{"id":10544,"date":"2026-08-25T13:55:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/?p=10544"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:25:04","slug":"house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/","title":{"rendered":"House Painting Cost Per Sq Ft in India (2026 Rates)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a903f2d92b40\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a903f2d92b40\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_%E2%80%9Cper_sq_ft%E2%80%9D_actually_measures\" >What \u201cper sq ft\u201d actually measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Carpet_area_built-up_area_and_painted_wall_area_are_three_different_numbers\" >Carpet area, built-up area and painted wall area are three different numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#A_worked_example\" >A worked example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#The_rule_of_thumb_and_where_it_breaks\" >The rule of thumb, and where it breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Painting_labour_cost_per_sq_ft_vs_rate_with_material\" >Painting labour cost per sq ft vs rate with material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Rates_by_work_type\" >Rates by work type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Why_you_will_see_both_%E2%80%9Cfrom_Rs_8%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CRs_12-50%E2%80%9D\" >Why you will see both &#8220;from Rs 8&#8221; and &#8220;Rs 12-50&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_sits_inside_the_per_sq_ft_rate\" >What sits inside the per sq ft rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Indicative_cost_by_home_size_with_the_arithmetic\" >Indicative cost by home size, with the arithmetic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#How_to_read_a_painting_quotation_line_by_line\" >How to read a painting quotation line by line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#How_to_compare_two_quotes_fairly\" >How to compare two quotes fairly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_painting_labour_cost_per_sq_ft_without_material\" >What is the painting labour cost per sq ft without material?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_painting_rate_per_sq_ft_with_material\" >What is the painting rate per sq ft with material?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_painting_cost_for_a_2BHK\" >What is the painting cost for a 2BHK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_3_BHK_painting_cost\" >What is the 3 BHK painting cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_1_BHK_painting_cost\" >What is the 1 BHK painting cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_is_the_paint_cost_for_a_1000_sq_ft_house\" >What is the paint cost for a 1000 sq ft house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#What_should_a_painting_quotation_with_material_include\" >What should a painting quotation with material include?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/blog\/house-painting-cost-per-sq-ft-india\/#Get_a_number_for_your_own_home\" >Get a number for your own home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you have a quotation in hand and want to know whether Rs 62,000 for your 2BHK is fair, the per sq ft rate is where to start. It is also where most arguments start, because two painters can quote very different totals while claiming the same rate per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide shows what the rate covers, the arithmetic behind every number, and how to compare quotes fairly. Run your own figures on our <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/resources\/painting-cost-calculator\">painting cost calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9Cper_sq_ft%E2%80%9D_actually_measures\"><\/span>What \u201cper sq ft\u201d actually measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the biggest source of disputes in Indian house painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_area_built-up_area_and_painted_wall_area_are_three_different_numbers\"><\/span>Carpet area, built-up area and painted wall area are three different numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carpet area<\/strong> is the usable floor area inside your walls, the number in your sale agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Built-up area<\/strong> is carpet area plus wall thickness plus balcony, typically 10-20% higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Painted wall area<\/strong> is the surface the brush touches: every wall floor to ceiling, plus the ceiling if in scope, minus doors and windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A painter quoting \u201cRs 12 per sq ft\u201d almost always means per sq ft of painted wall area, not of your flat. Multiply Rs 12 by your 1,000 sq ft carpet area, expect Rs 12,000, and the bill will shock you. Clarify this in writing before anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_worked_example\"><\/span>A worked example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a bedroom of 15 ft x 12 ft with a 10 ft ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floor (carpet) area = 15 x 12 = 180 sq ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall perimeter = 2 x (15 + 12) = 54 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall surface = 54 x 10 = 540 sq ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deductions: one door at 3 x 7 = 21 sq ft, two windows at 4 x 4 = 32 sq ft, total 53 sq ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Net wall area = 540 &#8211; 53 = 487 sq ft, which is 487 \/ 180 = 2.7 times carpet area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the ceiling: 487 + 180 = 667 sq ft, or 667 \/ 180 = 3.7 times carpet area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling in or out moves the paintable area by 37% in one room: at Rs 12 per sq ft, Rs 5,844 versus Rs 8,004. Ask the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rule_of_thumb_and_where_it_breaks\"><\/span>The rule of thumb, and where it breaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across a whole flat, painted wall area usually lands at roughly 3 to 3.5 times carpet area including ceilings. Small rooms push the ratio higher, large open living rooms pull it lower, a 12 ft ceiling pushes it higher again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use 3 to 3.5x to sanity-check a quote, never to sign one. A proper contractor measures room by room and lists it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painting_labour_cost_per_sq_ft_vs_rate_with_material\"><\/span>Painting labour cost per sq ft vs rate with material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two ways to buy a paint job, with per sq ft numbers that are not comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong>Labour