Interior finishes
Link each room's walls, ceiling and joinery interfaces to the finish schedule. Different sheen levels and substrate preparation stay on separate lines.
ESTIMAXRequest a quoteTrade-specific estimating · Australia wide
Painting estimates.
A finish is only as clear as the scope behind it.
Painting estimating for internal finishes, external surfaces and specified protective coatings. Turn drawings and finish schedules into a painting takeoff and a reviewable cost estimate.
REQUEST A QUOTEFor builders, contractors & subcontractorsDrawing-based quantities with scope and assumptions recorded.
The scope behind the estimate
Painting estimating, with the detail in view.
Estimax helps painting contractors and builders organise surfaces, preparation and coating requirements before pricing a job. Our painting estimator reads plans alongside room finishes, elevations and specifications, separating new work from repainting. A quantity-only package can support your own rates; an agreed painting tender estimate can bring material and labour allowances together for tender review or budget planning.
- Australia-wide service
- Scope agreed before work starts
What we measureA scope you can
A scope you can
check, item by item.
Quantities follow the issued drawings and the package you engage us to assess. Select the relevant work, then agree the boundaries before measurement begins.
01Internal walls
02External walls
03Ceilings & bulkheads
04Doors & door frames
05Window frames
06Skirtings & architraves
07Columns
08Structural steel coatings
09Rendered surfaces
10Painted cladding
11Fascias & soffits
12Balustrades & handrails
13Fences & gates
14Special finishes
Inside the trade
Interior, exterior and protective systems.
Exterior exposure
Read façade elevations with soffit, fascia and opening details. Separate rendered surfaces, timber and metal rather than treating an elevation as one coating type.
Protective coatings
Use the specified surface preparation and coating build-up as the pricing basis. Specialist coating requirements need defined specifications or supplier input.
What affects the costSame trade.
Same trade.
Different cost drivers.
The estimate needs a stated basis. These are the details we examine before treating two quantities as equivalent work.
Condition before colour
A sound new lining and a damaged existing wall can have similar areas but very different preparation allowances. Site information is needed to define repairs.
The coating specification
Substrate, sheen, coat count and a specified protective system influence both material usage and application operations.
Reach and repetition
High walls, narrow access, detailed trim and small work zones can change productivity. Broad repetitive surfaces are identified separately.
Quantity take-offMeasure the work.
Measure the work.
Explain the basis.
Painting quantity takeoff starts with a checked drawing scale and a room or elevation reference. We measure wall and ceiling areas in m², identify opening deductions, count doors and record trim lengths separately. Paint quantities in litres depend on the selected product's coverage, number of coats and an agreed allowance for application losses. A floor area alone is not a painting quantity.
What goes into the package.
Primers, sealers, undercoats and finish coats are scheduled against their substrates. Protective and specialty coatings remain separate from decorative paints. Where included, masking, abrasives, fillers and sealants are identified as preparation consumables rather than hidden in finish quantities.
How the work gets built.
Cutting in, occupied rooms, ceiling heights and repeated colour changes affect application time. Repainting can require cleaning, scraping, sanding and patching before the first coat. We distinguish these activities from new-surface painting and record access equipment, staged handovers and working-hour assumptions.
Drawings & documentsStart with the
Start with the
right information.
Send the latest coordinated issue and identify the tender deadline, project location and package boundaries.
- Floor plans & reflected ceiling plans
- Internal & external elevations
- Room finishes & door schedules
- Painting specifications & coating data
- Existing-condition information
- Tender scope, drawing register & addenda
What you receiveA package ready
A package ready
for your review.
- Painting quantities by surface and finish
- Preparation and coating breakdown
- Agreed material and labour allowances
- Drawing references and measurement notes
- Assumptions, exclusions and unresolved finishes
Deliverables, file format and the pricing basis are confirmed in your scope. Any marked-up drawings or additional reporting are agreed before work starts.
How the estimate is prepared
From the documents to a defined package.
- 01
Read the finish schedule alongside the drawings
- 02
Map surfaces and separate coating systems
- 03
Calculate quantities and agreed application allowances
- 04
Review the painting scope and issue the package
Australia-wide service coverageLocal project detail.
Local project detail.
National reach.
Estimax provides painting estimating services for projects across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Regional Australia.
Share your documentation digitally. We confirm the project location, access conditions and required delivery date so these can inform the estimating brief.
Before you send the drawingsYour painting
Your painting
estimating questions.
Can a painting estimate cover a repaint?
Yes. Provide photographs, access information and a description of existing finishes. Hidden damage and uncertain preparation are recorded as assumptions or items needing confirmation.
Does a painting drawing takeoff include paint litres?
It can, where the coating products, coverage and coat counts are defined. Surface measurements and product quantities are kept distinct so the calculation can be reviewed.
Can I use my own painting rates?
Yes. Confirm that you need a quantity takeoff, or provide your rates for an agreed priced package. The scope and reporting format are settled before work begins.
Why EstimaxConstruction understanding.
Construction understanding.
Useful estimating detail.
For painting, the value is in connecting the quantities to the actual work. We keep the documented scope, measurement basis and outstanding questions available for review.
Read across the documents
Review plans, schedules and details together. Keep drawing references with the quantities and raise conflicting information.
Show what the price includes
Separate measured work, agreed allowances and exclusions so you can assess the basis behind the estimate.
Keep the next step clear
Agree the deliverables, communicate scope questions and issue documentation structured for your tender or procurement review.
Ready when you areLet’s define your
Let’s define your
painting scope.
Send your drawings, specifications and required date. We’ll review the information and confirm the next steps.