Painting & Coating Estimating
Primer and two-coat architectural painting, vinyl wallcoverings, dry-fall deck spraying, industrial coatings and intumescent fireproofing, priced to MPI standards.
Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview
Painting contractors need wall areas split by sheen and accent colour, door and frame counts, exposed structure and duct ceilings, block filler coats and high-performance coating film thickness. We price to the Master Painters Institute (MPI) system used across Canada, with low-VOC products that meet federal limits.
Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications
- MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual
- SSPC surface preparation standards
- Federal VOC concentration limits for architectural coatings
Standard Deliverables & Formats
Our estimators prepare takeoffs with industry-standard Canadian estimating and takeoff software. Deliverables are unlocked Microsoft Excel workbooks and colour-coded marked-up PDFs, so you do not need a software licence to review them.
Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (Painting & Coatings)
Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 91 23 | Interior Gypsum Wall System: 1 Coat PVA Primer + 2 Coats Acrylic Eggshell | SF | 64,000 | MPI premium-grade prep, caulk trim & MPI-listed premium latex |
| 09 91 23 | Exposed Steel Deck, Joists & MEP Overhead — Flat Black Dry-Fall Spray | SF | 18,500 | Includes scissor lift, floor masking & light/sprinkler bagging |
| 07 81 23 | 2-Hr ULC Thin-Film Intumescent Mastic Fireproofing on Exposed AESS Columns | SF | 3,200 | 65-mil DFT average + polyurethane architectural topcoat |
What You Receive
- Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
- Colour-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
- Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
- Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
- Dual-Estimator QA Review
Provincial Hubs for Painting & Coatings
Specialized Painting & Coatings Scopes (11 Services)
Click any specialized service below to view itemized measured quantities, bid risk checklists, and local urban coverage.
Painting Estimating
Interior Painting Estimating
Exterior Painting Estimating
Wall Coating Estimating
Epoxy Coating Estimating
Fireproofing Estimating
Sandblasting Estimating
Painting & Coating Estimating FAQ
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Get Your Painting & Coating Estimating Estimate in 24–48 Hours
Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee proposal within 15 minutes during business hours. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & colour-coded marked-up PDF packages from CA$75.