Skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,375per m²
Tender rate about ₦3,170 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls is ₦2,375 per m² in Abuja: ₦1,601 materials, ₦774 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,170 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Wall putty / skim coat, 20kg | 0.1 bag | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦945 |
| Material | Emulsion paint, per litre | 0.25 litre | 5% | ₦2,500 | ₦656 |
| Labour (hours) | Painter | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,047 | ₦716 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.05 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦57.31 |
| Materials | ₦1,601 | ||||
| Labour | ₦774 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦2,375 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦2,375 | ₦3,170 |
| Lagos | ₦2,533 | ₦3,381 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,464 | ₦3,289 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,140 | ₦2,857 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,117 | ₦2,826 |
| Kano | ₦2,069 | ₦2,762 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,109 | ₦2,815 |
| Enugu | ₦2,188 | ₦2,921 |
| Benin City | ₦2,220 | ₦2,963 |
| Uyo | ₦2,307 | ₦3,079 |
| Jos | ₦2,125 | ₦2,836 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,933 | ₦3,914 |
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- E02 20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4₦4,708 per m²
- E03 40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed₦6,305 per m²
- E04 600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted₦13,875 per m²
- E05 600x600 polished porcelain floor tiles (premium) on adhesive, grouted₦31,369 per m²
- E10 600x600 matt anti-slip porcelain floor tiles on adhesive₦19,907 per m²
- E11 400x400 ceramic floor tiles on adhesive₦10,595 per m²
- E06 300x600 wall tiles on adhesive, grouted₦13,736 per m²
- E15 100mm tile skirting on adhesive₦2,709 per m
- E12 20mm local polished granite flooring on mortar bed₦59,729 per m²
- E13 20mm imported marble flooring on mortar bed₦104,285 per m²
- E14 SPC vinyl click flooring on underlay₦8,837 per m²
- E26 8mm laminate flooring on underlay₦10,555 per m²
- E27 Carpet tiles on adhesive₦15,314 per m²
- E25 2-coat epoxy floor coating₦6,599 per m²
- E24 Natural stone wall cladding on adhesive₦27,280 per m²
- E16 Sealer + skim + 3 coats silk emulsion to internal walls₦3,162 per m²
- E08 2 coats weathershield paint to external render₦1,612 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦2,375 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,170 per m² as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦2,533 per m² and the tender rate about ₦3,381 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Emulsion paint, Wall putty / skim coat) with waste allowances; labour (Painter, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/e07-skim-coat-3-coats-emulsion-to-internal-plastered-walls/, prices as at 15 October 2026.