Painter calculator
Free Painting Estimate Calculator
Estimate painting jobs with paintable area, prep labor, materials, risk, and markup.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the painting estimate calculator cover?
- It estimates labor, materials, square footage, and project pricing for interior and exterior painting jobs.
- Does this include prep work?
- You can include prep time in the labor estimate. The calculator uses total hours for the project.
When to use this
Use this when pricing a paint job before you send a quote — walk the space, estimate paintable square footage, and check your number here before committing to a price.
Example project
A 900 sq ft interior repaint with prep, two coats, and standard materials produces a planning estimate you can adjust for ceiling height, trim detail, and surface condition.
Limitations
- Assumes standard surface prep — heavy patching, wallpaper removal, or lead-paint handling will run higher.
- Material rate is a default per-square-foot assumption; paint quality and coverage vary by product.
- Doesn't account for furniture moving, HVAC shutdown, or multi-day access constraints.
Next step
Turn this result into the next thing you actually need.