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Paint Cost Calculator & Tile Calculator India: Quantity, Price & Labour Guide

ToolMiraJune 28, 20269 min read

Paint coverage is 130–160 sq ft per litre for emulsion (one coat). A 2BHK flat (1,000 sq ft) needs 30–40 litres of interior paint for two coats — approximately ₹6,000–₹25,000 depending on brand tier.
Always add 10–15% extra to tile orders — tiles from the same batch number have identical shade; a new batch ordered later may have subtle colour variations that are visible after laying.
The tile calculator must account for wastage (10% for straight lay, 15% for diagonal lay, 20% for complex patterns) and not just the room area.
Labour for tile fixing: ₹20–₹40 per sq ft for standard tiles; ₹40–₹80 for large-format or natural stone. Labour often costs as much as or more than the tiles themselves for mid-range choices.

Use our free Paint Calculator to find paint quantity and cost for any room size — and our Tile Calculator to find tile quantity, wastage factor, and total cost including adhesive and grout.

PART 1: PAINT COST CALCULATOR

Paint Coverage and Quantity Formula

Paint Required (litres) = Total Area (sq ft) ÷ Coverage per litre × Number of coats

Standard coverage rates:

Paint Type	Coverage per Litre	Coats Typically Needed
Interior emulsion (standard)	140–160 sq ft	2 coats
Interior emulsion (premium)	130–150 sq ft	2 coats
Exterior weather coat	100–120 sq ft	2 coats
Primer / wall putty	80–100 sq ft	1–2 coats
Enamel / gloss	100–120 sq ft	2 coats
Distemper (budget)	120–150 sq ft	2 coats

Step 1: Calculate Paintable Area

Total paintable area = (All wall areas + ceiling area) − (Door and window areas)

Room calculation: Wall area = Perimeter × Height = 2 × (Length + Width) × Height Ceiling area = Length × Width

Standard deductions:

Door: 21 sq ft (7' × 3') per door
Window: 12 sq ft (4' × 3') per window

Example — 12' × 10' room, 10' ceiling height: Wall area = 2 × (12 + 10) × 10 = 440 sq ft Ceiling area = 12 × 10 = 120 sq ft Deductions: 1 door (21 sq ft) + 2 windows (24 sq ft) = 45 sq ft Net paintable area = 440 + 120 − 45 = 515 sq ft

Paint Quantity for Common Home Sizes

Interior walls + ceiling, 2 coats, standard emulsion (150 sq ft/litre):

Home Size	Approx. Paintable Area	Paint Needed (2 coats)	With 10% wastage
1 BHK (500 sq ft)	~1,200 sq ft	16 litres	18 litres
2 BHK (1,000 sq ft)	~2,400 sq ft	32 litres	35 litres
3 BHK (1,500 sq ft)	~3,600 sq ft	48 litres	53 litres
4 BHK (2,000 sq ft)	~4,800 sq ft	64 litres	70 litres
Individual house (2 floors, 2,000 sq ft)	~5,000 sq ft	67 litres	74 litres

Paint Brand and Price Guide (India, 2025)

Interior Emulsion — 10-litre can prices:

Brand / Tier	Product	Price (10L)	Cost per litre
Economy	Asian Paints Tractor Shyne	₹1,400–₹1,600	₹140–₹160
	Berger Easy Clean	₹1,500–₹1,700	₹150–₹170
Standard	Asian Paints Apcolite	₹2,200–₹2,500	₹220–₹250
	Nerolac Impressions	₹2,300–₹2,600	₹230–₹260
Premium	Asian Paints Royale	₹4,500–₹5,500	₹450–₹550
	Berger Silk	₹4,200–₹5,000	₹420–₹500
	Nerolac Impressions HD	₹3,800–₹4,500	₹380–₹450
Luxury	Asian Paints Royale Glam	₹7,000–₹9,000	₹700–₹900
	Dulux Velvet Touch	₹6,500–₹8,500	₹650–₹850

Total paint cost for 2BHK (35 litres):

Economy (₹150/L): ₹5,250
Standard (₹240/L): ₹8,400
Premium (₹480/L): ₹16,800
Luxury (₹750/L): ₹26,250

Wall Putty and Primer: The Undercoat Costs

Professional painting requires putty + primer before topcoat. Most paint quotes include these — verify:

Product	Qty for 2BHK	Approx. Cost
Wall putty (White Cement based)	15–20 kg	₹800–₹1,400
Primer (water-based)	15–18 litres	₹1,200–₹2,500

Labour for painting (contract rate): ₹15–₹25 per sq ft (includes putty, primer, 2 coats topcoat) For 2,400 sq ft: ₹36,000–₹60,000 labour

PART 2: TILE CALCULATOR

Tile Quantity Formula

Tiles needed = (Room area ÷ Tile area) × (1 + Wastage factor)

Wastage factors by laying pattern:

Pattern	Wastage Factor	Description
Straight lay (parallel to walls)	10%	Simplest, least waste
Diagonal lay (45°)	15–20%	More cutting, more waste
Herringbone / chevron	20–25%	Complex, high waste
Versailles / irregular	25–35%	Expert only
Large format (60×60, 80×80)	12–15%	More cuts for edges

