# How much does it cost to paint a 3BHK in India? > Painting a 3BHK in India costs ₹22,000–₹65,000 in 2026 for a standard 2-coat interior repaint with emulsion paint. Labour-only ₹10,500–₹22,500. Premium finish with putty, primer, and texture ₹75,000–₹1,80,000. Metros (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi) add 25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/paint-3bhk-cost-india](https://solve24.in/answers/paint-3bhk-cost-india) **Updated:** 2026-08-06 **Trade:** painter ## Answer A standard 3BHK in India has 1,300–1,600 sqft of paintable wall surface. Labour-only at pan-India base (₹7–₹15/sqft for interior 2-coat) is ₹9,100–₹24,000. Add ₹15,000–₹36,000 for two coats of standard emulsion — total ₹22,000–₹60,000 all-in for a mid-range job. The ranges: a 1-coat refresh on existing walls (no putty, no primer) is ₹18,000–₹30,000 all-in. Standard 2-coat repaint with putty on patches is ₹28,000–₹55,000. Full-prep job with putty + primer + 2 coats of premium emulsion (Asian Paints Royale, Berger Luxol) is ₹55,000–₹1,10,000. Add texture accents on 2–3 feature walls: ₹15,000–₹40,000 more. In metros (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi) add ~30% to all numbers. A standard 3BHK repaint in Bangalore is ₹36,000–₹85,000. In Chennai/Hyderabad (~+15%): ₹32,000–₹75,000. In tier-3 cities (Bhopal, Patna): ₹19,000–₹52,000. Direct-hire a painter through Solve24 vs. going through a commission-based app: commission apps add 20–40% platform markup. On a ₹50,000 3BHK repaint, that's ₹10,000–₹20,000 extra you pay for the same work. ## Data **Paint 3BHK in India — cost breakdown (2026)** | Scope | Base rate (₹) | Metro (Mumbai/Bangalore, ₹) | Tier-3 (₹) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-coat refresh | 18,000–30,000 | 23,400–39,000 | 15,300–25,500 | | 2-coat standard repaint | 22,000–60,000 | 28,600–78,000 | 18,700–51,000 | | 2-coat + full putty + primer | 40,000–85,000 | 52,000–1,10,500 | 34,000–72,250 | | Premium (Royale + texture) | 75,000–1,80,000 | 97,500–2,34,000 | 63,750–1,53,000 | | Add exterior facade | +₹35,000–90,000 | +₹45,500–1,17,000 | +₹30,000–76,500 | | Add ceilings only | +15–20% | +15–20% | +15–20% | ## Frequently asked ### How long does painting a 3BHK take? 6–9 days for a standard 2-coat interior repaint. 10–14 days if putty + primer + 2 coats + texture. Weather-sensitive: monsoon adds 2–3 days for drying. ### How much paint is needed for a 3BHK? 50–70 litres of emulsion for 2 coats on 1,300–1,600 sqft of walls. At ₹300–₹450/L for standard emulsion, paint alone is ₹15,000–₹31,500. ### Should I paint the ceiling too? Yes if it hasn't been painted in 5+ years or looks yellowed. Adds 15–20% to the surface area and ₹4,000–₹15,000 to the total cost, but doubles the perceived freshness. ### Which is the cheapest paint brand for a 3BHK repaint? Berger Bison Acrylic or Asian Paints Tractor Emulsion — ₹180–₹280/L. Good enough for rental homes or short-hold flats. For 5+ year durability, Apcolite or Silk (₹350–₹500/L) is worth the ₹5,000–₹12,000 extra. ### Do painters charge extra for high ceilings? Yes — ceilings above 10 feet add 15–25% for scaffolding/ladder work. Common in older homes and villa-style properties. ## Related - https://solve24.in/answers/painting-charges-per-sqft - https://solve24.in/answers/paint-2bhk-cost-mumbai - https://solve24.in/answers/painter-salary-in-india --- Published by Solve24 — India's hyperlocal services marketplace. 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