House Painting Cost Calculator
Interior and exterior painting cost by carpet area, paint grade, putty/primer and texture. Instant breakup, then a written quote on WhatsApp.
Carpet / built-up area
Breakup
House painting cost per sq ft in 2026
Painting is charged on wall area, which is about 3.2× the carpet area for interiors (four walls plus openings), plus the ceiling if included. Exterior area is roughly 0.7× built-up area per floor. Rates below are material + labour for two coats.
| Paint | ₹/sq ft | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Distemper (Tractor) | 12–15 | Rental units, ceilings |
| Premium emulsion (Apcolite, Bison, Berger Easy Clean) | 22–28 | Most homes |
| Luxury emulsion (Royale, Silk) | 32–42 | Living rooms, bedrooms |
| Texture / stencil feature wall | 60–120 | One wall per room |
| Exterior Ace | 18–24 | Budget exteriors |
| Exterior Apex weatherproof | 26–34 | Most homes |
| Exterior Apex Ultima | 36–46 | 12-year warranty |
| Putty (2 coats) + primer | 14–22 | New walls |
| Repaint prep (sanding + primer) | 6–10 | Old walls |
Example: 1,200 sq ft 2 BHK, premium emulsion
Wall area 3,840 + ceiling 1,200 = 5,040 sq ft × ₹25 = ₹1.26 lakh, plus putty and primer ₹85,000 on new walls (or ₹40,000 for a repaint). Total ₹1.6–2.1 lakh, 8–14 days.
Labour-only painting (you buy paint) is ₹8–12 per sq ft. Painting is part of our renovation and interior services.
Questions clients ask us
How much does it cost to paint a 2 BHK?
₹1.2–2.1 lakh for a 1,000–1,200 sq ft flat with premium emulsion, including putty and primer on new walls; ₹70,000–1.2 lakh for a repaint.
What is painting labour cost per sq ft?
₹8–12 per sq ft for two coats, paint supplied by you.
How is wall area calculated?
Carpet area × 3.2 for four walls, plus carpet area again for ceilings.
Which exterior paint lasts longest?
Apex Ultima or Berger WeatherCoat Long Life — 10–12 year warranties — over a waterproof primer.
How accurate is this painting calculator?
Within about ±10–15% for a typical project; the final quotation follows a free site measurement and lists every item with brand and quantity.
Do the prices include GST and installation?
Yes — all rates are installed, GST-inclusive, 2026 dealer-to-retail rates across Delhi NCR and Jharkhand.
Can I get the estimate in writing?
Tap the WhatsApp button under the calculator; the breakup is pre-filled and our team sends a line-item quotation after a free site visit.
Is there a warranty?
Yes — 5 years on plywood modules and hardware, 5 years on waterproofing, 1 year on installation, polish and painting, plus manufacturer warranties.
Which cities do you serve?
Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Greater Noida West, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Hazaribagh.
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Want this in writing?
Send the estimate on WhatsApp — an engineer or designer measures on site free and sends a line-item quotation.