- Can the materials list show paint codes and litres in two languages on the same quote?
- Yes. The line items, paint codes, finishes and litre quantities stay identical across languages — only the surrounding text translates. The homeowner reads the spec in Polish, the agent reading the same PDF in German sees the same paint codes and the same totals. One job, one VAT number, no rounding drift.
- I do monthly recurring repaints for a letting agent — can MarginTap re-issue the invoice automatically?
- Yes. Recurring invoices live on Pro. Set the schedule (every void, every month, every quarter), set the language per recipient, MarginTap re-issues the invoice on cadence. The letting agent gets it in their language, you get the paid notification, the accountant gets a clean CSV at month-end.
- Do I charge Irish VAT or is decorating ever reverse charge?
- Direct to a homeowner or letting agent, you charge Irish VAT (commonly 13.5% reduced on decorating services where it applies). As a subcontractor to a principal contractor on a construction project, the reverse charge can apply instead. Flag the job and MarginTap applies the right treatment per line on a clean export.
- Does it work without internet — I'm in stairwells and basements all week.
- Offline-first by default. The quote builder, line library, signature pad and PDF preview run on the phone with no connection. Communal areas, basements, lofts, scaffolds — MarginTap keeps writing. The PDF sends the moment reception returns.
- Per-square-metre or per-room — can the line library do both?
- Both. The schedule of rates library on Pro holds per-square-metre lines for new builds and big jobs, plus per-room lines for void repaints and quick turnovers. Switch between them per quote; pre-loaded paint codes and litre defaults follow. Edit once, every future quote benefits.
- Why €9.99/month when most decorator apps charge per user?
- Because most Irish painters work alone or with one mate. MarginTap is flat €9.99/month — one trader, unlimited quotes and invoices, recurring contracts included on Pro, no per-seat tax. €79/year saves 34%. Crew seats are €4/seat/month if you need them. 14-day Pro trial, no card to start.