Painting & Coating Estimating Across All 50 US States & ZIP Codes
Gallon-calculated prime + 2-coat architectural painting, Type II vinyl wallcoverings, exposed dry-fall deck spraying, SSPC industrial coatings, and intumescent fireproofing takeoffs.
Division Bid Specs
- CSI MasterFormat
- Div 09 & 07
- Typical Flat Fee
- $80 – $440
- Standard Delivery
- 24–48 Hours
- Primary Software
- PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff
How Our Senior Painting & Coatings Estimators Quantify Your Drawings
Painting contractors need net/gross wall square footage separated by sheen and accent color, hollow-metal door/frame counts, exposed steel/duct dry-fall ceilings, elastomeric CMU block filler coats, and high-performance epoxy/polyurethane mil-thickness DFT calculations.
Included in Every Painting & Coatings Bid Package
- Editable CSI MasterFormat Excel Estimate (Material, Labor, Equipment, Sub, O&P columns)
- Color-Coded Marked-Up Takeoff Drawings (PDF layers for instant visual audit)
- 5-Digit US ZIP-Code Calibrated Crew Wage & Productivity Sheet (Union / Prevailing / Open-Shop)
- Bid-Day Scope Inclusions, Exclusions, Clarifications & Addendum Checklist
- Vendor / Supply-House Quote Request Bill of Materials (Unpriced BOM tab)
Software & Pricing Databases Used
Bid Pitfalls Prevented
- ! Missing heavy block-filler coat on porous split-face or standard CMU walls
- ! Uncounted deep-base accent colors requiring 3–4 finish coats plus tinted primer
- ! Masking/containment labor on occupied renovations and UL DFT mil-thickness on intumescent steel
Sample Painting & Coatings Line-Item Takeoff Schedule (Div 09 & 07)
| CSI Section | Assembly / Material Description | Qty & Unit | US Base Rate | Takeoff Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 91 23 | Interior Gypsum Wall System: 1 Coat PVA Primer + 2 Coats Acrylic Eggshell | 64,000 SF | $1.38 / SF | PDCA Level 2 prep, caulk trim & Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 |
| 09 91 23 | Exposed Steel Deck, Joists & MEP Overhead — Flat Black Dry-Fall Spray | 18,500 SF | $2.45 / SF | Includes scissor lift, floor masking & light/sprinkler bagging |
| 07 81 23 | 2-Hr UL Thin-Film Intumescent Mastic Fireproofing on Exposed AESS Columns | 3,200 SF | $16.5 / SF | 65-mil DFT average + polyurethane architectural topcoat |
Specialized Painting & Coatings Takeoff Scopes (11 Dedicated Services)
Select your exact sub-scope for detailed CSI takeoff specifications and instant ZIP-calibrated pricing.
Painting Estimating
Bid-ready painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Interior Painting Estimating
Bid-ready interior painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Exterior Painting Estimating
Bid-ready exterior painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Commercial Painting Estimating
Bid-ready commercial painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Residential Painting Estimating
Bid-ready residential painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Industrial Painting Estimating
Bid-ready industrial painting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Wall Coating Estimating
Bid-ready wall coating estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Epoxy Coating Estimating
Bid-ready epoxy coating estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Waterproof Coating Estimating
Bid-ready waterproof coating estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Fireproofing Estimating
Bid-ready fireproofing estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Div 09 & 07Sandblasting Estimating
Bid-ready sandblasting estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 09 & 07 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Painting & Coatings Estimating by US State Cost Index
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Painting & Coatings Estimating FAQs
Pricing, CSI MasterFormat deliverables, ZIP-code wage calibration, and turnaround windows
How much do painting & coating estimating cost at Professional Estimating LLC?
How do you calibrate painting & coatings labor and material pricing to my project ZIP code?
What software and file formats do you deliver for painting & coatings estimates?
Can you handle rush bid deadlines under 24 hours?
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