Understand what painting your home actually costs — by size, city, paint type and work scope. Use the calculator below for a personalised estimate in seconds.
Get an approximate painting cost based on your house size, paint quality and type of work.
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All-inclusive estimate (putty + primer + 2 coats + labour + site clean-up). Carpet area × 3.5 = paintable wall area.
| Home Size | Carpet Area (sq ft) | 🟢 Economy | 🟡 Premium | 🔴 Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RK | 250–400 | ₹7,000–₹13,000 | ₹13,000–₹22,000 | ₹22,000–₹36,000 |
| 1 BHK | 500–650 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 | ₹27,000–₹36,000 | ₹45,000–₹62,000 |
| 2 BHK | 800–1,100 | ₹22,000–₹34,000 | ₹40,000–₹54,000 | ₹72,000–₹98,000 |
| 3 BHK | 1,200–1,600 | ₹34,000–₹50,000 | ₹58,000–₹76,000 | ₹1,00,000–₹1,35,000 |
| 4 BHK | 1,800–2,400 | ₹50,000–₹68,000 | ₹80,000–₹1,08,000 | ₹1,35,000–₹2,00,000 |
| Villa / Independent House | 2,500+ | ₹72,000–₹1,08,000 | ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000 | ₹2,25,000–₹4,05,000 |
Starting rates for each service. Final price fixed after a free site inspection.
Paint grade, coats, putty on fresh plaster
Building height, scaffolding, weatherproof paint
Extent of leak, terrace vs wall vs bathroom
Melamine vs PU vs Duco, old polish stripping
Design complexity, no. of colours, hand-applied effects
Wallpaper grade, wall preparation underneath
Choose the right paint for every room. Material-only vs all-inclusive rates.
| Paint Type | Example Products | Material Only | With Labour | Durability | Washable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distemper | Tractor Uno, Snowcem | ₹3–5/sq ft | ₹7–11/sq ft | 1–2 yrs | ✗ |
| Economy Emulsion | Tractor Emulsion, Ace | ₹4–7/sq ft | ₹10–16/sq ft | 2–3 yrs | Lightly |
| Premium Emulsion | Apcolite, Apex, Berger Silk | ₹7–12/sq ft | ₹16–25/sq ft | 4–5 yrs | ✓ |
| Luxury Emulsion | Royale Shyne, Dulux Velvet Touch | ₹12–20/sq ft | ₹25–40/sq ft | 6–8 yrs | ✓✓ |
| Texture / Décor | Royale Play, Stucco, Ragging | ₹22–72/sq ft | ₹40–135/sq ft | 8–12 yrs | ✓ |
| Exterior Paint | Apex Ultima, Dulux Weathershield | ₹8–18/sq ft | ₹14–44/sq ft | 5–8 yrs | N/A |
Pro tip: Use Premium Emulsion on living rooms & bedrooms and Economy Emulsion on ceilings & storage. This saves 15–20% on your total bill without compromising on the look.
Painting labour charges per sq ft across major Indian cities (2025 rates).
| City | Economy (₹/sq ft) | Premium (₹/sq ft) | Luxury (₹/sq ft) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USLucknow | ₹5–8 | ₹12–21 | ₹22–37 | Competitive rates, growing market |
| Delhi / NCR | ₹6–10 | ₹13–22 | ₹24–38 | South Delhi premium; Dwarka more affordable |
| Bangalore | ₹6–10 | ₹14–23 | ₹26–42 | Higher in Whitefield, HSR, Indiranagar |
| Mumbai | ₹7–11 | ₹16–27 | ₹28–46 | Highest in India; Navi Mumbai slightly lower |
| Hyderabad | ₹5–9 | ₹12–20 | ₹22–36 | Gachibowli/HITEC City at upper end |
| Pune | ₹6–9 | ₹13–22 | ₹24–38 | Similar to Bangalore |
| Chennai | ₹5–8 | ₹11–18 | ₹20–34 | Lower labour cost, similar material cost |
| Kolkata | ₹4–7 | ₹9–16 | ₹18–31 | Most affordable metro |
* Labour-only rates. Material (paint, putty, primer) is billed separately in labour-only contracts. US = Served by SS Painters
Repainting is 25–40% cheaper than fresh painting because base preparation is already done.
| Cost Component | Fresh Painting | Repaint | Approx. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Putty (2 coats) | ₹4–8/sq ft | ₹0–2/sq ft | ~75% |
| Primer | ₹2–3/sq ft | ₹1.5–2.5/sq ft | ~20% |
| Paint (2 coats) | ₹6–15/sq ft | ₹6–15/sq ft | — |
| Labour | ₹5–8/sq ft | ₹4–6/sq ft | ~20% |
| Total Range | ₹16–32/sq ft | ₹11–22/sq ft | 25–40% |
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