Turn prep, coats, and rooms into a clear scope.

Create a professional painting estimate with preparation, labor, materials, add-ons, automatic totals, and a client-ready PDF.

Open the painting starter →✓ No signup · ✓ PDF ready

BUILT FOR THE ACTUAL JOB

A useful estimate is specific without becoming complicated.

Painting estimates are easier to compare and approve when preparation, surfaces, coats, materials, and optional work are separated. Use the starter below for interior or exterior projects, then replace the example scope and prices with the details from your walkthrough.

What to include

✓ Rooms, elevations, or surfaces
✓ Preparation and repair work
✓ Primer, paint, and number of coats
✓ Protection, cleanup, and exclusions
✓ Schedule, deposit, and change terms

Useful starter line items

＋ Surface protection and preparation
＋ Drywall or trim repairs
＋ Wall, ceiling, or exterior painting
＋ Primer, paint, and materials
＋ Doors, trim, cabinets, or accent walls

A STRONGER QUOTE

Three details that prevent confusion.

Name every surface

Separate walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, siding, and other surfaces so the scope is easy to verify.

Describe the preparation

Call out patching, sanding, caulking, scraping, priming, stain blocking, and protection before pricing the finish work.

Set change rules

Explain how color changes, added rooms, hidden damage, or extra coats will be approved and priced.

COMPLETE THE WORKFLOW

From job scope to client-ready estimate.

Use the free tools in order. Pro is optional if you want your own logo, colors, reusable payment instructions, and no Northmethod footer.

01 FREE PRICING TOOL

Check the job price

Add labor, materials, other direct costs, and a target gross margin.

Open profit calculator →02 FREE PAYMENT TOOL

Choose the deposit

Split the project total into a deposit, optional progress payment, and final balance.

Open deposit calculator →03 FREE QUOTE BUILDER

Load this starter

Replace the example scope and pricing, then print or download the finished PDF.

Build the estimate →04 OPTIONAL UPGRADE

Add your branding

Preview your logo, brand color, payment instructions, and footer removal before buying.

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READY WHEN YOU ARE

Build the real estimate now.

Use your own business details, client, scope, and prices. Northmethod handles the math and formatting.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Free and straightforward.

Is this painting template really free?＋

Yes. The quote builder is free to use without an account, trial, or subscription. Pro branding is an optional one-time upgrade.

Can I save the finished estimate as a PDF?＋

Yes. Complete the quote, use Download / print PDF, and choose your device's PDF option. The builder checks essential details before producing the document.

Does Northmethod store my customer information?＋

No. Your current draft, saved quotes, and settings stay in your browser on your device. Use backup files before clearing browser data or moving devices.

Can I add tax, discounts, and a deposit?＋

Yes. The builder calculates percentage discounts, tax, the final total, and a requested deposit automatically.

Does this template tell me what to charge?＋

No. The example amounts are only illustrations. Use your own costs, market knowledge, scope, and professional judgment when setting prices and terms.