Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our Painting Quotation Calculator.

How does the Painting Quotation Calculator work?

The calculator helps you estimate painting and decorating costs. Follow these steps:

  1. Click the gear icon in the top-left corner to open the settings menu and choose your preferred currency (GBP, USD, EUR) and units (meters or feet).
  2. Enter a customer name (optional).
  3. Click "Add Room" to create a new room entry.
  4. Input the room's name, dimensions (width, length, height in your selected units), and price per square unit in your chosen currency.
  5. Optionally, check boxes for woodwork, windows, or doors, and enter their prices and quantities (fields appear when checked).
  6. Add additional services if needed by clicking "Add Service."
  7. Click "Calculate" to see the room's area and cost breakdown.
  8. Repeat for multiple rooms to get grand totals.
  9. Use "Save Quote" to store the quote locally in your browser's memory (not online, so it's private and only accessible on this device).
  10. Load or delete saved quotes from the dropdown.
  11. Export to Google Keep, copy to clipboard, or download as CSV for sharing.

Where are my quotes stored?

Quotes are stored in your browser's local memory (local storage). They are not stored online or on servers, ensuring privacy. This means quotes are only available on the same device and browser and cannot be accessed from other devices.

How do I export or share a quote?

Use "Export to Keep" to share via apps like Google Keep (on mobile) or copy to clipboard. "Copy to Clipboard" copies the quote text directly. "Download CSV" saves a file for spreadsheets.

Is the tool free?

Yes, the Painting Quotation Calculator is completely free to use with no registration required.

What units and currency does the calculator use?

The tool supports metric (meters, m²) and imperial (feet, ft²) units, and currencies including GBP (£), USD ($), and EUR (€). You can customize these by clicking the gear icon in the top-left corner to open the settings menu. Calculations are based on your selected units (square meters or square feet) and display costs in your chosen currency.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet, laptop, and desktop devices.