Free Painter Quote Template Australia
Create a clear, professional painting quote using this free template for Australian painters.
It can be adapted for interior painting, exterior painting, ceilings, walls, doors, trims, feature walls, repainting and other residential or commercial painting work.
A good painting quote should clearly explain the surfaces being painted, preparation work, paint system, number of coats, inclusions, exclusions and total price.
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Replace the placeholders and review the example scope for your job. No login needed.
QUOTE
Painting business details
Business name: [Business Name] ABN: [ABN] Relevant licence number, if applicable: [Licence Number] Phone: [Phone Number] Email: [Email Address] Business address: [Business Address]
Quote details
Quote number: [PAINT-001] Quote date: [Date] Valid until: [Date]
Customer details
Customer name: [Customer Name] Phone / email: [Customer Contact Details] Job address: [Job Address]
Scope of painting work
Prepare and repaint the walls and ceilings of the living room, dining room and hallway. Fill minor nail holes and surface imperfections, lightly sand prepared areas, apply one undercoat where required and two finish coats. Paint skirting boards, architraves and four internal doors. Protect floors and fixed surfaces during painting and remove job-related waste on completion.
Replace this example with the actual surfaces, preparation, paint system and coats agreed for your job. State whether ceilings, doors, trims, repairs and furniture movement are included.
Painting pricing
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site setup / protection | 1 | $[ ] |
| Painter labour | [ ] hrs / days | $[ ] |
| Apprentice / assistant labour | [ ] hrs / days | $[ ] |
| Surface preparation | 1 | $[ ] |
| Wall paint | [ ] L | $[ ] |
| Ceiling paint | [ ] L | $[ ] |
| Trim / enamel paint | [ ] L | $[ ] |
| Primer / undercoat | [ ] L | $[ ] |
| Fillers / caulking / consumables | 1 | $[ ] |
| Equipment hire | 1 | $[ ] |
| Access equipment | 1 | $[ ] |
| Waste / clean-up | 1 | $[ ] |
| Subtotal | $[ ] | |
| GST, if applicable | $[ ] | |
| Total | $[ ] |
Enter your own quantities and prices, and apply GST only where applicable. A quantity of 1 represents one bundled allowance; change it to suit the job. Check that preparation, doors and trim labour are not counted again in another labour allowance.
Inclusions
- Labour required for the quoted painting work
- Standard surface preparation
- Minor filling and sanding where listed
- Paint and coatings specified in the quote
- Number of coats specified
- Protection of nearby floors and fixed surfaces
- Painting of listed walls, ceilings, doors and trims
- Job-related clean-up
- Removal of normal painting waste where included
These are example inclusions. Adjust every quote to the actual property and agreed work.
Exclusions
- Major plaster repairs
- Water-damaged surfaces
- Mould remediation
- Asbestos-related work
- Lead paint treatment
- Structural repairs
- Carpentry repairs
- Electrical work
- Removal of wallpaper unless specifically included
- Moving heavy furniture unless specifically included
- Painting areas not listed in the scope
- Additional coats required because of major colour changes unless included
- Scaffolding or specialised access equipment unless listed
- Repairs to surfaces discovered after preparation begins
Surface condition may not be fully apparent before preparation starts. Clear exclusions explain the limits of the quoted work; review them for the actual job.
Assumptions
This quote assumes existing surfaces are generally suitable for the described preparation and painting system unless otherwise stated. Significant defects, moisture damage or additional repairs discovered during preparation will be discussed with the customer before additional work proceeds.
Variations
Any work requested or required outside the agreed scope will be discussed with the customer before proceeding and may result in an additional charge.
Examples include additional rooms, extra coats, colour changes after work begins, major repair work and additional doors or trims.
Payment terms
Deposit: [ ] Progress payment: [ ] Final payment: [ ]
Payment terms depend on your business and the job. These placeholders do not recommend a mandatory deposit percentage.
Quote validity
This quote is valid until [DATE]. Paint, materials and supplier pricing may need to be reviewed after this date.
Customer acceptance
I accept the scope, price and terms contained in this quote.
Customer name: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Scope of painting work
The detailed scope in the template names the areas, preparation, coats, doors, trims and protection included in the price. A vague line such as Paint inside house — $6,500 leaves both the painter and customer guessing. That figure is illustrative only, not a recommended painting rate.
Identify the areas being painted, surface preparation, paint type or system and number of coats. State whether ceilings, doors and trims, repairs and furniture movement are included. This makes it easier for both sides to understand what the price covers and discuss additional work.
