In the last 12 months, how many of your jobs were paid late or not in full?

Late payers cost more than the money. Knowing what is normal tells you whether your terms need tightening.

What painting businesses say, by country. A figure is published only once enough painters have answered; until then a labelled starting figure shows. Add your own answer anonymously, no account needed.

The figures

Painting Industry Benchmark by Surfacely · November 2026 · method v1. Free to quote with credit. How the figures work.

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