Paint project planner
Estimate containers and labour from your measurements, productivity and preparation time.
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How this is calculated
Build a room list or enter net area with openings. Use the manufacturer’s coverage and your container prices for materials. Estimate worker productivity for walls and ceilings separately and allow time for preparation. Include primer passes if you select primer.
Frequently asked questions
Does prep time include drying time?
The prep percentage covers active work such as masking, sanding and filling. Include paid waiting separately in your productivity or direct costs if it applies.
How do I include ceiling labour?
For a room, select Include ceiling and enter the ceiling productivity rate. When entering an area directly, choose whether that area is walls or ceilings.
Does the quote include paint and labour?
Yes. The draft receives product A, selected primer and coating and preparation labour lines. Product B stays a comparison.
What is a coating pass?
Each finish coat is one pass. Selected primer adds its own passes. The calculator uses your surface productivity for each pass.
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