When starting a renovation, one of the most frequent questions is: ‘How much does wall finishing cost?’. Preparing and painting the walls determines 70% of an apartment’s visual appeal; therefore, cutting costs at this stage often leads to a loss in quality. In 2025, prices in the renovation market have shifted significantly.
Why Has Wall Finishing Become More Expensive? (Official Statistics)
If you think rising material costs are the only factor driving prices up, you’re mistaken. According to Geostat (National Statistics Office of Georgia) 2025 data, the dynamics in the construction sector are as follows:
- Wage Jump: The average monthly nominal wage for employees in the construction and renovation sector increased by 16.2% annually. This means skilled labor is significantly more valuable today.
- Material Stability: During the same period, the price of construction materials rose by only 3.0%.
- Overall Index: The Construction Cost Index has increased by 25.2% compared to February 2022.
These statistics clearly show that the growth in renovation budgets is primarily driven by the increase in labor costs.
Data based on the October 2025 report from the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
Wall Finishing Rates (Market Average – December 2025)
To accurately define your budget, you need to understand the components of “Malyarka” (Wall Finishing). Below are the average prices in Tbilisi, which vary depending on whether you are renovating an old apartment or a standard Green Frame unit:
| Service Type | Old Renovation (Price) | Green Frame (Price) |
| Finishing + Wallpapering | 25-30 GEL / $m^2$ | 20-25 GEL / $m^2$ |
| Finishing + Painting (incl. Fiberglass/Frizeline) | 25-35 GEL / $m^2$ | 20-30 GEL / $m^2$ |
| Linear Meter (Corners/Edges) | 0-25 GEL / lm | 0-20 GEL / lm |
Important Note on Negotiations: Beyond the square meter rate, check if there is an additional charge for linear meters. Often, craftsmen charge extra for installing corner beads (used to create perfect 90-degree external corners). This fee can range from 5 to 15 GEL per linear meter, or it may match your agreed square meter rate.
Key Factors Influencing the Cost
- Wall Condition: In older buildings, wall leveling (plastering) is often mandatory, which significantly increases the overall expense.
- Lighting: If you plan to install modern, side-glancing or recessed lighting, you will require a Q4 quality finish. This level of precision is 30-40% more expensive than standard puttying because it demands a perfectly flawless surface.
- Material Quality: Low-quality paint often requires three or more coats to achieve full coverage, which increases both material consumption and labor costs.
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How to Calculate and Save Effectively
Due to constant price fluctuations, estimating a budget manually is nearly impossible. This is exactly why datvale.ge was created.
Our platform allows you to calculate the exact cost of wall finishing and other renovation stages in just a few seconds. To ensure accuracy, our team monitors market prices weekly in collaboration with the renovation company “Green Color”
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