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Types of House Finishes in the Philippines
Compare bare, standard, semi-elegant and elegant house finishes in the Philippines. Use the examples and checklist below to match your preferred finish to written specifications and your construction budget.
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Choose by specification
Bare, standard, semi-elegant and elegant house finishes.
These starting guides were already published on this page. They are not a fixed quotation. Final cost depends on the site, area, design, quantities, specifications, taxes, exclusions and current proposal validity.
| Published package | Existing starting guide | General direction | Items to clarify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare | ₱25,000/sqm | Structural completion and essential work, with selected finishes left for later. | Concrete and CHB work; basic roofing and services provisions. Confirm doors, windows and remaining work. |
| Standard | ₱30,000/sqm | Practical surfaces and fixtures for everyday use. | Standard tiles, wall and ceiling finishes, functional kitchen and bathroom fixtures. |
| Semi-Elegant | ₱38,000/sqm | Upgraded surfaces and more architectural detail. | Enhanced flooring, selected cladding, larger glazing and upgraded ceiling, kitchen and bathroom finishes. |
| Elegant | ₱50,000/sqm | A more customized material and detailing direction. | Premium surface selections, detailed ceilings and lighting, upgraded glazing, kitchen and bathroom features. |
See the same space with different finishes.
Compare the details that affect daily use.
| Element | Confirm before you choose |
|---|---|
| Walls | Surface preparation, paint system, wet-area treatment and exterior coating. |
| Floors | Tile or floor allowance, size, substrate preparation, adhesive, grout and skirting. |
| Ceilings | Rooms covered, framing, board type, access panels, finish and lighting provisions. |
| Doors & windows | Frame material, glass, hardware, insect screens, sealants and finish. |
| Kitchen & bathrooms | Cabinet scope, counter material, waterproofing, fixtures, accessories and ventilation. |
| Electrical & plumbing | Outlets, devices, panel requirements, piping, fixtures, pumps, tanks and testing. |
| Exterior works | Driveway, paths, drainage, gates, fences, landscaping and service connections. |
Choose upgrades in the right order.
Plan for everyday use
Match surfaces to cleaning, moisture, wear, replacement availability and the way each room will be used.
Document the selections
Keep product approvals, samples, allowances and substitutions in a written finish schedule.
Questions about finish packages
Can I mix finish levels between rooms?
Finishes
Yes, if the selections are coordinated and priced before procurement. For example, practical rental-room finishes and more detailed shared spaces should be documented separately.
Does a rendered room show everything included in the package?
Finishes
No. Rendered furniture, lighting, appliances and decorative features are illustrations. The written proposal and schedule of finishes define inclusions.
Can the starting guide be multiplied by floor area for a final price?
Budget
No. It can only be an early reference. Site works, foundations, building use, area measurement, specifications, utility scope, taxes and exclusions require a project-specific review.
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Plan your finishing budget by scope.
Separate the overall house construction budget from individual finishing tasks. For wall preparation, paint, labor and quotation inclusions, use our painting cost per sqm guide in the Philippines. Painting area is different from building floor area, so do not apply the same measurement to both estimates.
Planning rental units? Our apartment construction cost guide explains how layouts, shared services and finish selections affect the project budget. Compare written specifications and exclusions before comparing totals.
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