Canonical page: https://bokeping.com/templates/painting-estimate-template/ Markdown page: https://bokeping.com/templates/painting-estimate-template.md Text version of the public page. Check the canonical page for current terms and interactive features. Free template · No email required # Painting estimate template Quote interior and exterior painting jobs with the scope, materials and terms spelled out, so the customer can say yes and the invoice later matches. Download a template or fill it in below. [Download the template]()[Fill it in online]() By [Bokeping Team]()Updated October 14, 2026 ## Download the painting estimate template DOCX ### Word estimate template Edit the header, job details and line items in Word or Google Docs. Totals are typed by hand. [Download DOCX]() XLSX ### Excel estimate template Amounts, per-line tax and the estimate total calculate as you type. Works in Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets. [Download XLSX]() PDF ### Printable estimate One US Letter page with the painting job fields, for filling in by hand on site. [Download PDF]() The Word and Excel files open with sample interior and exterior painting lines to overwrite. Sample tax is an illustrative 8% on parts and materials only — whether labor, materials or both are taxable depends on your state and the job. ## Or fill in the estimate online It opens with sample painting lines. Change anything, then download a PDF — free, no signup. Estimate generator Currency[Preview]() ### Preview Your business name Estimate Estimate no. EST-0001 Estimate date Oct 15, 2026 Valid until Nov 14, 2026 Prepared for Customer name | Description | Qty | Rate | Tax | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Exterior siding, two coats (sq ft) | 2400 | $2.40 | — | $5,760.00 | | Trim, fascia and soffits (linear ft) | 480 | $2.10 | — | $1,008.00 | | Pressure washing and scraping | 1 | $450.00 | — | $450.00 | | Paint and primer, exterior acrylic (gallons) | 22 | $58.00 | 8% | $1,276.00 | Subtotal $8,494.00 Tax $102.08 Estimate total $8,596.08 Notes Includes caulking of gaps and spot priming of bare wood. Rotten wood replacement is not included and is quoted separately if found. Terms & conditions Estimate valid for 30 days. 30% deposit to schedule; balance due on completion. Work is weather dependent. Estimate EST-0001Page 1 of 1 Free, no signup. Nothing you type leaves this browser. Estimate total**$8,596.08** [Preview]() ## What to include on a painting estimate Beyond the basics — your details, the customer, a unique number and the date — these are the lines painters get asked about. Sample estimate lines - Exterior siding, two coats (sq ft)2400 × $2.40 - Trim, fascia and soffits (linear ft)480 × $2.10 - Pressure washing and scraping1 × $450.00 - Paint and primer, exterior acrylic (gallons)22 × $58.00 Fictional example prices. 1. 1 ### Measured areas Give the square footage of walls and siding and the linear footage of trim. 2. 2 ### Prep included Washing, scraping, priming and caulking — say what is included. 3. 3 ### Products Name the paint line and sheen, or the grade you will use. 4. 4 ### Weather and scheduling Exterior work depends on temperature and rain; state that the schedule may move. 5. 5 ### Exclusions Wood replacement and moving heavy furniture are common exclusions. [Job done? ## Painting invoice template Bill the approved lines with the matching invoice, plus any changes the customer signed off.]()[Not painting work? ## Free invoice generator Start from a blank invoice or estimate for any kind of business.]() ## Estimate templates for other trades - [HVAC estimate template]() - [Plumbing estimate template]() - [Landscaping estimate template]() - [Cleaning estimate template]() - [Electrician estimate template]() - [Handyman estimate template]() - [Construction estimate template]() FAQs ## Painting estimate questions ### How do I estimate a painting job? Measure the surfaces, decide the coats and prep, then price labor by area and add paint and supplies. List exclusions such as wood repair. ### Should a painting estimate include a deposit? Many painters take a deposit to book the dates and buy paint, especially for exterior work. State the amount and when the balance is due. ### Is this painting estimate template free? Yes. The Word, Excel and PDF files download without signing up or giving an email address, and the online generator makes PDFs for free. Replace the sample lines and prices with your own; they are fictional examples, not pricing guidance. ### Can I use this estimate in Bokeping? The downloads are standalone documents. In Bokeping you create the estimate from your customer and item lists, email it with an expiry date, and turn it into an invoice once it is accepted. A free account is enough to start. ## Turn accepted estimates into invoices Email estimates from Bokeping, see which are accepted, and convert them to invoices without retyping a line. [Start free]()