Resources for painting contractors
Free job sheets and short guides on quotes, deposits, scheduling and crew handoffs.
Free job tools
Print them or open them in Excel. Use them on your next job.
Paint Color Approval Form for Painting Contractors
Track the paint product, color, code, sheen, sample, approval and order status for every room before the crew starts.
Final Walkthrough Checklist for Painting Jobs (Free Printable)
A free one-page printable for painting contractors: room-by-room review, touch-up list, close-out checks and homeowner sign-off.
Guides
Short answers to the questions that cost painters money.
Painting Change Order: How to Price Extra Work and Get Approval
Write down what's changing, price it before the crew starts, note the schedule impact, and get the homeowner's approval before any extra work.
How to Schedule Residential Painting Jobs and Crews
Confirm the job is ready, plan crew days from the work, give homeowners a start window you can keep, and handle changes from one current plan.
How to Follow Up on a Painting Estimate
A four-step follow-up schedule with email templates, so every open quote has a clear next step without pressuring the homeowner.
How to Collect Residential Painting Deposits
Define what each payment covers, when it is due, and how it counts toward the job total. A practical checklist for residential painting contractors.
Painting Estimate Checklist: What to Include Before You Send a Quote
A walkthrough checklist for rooms, surfaces, prep, finish plan, exclusions, schedule and changes — so the homeowner and your crew see the same job.
Run the whole job in one place
Price range, booked on-site visit, quote, deposits, crew checklist and final payment — on one job record. $0/month, 1% only when you get paid.