Industry Trends & Data

• July 22, 2026

  How Much Does a Painting Lead Cost in 2026? Cost-Per-Lead by Channel (and What a Booked Job Really Costs)

  What a painting lead actually costs in 2026 — cost per lead by channel (Google Ads, LSAs, Facebook, referrals), why the real number is cost per booked job, and how to lower it without buying cheaper leads.

• June 29, 2026

  Painting Industry Statistics 2026: Benchmarks Every Contractor Should Know

  25+ sourced painting industry statistics for 2026 — market size, painter wages, the worker shortage, lead-response speed, reviews, and what marketing costs.