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Free Painting Contractor Change Order Template

Charge properly for mid-project paint color changes and extensive wall preparation.

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Common Painting Scope Changes

Client changes paint color after first coat is applied; Unforeseen heavy wall scraping and patching required.

Example Change Order Calculation

Description of Extra WorkLaborMaterialsTotal
Apply two additional coats of premium paint due to color switchLabor: $400Mat: $190Total: $590
Extensive scraping and oil-priming of nicotine-stained wallsLabor: $350Mat: $120Total: $470

Original Contract: $6500

This Change Order: +$1060

New Contract Total: $7560

Schedule Impact: +1 Working Days

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❌ The Old Way (Excel/Paper)

  • • Takes 20 minutes to calculate math and format rows on a laptop.
  • • Client forgets the verbal agreement by the time you invoice them.
  • • Crew is stuck waiting on site for signed paper to proceed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to price homeowner color switch requests?

Charge for the wasted mixed paint, the labor to re-prep, and the additional coats required to cover the first color.

Do painters need change orders for high ceilings?

If scaffolding or special lifts are required that were not in the original scope, definitely issue a change order.

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