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Painter invoice template.

A real example for painters and decorators — labour by the day, paint by the litre, brushes and rollers, prep materials and travel. Download it free, or make your own on your phone and get paid by card.

Example painter and decorator invoice from Fresh Coat Decorators in Manchester: 3 days labour, emulsion, satinwood, brushes and rollers, prep materials and travel, total £1,049.40 including 20% VAT
Example invoice (UK) · figures for illustration only

What goes on a painter invoice

Common line items

The lines painters add most often in Wow Invoice. Save them once and they’re there for the next job.

Line itemUnitTip
Labourhour or dayThe most common line on painting invoices
Paintlitre or gallonName the type and finish
Brushes and rollersitem
Sandpaper and masking tapeitemFiller too
Thinner or white spiritlitre
TransportjobTravel to the site

How to price the job

  1. 1

    Day rate or per room

    A day rate works for big jobs; a price per room is easier for clients to say yes to on small ones.

  2. 2

    Paint as its own line

    Clients often choose the paint. Listing it separately keeps your labour price clear.

  3. 3

    Invoice when you pack up

    Send it before you leave; clients can pay by card from the link.

Make it on your phone, get paid by card

Wow Invoice turns this template into a 1-minute invoice: pick the design, add your logo, tap your saved items, and send it by text or email. Your client opens it in any browser and pays by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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Questions

Should I charge for paint separately?

Most painters list paint on its own line, by the litre or gallon, so the client sees the labour price clearly and can choose a different paint.

Is this painter invoice template free?

Yes. Download the PDF example for free. The Wow Invoice app is free to download too, and makes the same kind of invoice on your phone.

Can my clients pay the invoice by card?

Yes. Wow Invoice takes card payments through Stripe, so your client can pay by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay straight from the invoice link.

Can I send an estimate first?

Yes. Send an estimate, and turn it into an invoice with one tap when the client says yes.