Painting Cost Calculator

Painting Cost Calculator

House painting is priced per square foot of paintable wall area - roughly 3.5x your carpet area. Enter that area below and compare a quick repaint against a full fresh-paint system.

Rates include material and labour for walls and ceilings; switch the country selector for local-currency budgets.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the width and height of one opening in feet.
  2. Pick a quality tier that matches your spec.
  3. Choose your country - the estimate converts instantly.
  4. Read the range, then post your requirement for exact free quotes.

Indicative rates (India base)

Quality tierRate / range
Repaint (touch-up + 1 coat)₹12 – ₹20 per sq ft
Fresh emulsion (putty + primer + 2 coats)₹22 – ₹38 per sq ft
Premium/luxury emulsion₹35 – ₹60 per sq ft

Rates include material and installation. Pick your country in the tool above - estimates convert automatically with market-adjusted rates.

What changes the price

  • Paint/material brand and grade
  • Surface preparation - putty, primer, crack filling
  • Number of coats and finish (matt/sheen/texture)
  • Height, scaffolding and exterior access
  • Furniture masking and site protection

Use it anywhere in the world

This calculator is built for global use. Select your country inside the tool and the estimate switches to your local currency with typical market adjustment - useful whether you are budgeting a project in India, the UAE and Gulf, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Singapore or South Africa. Rates are indicative; local quotes always win for accuracy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get my paintable area?

Multiply carpet area by 3.3-3.7. A 1,000 sq ft flat has roughly 3,500 sq ft of paintable walls and ceilings.

Repaint or fresh paint - how do I decide?

If walls are sound and the colour similar, repaint works. Flaking, dampness or dark-to-light changes need the full system.

How long does a 2 BHK take?

Repaint 3-5 days; full fresh painting 7-10 days including drying time.

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