Updated April 10, 2024
A painting contract is a legal document between a client and a painter that outlines the painter’s scope of work, deliverables, and responsibilities. Commonly, a painter will provide a price for the entire project and mention their expenses in a work order before the contract is written.
Once agreed, the price in the work order will be transferred to the painting contract after signing becomes a legally binding agreement.
Commonly used for
- Residential (house)
- Interior
- Exterior
- Commercial property
- Signage
- Public buildings
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What Should be Included? (7 items)
- Payments
- Scope of Work
- Project Changes
- Industry Standards
- Type of Paint
- Warranty
- Independent Contractor (working as)
1. Payments
It is recommended to pay the painter during the term of the painting schedule, not upfront. This allows the client to hold the leverage if the painter does not show up or is not performing per their agreement.
Payments should be set up every week or checkpoints such as:
- Payment upon acceptance of the contract;
- Payment after preparation (washing, applying primer, and sanding); and
- Payment once complete (including clean-up).
4. Industry Standards
Ensure that the agreement includes a clause that states the painter will perform the craftsmanship in accordance with industry standards. This should include minimums such as:
- Applying 2 coats of paint;
- Storing paint correctly;
- Priming the surface appropriately;
- Brushing properly;
- Covering non-paint surfaces; and
- Finishing edges and corners in a professional manner.
7. Independent Contractor (working as)
How Much Do Painters Make?
The amount charged by a painter will vary based on several factors. The painter’s experience and the size and difficulty of the job will generally have the greatest influence on how much a painter can charge.
Median Pay[3]
Sample
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PAINTING CONTRACT
I. PARTIES. This Painting Contract (“Contract”) entered into on [DATE] is between:
Painter: [PAINTER’S NAME] with a mailing address of [MAILING ADDRESS] (“Painter”) acting as an independent contractor, and
Client: [CLIENT’S NAME] with a mailing address of [MAILING ADDRESS] (“Client”).
II. TERMS. The Painter hereby agrees to perform the following services in exchange for payment from the Client as follows:
- Painting Location. [ADDRESS]
- Services Performed. The Painter agrees to provide the following painting services: [SERVICES]
- Payment. $[AMOUNT] shall be for the entirety of the services performed.
- Installments. Payment shall be made by the Client to the Painter in 3 installments:
- $[AMOUNT] upon acceptance of this Contract;
- $[AMOUNT] after preparation (washing, applying primer, and sanding the space); and
- $[AMOUNT] once complete (including clean-up).
- Installments. Payment shall be made by the Client to the Painter in 3 installments:
- Paint.
- Coats. [#]
- Brand/Type of Paint. [TYPE]
- Industry Standards. The Painter agrees to perform their work in the same craftsmanship with current industry standards and under the terms of this Contract.
- Cleanup. The Painter agrees to clean up any spills, stains, or excess wet or dry paint left at the painting location in addition to removing all equipment and materials in a similar manner as the property was prior to the start of the services upon completion.
- Changes to Contract. Any changes made to this Contract must be requested and agreed to, in writing, by both the Client and the Painter.
The parties hereby signify their agreement to the terms above by their signatures affixed below:
Painter’s Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: ____________________________
Client’s Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: ____________________________
Related Forms
Painting Subcontractor Agreement
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