How much Cost for Wall Putty?

You should calculate the cost of materials like wall putty, primer, and paint per square foot and their coverage area. It should be done at the moment when you prepare the estimate and the area that will be covered. So if you want to know how much cost for wall putty, keep reading.

What is the labour cost for wall putty application?

Labour cost for wall putty application depends on factors such as coverage area, material, man hours, etc. I have shared the details of wall putty application here:

This white, cement-based, waterproof wall putty has a wide coverage, a higher refractive index, and an even touch. It also maintains a strong binding on building surfaces. Additionally, they have exclusive ingredients that remove moisture and even stop flaking. As a result, you can be sure that your home will have lovely interiors for many years to come. The following processes have been taken in order to determine the price, quantity, and material estimation for wall putty:

• Area = 2000 square feet

• Wall putty coverage = 14 square feet per kilogramme for two coats.

• Needed wall putty: 2000/14 = 143 kg

• One bag of wall putty weighs 40 kg, and since 143 kg is equal to 143/40 kg, 3.58 bags of wall putty are required.

• One bag of wall putty costs 800 Rupees.

• The cost of the estimate and the wall putty material is 800 x 3.58 = 2864 Rupees.

• Consider the labour expense of around Rs. 2 per square foot for two coatings of wall putty.

• Cost of labour: 2000 x 2 = 4000 Rupees

• Wall putty's estimated cost is equal to its material cost plus labour costs.

• Installation of wall putty costs 2864 + 4,000 = 6864 Rupees for 2000 square feet, and one square foot costs 6864/2000 = 3.5 Rupees.

• The price of wall putty is 3.5 Rupees per square foot, including labour and material costs for two coats.

So you are now aware of the cost for wall putty.

Hi Parth, I am here to tell you about the cost of putty on wall. The white-cement-based water-resistant putty costs Rs. 50 per kg on average. Let me tell you more about this below.

How Much Does Wall Putty Cost?

The cost of the wall putty depends on certain factors like the length, breadth and labour cost. The greater the area (length x breadth), the greater the cost of applying wall putty. 

As far as the cost of wall putty per square foot is concerned, Mr Arijt has shared the rates, you can refer to his answer.

Labour Cost of Wall Putty?

The labour cost is something, which I can’t explicitly tell you as it is dependent on many factors. However, it is considered 1.5 times the total expense for materials when you also include the painting job. I am writing the dependent factors for labour cost below to help you further.

The area to be covered, the location of work, the surface type and the painting company you choose will determine the rate of labour. Experienced labour costs more too, so you should see all of these factors while figuring out the cost.

The putty cost per square foot is based on the product you are using. We consulted with a local painter to get an estimate of this cost. The first thing he did was to calculate the area of the walls and then calculate the price based on the putty we were planning to use. It is a time-consuming task so let me help you with how you can do the calculation yourself.

What is the cost of putty per square foot?

Area:

To calculate the putty rate per sq ft, you will need to calculate the area of the wall first. Suppose

• Height of the wall = 10ft

• Length of the wall = 16 ft

• Area = (length * Height) = 16*10 = 160

Material Quantity:

Next, you have to calculate the material quantity. For example, suppose you are using Asian wall care putty. The coverage area mentioned by the brand for 2 coats is 10 - 15 sq ft./kg.

So the average of these coverage areas will be = 12.5 sq ft/ kg

• Total wall putty consumption = [total wall area ÷ coverage area in sq ft.]

•  = [ 160 sq ft. ÷ 12.5 sq ft.]

•  = 12.80 kg.

Labour Rate:

The final step is to calculate the wall putty labour rate.

The labour rate to apply 2 coats of wall putty is generally between Rs 3 to Rs 5 per sq ft

• Let's take Rs 4/ sq ft as the average cost

• So labour cost =  [ total wall area × labour rate / sq ft.]

• = [ 160 sq ft. × 4/- ]

• = Rs. 640

So the total cost will be 

• Wall care putty = 12.80 * 21 (approximate putty rate) = Rs 268.80

• Extra miscellaneous cost = Rs 50 

• Total Material cost = Rs 334.74

• 5% of material cost let’s say go to waste = Rs 15.94

• Material cost = Rs 318

• Labour cost = Rs 640

• So the total cost is Rs 974

The putty cost per square foot will be then 

• = [ Total cost  ÷ area of the wall ]

• = [ INR 974.74/- ÷ 160 sq ft. ]

• = INR 6.09 / sq ft.

Now, this is just a basic list to help you get an idea. To get the approximate cost, you must input your actual numbers or rates and then calculate them as per the formulas I mentioned above.

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When embarking on home improvement or renovation projects, understanding the cost of wall putty is crucial for effective budget planning. Wall putty is a versatile material used to smoothen and prepare surfaces for painting, enhancing the overall finish.

Wall putty prices can vary depending on a number of variables, including the brand, quality, quantity, and region. Additionally, because of shifting market conditions, prices may change over time. 

What is the wall putty labour cost per square foot?

Recently I had to undergo a home improvement project, for which I had to apply wall putty. I can provide a rough estimate of the wall putty cost per square feet;

• For two coats of wall putty, contractors in India charge between Rs. 12 and Rs. 15 per square foot (inclusive of the labour charge)

• For three coats, between Rs. 15 and Rs. 20 per square foot (inclusive of the labour charge)

• Only the labour costs for applying wall putty range between Rs. 5 to Rs. 7 for two coats and Rs. 7 to Rs. 10 for three coats.

Whether you're preparing your walls for a fresh coat of paint or looking to achieve a flawless finish, being informed about the cost of wall putty ensures that your projects not only meet your aesthetic expectations but also align with your budgetary constraints.

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