Common painting jobs this template can be used for
- Interior house painting
- Exterior house painting
- Wall painting
- Ceiling painting
- Feature walls
- Door painting
- Skirting boards
- Architraves
- Timber trim painting
- Apartment painting
- Rental property repainting
- Office painting
- Retail painting
- New-build painting
- Renovation painting
- Fence painting
- Deck coating
- Touch-ups and maintenance painting
A painting quotation template is a starting point. Customise each quote to the actual property and scope; a feature wall and a whole-house repaint need different preparation, materials and allowances.
What should painters consider when pricing a job?
A useful painting pricing template starts with painter and assistant or apprentice labour, surface area and condition, preparation time, number of coats, paint quantity and type, primer or undercoat and colour changes. Account for doors and trims, ceiling height, access difficulty, ladders or scaffolding, furniture movement, masking and protection.
Include travel, supplier trips, consumables, clean-up and waste. Administration, business overheads and profit margin also belong in your internal calculation. Read 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs for a pre-send checklist and How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia? for the costs behind your labour rate. Use the free hourly-rate calculator with your own business figures.
Don't underestimate preparation time
Preparation can sometimes take as long as, or longer than, applying the paint. Filling holes, sanding, caulking, cleaning, scraping loose paint, masking, protecting floors, removing fittings and applying primer all take time.
Quoting only the visible painting time can leave that work unpaid and lead to underpricing. Inspect the surfaces and allow for the actual preparation required rather than using a universal labour allowance.
How many coats should be included in a painting quote?
State the intended paint system clearly, for example: One primer coat where required and two finish coats.
The actual requirements can depend on the existing surface and colour, the new colour, paint product, surface condition and coverage. Every job does not necessarily need the same number of coats. Check the job and product requirements before describing the system you are quoting.
Should painters mark up paint and materials?
Supplying paint can involve measuring quantities, selecting products, ordering, colour matching, collection, delivery, transport and storage. Returns and extra supplier trips also use time and resources.
Consider those costs when setting your prices; there is no fixed markup percentage in this template. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote for an explanation of markup and margin.
Should painters charge hourly or quote a fixed price?
Hourly pricing may suit touch-ups, small repairs, maintenance work and jobs where the full preparation requirement is uncertain. Fixed-price quoting may suit full rooms, whole-house painting, exterior painting, clearly defined repainting jobs and new-build painting.
Even with fixed pricing, your business needs an internal labour rate. Review the Australian hourly-rate guide when costing the work. If you are considering a painting estimate template because the scope is uncertain, read Quote vs Estimate: What's the Difference for Tradies? before choosing how to present the price.
Example painter quote
The business, customer and ABN below are fictional placeholders. Use your own business details and job costs. In this example, painter labour covers walls and ceilings; the separate doors and trim amount is additional work, not the same labour counted twice.
QUOTE
Illustrative quote details
North Coast Painting
ABN: 12 345 678 901 Quote: PAINT-1062 Customer: Sarah Mitchell Job: Living room, dining room and hallway repaint
Scope
Prepare and repaint the walls and ceilings of the living room, dining room and hallway.
Fill minor surface defects, sand prepared areas and apply primer where required.
Apply two finish coats to walls and ceilings.
Paint skirting boards, architraves and four internal doors.
Protect floors and fixed surfaces during work and complete a normal site clean-up.
Example pricing
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation and protection | $280 | |
| Painter labour | $2,400 | |
| Paint and coatings | $820 | |
| Fillers, masking and consumables | $180 | |
| Doors and trim work | $550 | |
| Clean-up and waste | $120 | |
| Subtotal | $4,350 | |
| GST | $435 | |
| Total | $4,785 |
These amounts are illustrative examples only and are not recommended Australian painting rates.
Exclusions
Major plaster repairs, water damage, mould treatment, furniture removal and painting of areas not described in the scope are excluded.
Any additional work will be discussed before proceeding.
What should you check before quoting a house painting job?
Check the number of rooms, wall and ceiling dimensions, doors, trims and windows. Review surface condition, existing and new colours, the paint system and preparation requirements.
Confirm ceiling heights, access, furniture movement and equipment requirements. For exterior work, also check exterior access and weather exposure. Record what your house painting quote includes and discuss any assumptions with the customer.
Related quote templates
For other jobs, try the Free Tradie Quote Template Australia, Carpenter Quote Template, Electrician Quote Template or Plumber Quote Template. You can also browse all templates.
Want to create painting quotes faster?
This template gives you a starting point, but repeatedly rebuilding quote documents, calculating labour and materials and keeping track of customer quotes can become time-consuming.
Jirvo helps Australian tradies create professional quotes faster and keep the quoting process organised in one place.
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