How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?
Estimate total time to paint a room including prep, priming, painting, drying, and cleanup.
Estimate
Prep (covering, taping): 30-60 min। Rolling: 15-20 sq m/hour। Edges/cutting: +30-50%। 12 sq m room (35 sq m walls): 4-6h including 2 coats + drying। Professional painter (mistri): ₹300-600/day — Indian labor very affordable।
DIY vs Pro
India: painters very affordable (₹300-600/day + paint)। DIY rarely worth it unless you enjoy it। 2BHK full paint: 3-5 days with 1-2 painters।
Professional painters are 2-3x faster than DIYers but charge $1-3 per sq ft ($200-600 per room). The math: if painting takes you 8 hours and your time is worth $30/hour, the DIY cost is $240 in time + $50 in supplies = $290. A pro charges $300-500 for the same room. For one room, DIY saves a little. For a whole house, hiring a pro often makes more sense.
