How do I do a painting bid for a commercial job?

Hi, lbrobin!

Most professional painters will charge by the square foot for large areas and then by the linear foot for trim and other places that might be painted by brush.

What they charge by the square foot will be determined by a number of factors such as how the paint is applied, be it by brush, roller or spray; the sheen of the paint being used; whether a primer is applied or not; the texture of the surface area to be painted - perfectly flat or textured in some way; the number of coats of paint that are applied and whether the cost of paint and materials are included in the cost per square foot.

Other factors such as repairs to the surface area and mileage are usually figured separately. If repairs are to be made, I usually figure out how long I think it will take me to do them hourly and figure my estimate based on what I would like to make per hour.

Charging by the square or linear foot for actual painting is much better than charging by the hour because there will then be consistency in your pricing and the customers will then know exactly what to expect.

How much painting experience have you already had working for others in order to make a profit for yourself, please?

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Clough;1428333]Hi, lbrobin!

Most professional painters will charge by the square foot for large areas and then by the linear foot for trim and other places that might be painted by brush.

What they charge by the square foot will be determined by a number of factors such as how the paint is applied, be it by brush, roller or spray; the sheen of the paint being used; whether a primer is applied or not; the texture of the surface area to be painted - perfectly flat or textured in some way; the number of coats of paint that are applied and whether the cost of paint and materials are included in the cost per square foot.

Other factors such as repairs to the surface area and mileage are usually figured separately. If repairs are to be made, I usually figure out how long I think it will take me to do them hourly and figure my estimate based on what I would like to make per hour.

Charging by the square or linear foot for actual painting is much better than charging by the hour because there will then be consistency in your pricing and the customers will then know exactly what to expect.

How much painting experience have you already had working for others in order to make a profit for yourself, please?

Thanks! Clough
I have been painting as a professional painter , working for a contractor and paid by the hour, for two years. This is the first time I have decided to submit a bid for the actual contract.
The job is for painting the walls and ceilings in a condominium complex. We will be using flat for the ceiling and eggshell for the walls and rolling. What price is reasonable per square ft? I don't know yet if they want trim done. If they do we would use a brush and roller. What is a usual price per linear ft for the trim?
Of course , I am planning on quoting the paint and materials and repairs separate.
Do you know of a free template download for the bid proposal document?
The quote we will submit will be based on one coat, same colour being applied to an existing colour.
Thanks for any help you can give.
lbrobin

The average price for residetial is 2 dollars and50cents.for commerial work about 125 a square