Painting Rate per Square Foot in Lahore (2026 Guide)

“Rate kya hai per square foot?” — the first question everyone asks. The honest answer is that it depends on the paint, the wall and the work included. Below are realistic ranges for Lahore, what moves the price up or down, and a worked example so you can check any quote yourself.

Painting rates per square foot in Lahore

What affects the rate?

• Brand and product. Premium emulsions cost more per litre but cover better, wash better and last longer.
• Wall condition. New plaster, cracks, old flaking paint or damp all need extra putty, sanding or treatment.
• Number of coats. Two top coats over a primer is the standard for a lasting finish. Dark or bright colours may need a third.
• Height and access. Double-height lounges, stairwells and exteriors need scaffolding or ladders and take longer.
• Interior vs exterior. Exterior paint must handle sun and rain, and the surface needs washing and crack filling first.

How to measure the area

Painters price the area being painted, not the size of your plot. For a room: 2 × (length + width) × height for the walls, plus length × width for the ceiling. Subtract roughly 21 sq ft for each door and 15 sq ft for each window.

Worked example: one 14 × 12 ft room

At a mid-range rate of Rs 45–70 per sq ft, this room would cost roughly Rs 29,000 – 46,000 with material. Labour only would be around Rs 6,500 – 14,000. Use our paint calculator to estimate how many litres and gallons you need.

When a rate is too good to be true

If a quote is far below these ranges with “branded” paint included, something is missing — usually primer, putty, a coat, or the paint itself is not what the bucket says. Read how cheap painters hide a low rate before you sign.