Paint and coating coverage rates for estimation and procurement. Actual coverage depends on surface porosity, texture, application method (brush/roller/spray), and number of coats.
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Interior Paints (per litre, per coat)
Smooth plastered surface, brush/roller application
Paint / Coating Coverage Coats Surface Note Cement Primer 8–10 m²/L 1 coat New plaster Apply after 28 days curing Acrylic Distemper 8–10 m²/L 2 coats Interior walls Economy option, not washable Interior Emulsion (economy) 10–12 m²/L 2 coats Interior walls Washable Interior Emulsion (premium) 12–14 m²/L 2 coats Interior walls Better hiding, smoother Interior Emulsion (luxury/silk) 10–12 m²/L 2 coats Interior walls Sheen finish PVA Primer 8–10 m²/L 1 coat Interior plaster Before emulsion
Exterior Paints (per litre, per coat)
Rough exterior plaster, brush/roller
Paint / Coating Coverage Coats Surface Note Exterior Primer 7–9 m²/L 1 coat Exterior plaster Alkali resistant Exterior Emulsion (standard) 8–10 m²/L 2 coats Exterior walls Acrylic based Exterior Emulsion (premium) 10–12 m²/L 2 coats Exterior walls UV + rain resistant Exterior Texture Finish 1.5–3.0 m²/L 1 coat Exterior walls Thick coating Cement Paint (snowcem type) 3.5–4.5 m²/kg 2 coats Exterior walls Per kg of dry powder Lime Wash / Whitewash 4–5 m²/L 3 coats Any plastered wall 1 kg lime per 5L water
Wood & Metal Paints (per litre, per coat)
Paint / Coating Coverage Coats Surface Note Wood Primer (pink/white) 10–12 m²/L 1 coat New wood Enamel Paint (synthetic) 12–14 m²/L 2 coats Wood, metal Glossy finish Metal Primer (red oxide) 8–10 m²/L 1 coat Steel, iron Anti-corrosive Metal Primer (zinc chromate) 10–12 m²/L 1 coat Aluminium, galvanised Aluminium Paint 12–14 m²/L 2 coats Metal, wood Heat reflective Varnish (clear/wood) 12–15 m²/L 2–3 coats Wood French polish: lower coverage Bituminous Paint (black) 6–8 m²/L 2 coats Metal, concrete Anti-corrosive for pipes, tanks
Putty & Base Coats (per kg)
Paint / Coating Coverage Coats Surface Note Wall Putty (cement-based) 1.0–1.2 m²/kg 2 coats (1mm each) Interior walls 50–70 kg per 100 m² for 2 coats Acrylic Wall Putty 1.2–1.5 m²/kg 2 coats Interior walls Better spreadability Plaster of Paris (POP) 0.5–0.8 m²/kg 1 coat Ceiling, walls 1–2mm thick White Cement Base Coat 1.0–1.5 m²/kg 1 coat Before putty
Waterproofing & Specialty
Paint / Coating Coverage Coats Surface Note Waterproofing Coating (elastomeric) 1.0–1.5 m²/L 2 coats Terrace, walls 2 coats = 1 L/m² Epoxy Paint (floor) 4–6 m²/L 2 coats Concrete floor Self-leveling higher coverage Anti-fungal Paint 10–12 m²/L 2 coats Damp walls Heat Reflective Paint (cool roof) 3–4 m²/L 2 coats Terrace/roof Ceramic-based Fire Retardant Paint 3–5 m²/L Per specification Steel, wood Intumescent type
Notes
• Coverage rates are approximate — actual coverage depends on surface condition and application method
• Spray application uses 10–15% more paint than brush/roller due to overspray
• New plaster must be cured 28 days before painting — fresh alkalinity damages paint
• Add 5% wastage factor for estimation
• For BOQ: specify paint brand, type, number of coats, surface preparation
• Surface preparation (cleaning, sanding, filling cracks) is as important as the paint itself
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