About this calculator
The Texture Paint Calculator estimates the cost of textured wall finishes for accent walls and feature areas in your Indian home. The 2026 India range is ₹65–180 per sqft of wall for material plus ₹35–80/sqft for application labour. One 100 sqft accent wall lands at ₹10k–28k all-in.
Texture paint sits between standard emulsion and wallpaper — it gives wall depth and character at 30–60% of the cost of premium wallpaper, and lasts 8–12 years vs wallpaper's 6–10. The calculator covers the common Indian texture types: sand-finish, Venetian plaster, lime wash, metallic and 3D moulded.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Texture-type pricing for sand, Venetian, lime wash, metallic and 3D.
- Base coat + texture coat + sealer line items split.
- Application labour separated (texture is skilled work).
- Brand-aware pricing (Asian Royale Play, Berger Silk Texture).
- Free PDF for painter cross-check.
Features
- Wall area input.
- Texture type selector.
- Brand picker.
- Single vs multi-tone toggle.
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
Cost = wall sqft × (base putty ₹8–12 + base paint ₹15–25 + texture material ₹40–80 + application labour ₹35–80). For a 100 sqft accent wall in sand-finish texture: ₹800 base + ₹2k paint + ₹5k texture + ₹6.5k labour = ₹14k. Venetian plaster pushes the same wall to ₹22–28k.
Why this estimate is more accurate
Texture paint pricing varies 3× across painters because texture application is skilled work — but most paint shops quote one number that bundles low-skill labour with high-skill material. Knowing the realistic material + labour split lets you hire properly.
Material comparison
| Texture type | ₹ / sqft (all-in) | Look | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand / orange-peel | ₹65–110 | Subtle, family room friendly | 8–10 yrs |
| Venetian plaster | ₹140–250 | Polished, luxury feel | 10–15 yrs |
| Lime wash | ₹95–170 | Earthy, matte, modern | 8–12 yrs |
| Metallic finish | ₹120–220 | Shimmer, bedroom accent | 8–10 yrs |
| 3D moulded / sculpted | ₹180–350 | Dramatic statement walls | 10–15 yrs |
What affects the final cost
- Wall preparation — texture needs perfectly smooth base; full putty adds ₹15–25/sqft on rough walls.
- Number of colour layers — single-tone cheapest, multi-tone metallic 25–40% pricier.
- Application technique — trowel vs roller vs sponge — each needs specific tooling.
- Sealer / topcoat — Venetian and metallic need a clear sealer; ₹15–30/sqft.
- Brand of texture material — Asian Royale Play, Berger Silk Texture, Dulux Velvet Touch — premium brands have richer pigment.
- Repair / patching cost — texture is hard to patch invisibly; treat as a 10-year wall.
City-wise cost variations
One 100 sqft accent wall, mid-tier Venetian plaster, 2026:
- Mumbai — ₹22–30k
- Delhi NCR — ₹20–28k
- Bengaluru — ₹19–26k
- Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune — ₹18–25k
- Tier-2 cities — ₹16–22k