Professional House Painting Services for Every Indian Home

Professional House Painting Services in India

Painting your home is one of the most visible upgrades you can make — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Uneven coats, patchy colour, seepage stains that return within months, paint on floors and furniture, and a quote that doubles halfway through the job are the complaints we hear most from homeowners who have used local contractors.

AapkaPainter was built to fix that. We provide end-to-end house painting services for apartments, independent houses, villas and rented homes, managed by our own supervisors and carried out by trained, background-verified painters. Every project starts with a free site inspection, moisture check and colour consultation, and ends with a walkthrough, clean-up and a 1-year service warranty. Over 44,000 homeowners have trusted us with their homes so far.

Whether you need a full-home repaint before a festival, a fresh coat before moving into a new flat, a rental-ready refresh or a complete exterior makeover, you get one point of contact, one written quotation and one team accountable for the result.

Home Painting Services We Offer

Most homes need more than one kind of work. Our home painting services cover every surface, so you don't have to coordinate separate contractors for painting, waterproofing and woodwork.

Interior Wall Painting

Smooth, even finishes for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, kids' rooms and pooja rooms. We handle ceiling painting, putty and primer work, accent walls and low-VOC, washable emulsions for homes with children, elderly family members or pets. Explore interior painting services.

Exterior House Painting

Weather-resistant exterior emulsions that protect your facade from heavy monsoons, UV fading, algae and dust. We repair cracks, treat damp patches and apply exterior primer before the topcoats, so the finish lasts through several seasons. See exterior painting services.

Waterproofing

Painting over seepage only hides the problem. Our waterproofing team treats terraces, external walls, bathrooms and sunken areas at the source before painting begins. Learn about waterproofing services or check the waterproofing cost calculator.

Texture, Stencil and Designer Finishes

Give a feature wall real depth with textured finishes such as Royale Play, stucco and rustic textures, or add character with hand-finished stencil art. Browse our wall texture designs and wall stencil designs, or pair them with designer wallpapers.

Wood Polish, Wood Painting and Metal Painting

Doors, windows, wardrobes, grills, gates and railings are refinished alongside your walls — with PU, melamine or enamel coatings for wood and anti-rust enamel for metal. See wood coating services, wood painting and metal painting.

Lime Plaster Finishes, Grouting and Post-Painting Cleaning

For a natural, breathable look we offer lime plaster finishes. We also re-seal tile joints with cement and epoxy grouting and can schedule deep home cleaning once the painting is done.

House Painting Cost in India: Rates per Sq Ft

The honest answer to "how much does house painting cost?" is that it depends on three things: how much paintable area you have, which paint you choose, and what condition your walls are in. Here is how pricing works so you can compare quotes with confidence.

Painting Labour Cost per Sq Ft by City

Indicative labour-only rates for repainting, based on our city-wise analysis. Paint, putty, primer and other materials are charged separately.

*Rates are indicative and vary with wall condition, finish type, height and scope of work. Your final price is confirmed in a written quotation after a free site inspection.

Painting Rate per Sq Ft With Material vs Labour Only

When you compare quotes, check whether the rate is labour only or with material. A with-material rate adds the cost of paint, primer, putty, masking tape, sandpaper and consumables to the labour rate — so it can be significantly higher, and it changes most with the paint range you select:

Economy range (distempers, entry-level emulsions such as Tractor Emulsion) — lowest material cost, good for rented homes and quick refreshes.

Premium range (Apcolite Premium Emulsion, Nerolac Beauty Gold, Dulux SuperCover) — the most popular choice for owner-occupied homes, with better washability and coverage.

Luxury range (Royale, Royale Aspira, Dulux Velvet Touch, Birla Opus premium lines) — richer finish, stain resistance and longer repaint cycles.

A single all-inclusive quotation is usually the safest option because the contractor then owns material quantity and wastage. Use our painting cost calculator to see an instant estimate for your home with the paint range of your choice.

What Affects Your House Painting Cost

Paintable area — walls and ceilings, not carpet area. Openings such as doors and windows are deducted.

Fresh painting vs repainting — new plaster needs more putty and primer coats than a repaint over sound paint.

Wall condition — cracks, dampness, peeling and old oil-bound paint all add preparation work.

Paint brand and range — economy, premium or luxury, and matt, sheen or lustre finishes.

Number of coats and colour change — going from a dark colour to a light one can need an extra coat.

Special finishes — textures, stencils, metallic and stucco finishes are priced separately.

