House Painting Cost in Mumbai (2026)

Interior painting rates for flats in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai — from budget distemper to luxury Royale finishes. Prices are per sq ft of wall area (not carpet). Paint prices rose ~18–20% in 2026, so quotes are valid for 15 days.

Rate range (July 2026)

Item	Unit	Rate (₹)
Economy (distemper / tractor)	per sq ft wall	₹26 – ₹33
Standard (Apcolite / Apex / Silk)	per sq ft wall	₹38 – ₹50
Luxury (Royale / Velvet Touch)	per sq ft wall	₹57 – ₹72
Labour only (any paint)	per sq ft wall	₹12 – ₹19

Includes 2 coats of paint + primer + putty on regular walls. Damaged walls or extra putty rounds charged extra. Paint prices moved up sharply in 2026 — quotes hold for 15 days.

What's included & excluded

✓ Included

Wall preparation (scraping, sanding)
Wall putty — up to 2 rounds where needed
Primer coat
Two coats of finish paint (Asian / Berger)
Basic masking & site protection
Labour + material (unless labour-only quoted)

✕ Excluded

Repair of major cracks / dampness
Wall texture, stencil or metallic finishes
Furniture shifting & storage
Ceiling painting (quoted separately)

Important note

These are approximate rate ranges for basic work under typical Mumbai site conditions (July 2026), for preliminary planning only. Actual cost depends on scope, materials, site access and finish level. This is not a substitute for a detailed quotation — book a free site visit for an exact, itemised estimate.