Assign a Product to a Rate

Link default products to production rates so material calculations happen automatically when adding surfaces to estimates.

Assign a default product to a production rate to calculate materials automatically on estimates.

Add products to your library before assigning them to rates.

Add products to your library

Assign a product to a production rate

1. Go to Account Settings → Production Rates → Rate Categories.

2. Select a Rate Category.

3. Select the rate you want to update.

4. Click into the product field and choose a default product. PaintScout uses that product's coverage rate.

Adjust the Coverage rate field when the rate needs a different value. For example, spray rates may need custom coverage.

Changing a rate's measurement variables (i.e. sqft per hour, hours per item) clears its custom product coverage. Enter a new coverage amount if the updated rate needs one.

5. Add a surface to an estimate. PaintScout calculates labor and materials automatically.

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Change a product on an estimate

1. Open the Area and select the Surface you want to update.

2. Select Add Product, then choose the product you want to use.

3. Click Change to replace the assigned product. Select the icon to remove it.

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