Height and access — double-height walls, staircases and exteriors may need scaffolding.

Furniture and occupancy — painting an occupied home takes more masking and covering than an empty one.

For detailed local pricing, read our city guides on painting cost in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida, or our city-wise comparison of painting labour cost per sq ft.

Painting Services for Every Type of Home

Every home size comes with different priorities. Here is what our painters focus on for each — and how long the work typically takes.

*Durations are typical for a standard-size home and depend on area, wall condition and weather; your supervisor confirms the schedule in the quotation.

2BHK Painting Cost

For a 2BHK repaint with around 1,200–1,500 sq ft of paintable area, labour alone typically ranges from about ₹36,000 in Chennai to ₹60,000 in Mumbai, and about ₹24,000–₹32,000 in tier-2 cities. Materials are added based on the paint range you choose. Enter your exact room sizes in the house painting cost calculator for a closer estimate.

1BHK, 3BHK and 1,000 Sq Ft Home Painting

A 1BHK usually costs less than a 2BHK because it has fewer walls and ceilings, while a 3BHK adds a bedroom, often a larger living-dining space and more woodwork. For a 1,000 sq ft home, remember that the paintable area is much larger than the 1,000 sq ft floor area, because every wall and ceiling is counted. The quickest way to get an accurate number is a free site inspection, where our supervisor measures each room and records wall condition before quoting.

Our House Painting Process in 8 Steps

A clean, predictable process is what separates a professional painting service from a labour contractor. This is exactly what happens once you book:

1. Book online or call — request a visit through the form on this page, WhatsApp, or call 8088777173. Online booking takes under a minute.

2. Free site inspection — a supervisor visits, measures every room, checks for dampness with a moisture meter and notes cracks, peeling and seepage.

3. Colour consultation and written quotation — we help you shortlist shades (try our colour visualiser and room colour ideas tool) and share an itemised quote showing area, paint, coats and price.

4. Protecting your home — furniture is moved to the centre and covered, floors are masked, switchboards and fittings are taped.

5. Surface preparation — scraping loose paint, filling cracks, sanding, wall putty where needed and damp-patch treatment.

6. Primer coat — interior or exterior primer for strong adhesion and even colour.

7. Two finish coats — applied with rollers and brushes for uniform coverage, with drying time respected between coats.

8. Clean-up, walkthrough and warranty — we remove masking, clean the site, walk through every room with you and issue your 1-year warranty.

Paint Brands and Finishes We Use

We are brand-neutral: we recommend the paint that suits your walls, budget and room — not the one with the highest margin. Genuine, sealed paint from India's leading manufacturers is used on every job.

Emulsion, Distemper or Enamel: Which Paint Is Right?

• Distemper — the most economical option; suitable for ceilings and low-traffic areas, but not washable.
• Emulsion (plastic paint) — water-based, washable and low-odour; the standard choice for living rooms and bedrooms.
• Enamel — a hard, glossy oil or water-based finish for doors, windows, grills and metal surfaces.
• Finish (sheen) — matt hides wall imperfections best; soft-sheen and lustre are easier to clean and suit kitchens, kids' rooms and high-traffic areas.

Still undecided? Explore paint products and prices or browse brand shade cards for Asian Paints, Nerolac, Dulux and Nippon.

Interior vs Exterior House Painting

Why Homeowners Choose AapkaPainter

• 44,000+ homes painted across 13 cities, with an average customer rating of 4.6 and an 83% Net Promoter Score.
• Free site inspection and colour consultation before you commit to anything.
• Transparent, itemised quotations — area, paint, coats and price in writing, so there are no surprises mid-project.
• Trained, background-verified painters supervised by an AapkaPainter project manager.
• Genuine branded paints from Asian Paints, Nerolac, Dulux, Birla Opus and more.
• Furniture and floor protection as standard, plus site clean-up at the end of every job.
• On-time completion with a schedule agreed at the start.
• 1-year service warranty on workmanship.

Read what homeowners say in our customer reviews, or see finished homes in our wall painting ideas and recent projects.

House Painting Services Across India

AapkaPainter currently provides professional home painting services in 13 cities, each with its own local supervisors, painters and city-specific pricing. Choose your city for local rates, projects and availability:

• South India: house painting in Bangalore, painting services in Hyderabad, house painters in Chennai
• West India: house painting in Mumbai (including Navi Mumbai, Thane West, Mira Road and Dombivli), painting services in Pune (including Pimpri-Chinchwad), house painting in Ahmedabad
• North India: house painting in Delhi, Noida (including Greater Noida), Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Lucknow
• East India: house painting in Kolkata (including New Town)

Looking for a painter in your locality? Find painters near you.

