What is the cost of painting a house per sq. ft. in India?

Interior painting cost per square foot:

  ₹12 to ₹ 35 (plus Labor charges)

Exterior painting cost per square foot:

  ₹13 onwards (plus Labor charges)
 

Fresh Painting cost per square foot:

 ₹20 to ₹38

Repainting cost per square foot:

 ₹12 to ₹28

3. Cost of Painting a House per sq.ft. in India : Paint Type

One of the most obvious factors that impact the cost and overall look-and feel is the type of paint being used for the job.

Price for Distemper per square foot:

₹8 onwards

Price for Emulsion per square foot:

₹12 onwards

Price for Texture paint per square foot:

₹80 onwards
 

4. Cost of Painting a House per sq.ft. in India : Labor Costs

Cost of labor for painting may vary from one city to another nationwide and it is directly correlated with the cost of living in that area. Costs within a city may also vary on the same criterion, i.e. poshness of the locality. The type of choices made on materials and hence the level of skill required also determines the painting labour cost per sq ft in a lot of cases. Branding Painting Services may charge more but they also offer better finishes and individual and personalized contractors in most cases. Painter cost might also take years of experience into consideration. Experience handling various types of paint is also a factor in determining painter cost. Painter cost also may depend on travel arrangements or contractor volume, i.e number of painters involved for a certain paint job.

Obviously, the cost of labor is higher for exterior home painting and textured paints. The most important factor is to find out the right resources and materials, with the requisite skill-set to finish the job well. Opting for organized players instead of unskilled contractors is always a safer bet. Painting labor cost per square foot thus depends on a variety of factors and can change based on changes in any of those.

The cost of primer varies depending on the different types available in the market. A liter of primer costs somewhere between ₹140 and ₹200, and provides 210-270 square feet in coverage.

All of the prices mentioned above are subject to change based on a variety of factors like location, quality, square footage etc.. Please contact your local vendors/contractors or branded services to compare and take an informed decision.

Tips for house painting

• Always buy good quality, branded paints. This is one place you don’t want to “save extra by buying cheaper”.
  
  
• Ideally, while getting your house painted, choose dry days and warm days. Summers work best. The paint dries faster as the time taken for a paint layer to dry is directly related to the temperature. This also helps in forming a better grip with the underlying surface.
  
  
• Treat the wall with a water-resistant product before painting. This prevents seepage and dampness. This works well both for interior and exterior paint works, and for first time paint and repaint jobs alike.
  
  
• Do not ignore the grills on balconies and windows. Paint those to avoid corrosion in the future.
  
  
• Ceilings can be a space to express your creativity while getting your paints done. You can brighten up ceilings with fancy colors and multi-level contrast hues.
  
  
• While getting an interior paint job done, it is important to consider the amount of natural lights your room is getting. This helps in choosing the color and tone of the paint. Darker rooms do well with warmer tones, whereas brighter rooms look better with a cooler range of colors.
  
  
• In the recent years there has been a huge shift from solvent based to water-based paints. It is also better to opt for odorless paints. Chemical-free and eco-friendly paints with safe levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are on the rise - both in demand and hence in supply.
  
  
• Consider personal allergies when it comes to paints. Living in a house with paints there that are toxic and contain chemicals that you’re allergic to, is not a good deal.

Parting Wisdom

Here is a quick summary of how much it could cost you overall to get a house painting job done in India in 2021:
 

Asian Paints Beautiful Home presents many paint options and colour varieties to give you the dream house you always wanted. With our team of experienced interior designers and  professional painters we understand what you want and paint your walls making them as per your preferences.

You can visit our website to check various options offered and projects executed by us so far. If you wish, you can book your 3D consultation call to understand the project's process, interior design, and execution or walk into any of our stores across India. Our current stores are spread across Amritsar, Tumakuru, Raipur, Jaipur, New Delhi, Kochi, Karur, Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Nashik. In addition, we are in the process of opening up state-of-the-art stores across several cities.