Door Paint Calculator
Enter how many doors, their size, the number of coats and the paint type. Get the paintable area, the litres of paint and primer and the ₹ cost — with optional painter labour. Indicative India 2026; rates vary by city, brand and finish.
Your doors
We paint both faces and add ~15% for edges, rebates and frame. Coverage ≈ 10–12 sq m per litre per coat (Tough, glossy; the everyday door standard.). Costs use indicative 2026 rates — paint ≈ ₹320/litre, primer ≈ ₹260/litre, labour ≈ ₹350/door. Always confirm with your local painter and brand.
Estimated total (paint + primer)
₹0
About 0.00 L paint + 0.45 L primer for 1 door · 2 coats
Paintable area
48.3 sq ft
4.5 sq m, both faces +15%
Paint needed
0.82 L
2 coats
Primer needed
0.45 L
1 base coat
Per door
48.3 sq ft
₹378 each
Where your ₹ goes. Indicative — paint, primer and labour rates vary by city, brand and finish.
Pick the right door colour & finish
DesignAI can suggest a paint scheme and finish for your doors to match your interiors.
Indicative only. Figures are estimates for planning, using typical 2026 Indian rates and coverage of ~10–12 sq m per litre per coat. Actual paint use depends on door profile (panelled doors use more), surface porosity, application method and wastage. Always buy a little extra and confirm quantities and rates with your painter and paint brand.
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