Xactimate Guide

Xactimate Paint Line Items: Complete Guide

Paint is the final step in reconstruction — and one of the most under-scoped categories in insurance estimates.

Paint in insurance claims covers more than just the damaged area. When any surface is repainted, the entire room typically requires painting to achieve a consistent appearance. Understanding which codes apply — and when primers and sealers are required — is key to a properly scoped paint estimate.

Wall and Ceiling Paint

Standard paint codes cover two-coat application. Apply to full room walls and ceiling — not just the repaired patch.

Code	Description	Unit	Notes
PNT 175	Paint wall — two coats	SF	Standard specification. Include entire room, not just repaired area.
PNT 180	Paint ceiling — two coats	SF	Ceiling area separate from wall area.
PNT 185	Paint wall — three coats	SF	Required over primers and on previously unpainted new drywall.

Primers and Sealers

Primers and sealers are required over repaired drywall, smoke damage, and water stains. These are separate line items from finish paint.

Code	Description	Unit	Notes
PNT 190	Seal/prime stained surface — one coat	SF	Required for smoke staining and water stains.
PNT 192	Shellac-based primer/sealer — one coat	SF	Required for smoke odor sealing in fire damage claims.
PNT 194	Drywall primer — one coat	SF	Required over new or repaired drywall before finish coat.

Trim, Doors, and Cabinets

Trim painting is a separate line item from wall painting. Include all base, casing, and door painting.

Code	Description	Unit	Notes
PNT 210	Paint baseboard — two coats	LF	All base throughout repainted rooms.
PNT 215	Paint door/window casing — two coats	LF	All casing in repainted rooms.
PNT 220	Paint door slab — both sides	EA	Each door — both sides, two coats.

Most commonly missed painting line items

Primer omitted on new or repaired drywall

Smoke sealer not included on all affected surfaces in fire claims

Paint scope limited to repaired patch only instead of full room

Trim and door painting omitted from scope

Two-coat spec used where three coats are required over new drywall

Supplement tips for painting

Apply paint scope to full rooms — matching provision applies

Include primer as a separate line item over all new/repaired drywall

Add shellac-based sealer for all smoke-affected surfaces in fire claims

Include trim painting (base, casing, doors) as separate line items

Verify three-coat specification over new drywall

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