Trades & finishing
Paint cost estimate
Work out how much paint you need and what painting will cost in Lahore — paint, putty and labour — for interiors or exteriors.
What affects the price
- Wall condition — new walls need putty and primer
- Paint quality and finish (matt, silk, weather-proof)
- Number of coats and colour change
- Height, scaffolding and furniture moving
Good to know
- Labour rates come from one Lahore source; Islamabad/Rawalpindi run about 20-25% higher on repaint.
- Gallon packs are 3.64 L or 4 L depending on brand; convert before comparing.
- Premium washable and luxury lines cost roughly double economy emulsion.
- Damp, cracked or seepage walls need repair before painting and push labour to 30-40 per sq ft.
- Wall area factor is a rule of thumb; measured wall area is always better.
How we calculate
We researched current rates from several Pakistani suppliers, contractors, price lists and market reports in October 2026 and use the low and high end of what we found. Your inputs are multiplied by those rates to give a range, not a single figure. Labour, transport, taxes and your exact specification can move the final price, so treat the result as a budget guide and confirm with written quotes.
| Item | Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulsion standard per litre | Rs 700 – 1,353 | PKR per litre | Interior plastic emulsion, standard grade, list prices. One source gives 943-1,353/L; another gives Lahore emulsion 700-1,200/L. Economy semi-plastic is 651-701 |
| Emulsion premium per litre | Rs 1,350 – 2,505 | PKR per litre | Washable premium 1,350-1,955/L; top-line luxury 2,111-2,505/L. Second source's premium-brand emulsion tops out around 1,700/L. |
| Weathershield per litre | Rs 883 – 2,583 | PKR per litre | Exterior weather coat across 12 priced products. A second site lists 2,500-6,000 'per litre', which appears to be per-gallon pricing, so it is not used. |
| Primer per litre | Rs 382 – 1,411 | PKR per litre | Standard wall primer 382-408/L; premium sealers 916-1,411/L. |
| Putty per kg | Rs 174 – 336 | PKR per kg | Standard putty 174-242/kg; acrylic 265-336/kg. Manufacturer shop: 6 kg pack Rs 1,325 = 221/kg. |
| Labour repaint per sqft | Rs 15 – 40 | PKR per sq ft paintable area (labour only) | Lahore: good walls 15-25; patchy walls needing repair 30-40. Punjab MRS Lahore Jul-Dec 2026: first emulsion coat 7.94 + further coat 6.09 per sq ft. |
| Labour new with putty per sqft | Rs 25 – 40 | PKR per sq ft paintable area (labour only) | Lahore: new interior with sealer, two putty coats and two finish coats. |
| Labour exterior per sqft | Rs 25 – 35 | PKR per sq ft facade (labour only) | Lahore: new exterior with weather coat, incl. scaffolding. |
Houseplot market research, October 2026. Ranges across several Pakistani suppliers, contractors and published price reports; actual quotes vary.
Estimate only. Prices change with market rates, quality and site conditions. Always get written quotes before you pay. Request free quotes from verified painters.