Painting estimating software for subcontractors
Upload your painting scope or architectural plans and TradeBid creates a reviewable line-item bid draft for walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and exterior.
What TradeBid does for painting contractors
- Square footage takeoffs for walls, ceilings, and exterior
- Doors, frames, trim, and casework priced separately
- Primer, finish coats, and specialty coatings itemized
- Interior and exterior scopes handled in one bid
- Branded PDF exportable from your phone on the job
Painting Contractor Estimating Software
Painting contractors can upload finish schedules or elevations and get editable lines for walls, ceilings, trim, doors and exterior surfaces, priced with their own production rates. See how to bid a painting job for the full process.
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How it works
- Upload your painting scope or plans.
- TradeBid builds a line-item bid draft.
- Review, adjust, and send a branded PDF.
Start with a 7-day trial, then continue on Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master. You can also buy a single bid for $100.
Frequently asked questions
What painting scopes does TradeBid handle?
Interior and exterior commercial painting, multi-family, tenant improvements, new construction, epoxy coatings, and wall covering installations.
Does it separate labor and material?
Yes — each line item shows labor hours and material costs so you can adjust your markup independently.
Can it handle specialty coatings like epoxy floors?
Yes. Describe the surface and coating system in your scope and TradeBid builds the line items accordingly.