Sample homeowner request
“Please paint 480 square feet of wall surface and 120 square feet of ceiling surface. The surfaces need basic prep. I would like 2 coats.”
These are actual painted-surface measurements, not the room's floor area. You would still check them before approval.
Rate card used in this sample
- Walls
- $2.50 per painted square foot
- Ceilings
- $2.50 per painted square foot
- Minimum per job
- $200
Paint, 2 coats and basic prep are included. They are not charged again.
Your business would use its own approved rates. These rates are for the painter pilot only.
Sample draft — not approved or sent
Interior painting estimate
- Walls480 sq ft × $2.50
- $1,200
- Ceilings120 sq ft × $2.50
- $300
- Preliminary subtotal
- $1,500
The subtotal exceeds the $200 job minimum. No minimum charge is added on top. Paint, 2 coats and basic prep are included.
Business review still required
Tax treatment and final terms are not set for this pilot. This is not a final total or an offer to perform the work. Repairs, doors, trim and special access are not priced here.