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Free Painter Invoice Template

Interior repaint, cabinet refinish, exterior job — invoice it while the last coat dries. Fill out the template below and download a clean, professional PDF invoice in seconds. No signup, no watermark, free forever.

Line items *

Subtotal$2,510.00
Tax (0%)$0.00
Total$2,510.00

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The line items above are examples — edit them, change the prices, add your own, then download the PDF.

What a painter invoice must include

  • Your business name, address, and contractor license number where your state requires one for painting
  • A unique invoice number
  • Rooms or areas as separate line items (e.g. 'Living room — walls & ceiling, 2 coats')
  • Paint and materials itemized — note the brand/line if the client picked premium paint
  • Prep work (patching, sanding, priming) as its own line — it's often half the job, make it visible
  • Sales tax where it applies, and payment terms

Invoicing questions painters ask

Should I bill painting by the hour or by the room?+

By the room or by the job. Clients compare room prices easily and it rewards you for being fast. Keep hourly only for change orders and small add-ons.

Do I itemize paint separately on the invoice?+

Yes, especially when the client chose the paint. 'Paint & materials — Benjamin Moore Regal, 6 gal' justifies the number and reminds them premium paint was their pick.

How do I charge for prep work?+

As its own line item. Patching, sanding, and priming can be half the labor — if it's invisible inside a lump sum, your price looks high against lowball quotes that skip prep.

Is this painting invoice template really free?+

Yes. Fill it out, download the PDF, send it. No account, no watermark, no limit. Want a pay-by-card link and viewed notifications? That's Fixpaid the app — free plan available.

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