only (without material)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>With material<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Indicative rate<\/td><td>Rs 10-14 per sq ft<\/td><td>Rs 12-50 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Who buys the paint<\/td><td>You do<\/td><td>The contractor does<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Included<\/td><td>Scraping, sanding, masking, applying the material you supply, ladder work, cleanup<\/td><td>All of labour-only, plus putty, primer, paint, tapes, sandpaper, brushes, rollers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excluded<\/td><td>Putty, primer, paint, consumables, wastage<\/td><td>Furniture shifting, structural repair, waterproofing, false ceilings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bears wastage<\/td><td>You<\/td><td>The contractor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The gap between the two is the material load. If labour-only is Rs 12 per sq ft and the with-material quote for the same scope is Rs 18, the material component is Rs 18 &#8211; Rs 12 = Rs 6 per sq ft. If someone quotes Rs 13 with material against a Rs 12 labour rate, that Re 1 is not buying a premium emulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rates_by_work_type\"><\/span>Rates by work type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AapkaPainter&#8217;s published starting rates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Work type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Published rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/services\/interior-painting\">Interior painting<\/a><\/td><td>from Rs 8 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/services\/exterior-painting\">Exterior painting<\/a><\/td><td>from Rs 12 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Textures and designs<\/td><td>from Rs 50 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wallpaper<\/td><td>from Rs 60 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wood finishes and polish<\/td><td>from Rs 40 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/resources\/waterproofing-price-calculator\">Waterproofing<\/a><\/td><td>from Rs 40 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labour only, no material<\/td><td>Rs 10-14 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interior and exterior, with material<\/td><td>Rs 12-50 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_will_see_both_%E2%80%9Cfrom_Rs_8%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CRs_12-50%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Why you will see both &#8220;from Rs 8&#8221; and &#8220;Rs 12-50&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our city pages quote interior painting from Rs 8 per sq ft while the cost calculator uses a Rs 12-50 band. Both are correct, and the difference matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rs 8 per sq ft is a floor, not a forecast.<\/strong> It is the cheapest end of the scale: labour-only or a basic distemper refresh on sound walls, no putty, minimal prep, single coat. Very few real homes qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rs 12-50 per sq ft is what a with-material job actually costs,<\/strong> and it is the band to budget against. Rs 12-18 is economy emulsion with basic prep, Rs 20-30 a standard repaint with putty, primer and two coats, Rs 30-50 premium emulsions or work at height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat &#8220;from Rs 8&#8221; the way you treat an airfare &#8220;starting from&#8221; price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sits_inside_the_per_sq_ft_rate\"><\/span>What sits inside the per sq ft rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven things move a rate up the band:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Surface preparation. <\/strong>An old wall takes far more scraping and sanding than a recent one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Putty. <\/strong>One coat or two, and which putty. The line most often dropped from a cheap quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Primer. <\/strong>Skipping it saves money today and costs a repaint in three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Number of coats. <\/strong>Two is standard. One coat over a dark shade will not cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Paint grade. <\/strong>The biggest single swing. Basic paint starts around Rs 120 per litre; premium products such as Royale Aspira run past Rs 650 per litre. Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/products\/paints\/asian-paints-price\">Asian Paints price list<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/shade-card\/asian-paints\">Asian Paints shade card<\/a>. We also work with Nerolac, Dulux, Indigo Paints, Shalimar, Birla Opus and Nippon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Height and scaffolding. <\/strong>Exteriors above ground floor, duplex halls and stairwells need scaffolding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Wastage. <\/strong>Jobs consume more paint than the tin&#8217;s coverage figure suggests. With material the contractor absorbs it; labour-only, you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicative_cost_by_home_size_with_the_arithmetic\"><\/span>Indicative cost by home size, with the arithmetic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every number below is derived, not asserted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Assumption: painted wall area including ceilings = carpet area x 3.2 (midpoint of the 3 to 3.5x rule of thumb).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rates: Rs 12 per sq ft labour-only (midpoint of the published Rs 10-14 band), plus Rs 18 and Rs 30 as two points inside the published Rs 12-50 with-material band.