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Hire a painter by recording a video

Paint quotes come down to square footage, surface condition, and prep work. A walk-through video captures all three at once — far more accurate than guessing room counts over the phone.

What to film for a painting job

A good painter can quote far more accurately when they see these things in your video:

  • Walk slowly through each room you want painted, keeping the camera steady on the walls
  • Show ceiling height and point out any vaulted or two-story areas
  • Zoom in on cracks, peeling paint, water stains, or patches that need prep
  • Capture trim, doors, and cabinets if you want those painted too
  • For exteriors, walk the full perimeter and show the siding material and condition

What painters look for

  • Total surface area and number of coats likely needed
  • How much prep, patching, or priming is required
  • Whether ceilings, trim, and doors are included
  • Ladder or scaffolding needs for high or exterior areas

Common painting projects

Whatever the job, showing it on video gets you connected with painters who actually do that work.

Interior room paintingWhole-house exteriorCabinet refinishingTrim & door paintingDrywall patch & prepAccent & feature walls

How VideoTag works

No phone tag, no vague quotes, no pay-per-lead fees. Here's how homeowners connect with local painters:

Record it

Use your phone to record a short video of the project — show the problem and the space around it.

Tag it

Our AI turns your video into a clear job post with a title and description, so local pros know exactly what's involved.

Send it

Nearby contractors watch your video and decide if they're a fit. You connect only with the ones you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need exact measurements?

No — a steady walk-through gives painters enough to estimate square footage. Just move slowly and show every wall and the ceiling so nothing gets missed in the quote.

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Need a painter?

Record your painting job in 60 seconds and connect with local pros who can see exactly what's involved.