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Invoice Template for Painters

Painting jobs are priced by room, by square foot, or as a project flat rate, with prep work and paint as real costs. This painter invoice template separates surface prep, labor, and materials so customers understand the quote and you're paid for the prep that makes the job last.

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What to put on a painter invoice

These are the line items painter businesses bill most often. Add the ones that apply to your job — the generator totals them automatically.

  • Surface prep (sanding, patching, taping)
  • Interior painting — per room or sq ft
  • Exterior painting
  • Labor — hours × rate
  • Paint and primer (materials)
  • Supplies (rollers, tape, drop cloths)
  • Trim, doors, and detail work

Pro tips for painters

Payment terms

Take a deposit to cover paint and materials, bill progress on larger jobs, and collect the balance on walkthrough approval.

Tax

Paint and materials are taxable in most states while painting labor may be exempt — keep materials and labor on separate lines.

Painter invoice FAQ

How do painters price an invoice?

By room, by square foot, or as a project flat rate. Whichever you use, break out prep, labor, and materials so the customer sees what drives the price.

Should prep work be a separate line?

Yes — sanding, patching, and taping are the work that makes a paint job last. Billing prep separately shows its value and ensures you're paid for it.

How do I bill paint and materials?

List paint, primer, and supplies separately from labor with quantities. Take a deposit to cover materials before you buy them for the job.

Is painting taxable?

Materials are usually taxable; labor depends on your state. Separating materials and labor lets you apply sales tax to the right lines.