Knot, prime & 3 coats gloss to wood or metal: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦3,620per m²
Tender rate about ₦4,831 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for knot, prime & 3 coats gloss to wood or metal is ₦3,620 per m² in Abuja: ₦2,698 materials, ₦921 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦4,831 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Red oxide anti-rust primer, 4L | 0.03 tin | 5% | ₦22,000 | ₦693 |
| Material | Gloss paint (oil), 4L | 0.065 tin | 5% | ₦28,000 | ₦1,911 |
| Material | Thinner, 4L | 0.01 tin | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦94.50 |
| Labour (hours) | Painter | 0.45 h | - | ₦2,047 | ₦921 |
| Materials | ₦2,698 | ||||
| Labour | ₦921 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦3,620 |
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) | ₦3,620 | ₦4,831 |
| Lagos | ₦3,855 | ₦5,146 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,789 | ₦5,058 |
| Ibadan | ₦3,300 | ₦4,405 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦3,281 | ₦4,380 |
| Kano | ₦3,200 | ₦4,272 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,255 | ₦4,345 |
| Enugu | ₦3,381 | ₦4,513 |
| Benin City | ₦3,427 | ₦4,574 |
| Uyo | ₦3,562 | ₦4,755 |
| Jos | ₦3,282 | ₦4,381 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦4,521 | ₦6,035 |
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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
- E07 Skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls₦2,375 per m²
- E16 Sealer + skim + 3 coats silk emulsion to internal walls₦3,162 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does knot, prime & 3 coats gloss to wood or metal cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦3,620 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦4,831 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 ₦3,855 per m² and the tender rate about ₦5,146 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Gloss paint (oil), Red oxide anti-rust primer, Thinner) with waste allowances; labour (Painter) 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/e17-knot-prime-and-3-coats-gloss-to-wood-or-metal/, prices as at 15 October 2026.