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Interior Painting Cost Calculator India
Get a realistic estimate for painting your home — broken down by material, labour, and surface prep. Economy to luxury finishes, all in INR.
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Total wall + ceiling area in sq ft. For a standard 2BHK (1000 sqft carpet), paintable area is ~3,500–4,500 sq ft.
Higher quality paints last longer, dry faster, and are easier to clean.
Asian Paints Royale / Berger Silk. Best for most homes.
Walls with cracks or peeling require additional surface preparation work.
Minor touch-ups only.
Estimated Total Cost
₹46,200 – ₹70,400
Midpoint: ₹58,300
Surface prep cost: ₹2,200 – ₹6,400 added for crack filling, putty, and sanding.
Notes
- •Rate: Standard (Asian Paints Royale / Berger Silk)
- •Includes 2 coats of paint + 1 coat primer
- •Rates are for walls; ceiling typically costs 10–15% less per sq ft
- •Rates vary by city: Mumbai/Delhi typically 20–30% higher than Tier-2 cities
Estimates based on 2024–25 market rates. Actual costs vary by city, painter experience, and site conditions. Get at least 3 quotes before finalising.
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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.
Methodology & sources
The cost figures on this page are generated from a single, sourced cost-data file (Per sq ft of wall area (material + labour), India national average for 2026.). A skilled painter earns ₹600–900/day. Texture and specialty finishes cost ₹50–75/sq ft or more. Metro cities cost more than tier-2. Two coats assumed. Last verified July 2026.
- Building & Interiors — Painting Price Per Sq Ft (2026) — retrieved 2026-07-13
- Asian Paints — Painting Cost Per Sq Ft India — retrieved 2026-07-13
- Livspace — Cost of Painting a House Per Sq Ft India — retrieved 2026-07-13
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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