Two painting quotes for the same Pune flat can look identical on the first line and be completely different jobs. One includes inspection, damp treatment, masking, sanding, putty, primer, two finish coats, clean-up and a touch-up visit. The other includes "painting". This article lists what a professional painting service in Pune should include, step by step, so you can ask for it in writing.
Stage 1: Inspection and scope
- A site visit before quoting, not a phone estimate.
- Moisture readings on suspect walls, especially exterior-facing and bathroom-adjacent walls.
- A crack and surface condition survey.
- Measured paintable area, room by room.
- A written scope listing products, shades and coats for each area.
If dampness is found, it must be fixed first. Read damp walls and seepage.
Stage 2: Protection
- Furniture moved to the centre and covered, or shifted out if agreed.
- Floors covered with sheets; edges taped.
- Switchboards, windows, door hardware, wardrobes and kitchen counters masked.
- AC units and electronics covered.
Stage 3: Surface preparation
- Scraping loose or flaking paint.
- Opening and filling cracks.
- Wall putty where needed, in one or two coats.
- Sanding, ideally with dust-extracting machines, as in mechanised painting services.
- One coat of the right primer.
Preparation is typically more than half the labour in a good job, and it is the part most often cut.
Stage 4: Application
- Two finish coats, with recommended drying time between them.
- Clean cutting at ceilings, skirting and corners.
- Shades matched to approved samples. See colour consultation before you paint.
- Enamel or polish on doors, grills and woodwork if included.
- Texture or designer finishes on agreed feature walls; ideas in texture paint and accent walls.
Stage 5: Clean-up and handover
- Masking removed, paint splashes cleaned from floors, glass and fittings.
- Waste and empty containers removed from the site.
- Room-by-room walkthrough with the homeowner.
- A touch-up visit after furniture is put back.
The same discipline applies to interior handovers generally; see our handover checklist.
What is usually excluded
Civil repairs beyond minor cracks, waterproofing of terraces or bathrooms, electrical and plumbing work, furniture dismantling and shifting outside the flat, and scaffolding for exteriors. Make sure exclusions are written so there are no surprises.
Typical timelines
A repaint of an occupied 2 BHK usually takes 5 to 8 working days, a 3 BHK 7 to 10 days, depending on preparation and drying. Exterior jobs depend on height, access and weather; see exterior painting in Pune.
Pricing
Rates depend on preparation, product tier and access. Our interior wall painting cost guide gives indicative 2026 ranges for Pune.
Choosing who to hire
Use the checks in choosing painting contractors in Pune. If painting is part of a wider makeover, consider whether you need an interior designer or a painter.
Gruham Buildsol provides painting services across Pune and PCMC with written scopes, masking, mechanised preparation and supervised execution. Book a site visit to get started.
