Painting Contract

Painting Contractor: [Name/Company] · Client: [Name] · Property Address: [Address] · Date: [Date]

1. Scope of Work

Contractor will paint the following surfaces: [List — e.g. interior walls of specified rooms, exterior siding/trim], with [Number] coats of [paint type/sheen], per the specifications in Exhibit A.

2. Surface Preparation

Contractor will [pressure wash/scrape/sand/prime as needed], repair minor surface imperfections (nail holes, small cracks), and protect [flooring, fixtures, landscaping] from paint and debris during the project.

3. Materials

[ ] Contractor supplies all paint and materials, included in the fee. [ ] Client selects and supplies the paint; Contractor supplies labor and other materials. Paint brand/color: [Specify, or reference an attached color selection sheet].

4. Fee and Payment Schedule

Total fee: [Amount], payable [Deposit at signing, balance on completion / progress payments tied to milestones].

5. Timeline

Work will begin on [Date] and is expected to be completed by [Date], weather permitting for exterior work.

6. Cleanup

Contractor will remove debris, drop cloths, and equipment daily, leaving the work area reasonably clean at the end of each work day.

7. Warranty

Contractor warrants the work against peeling, blistering, or premature failure due to workmanship for [Period, e.g. 1-2 years] from completion, excluding damage from causes outside Contractor's control.

8. Change Orders

Any additional surfaces or changes to scope will be documented in a written change order with associated cost before work begins.

Contractor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Client: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Confirming the exact number of coats and whether primer is included (Section 1) — not just "paint the walls" — is what prevents the most common painting dispute: a client expecting full, opaque coverage and a contractor who quoted (and delivered) a single thin coat.*