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Home<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Assumed carpet area<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Wall area (carpet x 3.2)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Labour only @ Rs 12<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>With material @ Rs 18<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>With material @ Rs 30<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 BHK<\/td><td>500 sq ft<\/td><td>500 x 3.2 = 1,600 sq ft<\/td><td>1,600 x 12 = Rs 19,200<\/td><td>1,600 x 18 = Rs 28,800<\/td><td>1,600 x 30 = Rs 48,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>600 sq ft home<\/td><td>600 sq ft<\/td><td>600 x 3.2 = 1,920 sq ft<\/td><td>1,920 x 12 = Rs 23,040<\/td><td>1,920 x 18 = Rs 34,560<\/td><td>1,920 x 30 = Rs 57,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 BHK<\/td><td>800 sq ft<\/td><td>800 x 3.2 = 2,560 sq ft<\/td><td>2,560 x 12 = Rs 30,720<\/td><td>2,560 x 18 = Rs 46,080<\/td><td>2,560 x 30 = Rs 76,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1,000 sq ft home<\/td><td>1,000 sq ft<\/td><td>1,000 x 3.2 = 3,200 sq ft<\/td><td>3,200 x 12 = Rs 38,400<\/td><td>3,200 x 18 = Rs 57,600<\/td><td>3,200 x 30 = Rs 96,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 BHK<\/td><td>1,200 sq ft<\/td><td>1,200 x 3.2 = 3,840 sq ft<\/td><td>3,840 x 12 = Rs 46,080<\/td><td>3,840 x 18 = Rs 69,120<\/td><td>3,840 x 30 = Rs 115,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are indicative figures for interior repainting. Your carpet area, ceiling height and wall condition will shift them. Swap in your own measurements on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/resources\/painting-cost-calculator\">painting cost calculator<\/a> for a number based on your home rather than these assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a quote go up<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dark existing shade needing an extra coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damp, seepage or peeling needing treatment first (a waterproofing job, not a painting job)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two coats of putty instead of one on uneven walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceilings included when you assumed they were not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exterior work above the second floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium emulsion instead of economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textures and accent features at Rs 50 per sq ft and up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture shifting, or working around an occupied home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City and site access. Rates differ across Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Lucknow and Ahmedabad \u2014 see <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/services\/house-painting\/bangalore\">house painting in Bangalore<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/services\/house-painting\/chennai\">Chennai<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_read_a_painting_quotation_line_by_line\"><\/span>How to read a painting quotation line by line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A verifiable quotation has all of these. If any are missing, ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Measured area, room by room, <\/strong>with the door and window deduction policy stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Ceilings in or out, <\/strong>explicitly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Brand, product name and finish <\/strong>for every coat. &#8220;Emulsion&#8221; is not a product name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Number of coats <\/strong>of putty, primer and topcoat, listed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Surface preparation scope, <\/strong>and what happens if more damage is found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Exclusions, <\/strong>in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Rate per sq ft, <\/strong>and whether it is with or without material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Payment schedule <\/strong>tied to stages, not dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Timeline <\/strong>in working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Warranty <\/strong>on the finish, and what voids it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. GST treatment, <\/strong>stated rather than assumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_compare_two_quotes_fairly\"><\/span>How to compare two quotes fairly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Never compare totals. Compare on the same basis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Normalise the area. <\/strong>Divide each total by its own stated area. If the two areas differ by more than 10%, one measured wrong \u2014 resolve that first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Normalise the scope. <\/strong>Two coats of putty versus one is not the same job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Normalise the paint. <\/strong>Look up both products on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aapkapainter.com\/products\/paints\/asian-paints-price\">Asian Paints price list<\/a>. Paint runs from about Rs 120 to over Rs 650 a litre, and that gap shows up in the rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Check the material load. <\/strong>Subtract a fair labour rate (Rs 10-14) from the with-material rate. If the remainder cannot buy the paint promised, the quote is not real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Price the exclusions. <\/strong>Add everything excluded back into both quotes before deciding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this and the cheaper quote is often the expensive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_painting_labour_cost_per_sq_ft_without_material\"><\/span>What is the painting labour cost per sq ft without material?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Labour-only painting is typically Rs 10-14 per sq ft. It covers scraping, sanding, masking, application and basic cleanup. You buy the putty, primer, paint and consumables, and you carry the wastage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_painting_rate_per_sq_ft_with_material\"><\/span>What is the painting rate per sq ft with material?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally Rs 12 to Rs 50 per sq ft. Rs 12-18 is economy emulsion with basic prep, Rs 20-30 a standard repaint with putty, primer and two coats, Rs 30-50 premium products or work at height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_painting_cost_for_a_2BHK\"><\/span>What is the painting cost for a 2BHK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At 800 sq ft carpet area, painted wall area is about 800 x 3.2 = 2,560 sq ft. With material: 2,560 x 18 = Rs 46,080 up to 2,560 x 30 = Rs 76,800. Labour only: 2,560 x 12 = Rs 30,720.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_3_BHK_painting_cost\"><\/span>What is the 3 BHK painting cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At 1,200 sq ft carpet area, painted wall area is about 1,200 x 3.2 = 3,840 sq ft. With material: 3,840 x 18 = Rs 69,120 up to 3,840 x 30 = Rs 115,200. Labour only: 3,840 x 12 = Rs 46,080.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_1_BHK_painting_cost\"><\/span>What is the 1 BHK painting cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At 500 sq ft carpet area, painted wall area is about 500 x 3.2 = 1,600 sq ft. With material: 1,600 x 18 = Rs 28,800 up to 1,600 x 30 = Rs 48,000. 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