We measure every wall, ceiling, door, frame and trim surface by finish type, apply the manufacturer’s coverage rate for each product, and multiply by the number of coats in the specification to get gallons of primer and paint.

Yes. Patching, sanding, caulking, spot priming and full priming are priced according to the specification and the condition of existing surfaces, because prep often drives a large share of painting labor.

Yes. Exterior estimates cover siding, masonry, stucco and trim, along with scaffolding, lifts or swing stages and the seasonal limits on exterior work.

Doors and frames are counted from the door schedule and floor plans by type and number of sides, so each opening is priced as a unit instead of being lost in wall area.

Yes. We estimate epoxy floor and wall coatings, intumescent fireproofing paint, elastomeric coatings and coatings for structural steel, tanks and equipment.

Painting is labor-intensive, so the estimate depends heavily on productivity rates and the labor basis. Union, open-shop and prevailing wage rates in New York produce very different totals for the same quantities.

Yes. Property managers and contractors use our estimates to price unit turnovers, corridors, lobbies and stairwells in multifamily buildings.

Yes. For pre-1978 buildings, we include lead-safe work practices, containment and cleanup when they are required under New York City and federal rules.