Everything a painter needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Your logo and five estimate looks, in any of 24 colors.
- Deposits by card before you buy the paint.
- Photos of the walls before and after.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a painter might add:
| Interior room (walls) | $450 |
| Ceiling | $250 |
| Exterior (per sq ft) | $3 |
| Cabinet painting | $2,500 |
| Fence staining | $650 |
| Trim and doors | $400 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Interior repaint of a 3-bedroom house
Walls and ceilings in three bedrooms and a hallway, color change in the main bedroom, minor drywall patches. The customer wants it done while they're on vacation.
| Bedroom walls (per room) × 3 | $1,350 |
| Ceilings (per room) × 3 | $600 |
| Hallway | $350 |
| Drywall patch × 4 | $160 |
| Primer for color change | $120 |
| Total | $2,580 |
| Deposit to start (30%) | $774 |
The job spans three days, so pick the start and end dates when you schedule — your crew sees every day of it. Expenses for paint and tape go on the job so you know the real profit when it's done.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a painter
How many coats do I need?
Usually two, plus primer for a big color change. Put primer on its own line so it's clear.
Do you move the furniture?
Say what's included in your notes; customers ask this every time.
How long does it take to dry?
Most interior paint is dry to the touch in a few hours. Add your guidance to the job notes.
Tips for your painter business
- Price by room or by area, not by the hour — customers trust a fixed number.
- Log every paint purchase as a job expense; it's the fastest way to find which jobs actually pay.
- Before-and-after photos sell your next job; save the best ones on the job.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions painting contractors ask
Can I put my logo on estimates?
Yes. Add your logo once; it prints on every estimate and invoice.
Can I take a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit percentage or amount; the customer pays it by card from the estimate.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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