Plasterer Invoice Template
A plasterer invoice bills sq ft, lists labour, materials and fees on separate lines and states the terms (Due on completion). This template is pre-filled for repair cracked lath-and-plaster walls in a 1920s living room and veneer-plaster a new 14x12 ft ceiling: 8 lines totalling $2,735.60 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a plasterer: repair cracked lath-and-plaster walls in a 1920s living room and veneer-plaster a new 14x12 ft ceiling. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Fox Hollow Plastering
823 Market Street
Salem, MA 01970
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0123
Invoice
Bill to
Avery Lindqvist
140 Orchard Drive
Madison, WI 53703
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protect floors, trim and furniture | 1 room | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Reattach loose plaster with plaster washers and adhesive | 6 hr | $65.00 | $390.00 |
| Cut out failed areas and fill with base coatScratch and brown coats over existing lath | 40 sq ft | $14.00 | $560.00 |
| Finish coat over repaired areasLime putty finish blended to existing | 40 sq ft | $6.00 | $240.00 |
| Hang blueboard on new ceiling | 168 sq ft | $2.20 | $369.60 |
| Two-coat veneer plaster on ceiling | 168 sq ft | $4.50 | $756.00 |
| Plaster, lime, bonding agent and mesh tape | 1 lot | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Cleanup and debris removal | 1 each | $90.00 | $90.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,735.60
- Balance due
- $2,735.60
Notes
Thank you for choosing Fox Hollow Plastering. Terms: Due on completion.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Plasterer invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Repair cracked lath-and-plaster walls in a 1920s living room and veneer-plaster a new 14x12 ft ceiling |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | sq ft |
| Usual payment terms | Due on completion |
| Deposit practice | Larger jobs commonly take a third up front for materials and scheduling; small repairs are paid when the finish coat is done. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $2,735.60 before tax |
| Largest line | Two-coat veneer plaster on ceiling: $756.00 (28%) |
| Labour hours billed | 6 h, $2,435.60 |
| Trade-specific fields | Job site address, Plaster system, Number of coats, Room or area, Year house built |
Sample plasterer invoice line items
Repair cracked lath-and-plaster walls in a 1920s living room and veneer-plaster a new 14x12 ft ceiling: 8 lines adding up to $2,735.60, split into labour $2,435.60 (89%), materials $210.00 (8%) and fees $90.00 (3%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protect floors, trim and furniture | 1 room | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Reattach loose plaster with plaster washers and adhesive | 6 hr | $65.00 | $390.00 |
| Cut out failed areas and fill with base coat (Scratch and brown coats over existing lath) | 40 sq ft | $14.00 | $560.00 |
| Finish coat over repaired areas (Lime putty finish blended to existing) | 40 sq ft | $6.00 | $240.00 |
| Hang blueboard on new ceiling | 168 sq ft | $2.20 | $369.60 |
| Two-coat veneer plaster on ceiling | 168 sq ft | $4.50 | $756.00 |
| Plaster, lime, bonding agent and mesh tape | 1 lot | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Cleanup and debris removal | 1 each | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Subtotal | $2,735.60 | ||
| Total before tax | $2,735.60 |
What a plasterer invoice should include
- Your plastering business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Avery Lindqvist in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-4213) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due on completion
- Job site address: for example 140 Orchard Drive
- Plaster system: for example See notes
- Number of coats: for example See notes
- Room or area: for example Back garden
- Line items in sq ft or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How plasterers bill
Prices new veneer plaster or full lath-and-plaster by the square foot of wall and ceiling, while repairs to old plaster are usually billed by the hour plus materials.
Plasterers commonly use "Due on completion", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued. Larger jobs commonly take a third up front for materials and scheduling; small repairs are paid when the finish coat is done.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Plasterers and Stucco Masons $26.93 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $65.00 per hour for "Reattach loose plaster with plaster washers and adhesive" is 2.4 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Plasterer invoicing tips
- Name the system and the coats applied, such as scratch, brown and finish over wood lath or two-coat veneer over blueboard, because the customer is paying for a build-up that cannot be seen once it is painted.
- Write the drying time before painting on the invoice, since lime and gypsum finishes need to cure and a painter who primes too early can cause the failure that gets blamed on the plaster.
- Bill restoration of ornamental work such as cornices, ceiling medallions or run moldings as its own line by the linear foot or piece, because it takes far longer per foot than flat wall repair.
- For houses old enough to have lead paint on the surfaces being opened up, note whether lead-safe work practices were followed, as that work needs extra containment and cleanup time.
Plasterer billing disputes to head off
- Hairline cracks that reappear in old houses because of seasonal movement are often blamed on the repair. A note that the structure moves and that new cracks along old lines are not a workmanship defect sets expectations.
- A patch that does not match the surrounding texture is a common complaint; describing the agreed finish (smooth, sand float or skim to match) on the invoice shows what was promised.
Work a plasterer can bill for
Core tasks of Plasterers and Stucco Masons (O*NET 47-2161.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
- Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
- Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.
- Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.
- Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
- Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.
How to make a plasterer invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Fox Hollow Plastering (your business) and the customer, Avery Lindqvist, then job site address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-4213 and set the terms to Due on completion.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Protect floors, trim and furniture" (1 room) to "Cleanup and debris removal" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $2,735.60; add sales tax only if your state taxes interior plastering.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the interior plastering records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a plasterer invoice?
Add your plastering business details, the customer, job site address, plaster system, number of coats and room or area, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for repair cracked lath-and-plaster walls in a 1920s living room and veneer-plaster a new 14x12 ft ceiling totalling $2,735.60; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do plasterers charge?
Mostly sq ft. Prices new veneer plaster or full lath-and-plaster by the square foot of wall and ceiling, while repairs to old plaster are usually billed by the hour plus materials.
When should a plasterer invoice be paid?
Due on completion is the usual arrangement. Larger jobs commonly take a third up front for materials and scheduling; small repairs are paid when the finish coat is done. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do plasterers earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Plasterers and Stucco Masons $26.93 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.