What's the CPWD DSR rate for whitewash / distemper on walls, per sqm?
The most basic wall-finishing options in CPWD's book, from cheapest to more durable: lime whitewash, then oil-bound washable distemper, then acrylic distemper.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.37.1 | White washing with lime to give an even shade : New work (three or more coats)white washing with lime, 3 coats | sqm | ₹32.45 | 1 | ₹32.45 |
| Total | ₹32.45 | ||||
Variations
Oil-bound washable distemper (2 coat)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.41.1 | Distempering with oil bound washable distemper of approved brand and manufacture to give an even shade : New work (two or more coats) over and including water thinnable priming coat with cement primer | sqm | ₹162.55 | 1 | ₹162.55 |
| Total | ₹162.55 | ||||
Acrylic distemper, ready-mixed (2 coat)
| 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
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from DSR 2021 (CPWD), edition 2025 — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- Generated 2026-07-27.