Paint Cost Lahore –Room-Wise Wall Finishing Guide (2025)

Painting and polishing your house in Lahore costs PKR 45–100/sq.ft for walls and PKR 150–500/sq.ft for woodwork in 2025. Bedroom painting usually ranges between PKR 36,000–48,000 with mid-range emulsion, while full house finishing for a 1 Kanal home is PKR 1.2M–2.5M, including top labour, brands, and detailed prep work.

Table of Contents

  • Interior & exterior painting costs 2025

  • Wood polish cost for doors, cabinets, wardrobes

  • Room-wise cost breakdown (bedrooms, lounges, kitchen, exterior)

  • Brand comparisons and finish types

  • Stepwise wall and polish application

  • Cost tables & material selection tips

  • FAQs

Interior & Exterior Paint Cost (2025)

Paint Type Cost/Sq.ft Best Use Durability
Matt/Silk Emulsion PKR 45–80 Bedrooms, lounges High
Weather Shield PKR 60–100 Exterior walls Very high
Texture Paint PKR 100–200 Accent/feature walls High
Ceiling White PKR 30–45 Ceilings Moderate

  • 10 Marla house painting: PKR 600K–1.1M

  • 1 Kanal house painting: PKR 1.2M–2.0M
    Includes material, labor, base prep, and 2-coat finish.

Wood Polish Costs for Doors, Cabinets, Wardrobes

Polish Type Cost/Sq.ft Recommended Areas Look & Durability
Melamine PKR 100–160 Doors, windows Semi-gloss, scratch resistant
PU Polish PKR 160–300+ Wardrobes, furniture Premium, glossy, waterproof
NC Polish PKR 80–120 Bedroom doors Matte, budget-friendly
Deco/Duco PKR 300–500+ Designer elements Automotive-style gloss

  • Wardrobe & door polish budget (10 Marla): PKR 600K–900K

  • 1 Kanal wood polish: PKR 1.0M–1.5M+

Room-Wise Paint Cost Lahore Breakdown

Room Paint Finish Polish Type Typical Cost (PKR)
Bedroom Emulsion + Putty PU for wardrobes 36,000–48,000
Lounge Silk emulsion Melamine 50,000–80,000
Drawing Room Texture + Emulsion Deco/Duco 60,000–100,000
Kitchen Semi-gloss paint PU (cabinets) 30,000–60,000
Exterior Walls Weather Shield N/A 90,000–180,000
Main Doors N/A Deep PU polish 20,000–50,000

Brand Comparisons & Finish Types

  • Top paint brands: Brighto, Dulux, Master, Nippon, Happilac

  • Best polish suppliers: Kansai, ICI, Berger, Seico, Diamond

  • Finish facts: Use weather shield paint for sun/rain-facing walls; melamine for budget, PU for premium woodwork.

Stepwise Application For Best Results

  1. Surface prep: Putty/filling for a smooth, crack-free base

  2. Primer coat for adhesion and durability

  3. 2–3 coats of chosen paint, using professional rollers or brushes

  4. Polish sanding and multiple coats for woodwork, always finished with a sealant

  5. Final inspection for uniformity, coverage, and defects

Cost Tables & Material Selection Tips

Choose mid-range emulsion for bedrooms, silk or texture for lounges, and invest in PU polish only for visible wardrobes/main doors. Confirm all surface prep and base work for lasting finish; cheap paint or polish fails early.

FAQs

Q: How much does it cost to paint a bedroom in Lahore (2025)?
A: PKR 36,000–48,000 for mid-range emulsion.​

Q: Which polish is best for wardrobes?
A: PU polish is premium, waterproof, and highly durable.

Q: How do I maintain painted walls?
A: Use damp cloth; avoid harsh scrubbing or chemicals.

Q: Is weather shield mandatory for exterior walls?
A: Highly recommended for Lahore climate—prevents mold, peeling.

Q: What impacts cost most?
A: Material brand, surface prep, labor rates, and room size.

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