Painter invoice template
Painting quotes cover prep, paint, and labor, but the invoice should show them separately so the client sees the prep work and the materials, not one blurry number. This painter invoice template does exactly that.
What to put on a painter invoice
- Prep work — sanding, patching, priming
- Paint and materials — gallons, type, and finish
- Labor — hours or per room
- Equipment rental, if any
- Deposit paid and balance due
Common questions
What goes on a painter's invoice?
Prep work, paint and materials, and labor on separate lines, plus the deposit paid and the balance due. Itemizing paint by the gallon lets the client verify the material cost.
Should I separate labor and paint?
Yes — lumping them together hides your labor rate and invites disputes. Show the paint as a materials line and labor on its own line.
Do painters charge for prep work?
Most do, because sanding, patching, and priming take real time. List it as its own line so the client sees what the job actually involved.
Use the free painter invoice template
Opens InvoiceForge with this template pre-filled — painter-appropriate line items you can edit. Your data stays in the browser; print or save as PDF in a minute. No account, no download.