About this calculator
The Paint Calculator tells you exactly how many litres of paint and how much money you need to repaint your home — including primer, putty and labour. The 2026all-in painting cost in India is ₹18–45 per sqft of wall area depending on brand, finish (emulsion / luxury emulsion / textured) and number of coats.
Painting is the single highest-ROI interior upgrade you can do — a ₹40–80k full-home repaint instantly modernises any apartment. But pricing varies wildly because painters bundle primer, putty and labour differently. This calculator separates each line item so you can compare quotes properly.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Material-only and turnkey (labour included) ranges side by side.
- Brand-wise pricing: Asian Paints, Berger, Dulux, Nerolac.
- Putty, primer and emulsion priced as discrete steps.
- Coverage calculator (litres needed) for DIY buyers.
- Free PDF with quantity + cost breakup for your contractor.
Features
- Wall area input in sqft.
- Brand and finish toggle.
- New paint vs repaint toggle (skips/lowers putty).
- City selector with regional cost index.
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
Coverage: 1 L of premium emulsion covers ~120–140 sqft per coat. For 2 coats on 1500 sqft of wall area you need ~24–28 L, plus primer (~12 L) and putty (~50 kg). Material cost lands at ₹14–28k; with labour the all-in figure is ₹35–75k for a 2 BHK repaint.
Why this estimate is more accurate
Painters and apps both routinely overstate paint volume by 15–25% to push spend. Calculating your own coverage and cross-checking against the quote keeps you in control.
Material comparison
| Finish | ₹ / sqft (material only) | ₹ / sqft (with labour) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distemper | ₹4–7 | ₹14–22 | 2–3 yrs |
| Standard emulsion | ₹8–14 | ₹22–32 | 4–5 yrs |
| Premium emulsion | ₹12–22 | ₹28–42 | 6–8 yrs |
| Luxury / Royale | ₹18–35 | ₹38–55 | 7–10 yrs |
| Textured | ₹35–80 | ₹65–140 | 8–12 yrs |
What affects the final cost
- Wall condition — heavy patching adds ₹4–8 per sqft.
- Putty thickness — full putty vs touch-up swings cost by 25%.
- Number of coats — most quotes assume 2; insist on it.
- Brand — Asian Royale costs 20–35% more than equivalent Berger Silk.
- Ceiling paint — usually quoted at ₹4–8/sqft more than walls due to overhead labour.
City-wise cost variations
2 BHK full-home repaint (premium emulsion, 2 coats), 2026:
- Mumbai — ₹50–85k
- Delhi NCR — ₹48–80k
- Bengaluru — ₹45–75k
- Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune — ₹42–72k
- Tier-2 cities — ₹38–65k