Why Our Painting Estimates Hold Up

Painting quantities vary according to substrate, surface condition, coating system, color changes, number of coats, and required finish.
We review architectural plans, finish schedules, elevations, room information, exterior elevations, and specifications to identify painted surfaces and separate them by coating system where documented.

Coordination Across Finish Surfaces

Painting interfaces with drywall, plaster, doors, frames, millwork, ceilings, siding, stucco, metal surfaces, and other finish systems.
We coordinate the paint takeoff with available architectural documentation to identify different substrates, finish types, surface preparation requirements, and areas requiring specialty coatings.

Interior Painting Takeoff

Interior painting quantities can be separated by room, wall type, ceiling, trim, doors, frames, and other documented surfaces.
Finish schedules and room information can be used to identify changes in color, sheen, coating, and substrate.

Exterior Painting Estimating

Exterior painting may involve siding, stucco, concrete, metal, wood, doors, trim, and other building-envelope surfaces.
Exterior elevations and specifications can be reviewed to establish surface areas and coating systems.

Surface Preparation Estimating

Surface preparation can have a significant impact on painting labor. Depending on the project, preparation may include cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, priming, or substrate repairs.
Where documented, these activities can be estimated separately from finish coating installation.

Commercial & Industrial Painting

Commercial and industrial projects may include specialty coatings, high-performance finishes, exposed structural elements, equipment areas, and other surfaces requiring specific preparation or application methods.
The estimate can separate these systems according to the project specifications.

Related Services

For the complete scope of related estimating services, visit our main Finishes page.

What Is Included in Your Painting Estimate

  • Interior wall painting
  • Interior ceiling painting
  • Exterior wall painting
  • Primer
  • Sealer
  • Finish coats
  • Latex paint
  • Acrylic coatings
  • Enamel coatings
  • Epoxy coatings where specified
  • Specialty coatings
  • Doors
  • Door frames
  • Window frames
  • Trim
  • Baseboards
  • Millwork
  • Metal surfaces
  • Stucco
  • Siding
  • Surface preparation
  • Cleaning
  • Sanding
  • Scraping
  • Caulking
  • Patching
  • Masking
  • Protection
  • Number of coats
  • Material waste
  • Material pricing
  • Painting labor
  • Equipment
  • Editable Excel estimate