Interior Painting Cost Calculator India — Know Before You Paint
Get a realistic estimate for painting your home — broken down by material, labour, and surface prep. Economy to luxury finishes, all in INR.
What you'll need
- Total paintable area (sq ft) — walls + ceiling
- Paint brand / quality preference
- Current condition of your walls
How It Works
Enter paintable area
Total wall + ceiling area in sq ft. Rule of thumb: paintable area ≈ 3.5× carpet area for a standard apartment.
Select paint quality
Choose economy (Tractor/Dulux), standard (Royale/Silk), premium (Royale Matt), or luxury (texture/specialty).
Get cost range
See material, labour, and surface prep breakdown with low-to-high estimate for your city type.
Painting Cost by Area & Quality (2025–26 Metro Rates)
| Area (sqft) | Economy | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | ₹14K–₹21K | ₹22K–₹32K | ₹32K–₹48K |
| 2,000 | ₹28K–₹42K | ₹44K–₹64K | ₹64K–₹96K |
| 3,500 | ₹49K–₹74K | ₹77K–₹1.12L | ₹1.12L–₹1.68L |
| 5,000 | ₹70K–₹1.05L | ₹1.1L–₹1.6L | ₹1.6L–₹2.4L |
Includes 2 coats of paint + 1 coat primer + labour. Surface repair extra. Metro cities (Mumbai/Delhi) are 20–30% higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of interior painting per sq ft in India?
Interior painting costs in India (2026) range from ₹14–21/sqft for economy (Tractor/basic emulsion) to ₹32–48/sqft for premium paints (Asian Paints Royale Matt / Nerolac Impressions HD). This includes material and labour. Texture or specialty finishes cost ₹50–75/sqft or more.
How much does it cost to paint a 2BHK apartment in India?
A typical 2BHK apartment (1000 sqft carpet area) has about 3,500–4,500 sqft of paintable wall + ceiling area. At standard paint quality, this costs ₹60,000–₹1,20,000. Premium finishes can cost ₹1.5–2 lakhs. Surface condition and city also affect the final quote.
What is the difference between economy and premium paint?
Economy paints (Tractor, Dulux EasycleanLite) cost ₹8–12/sqft and last 3–4 years. Standard paints (Asian Paints Royale, Berger Silk) cost ₹14–20/sqft and last 5–7 years. Premium paints (Royale Matt, Nerolac Impressions HD) cost ₹22–32/sqft, are washable, and last 8–10 years. The extra cost is usually recovered through durability.
How is paintable area different from carpet area?
Paintable area (wall + ceiling) is typically 3–4.5× the carpet area. A 1000 sqft carpet area home has roughly 3,500–4,500 sqft of paintable surface. Rule of thumb: (perimeter × ceiling height) + (carpet area × 1) for a simple estimate. Painters usually measure and quote per sqft of paintable area.
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