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Gross margin benchmark
for Painting contractors

What is a good gross margin for a painting business?Thin, labor-led

Margins are tight because the work is labor-intensive, so prep quality and scope discipline are what protect them.

RevForge OS Trade Intelligence

This is a directional, rounded benchmark from RevForge OS Trade Intelligence, the knowledge base the platform runs on. It is a healthy mark to aim for, not a guarantee, and the right target shifts with your market, your size, and your job mix. RevForge OS measures your real gross margin against the range for a painting company like yours, and tells you the move when you drift off it.

More Painting benchmarks
Repaint cycle5-10 yearsQuote-to-close cycleAbout 1-2 weeksNet marginUp to ~10%Prep and scope attachLifts ticket and marginRecurring revenue mixMostly project-based
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