Paint Calculator
Estimate how many gallons of paint your job needs — then price the paint and labor into a client-ready quote.
Build a priced estimate
Material prices are your cost — add a markup. Your labor rate is what you bill the client. Saved on this device.
Optional — puts your company on branded PDF quotes and unlocks your saved dashboard. Everything stays on your device.
How to estimate paint
Paint is estimated by coverage. Multiply the wall area by the number of coats, then divide by the paint's spread rate — about 350 sq ft per gallon on smooth interior walls, less on rough or porous surfaces. Round up to whole gallons.
Two coats is standard for an even, durable finish. Set your price per gallon and your production rate in Settings, and CraftTools totals paint and labor into a client-ready quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much paint do I need?
Multiply the area by the number of coats, divide by the coverage per gallon (about 350 sq ft), and round up. This calculator does it and prices it.
How is painting labor estimated?
A common rule is around 150-200 sq ft per hour per coat; set your rate and production speed in the estimate.