Guides

Painting Estimate Guides

How to measure, price, write up, and close interior painting jobs.

• How to price an interior paint job
  Square-foot pricing with a worked example, and how to set your rate.
• How much does it cost to paint a room?
  Price chart by room size, with and without the ceiling.
• Painting estimate template: what to include
  Checklist, sample scope wording, and state rules to check.
• Painting estimate follow-up: timing and templates
  A four-step schedule with copy-ready messages.
• How to measure a room for painting
  Walls, ceilings, closets, L-shaped rooms, and gable walls.
• How much paint do I need for a room?
  Gallon formula, coverage by surface, and a quick chart.
• Paint sheen guide: which finish goes where
  Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss, room by room.
• How to start a painting business
  Licensing, EIN, insurance, lead-safe certification, and first clients.
• Painting contractor insurance: what coverage you need
  Liability, workers' comp, auto, tools, and certificates of insurance.