What is a painting contract?

A painting contract is a legally-binding agreement between a client and a contractor hired to perform painting work. It is similar to a regular contractor agreement used in any other niche and is pretty much the same in all respects.

What should be in a painting agreement?

A painting agreement should include the following: contact information about the contractor and the client detailed scope of work term of the agreement compensation or rates termination clauses. Everything should be stated unequivocally so that both parties understand it correctly.

How do I write a contract for a painting?

To write a contract for painting, you need to define all the articles mentioned in the answer to the previous question. The trick is to spell it out with enough clarity so that everyone understands it in the same way. To see how it should be done, download a free template of a painting contract from our website.

Painting Contract Template

Prepared for:

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]
[Client.Company]

Created by:

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Company]

This painting contract is created and entered into as of contract created date between the following parties:

Client: [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] and

Contractor: [Sender.Name][Sender.LastName]

The Client and Contractor are collectively referred to as the “Parties” throughout this painting contract.

Scope of Work

[Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] will provide the following services via this painting contract:

Please note that any additional services or changes to the scope listed here will require a change order, which may include additional fees not outlined in this painting contract’s pricing section.

Project Location & Schedule

The project described in this painting contract’s scope of work shall be conducted at project address. The estimated start date is project start date. The project’s estimated completion date is project end date.While [Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] agrees to make every reasonable effort to start and complete the project by the dates listed above, [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] acknowledges that delays are common and possible due to interfering schedules, inclement weather, availability of materials, or other circumstances beyond either party’s control.

Payment

All fees associated with this painted contract are detailed in the pricing table below. Payment for the services rendered under this painting contract are due in full within 30 days of the project’s completion. [Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] agrees not to hold [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] liable for any additional time or materials not listed in the pricing table below unless prior approval from [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] is given in written form.

Name	Price	Qty	Subtotal

Subtotal	$0.00
Discount	$0.00
Tax	$0.00
Total	$0.00

Acceptance

Both parties agree to the scope of work, terms, and pricing outlined in this painting contract by applying their electronic signatures in the fields below.

[Sender.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

Terms & Conditions

[Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] is not an employee of [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName], and shall be considered an independent contractor at all times.
[Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] shall not subcontract or outsource any portion of the scope of work outlined in this painting contract without prior written approval from [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName].
[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] may cancel this project at any time. If work has been started, [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] agrees to pay for work completed up to cancellation.
Any disagreements not resolved through good-faith negotiation shall be resolved through a neutral arbitrator located in [Sender.County] county, [Sender.State].
Both [Sender.Name][Sender.LastName] and [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] agree to indemnify and hold one another harmless for any loss, damages, or liabilities, without limitation. [Sender.Name][Sender.LastName]‘s liability for willful misconduct or gross negligence shall be limited to the monetary value of this painting contract, listed in the “payments” section of the contract.
This painting contract represents the entire agreement between the Parties. No other agreements, written or oral, are considered valid unless they are documented and signed by both parties.