Painter truck lettering Ontario
Built for painter businesses
Painter truck lettering
get more calls from the road.
Painting jobs take days. Your van is parked in the driveway the whole time. Every neighbour who sees it is a potential customer. Professional lettering turns every job into a neighbourhood marketing campaign.
Why Painter businesses need truck lettering
Painting contractors have a unique advantage: your jobs last 2-5 days per house, and your van is parked in the driveway the entire time. That is 2-5 days of continuous exposure to the entire neighbourhood. Your van generates 30,000 to 70,000 impressions per day even while driving, but during an active paint job, it is a stationary billboard targeted at the exact people most likely to need painting — homeowners.
The painting industry runs on referrals and repeat business. But the fastest way to accelerate word-of-mouth is truck lettering. When a homeowner sees their neighbour's house being painted, they think about their own home. If the painter's van has clear company lettering and a phone number, they call. No Googling, no asking the neighbour, no searching Kijiji — they just call the number on the van.
Painting is a crowded market. Hundreds of painters compete in every Ontario city, and most of them drive unmarked vans. Professional lettering with your company name, phone, and a clean colour scheme instantly separates you from the pack. It costs less than one can of premium paint and lasts 7+ years.
What to put on your painter truck
The right information in the right order makes the vehicle sell better.
Company name
Largest element — clean, bold, professional font
Phone number
Second largest. This is your primary call driver.
Services list
"Interior | Exterior | Cabinet Refinishing | Deck Staining"
"Free Estimates"
Lowers the barrier for homeowners to call
Website or Instagram
Painters benefit from visual portfolios — Instagram handles work well
Service area
"Serving Oakville, Burlington & Hamilton" or your region
Best products for painter vehicles
These are the products most painting businesses should be sent to first.
Door Lettering (text only)
From $90Company name + phone on both doors. The most popular choice for painters.
Door Logo Pair
From $149Full-colour logo on both doors for a polished, professional brand.
Magnetic Signs
From $129Removable pair. Popular with painters who share their vehicle for personal use.
Tailgate Text
From $90Company name and phone on the tailgate. Visible at every job site.
Painter truck lettering — common questions
How much does painter van lettering cost?
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Door lettering (both doors, company name + phone) starts at $90 CAD. Adding a logo brings it to $149+. All pricing includes outdoor-rated vinyl rated for 7+ years, transfer tape, and a squeegee.
Will paint splatter damage my truck lettering?
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Vinyl lettering is extremely durable and resists paint splatter. If paint gets on the lettering, it can be wiped off with a damp cloth or mineral spirits without damaging the vinyl. The lettering is tougher than the paint on your van.
What colour lettering works best on a white painter van?
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Black or dark charcoal for maximum readability. Add a colour accent that matches your brand. We offer 12 vinyl colours. We send a digital proof showing exactly how it looks on your van colour before cutting.
Should I get magnetic signs or permanent lettering?
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If you use the vehicle exclusively for work, permanent lettering is better — it looks more professional and lasts 7+ years. If you share the vehicle for personal use, magnetic signs ($129/pair) let you remove them on weekends.
Can I install van lettering myself?
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Yes. Every order includes transfer tape, a squeegee, and step-by-step instructions. Painters are especially good at this — you already have a steady hand and an eye for alignment. Takes 20-30 minutes.