What's the CPWD DSR rate for 2-coat acrylic paint on walls, per sqm?
CPWD's own item name for this is 'acrylic distemper' (ready-mixed, 1st quality, low-VOC) — the product most people ask for in the market as 'acrylic emulsion paint' is the same category of finish.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.42.1 | Distempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gms/litre, of approved manufacturer, of required shade and colour complete, as per manufacturer's specification. Two or more coats on new work | sqm | ₹92.75 | 1 | ₹92.75 |
| Total | ₹92.75 | ||||
Notes
- DSR terminology: 'acrylic distemper', not 'emulsion' — worth knowing if you're cross-checking a contractor's quote against the book.
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from DSR 2021 (CPWD), edition 2025 — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- Generated 2026-07-27.