Div 09 · Commercial/Industrial Painting, Wallcoverings & Intumescent Coatings
Starting from CA$75 CAD
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 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 & Standards:
MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual SSPC surface preparation standards Federal VOC concentration limits for architectural coatings
Service Highlights
From CA$75 CAD / trade scope
- ✓ Turnaround: 24–48 hours
- ✓ Deliverables: Unlocked Excel BOQ + Marked PDF
- ✓ Proposal: Firm 15-minute response in business hours
- ✓ Confidentiality: Strict corporate NDA on request
Quantities Measured in Painting & Coatings
- ▸ CMU block filler + high-build acrylic/epoxy coatings, hollow-metal frames/doors & wood stain/lacquer
- ▸ Exposed open-structure bar-joist/deck/duct dry-fall airless spray SF and boom-lift access
- ▸ SSPC-SP10 abrasive sandblasting, industrial tank coatings, waterproofers & ULC intumescent fireproofing
Common Bid Traps We Catch
- ⚠ Missing heavy block-filler coat on porous split-face or standard CMU walls
- ⚠ Uncounted deep-base accent colours requiring 3–4 finish coats plus tinted primer
- ⚠ Masking/containment labour on occupied renovations and ULC DFT mil-thickness on intumescent steel
Sample Bill of Quantities
Representative Line Items for Painting & Coatings
Every line item is delivered in an unlocked Excel sheet with formula-linked unit rates and Canadian code notes.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Canadian Spec 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 |
Scope Coverage
Painting & Coatings Sub-Services & Specialisations
Detailed quantity surveys available for every branch of this trade across Canada.
▪ Painting Estimating
▪ Interior Painting Estimating
▪ Exterior Painting Estimating
▪ Commercial Painting Estimating
▪ Residential Painting Estimating
▪ Industrial Painting Estimating
▪ Wall Coating Estimating
▪ Epoxy Coating Estimating
▪ Waterproof Coating Estimating
▪ Fireproofing Estimating
▪ Sandblasting Estimating
Painting & Coatings Takeoffs by Canadian Metro
Calibrated with indicative local labour factors and regional code amendments.
Bid Intelligence FAQ
Painting & Coatings Estimating FAQ
Clear answers about our Canadian estimation deliverables, turnaround, software and fees.
How much do painting & coating estimating cost in Canada? ▼
Single-scope painting & coatings takeoffs start from CA$75 CAD. Most commercial bid packages are quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity with zero hidden add-ons.
What deliverables are included with a Painting & Coatings estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with all formula links intact, colour-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a verified inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms and workflows do your painting & coatings estimators use? ▼
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.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in Painting & Coatings? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual, SSPC surface preparation standards, Federal VOC concentration limits for architectural coatings, calibrating labour productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
Are my bid figures and drawings kept confidential? ▼
Your project is safe with us. We never share your drawings, pricing, or bid figures with any other contractor. An NDA is available on request — just ask and we will sign one before you share your plans.
Firm Flat-Fee Bid Proposal · 15-Minute Response
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✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ NDA on Request