Painting Tools
24 free tools built for your trade. Real terminology, real benchmarks, real formulas.
Technical Calculators
Coverage, drying time, and surface calculations
Wall & Ceiling Area
Calculate paintable area with automatic window and door deductions.
Paint Coverage
Estimate gallons needed by surface type, coats, and application method.
Texture Coverage
Adjust paint coverage for textured surfaces like popcorn and knockdown.
Primer Calculator
Calculate primer gallons by surface type and condition.
Multi-Coat Estimator
Plan primer + paint coats with drying time and total gallons.
Drying Time
Estimate dry-to-touch and recoat time by temperature and humidity.
Surface Prep Time
Estimate prep hours by surface condition and required tasks.
Stain & Finish
Calculate stain and finish coat quantities by wood type.
Business & Pricing
Margins, rates, and job costing
Profit Margin
See your real margin on any job. Pre-loaded with painting benchmarks.
Labor Rate
Find out what you actually need to charge per hour to be profitable.
Interior Cost
Price interior painting jobs with materials, labor, and markup.
Exterior Cost
Price exterior jobs with story, access, and siding type adjustments.
Paint Markup
Calculate sell price and margin on paint at any markup.
Flat Rate Builder
Build flat-rate prices for common paint jobs. Compare to national averages.
Business Valuation
Estimate what your painting business is worth.
Overhead Calculator
Know your true break-even by adding up all painting business costs.
Templates & Documents
Estimates, invoices, and checklists
Estimate Template
Professional painting estimates with scope, materials, and timeline. PDF ready.
Invoice Generator
Professional painting invoices with service details and warranty terms. PDF ready.
Work Order
Complete work orders with paint specs, crew, and task checklist.
Safety Checklist
On-site safety checklist for ladders, VOCs, PPE, and lead paint.
Service Agreement
Build painting contracts with scope, warranty, and payment terms.
Completion Report
Document finished jobs with paint specs, sign-off, and warranty info.
Sales Tools
Customer-facing estimators
All 24 tools are 100% free.
Pick a tool above and get to work.