When Should You Repaint Your House?

Most Indian homes need interior repainting every 5–7 years and exterior repainting every 3–5 years. Repaint sooner if you notice:

• Peeling, flaking or bubbling paint
• Damp patches, efflorescence (white salty deposits) or fungus on walls
• Hairline cracks on exterior walls that let rain in
• Faded or chalky exterior paint that rubs off on your hand
• Stains and marks that no longer wipe clean

The best time to paint is during dry weather. October to May works well for exteriors across most of India, while interiors can be painted year-round. If you are planning a repaint before Diwali, a wedding, a sale or a new tenancy, book 2–3 weeks ahead so your preferred dates are available.

How to Choose the Right House Painting Service

Before you hire any painter — us included — check these seven things:

Site inspection first: never accept a quote given over the phone without anyone seeing your walls.

Itemised quote: area, paint brand and product, number of coats, and whether the price is labour only or with material.

Surface preparation: ask exactly how cracks, dampness and old paint will be treated.

Genuine paint: sealed containers opened on site, with the product matching the quotation.

Protection and clean-up: confirm furniture covering, floor masking and final cleaning are included.

Timeline: a start date and completion date in writing.

Warranty: what is covered, for how long, and how to raise a claim.

Want to understand pricing in depth before you get quotes? Read why every homeowner should use a painting estimate calculator and ways to lower your home painting cost without compromising quality.

House Painting Services: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does house painting cost per sq ft in India?

Labour for repainting typically ranges from ₹25 to ₹50 per sq ft in major metros and ₹15 to ₹30 per sq ft in tier-2 cities. Paint, primer and putty are added on top, depending on the paint range you choose. The exact rate for your home is confirmed in a written quotation after a free site inspection.

What is the painting cost for a 2BHK flat?

For a 2BHK with around 1,200 to 1,500 sq ft of paintable area, labour typically ranges from about ₹36,000 in Chennai to ₹60,000 in Mumbai, plus materials. Use the AapkaPainter painting cost calculator for an estimate based on your room sizes and paint choice.

How long does it take to paint a house?

A 1BHK typically takes 2 to 3 days, a 2BHK 3 to 5 days, a 3BHK 5 to 7 days and a villa with exterior work 10 to 15 days. Wall condition, waterproofing and weather can change the schedule, which your supervisor confirms at the start.

Is the site inspection really free?

Yes. The site inspection and colour consultation are free, and there is no obligation to book after receiving your quotation.

Do you provide paint and materials, or only labour?

Our quotations include labour and the paint, primer, putty and consumables required, so you get one price for the complete job. The paint brand and product are named in the quotation.

Which paint is best for house painting?

For interiors, a premium or luxury emulsion such as Asian Paints Apcolite or Royale, Nerolac Beauty Gold or Dulux Velvet Touch gives the best balance of finish and washability. For exteriors, choose a weather-resistant exterior emulsion with anti-algal protection. Your supervisor recommends a product based on your walls and budget.

Do I need to move out while my house is being painted?

No. Most families stay at home during painting. We paint room by room, use low-odour water-based paints and keep the working area covered and cleaned each day.

Will you move and cover my furniture?

Yes. Our team moves furniture to the centre of each room, covers it with protective sheets, masks floors and fittings, and cleans up when the work is complete.

What does the 1-year warranty cover?

The warranty covers workmanship defects such as peeling or flaking caused by application issues. Full terms are shared with your quotation.

What is the best time of year to paint a house?

Interiors can be painted any time of year. Exterior painting is best done in dry weather, usually October to May in most Indian cities, avoiding peak monsoon.

Can you fix dampness and seepage before painting?

Yes. Our supervisors check for moisture during the site inspection, and our waterproofing team treats terraces, external walls and bathrooms before painting so the new finish is not damaged.

Which cities does AapkaPainter serve?

We provide house painting services in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.

How do I book a painter online?

Fill in the booking form on this page, message us on WhatsApp or call 8088777173. We will schedule your free site inspection at a time that suits you.

Book Your Free Site Inspection Today

Ready to give your home a fresh new look? Book a free site inspection and colour consultation with AapkaPainter and get a transparent, itemised quotation for your house painting project. Call 8088777173, message us on WhatsApp, or calculate your painting cost in under two minutes.