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Which paint is best for a house in Pakistan: emulsion, weather coat and enamel, with brand prices
The best paint for a house in Pakistan depends on the surface: acrylic outside, washable emulsion inside, enamel on wood. Berger, Diamond and Brighto prices.
- Premium interior emulsion, 4 L (19 Oct 2026)
- Rs 5,400 to Rs 5,540
- Exterior weather coat, 4 L
- Rs 3,530 to Rs 5,950
- Gloss enamel, 3.64 L (Berger, Brighto)
- Rs 4,750 to Rs 4,812
- Painter, Lahore (PBS Sep 2026)
- Rs 2,227 a day
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The best paint for a house in Pakistan depends on the surface, not the brand: an acrylic exterior emulsion (weather coat) outside, a washable acrylic emulsion in rooms people use, a cheaper emulsion or distemper on ceilings, and enamel on doors, grills and metal. On the brands' own shops on 19 October 2026, a 4 litre premium interior emulsion cost Rs 5,400 to Rs 5,540 and a 4 litre exterior coat Rs 3,530 to Rs 5,950. Two coats over 1,000 sq ft of wall take about 11.6 to 15.5 litres.
The best paint for a house in Pakistan depends on the surface, not the brand. Use an acrylic exterior emulsion (weather coat) outside, a washable acrylic emulsion in rooms people use, a cheaper emulsion or distemper on ceilings, and enamel on doors, grills and metal. On the brands’ own shops on 19 October 2026, a 4 litre premium interior emulsion cost Rs 5,400 to Rs 5,540.
We found no independent test that ranks Pakistani paint brands. So this guide compares paint types, the prices three brands publish, and how much you’ll need.
Which is the best paint for a house, surface by surface?
| Surface | Paint type | Why (as the brands describe it) |
|---|---|---|
| Outside walls | Acrylic exterior emulsion (“weather coat”, “weather shield”) | Made for exterior masonry: plaster, stone and brickwork |
| Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens | Washable acrylic emulsion (matt or silk) | Can be cleaned; some are stain or fungus resistant |
| Ceilings, stores, low-use walls | Economy emulsion or distemper | Cheaper; Diamond says its economy emulsion is for walls where washability isn’t needed |
| Doors, windows, grills, gates | Synthetic enamel (gloss or matt) | Sold for wood and metal rather than walls |
| Under any wall paint | Wall putty and primer | All three brands sell a wall putty; Berger and Brighto also list primers |
Berger and Diamond both sell a semi-plastic emulsion between the economy and premium ranges.
Paint prices in Pakistan by brand (October 2026)
These are the prices on each brand’s own online shop on 19 October 2026. Berger and Diamond show separate prices by region; we give the Punjab, KPK and Quetta prices. Brighto doesn’t say which region its prices are for. The rows are our grouping, by price and the brand’s description.
| Type | Berger | Diamond (gallon) | Brighto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy emulsion / distemper | Top Super Emulsion: Rs 1,870 (3.64 L) | Value Emulsion: Rs 1,900 | Wall Emulsion: Rs 6,405 (14.56 L) |
| Semi-plastic emulsion | New SPD: Rs 2,460 (3.64 L) | Overall Plasticoat: Rs 2,776 | not listed by size |
| Premium washable emulsion | Elegance Emulsion: Rs 5,540 (4 L) | Ace Durasilk: Rs 6,927 | Super Mastic Aura matt: Rs 5,400 (4 L) |
| Exterior | VIP Weathercoat: Rs 5,950 (4 L); Weather Pro: Rs 4,205 (4 L) | Overall Weather Max: Rs 3,980; Ace Weather Defender: Rs 4,686 | Wall Shield: Rs 3,530 (4 L) |
| Gloss enamel | VIP Super Gloss: Rs 4,750 (3.64 L) | Overall High Gloss: Rs 4,860 | Synthetic Enamel: Rs 4,812 (3.64 L) |
| Wall putty | SPD Wall Putty: Rs 4,400 (20 kg) | Value Wall Putty: Rs 3,920 (drummy) | Wall Putty: Rs 3,560 (20 kg) |
Diamond names its packs quarter, gallon and drummy but doesn’t give the litres, so we haven’t worked out its price per litre. Berger’s shop showed most prices 2% to 10% below a crossed-out list price (for example Rs 5,540 against Rs 5,830 for Elegance 4 L). Dealers may charge differently. Dulux shows its products as “Only Available in Store” with no prices, and we found no online prices for Nippon or Master.
