> ## Documentation Index
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# Select the paintable surface area for your preview

> After uploading your job photo, select the specific paintable surface — wall, siding, cabinet, trim, or other area — to target the preview.

After you upload a job photo, Paintsight asks you to identify which part of the image you're painting. Selecting the right surface tells the AI where to apply the color, so the preview reflects what the finished job will actually look like on that specific area — not the whole image.

## What "picking a surface" means

In Paintsight, a surface is the specific paintable area you want to preview on a given photo. When you select a surface type, you're telling the system which region of the photo to target and what kind of material it's working with. Different surfaces — siding, trim, cabinets — have different textures and paint behaviors, and the surface selection shapes how the preview renders the color.

Each preview covers one surface. If a job involves multiple surfaces, you create a separate preview for each one.

## Supported surface types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Walls" icon="square">
    Interior walls, including drywall and plaster. Use this for any room-by-room interior painting estimate.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Siding" icon="home">
    Exterior siding in wood, vinyl, fiber cement, or similar materials. Use this for full exterior repaint jobs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trim" icon="minus">
    Baseboards, window casings, door frames, and fascia. Use this when trim is a separate color from the main surface.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cabinets" icon="layout-panel-top">
    Kitchen, bathroom, or built-in cabinets. Cabinet previews account for the panel-and-frame structure common in cabinet repaints.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Decks" icon="layers">
    Exterior wood or composite decking surfaces. Use this for deck stain or paint estimates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Brick / masonry staining" icon="brick-wall">
    Brick, concrete block, or masonry surfaces being stained or painted. Use this for exterior masonry jobs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  If a job covers multiple surfaces — for example, exterior siding in one color and trim in another — create a separate preview for each surface. This gives the homeowner a clear visual for each color decision and generates a separate signed approval for each one.
</Tip>

<Info>
  Precise surface selection gives you more accurate color visualization. Choosing "Trim" instead of a generic option, for example, ensures the AI applies the color to the right edges and proportions in the photo.
</Info>