Tile Quantity for Common Areas

Standard 60×60 cm tile (2 sq ft per tile), straight lay, 10% wastage:

Room	Dimensions	Area (sq ft)	Tiles Needed	With Wastage
Master bedroom	14' × 12'	168 sq ft	84 tiles	93 tiles
Bedroom 2	12' × 10'	120 sq ft	60 tiles	66 tiles
Living room	18' × 14'	252 sq ft	126 tiles	139 tiles
Kitchen	10' × 8'	80 sq ft	40 tiles	44 tiles
Bathroom (floor)	8' × 5'	40 sq ft	20 tiles	22 tiles
Bathroom (wall)	—	~80 sq ft	40 tiles	44 tiles
Full 2BHK		~1,000 sq ft	500 tiles	~550 tiles

**For 30×60 cm tiles (2 sq ft per tile — same calculation) For 80×80 cm tiles (6.88 sq ft per tile): 1,000 sq ft ÷ 6.88 × 1.15 = 167 tiles with wastage

Tile Price Guide (India, 2025)

Floor Tiles — Price per sq ft:

Tile Type	Price Range	Best For
Basic ceramic (Indian)	₹25–₹50/sq ft	Budget construction
Mid-range vitrified (Indian)	₹55–₹120/sq ft	Standard residential
Premium vitrified (Kajaria, Somany, RAK)	₹120–₹250/sq ft	Good residential
Porcelain (imported/premium Indian)	₹200–₹500/sq ft	Semi-luxury
Natural stone (granite)	₹80–₹300/sq ft	Classic look
Natural stone (marble)	₹150–₹1,500/sq ft	Luxury
Engineered marble / quartz	₹250–₹600/sq ft	Low maintenance luxury

Wall Tiles (bathroom/kitchen):

Type	Price Range
Ceramic wall tiles	₹30–₹80/sq ft
Glossy ceramic	₹60–₹150/sq ft
Digital wall tiles	₹100–₹250/sq ft
Subway / metro tiles	₹80–₹200/sq ft
Mosaic / feature tiles	₹200–₹800/sq ft

Additional Materials: Adhesive, Grout, and Spacers

For 1,000 sq ft tiling:

Material	Quantity	Cost
Tile adhesive (for 5–7mm bed)	25–30 kg bags × 4	₹3,200–₹4,800
Cement (traditional bed method)	8–10 bags	₹3,200–₹4,200
Grout (per 5 kg covers ~40 sq ft)	25 kg	₹1,500–₹3,000
Tile spacers (2mm, per 1,000 pcs)	2 packets	₹400–₹600
Total additional materials		₹8,300–₹12,600

Tile fixing labour:

Tile Type / Size	Labour Rate (per sq ft)
Standard ceramic/vitrified (600×600)	₹20–₹30
Large format (800×800, 600×1200)	₹35–₹55
Natural stone (marble, granite)	₹40–₹70
Mosaic / small tiles	₹50–₹90
Wall tiling (bathroom)	₹25–₹40
Diagonal laying premium	+30–50% over straight

Total tiling cost for 1,000 sq ft (standard vitrified ₹100/sq ft tile, straight lay): Tiles (1,100 sq ft including wastage): ₹1,10,000 Adhesive and grout: ₹10,000 Labour: ₹30,000 Total: ₹1,50,000

FAQ

How do I calculate how much paint I need for one room?

Measure all four walls (length × height for each), add the ceiling (length × width), subtract doors (21 sq ft each) and windows (12 sq ft each). Divide the net area by your paint's coverage per litre (typically 140–150 sq ft). Multiply by number of coats (usually 2). Add 10% wastage. Example: 12×10 room, 10ft ceiling = 515 sq ft net. 515 ÷ 150 × 2 × 1.1 = 7.6 litres needed.

Which tile size is best for Indian homes?

60×60 cm (2×2 ft) is the most popular for living rooms and bedrooms — good coverage, manageable size, widely available. 30×60 cm works well for smaller rooms and bathrooms. Large format (80×80 or 60×120 cm) creates a premium look but requires experienced laying, flatter floors, and generates more wastage. Bathroom floors: 30×30 or 30×60 for grip and visual balance.

Why should I order extra tiles?

Batch matching: tiles are made in kilns where colour varies slightly between firings. A tile ordered from a new batch months later may not match exactly. Also: breakage during transport and installation, future replacements for damaged tiles years later. Order 10–15% extra and store the surplus — it's far cheaper than finding matching tiles later and paying for re-laying.

What is the difference between ceramic and vitrified tiles?

Ceramic tiles are clay-based, porous, and softer — cheaper but less durable, stain more easily. Vitrified tiles are denser, harder, less porous, and more scratch-resistant — made at higher temperatures with silica and quartz added. For Indian homes with heavy foot traffic, vitrified tiles are standard for floors. Ceramic is often used for bathroom walls where durability requirements are lower.

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Written by Ananya Menon

Ananya writes about personal finance, tax, and investing for ToolMira, breaking down India's money rules into plain language with worked examples.

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