Per litre, our calculation: Brighto Wall Emulsion Rs 440, Berger Top Super Rs 514, Berger New SPD Rs 676, Brighto Super Mastic Aura Rs 1,350, Berger Elegance Rs 1,385. For exterior paint: Brighto Wall Shield Rs 883, Berger Weather Pro Rs 1,051, Berger VIP Weathercoat Rs 1,488.
Is paint cheaper in Karachi or Lahore?
It depends on the brand. Diamond charges more in Karachi: Ace Weather Defender is Rs 6,305 a gallon there against Rs 4,686 in Punjab, and Overall Plasticoat Rs 3,200 against Rs 2,776. Berger’s Sindh prices are sometimes lower: VIP Allrounder enamel is Rs 5,205 for 3.64 litres in Sindh against Rs 5,980 in Punjab.
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) tracks one paint, ICI synthetic enamel (3.64 litres). In September 2026 it averaged Rs 5,867 in Lahore, Rs 5,757 in Karachi, Rs 5,796 in Islamabad, Rs 6,310 in Multan and Rs 4,099 in Quetta.
How much paint do I need?
Work out the wall area first: the length of all walls × the height, less doors and windows. Then use the coverage the brand states per litre per coat:
| Paint (Berger) | Coverage per litre per coat |
|---|---|
| Top Super Emulsion (distemper) | 12 to 16 m² |
| New SPD | 11 to 15 m² |
| Elegance Emulsion | 14 to 16 m² |
| VIP Weathercoat (exterior) | 12 to 14 m² |
| VIP Super Gloss Enamel | 13 to 15 m² |
| Wall putty | 5 to 7 m² per kg |
One square metre is 10.76 sq ft. Two coats over 1,000 sq ft of wall need about 11.6 to 15.5 litres at 12 to 16 m² a litre (our calculation). Berger gives a range, so plan with the low end of it.
PBS’s average painter’s wage in September 2026 was Rs 2,227 a day in Lahore, Rs 1,912 in Karachi, Rs 2,299 in Islamabad and Rs 1,520 in Multan.
Plan the rest of the build
Paint is part of finishing. For what finishing adds per sq ft, see house construction cost in Pakistan. For floors, see which marble is best for flooring, and for this month’s cement and sarya prices, construction material prices.
More guides: grey structure cost per sq ft, contractor with material vs labour-only, Property.
Questions people ask
Which one is the best paint for home walls?
For walls people touch and clean, a washable acrylic emulsion, such as Berger Elegance, Brighto Super Mastic Aura or Diamond Ace Durasilk. Diamond says its Value Emulsion is for interiors where washability isn't needed. We found no independent test that ranks one brand above another.
What is the weather coat price in Pakistan?
On Berger's shop (Punjab region, 19 Oct 2026), VIP Weathercoat costs Rs 5,950 for 4 litres and Rs 23,690 for 16 litres. Brighto Wall Shield costs Rs 3,530 for 4 litres, and Diamond Overall Weather Max Rs 3,980 a gallon (Punjab region).
What is the Berger paint price for a 16 or 20 litre pack?
Berger sells most emulsions in 16 litre or 14.56 litre packs. In the Punjab region on 19 Oct 2026: Elegance Emulsion Rs 21,960 (16 L), VIP Weathercoat Rs 23,690 (16 L), New SPD Rs 9,715 (14.56 L) and Top Super Emulsion Rs 7,335 (14.56 L).
Are paint prices the same in Karachi and Lahore?
No. Berger and Diamond list separate prices for Sindh and Karachi. Diamond's Ace Weather Defender costs Rs 6,305 a gallon in Karachi against Rs 4,686 in Punjab.
How much paint do I need for a room?
Measure the wall area. Berger's emulsions cover 12 to 16 square metres per litre per coat, so two coats over 1,000 sq ft of wall take about 11.6 to 15.5 litres (our calculation).
Sources
- Interior Paints: KPK, Punjab, AJK, GB and Quetta (prices), Berger Paints Pakistan (accessed 19 Oct 2026)
- Exterior Paints: KPK, Punjab, AJK, GB and Quetta (prices), Berger Paints Pakistan (accessed 19 Oct 2026)
- Products and regional prices, Diamond Paints (accessed 19 Oct 2026)
- Products and prices, Brighto Paints (accessed 19 Oct 2026)
- Dulux products, AkzoNobel Pakistan (Dulux) (accessed 19 Oct 2026)
- Urban Inter-City Consumer Prices of Construction and Energy Items, September 2026, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (accessed 18 Oct 2026)
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