Paint Job Quote

Estimate a paint job: how many gallons you need (area × coats ÷ coverage, rounded up), the paint cost, the labor cost, and the total. Good for a fast, defensible quote before you break out the full estimate.

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Worked example

Gallons needed: 7 · Paint cost: $315.00 · Labor cost: $640.00 · Total: $955.00

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Inputs

Surface area (sq ft)
1200
Coats
2
Coverage (sq ft / gal)
350
Paint $/gallon
45
Labor hours
16
Labor $/hour
40

Frequently asked

How many gallons will I need?

Surface area times the number of coats, divided by the paint's coverage per gallon, rounded up to whole cans.

Does this include primer or trim?

No — quote primer and trim as separate line items (run the tool again with their area and coverage).