PDF.

  • Your business name, license number, and contact details
  • Line items with quantity, rate, and line total
  • Subtotal, tax, and grand total that add up for you
  • How long the estimate is valid and deposit terms
  • A space for the customer to approve
Your business
Customer
Estimate details
Line items
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Totals and terms
Your business name

Licensed and insured, lead-safe certified
Estimate
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Interior painting1$0.00$0.00
Exterior painting1$0.00$0.00
Cabinet refinishing1$0.00$0.00
Subtotal$0.00
Grand total$0.00
Approved by (customer)
Date

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

How to use it

  1. 1
    Add your business details
    Your name, license number, and contact info go at the top.
  2. 2
    List the work
    Add each line item, the quantity, and the price. Totals add up for you.
  3. 3
    Set terms and dates
    Add how long the estimate is good for and your deposit terms.
  4. 4
    Download and send
    Save it as a Word file or PDF and send it to your customer.
FAQ

Common questions

Is the painting estimate template free?
Yes. Fill it out and download it as a Word file or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
How do you write an estimate for painting?
Measure the surfaces rather than the floor, then price walls, ceilings and trim as separate lines. Doors, windows and cabinet doors go in as a count with a price each, not as square footage. Add prep, priming and the number of coats as their own lines so the customer can see what they are paying for.
Should prep be its own line?
Yes, and so should what prep does not include. Patching, caulking and sanding are real hours, and writing them down is what lets you say no later when someone expects wallpaper removal for free.
What if the customer changes the colour after signing?
Put the colour deadline on the estimate. A late change can mean a different number of coats, especially going from a dark colour to a light one, so the template has a line for how long the price holds and what a change costs.
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