Free invoice generator for painters

Bill for prep, labour, paint, and materials on any job in under a minute. No sign-up, unlimited, and private.

Your business

Add your logo to the invoice header.

Bill to

Invoice details

Line items

DescriptionQtyPriceAmount

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Proposal → Contract → Invoice. All free, all private — and one $12 Pro unlocks every tool.

Make an invoice in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Your business and your client — that's it.

  2. 2

    Add line items

    Quantity × price totals automatically.

  3. 3

    Currency, tax & discount

    Plus shipping or a deposit if you need them.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF

    One click. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.

Why Plainvo

The honest comparison most invoice tools won't show you.

PlainvoMost free generatorsInvoicing apps
Sign-up requiredNoOften (email/account)Yes
Invoice limitUnlimitedOften cappedCapped on free tier
Your dataStays in your browserUploaded to their serversStored on their servers
PriceFree · $12 onceFree → subscription$9–$30 / month
WatermarkNoneSometimesSometimes
Payment feesNoneVariesOften 3%+ per payment

Invoicing for painters

Painting jobs are mostly labour plus materials — a clean invoice shows both clearly and lets you take a deposit so the balance due updates itself. List prep and painting hours, add paint and supplies, apply tax, and download a polished PDF.

Typical painting line items

Frequently asked questions

Should prep work be a separate line from painting?

Yes. Surface prep, sanding, patching, and masking can be a big share of the hours, so listing prep separately from painting labour shows the customer the real scope and justifies the total, especially on older or damaged surfaces.

How do I take a deposit on a painting job?

Enter the job total in the line items, then put your deposit in the amount already paid field. The invoice shows the full price, the deposit, and the balance due, so clients can pay a portion up front to cover paint and materials.

How do I bill paint and supplies versus labour?

Keep paint, primer, rollers, and tape on a materials line and your prep and painting hours on labour lines. Separating them lets the customer see material costs clearly and makes it easy to adjust if they choose a premium paint.

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