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The Professional Painter's Diary: Add Colour to Your Business Planning in 2026

Why Every Painter Needs a Specialised Diary

Running a successful painting business requires methodical planning and precise documentation. From colour codes and surface preparation notes to material quantities and application techniques, there's crucial information that needs proper recording when you're handling everything from residential repaints to commercial colour schemes.

The Perfect Painter's Planner for Your Daily Workflow

This 2026 Construction Diary offers painters dedicated features that standard planners simply don't provide:

  • Painting Project Tracking: Document jobs from initial quote to final coat
  • Surface Condition Records: Note preparation requirements, repairs needed, and existing finishes
  • Colour Documentation: Record exact paint codes, mixing ratios, and sheen levels
  • Materials Calculations: Work out paint quantities, primer requirements, and consumables needed
  • Equipment Inventory: Track brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other painting tools
  • Client Requirements: Document exact specifications for each room or area
  • Application Notes: Record specific techniques, number of coats, and drying times
  • Weather Planning: Schedule exterior work around optimal painting conditions

Built for the Demands of Professional Painting

Unlike standard office planners, this Construction Diary is constructed to withstand the rigours of painting work:

  • Stain-Resistant Cover: Durable PU leather that handles inevitable paint splashes
  • Reinforced Gold Corners: Prevents damage when kept on-site or in your work vehicle
  • Sturdy Wire Binding: Allows the diary to lay flat while reviewing colour specifications
  • Practical Page Format: Document details even during busy preparation stages
  • Receipt Storage Pocket: Keep your paint shop receipts and colour charts organised

Boost Your Painting Business Efficiency

Professional painters who use this Construction Diary report significant improvements in their business operations:

  • Quote painting jobs more accurately with detailed surface assessments
  • Reduce project delays by planning preparation and application sequences efficiently
  • Document colour variations and additional coats to avoid client disputes
  • Maintain professional records of specialty finishes and techniques
  • Schedule exterior projects around optimal weather conditions

Don't let another year pass with disorganised colour specifications and miscalculated materials. The 2026 Construction Diary is an essential investment for any serious painter who wants to grow their business while maintaining exceptional finish quality.

Order your 2026 Painter's Construction Diary today and bring professional colour to your business planning!

2026 Construction Diary for Tradies - A4 Leather Hard Cover Spiral Bound

This product is PREORDER. Shipping from 1 September 2025

$69.99 AUD

Do you spend more time chasing colour codes and jobsite notes than actually painting? The 2026 Construction Diary is made for painters. Log project specs, colour details, weather notes and application steps in a durable, site-ready diary designed for trades.

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Staying organised when your'e busy can be a struggle

Paperwork

Ok, so everyone isn't this bad... but sometimes notes, receipts, orders and the rest can get lost in the chaos that is a busy tradie's life. Wouldn't it be great to keep it all in one place, easy to refer back to when needed? This is all possible with the Tradie Diary.

STREAMLINE MY PAPERWORK

Tech Overwhelm

Tech can sometimes make it hard to enter and find info when you need to. It often needs to be adopted across the board and can be expensive and a bit of an overkill. New tech, apps and subscriptions are great, but sometimes you just want to write s**t down.

CUT THE CONFUSION

Keeping track

With the day to day, details of jobs and variations, incidents and site conditions can be forgotten or misinterpreted. Safety scenarios can be underestimated if not planned for and disputes can arise for a number of reasons. Another reason to write stuff down...

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