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​[Sender.Company]​

Once your proposal is accepted, our Painting Contract Template is essential for formalizing the agreement.

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Executive Summary

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What is a painting proposal template? A painting proposal template is a document that explains what you can help your client achieve. It consists of an executive summary and several other sections, including “Why Us?,” project timeline, scope of work, materials you’ll be using, pricing, and legal terms.

Dear [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName],

This Painting Proposal provides information about our company, [Sender.Company], and the following sections about our proposed project: Premise, Project Description, Scope of Work, Priming and Finishing Materials, and Pricing.

At [Sender.Company], we will give your commercial or residential space a new look according to your specifications.

Our experienced team of professional painters completed more than (number) paint jobs for clients and has in-depth knowledge of (what are your companies’ strengths and specializations?).

Describe your company in the second paragraph. Think about what makes your company stand out and what you can offer the recipient. If you are a small company, you can talk about that here. Talk about how your small business makes you closer to your clients and what you’ve learned from being a small business. This can make your business feel more down-to-earth and relatable to your clients.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

As a licensed painting contractor, we have years of experience performing quality for for commercial and residential clients.

Our team of experienced painters specialize in providing high-quality work in a timely manner, at an affordable cost, and with minimal disruption to your property.

In this proposal, you'll find details regarding the scope of work for the project along with associated costs.

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out via the following means:

Phone:  [Sender.Phone]​

Email:  [Sender.Email]​

Regards, ​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

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Why Us?

Talk about why the potential client should choose your company’s painting services in this section. If you choose to include customer testimonials, it’s a good idea to include a photo of the customer as well. In general, you should include as much information as possible about the clients to give the receiver of this proposal a better idea of your strengths and abilities. Treat this section like you would a cover letter.

There are several painting contractors in the [Sender.City]  area. When you choose a painting contractor for your painting project, care should be taken to find a contractor that can offer personalized quality work, competitive pricing, and is properly insured.

We at [Sender.Company]  pride ourselves on offering competitive prices for high-quality painting work in (area).

With (number of years) years’ worth of experience, our painters have done over (number) of paint jobs for happy clients.

Our company was first established in (year) by (name). Since then, we have:

  • Write about your company’s achievements since it was first established.

  • Have you won any unique prizes or awards?

  • What unique painting projects have you worked on (i.e. roofing)?

  • What is your company’s area(s) of expertise?.

(If you use a special kind of paint or painting technique that makes you stand out from your competitors, talk about it briefly here.)

We have worked for: (list out clients that stand out, such as the government, municipalities, schools, charities, etc.)

  • School

  • Charity

  • Municipality

(Include two or three customer testimonials in the space below. You can look at reviews of your company on Google or ask your clients to provide testimonials to use in this proposal)

To see examples of past projects, visit our website at example.com.

We carry full professional liability insurance with a (Insurance.Cap) cap, and strive to quote all projects as competitively as possible.

PREMISE

The primary location where our work will be performed is (full address).

We, [Sender.Company], are to work on (add the description of specific locations such as rooms, fixtures, etc. as needed to be accurate as possible about what is getting painted)

PROJECT TIMELINE

The project will start on (date) (the “Start Date”) and end on (date) (the “Completion Date”).

Feel free to include a chart showing how the project will progress as needed. The more detailed, the better, especially for complex painting projects.

Scope of Work

Talk about what you will be doing for the recipient. What does the pricing in this template include? Feel free to attach an Excel sheet as needed. Under “Scope of Work“ in the table below, you will list out all the prep work, painting, cleanup, etc. that the project requires. Enter the hourly rate that’s required for each element as well as the Project Cap. The Project Cap is the maximum number of hours you expect to spend working on a particular Scope of Work element. See the table below for examples.

The pricing in this painting proposal includes all time and materials to complete the work described below.

All prep work, painting, cleanup, and disposal requirements are documented in this scope of work and reflected in the pricing section of this painting proposal.

  • Scope of Work: Preparation work

  • Hourly Rate: $40

  • Project Cap: 30 hours

  • Scope of Work: Painting the front wall

  • Hourly Rate: $60

  • Project Cap: 40 hours

Total: 70 hours

Priming & Finishing Materials

Talk about the priming and finishing materials this project will require. You don’t have to be extremely technical or detailed, but you should explain why you chose the following primers and paints as much as possible. Use layman terms as much as possible and be specific about the type of paint you’re using.

Based on your needs, we plan to use the following primers and paints to complete the project:

Primer:

  1. (number) coats of (number) gallons of (primer brand, name, and number, i.e. Behr #5400 primer)

  2. (number) coats of (number) gallons of (primer brand, name, and number, i.e. Behr #5400 primer)

Paint:

  1. (number) coats of (number) gallons of (primer brand, name, and number, i.e. Behr #5400 primer)

  2. (number) coats of (number) gallons of (primer brand, name, and number, i.e. Behr #5400 primer)

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Pricing

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You should include labor costs, painting estimates, and job estimates in the pricing table below. Break down for your client everything you’ll be charging them for. You can attach a printable Excel sheet, MS Word document, or Google docs document as needed.

This project's pricing is estimated based on the scope of work in this proposal. Should the project's scope or schedule change, the final price for the project may vary.

Name

Price

QTY

Subtotal

Item 1

Description of first item

$35.00

5

$175.00

Item 2

Description of second item

$55.00

1

$55.00

Item 3

Description of third item

$200.00

1

$200.00

Subtotal

$230.00

Discount

-$115.00

Tax

$23.00

Total

$138.00

WARRANTY

Not every painting contractor or company has to include a warranty, particularly for interior painting jobs. This is because interior paint isn’t exposed to the elements like exterior painting is. Feel free to take this section out as needed.

For a period of (number) months from this project’s date of completion as described in the Project Description above, [Sender.Company]  will repair (service) as a result of defect in workmanship free of charge.

Please note that we will not responsible for the following defects:

  • Peeling or blistering as a result of defects in the paint applied

  • Peeling paint to a bare substrate

Our warranty does not cover the following:

  • Varnished surfaces

  • The cost of paint required to perform repairs

For this warranty to be effective, you must:

  • Pay the full contract price

  • Pay for all materials used to do the repairs

  • Make property reasonable accessible to [Sender.Company]​

  • Retain evidence of payment in full

  • Have a copy of the executed contract

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Acceptance

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If you'd like to move forward with the project as it's described and priced in this painting proposal, simply sign and return this document to us. We'll get in touch once you do to discuss next steps.

​[Sender.Company]

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Signature
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​[Sender.FirstName]​[Sender.LastName]​

​[Client.LastName]​

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Signature

​[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]​

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FAQ

  • To construct a quote for a painting job you need to accurately estimate the time you will spend and multiply that number by your hourly rate. Then break down the costs per item and spell them out clearly, along with various overhead (e.g. taxes). This is the main component of delivering a quote for a painting contract.

  • A painting proposal starts with a brief introduction of yourself as an individual contractor or your company. Then goes the section describing why the customer should choose you to do this job, followed by a breakdown of activities and costs. Add warranties and indemnities (if applicable), leave a place for the customer to sign, and you are set.

  • To write a mural proposal, you can follow the same guidelines as spelled out in the answer to the previous question. Alternatively, you can use a template and simply fill out the details while keeping the boilerplate text the same.

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