# What is the wall plastering cost per sq ft in India?

> Wall plastering in India (2026): labour-only ₹12–₹25 per sqft, all-in with cement + sand ₹20–₹40 per sqft, POP finishing ₹30–₹55 per sqft, gypsum plaster ₹40–₹70 per sqft. Metros add 25–30%. A standard 2BHK plaster (1,100 sqft): ₹22,000–₹44,000 all-in.

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**Updated:** 2026-08-06  
**Trade:** mason  

## Answer

Wall plastering in India (2026) is priced per sq ft. Labour-only for a standard 12mm single-coat plaster: ₹12–₹25/sqft. Materials — cement (1:6 mix), sand, water — add ₹8–₹15/sqft. All-in labour + materials: ₹20–₹40/sqft.

By finish type. Standard cement plaster (rough finish, for paint): ₹20–₹40/sqft all-in. POP (Plaster of Paris) finish on top of cement plaster: +₹10–₹15/sqft extra, total ₹30–₹55/sqft. Gypsum plaster (single-coat, smoother than cement + POP combined): ₹40–₹70/sqft all-in — increasingly popular in metros.

External plastering costs ₹5–₹10/sqft more than internal because of scaffolding, weather-grade cement, and typically 20mm thickness (vs. 12mm internal). External plaster all-in: ₹28–₹50/sqft.

A standard 2BHK (1,100 sqft wall area) full plaster: ₹22,000–₹44,000 all-in for cement plaster. With POP finish: ₹33,000–₹60,500. Gypsum plaster: ₹44,000–₹77,000. Metros add 25–30% — Bangalore 2BHK plaster is ₹28,600–₹57,200 (cement) or ₹43,000–₹78,650 (POP).

## Data

**Wall plastering cost per sq ft in India (2026)**

| Type | Labour (₹/sqft) | All-in (₹/sqft) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cement plaster (12mm internal) | 12–25 | 20–40 | Standard, needs paint |
| Cement plaster (20mm external) | 15–28 | 28–50 | Weather-grade |
| Cement + POP finish | 18–32 | 30–55 | Smoother, POP on top |
| Gypsum plaster (single coat) | 25–45 | 40–70 | Smooth, no POP needed |
| Repair patch plaster (per sqft) | 18–30 | 25–45 | Small area |
| Ceiling plaster (extra height) | +15–20% over base | +15–20% | Scaffolding |

## Frequently asked

### How thick should wall plaster be?

12mm for internal walls (standard single coat), 20mm for external walls (weather protection), 6–8mm for POP finish on top of cement, 10–15mm for gypsum single-coat.

### Is gypsum plaster better than cement plaster?

Gypsum is smoother (no POP finish needed), sets faster (single-day cure), and gives a paintable surface in 24 hours. Cement is cheaper but needs POP for a smooth finish and takes 7–14 days full curing. Gypsum costs ₹10–₹25/sqft more.

### How long does plaster take to dry?

Cement plaster: 7–14 days for full curing (needs water sprinkling for 7 days). Gypsum: 24–48 hours. POP finish: 24 hours to dry, 3–5 days for full hardness. Paint after full cure or the paint bubbles.

### How much does a full 2BHK plastering cost?

Cement plaster all-in: ₹22,000–₹44,000. With POP finish: ₹33,000–₹60,500. Gypsum plaster: ₹44,000–₹77,000. Metros add 25–30%.

### What is the plastering cost per sqft in Mumbai?

Mumbai rates: cement all-in ₹26–₹52/sqft, POP finish ₹39–₹72/sqft, gypsum ₹52–₹91/sqft (base × 1.3 Mumbai multiplier).

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