Painting/Painting quote template
Interior painting quote template, priced per room (Australia)
Pricing interior work by the room is quick for you and easy for the customer to follow. The trick is saying exactly what a room includes, so nobody argues later about doors, wardrobes or a third colour.
Line items to include
- Each room type as its own line with a quantity (for example 3 bedrooms, 1 hallway)
- What a room covers: walls, ceiling, door and trims, number of coats, paint included or not
- Patching of minor cracks and nail holes
- Feature walls or extra colours, if they're in scope
Name the paint system
Say what goes on each surface, for example sealer or undercoat where needed, then 2 top coats of low-sheen acrylic on walls, flat on ceilings and semi-gloss on trims. Say who chooses the colours and how many are included.
Exclusions and assumptions
Common exclusions are moving heavy furniture, major plaster or water damage repairs, and wardrobe interiors. Note assumptions such as standard ceiling heights and sound existing paint. If the home was built before about 1970, assume lead paint may be present and say how it will be handled. Painting licence or registration rules vary by state, so put your number on the quote where your state requires one.
Showing GST
If you're registered for GST, show the ex-GST subtotal, GST at 10% and the GST-inclusive total, so the per-room prices add up to what the customer pays.
Worked example
Built from the interior rooms (by room) preset in QuoteAce for a made-up business. Prices are illustrative only; always check prices for your area and suppliers.
Sample Painting Co.04xx xxx xxx · hello@example.com
QUOTE
No. QA-000001
Date: 25/10/2026
Valid until: 24/11/2026
Example output
Scope of work
Repaint the interior of 3 bedrooms and a hallway: walls 2 coats low-sheen acrylic, ceilings 2 coats flat, doors and skirting semi-gloss enamel, fill minor cracks and nail holes, light sand, customer to choose colours.
Pricing
| Item | Qty | Rate (ex GST) | Amount (ex GST) |
|---|
| Bedroom: walls, ceiling, door and trims, 2 coats (paint included) | 3 room | $680.00 | $2,040.00 |
| Hallway: walls, ceiling and trims, 2 coats (paint included) | 1 room | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Minor patching of cracks and nail holes | 1 lot | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Priced items$2,720.00
Subtotal (ex GST)$2,720.00
GST (10%)$272.00
Total (inc GST)$2,992.00
Inclusions
- 2 top coats on all listed surfaces
- Customer's choice of colours (up to 2 wall colours)
- Surface preparation, drop sheets and protection of floors, furniture and fittings
- Clean-up and removal of painting rubbish on completion
Exclusions
- Moving heavy furniture (rooms to be cleared)
- Major plaster repairs or water damage
- Wardrobe interiors
Assumptions
- Standard 2.4m ceilings
- Existing paint is sound (no peeling or lead paint)
Payment terms
Deposit to book, balance due within 7 days of completion. Bank transfer or card accepted.
Terms
This quote is valid until 24/11/2026. Prices are fixed for the scope above; any variations or hidden conditions found on site will be quoted and agreed in writing before the work proceeds. Materials remain the property of Sample Painting Co. until paid in full. All work is carried out in line with the relevant Australian Standards and state regulations.
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Common questions
Should I quote interior painting per room or per m²?
Per room is quicker for standard rooms and easier for customers to follow. Per m² suits large or unusual areas. Whichever you use, say what it includes.
Should paint be included in a per-room price?
Many painters include it and say so in the line description. If the customer is supplying paint, note that on the quote.
What about lead paint in older homes?
For homes built before about 1970, it's sensible to note that lead paint may be present and how it will be handled, or exclude it.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state; check with your regulator, council or accountant.
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