HomePaintingProposal Template

Painting Proposal Template

A professional painting proposal shows the client you've thought through every detail — surface prep, coats, brands, and protection. Here's what to include so your bid stands out from the "$2,500 for the whole house" text message.

What Every Painting Proposal Should Include

1

Project Summary

Describe the project type (interior, exterior, or both), number of rooms or exterior surfaces, and the overall scope. Mention the property address and any special considerations (lead paint, high ceilings, occupied spaces).

2

Scope of Work

Break down by room or surface. For interior: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets — specify rooms, square footage, and number of coats. For exterior: siding material, stories, trim, doors, shutters, deck/fence. Note what's included in prep: patching, sanding, caulking, taping, priming.

3

Paint & Materials

Specify brand (Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, etc.), product line, finish (flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss), and colors if selected. Clients trust contractors who name specific products — it signals expertise and accountability.

4

Pricing Table

Line items: prep work (per room or per hour), paint application (per room or per sq ft), trim (per linear ft or per door), materials markup, specialty work (accent walls, cabinet refinishing). Show subtotal, tax, total.

5

Surface Prep Details

This is where professionals differentiate from amateurs. Detail: power washing (exterior), scraping and sanding, caulking gaps and cracks, patching holes and dents, priming bare/stained surfaces, masking and protection (floors, fixtures, landscaping).

6

Timeline & Process

Day-by-day or phase-by-phase: prep, priming, first coat, second coat, trim, cleanup. Include estimated start date, duration, and working hours. For occupied homes, note how you'll minimize disruption.

Example: What a Painting Proposal Looks Like

Sample Line Items

  • 1.Living room walls (2 coats, eggshell)
  • 2.Kitchen ceiling (1 coat, flat)
  • 3.Hallway and stairwell trim
  • 4.Front door (exterior, semi-gloss)
  • 5.Surface prep and patching

Inclusions

  • All paint and materials
  • Surface prep and patching
  • Furniture protection
  • Final cleanup

Exclusions

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Drywall repair beyond minor patching
  • Color consultation
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Precision Painting Co.
Precision Painting Co.
Mark Reynolds
(630) 555-0287
mark@precisionpaintingco.com
precisionpaintingco.com
License #IL-PAINT-2023-7714

Project Proposal

Whole-Home Interior Repaint
Prepared for: Michael & Karen Thompson
Property: 1825 Oak Ridge Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Date: March 28, 2026
Proposal #: SAMPLE-P
Start Date: May 1, 2026
Duration: 5 days

Project Summary

Precision Painting Co. is delighted to present this proposal for a complete interior repaint of the Thompson residence. This project covers seven rooms including walls, ceilings, all interior trim, and twelve doors — using premium Benjamin Moore Regal Select products throughout for a durable, beautiful finish.

Scope of Work

Our crew will begin with comprehensive surface preparation across all seven rooms: living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, two guest bedrooms, and the hallway. This includes patching all nail holes, repairing minor drywall cracks in the hallway, sanding and priming all trim surfaces, and caulking window casings for a seamless finished look.

Wall painting will be completed in two full coats of Benjamin Moore Regal Select in Revere Pewter (HC-172), with an eggshell finish for easy cleaning and a subtle sheen. The master bedroom accent wall will receive Hale Navy (HC-154) for a dramatic focal point. Kitchen and hallway ceilings will be refreshed with two coats of ceiling-flat white.

All baseboards, crown molding, window casings, and twelve interior doors will be sanded, primed, and finished in Simply White (OC-117) with a semi-gloss finish for durability and easy wipe-down. Each door will be painted on both sides with careful attention to edges and panels.

We protect all floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths and plastic sheeting throughout the project. All rooms are left clean and move-in ready at the end of each work day.

What’s Included

  • All paint, primer, caulk, and patching materials
  • Complete surface preparation and repair
  • Two coats on all surfaces
  • Floor and furniture protection
  • Daily cleanup and final walkthrough

Not Included

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Exterior painting
  • Cabinet refinishing
  • Major drywall reconstruction
  • Moving of large furniture or appliances

Pricing Details

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total
Interior wall painting — 7 rooms (2 coats) 1 job $3200.00 $3200.00
Interior ceiling painting — kitchen & hallway 1 job $650.00 $650.00
Interior trim — baseboards, crown, casings 1 job $1800.00 $1800.00
Interior doors — sand, prime & paint both sides 12 each $125.00 $1500.00
Drywall repair & surface prep 1 job $350.00 $350.00
Interior wall painting — 7 rooms (2 coats)
1 job × $3200.00 $3200.00
Interior ceiling painting — kitchen & hallway
1 job × $650.00 $650.00
Interior trim — baseboards, crown, casings
1 job × $1800.00 $1800.00
Interior doors — sand, prime & paint both sides
12 each × $125.00 $1500.00
Drywall repair & surface prep
1 job × $350.00 $350.00
Subtotal: $7500.00
Total: $7500.00
Payment Terms: 1/3 deposit, 1/3 at midpoint, balance on completion

Our Process

1. Color confirmation and material ordering
2. Surface prep, patching, and priming (Days 1-2)
3. Wall and ceiling painting (Days 2-4)
4. Trim and door painting (Days 4-5)
5. Final touch-ups, cleanup, and walkthrough (Day 5)

Why Choose Us

Precision Painting Co. has been transforming homes across the western suburbs for 18 years. Our crews are meticulous, our materials are premium, and we never cut corners. Every project comes with our 2-year workmanship warranty.

We're confident you'll love the transformation. This proposal is valid for 30 days — contact us anytime to lock in your project dates.

Acceptance

By signing below, client accepts this proposal and authorizes the work described above.

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Precision Painting Co. · License #IL-PAINT-2023-7714

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