What's the CPWD DSR rate for enamel / multi-surface paint on wood and steel, per sqm?
CPWD's Deluxe Multi Surface Paint system — an enamel-type finish for doors, window frames and steel work, two or more coats over a primer undercoat.
Preliminary Using CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil) item rates as published, this worked scenario adds up to ₹144.90 (items 13.48.2). The item rates are CPWD's Delhi base rates; the quantities and the item mix are NirmanDost's scenario, not a CPWD bundle — adjust both to your site and apply your local cost index.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.48.2 | Finishing with Deluxe Multi surface paint system for interiors and exteriors using Primer as per manufacturers specifications : Painting wood work with Deluxe Multi Surface Paint of required shade. Two or more coat applied @ 0.90 ltr/10 sqm over an under coat of primer applied @0.75 ltr/10 sqm of approved brand and manufacturewood work | sqm | ₹144.90 | 1 | ₹144.90 |
| Total | ₹144.90 | ||||
What goes into one unit
Straight from CPWD's own rate analysis for these items — the material and labour they price into the rate above, per one unit of the item. Multiply by your quantity to get a shopping list. Carriage lines are left out: those pay for moving the material, not for extra material.
One sqm of item 13.48.2 — Painting wood work with Deluxe Multi Surface Paint of requir
| Item | Qty | Unit | In site terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage | 0.156 | L.S. | |
| Multi surface paint | 0.09 | litre | |
| Special Primer (C.W.) | 0.075 | litre | |
| Painter | 0.06 | day | |
| Coolie | 0.03 | day | |
| Bhisti | 0.005 | day |
Rates and quantities are CPWD's published figures, not a market quotation. Local rates differ — you can override them in the BOQ Builder.
Variations
Steel work
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.48.3 | Finishing with Deluxe Multi surface paint system for interiors and exteriors using Primer as per manufacturers specifications : Painting Steel work with Deluxe Multi Surface Paint to give an even shade. Two or more coat applied @ 0.90 ltr/ 10 sqm over an under coat of primer applied @ 0.80 ltr/ 10 sqm of approved brand and manufacture | sqm | ₹140.05 | 1 | ₹140.05 |
| Total | ₹140.05 | ||||
Notes
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil), as published (our extract of the book is dated 2025) — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- CPWD has published later editions since (its site lists DSR 2023); the 2021 figures here are reference rates, not the schedule in force for a current tender.
- The item mix and quantities on this page are a NirmanDost worked scenario; the rates, units and descriptions in each row are CPWD's, verbatim. Every code opens in CivicMate for the source row.
- Page last rebuilt 2026-08-17.